Megan De Tore McDermott
Megan De Tore McDermott from Guaranteed Rate prides herself in helping my clients get the best mortgage terms and options in the industry. The advantage that my customers have working with me is my 16 years of experience in the mortgage business, my...
4 Tips for Doing a January Whole30
Mom of one and Whole30 founder and CEO Melissa Urban says a January Whole30 requires a little planning, and prioritizing. “It’s January, and lots of folks are still under the incorrect assumption that making multiple New Year’s resolutions it the best way to create change.
Blueberry Superfood Smoothie
One of the easiest way to load up on all the good stuff—vitamins, fiber, protein, and antioxidants—is to blend them into a smoothie. Plus, you can share it with your kids, and they won’t even know they’re eating veggies. This blueberry version from contributor Kathleen Ashmore has the unexpected addition of cauliflower rice.
Top Your Own Oatmeal Bar
Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? It’s a perfect family-friendly breakfast, because everyone can add their own mix-ins and toppings. You can even make it in the slow cooker overnight for an easy weekday breakfast. We love this version from The BakerMama. We asked Maegan about this beautiful board, her kids’ favorite toppings and her plans for 2022.
Sledding Fun in Ocean County
Sledding Fun in Ocean County Are you looking for a fun place to take the kids sledding between classes, virtual learning, or were you lucky enough to have a snow day! Well, then check out these places in Ocean County to sled the afternoon away! ...
Our 2022 Ultimate Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide!
Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as teen tours, educational programs and even community service opportunities. All of them will help your child gain valuable confidence, compile priceless memories and build lifelong friendships.
2022 New Year’s Resolution: Establish My Estate Plan
As we transition into the new year, now is the perfect time to ensure your affairs are in order. Our legal partners, Lyons & Associates, P.C. help us prepare for the “just in case”.
Winter Break Guide
Looking for a fun and eventful way to spend winter break with the family? Want to keep the kids engaged in something? Check out these top 5 ways to spend winter break in Ocean County.
New Year’s Eve Guide
This NYE look no further! Ocean County Moms has you covered with tons of places to ring in the New Year! We found some special places for a night out for adults or fun and exciting ways to ring in the New Year for the whole family.
Meet-a-Mom Monday:Cheryl Granito
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Cheryl Granito, the amazing mom behind the Denville Moms, part of The Local Moms Network. She is a former Special Education teacher, a girl mom of three (Harper,10, Kayla, 5, and Ellie, 2), and a metastatic breast cancer warrior. We spoke to her about being dismissed by doctors before her diagnosis, advocating for herself (and now other woman), what she wants newly diagnosed women to know, what is helping her feel strong today, and more.
Elf on the Shelf Ideas
This story originally appeared on South Houston Moms. This year, I’m helping to bring the magic of Christmas to your home with a pre-planned list of Elf on the Shelf ideas! You’ll spend under 5 minutes each evening setting up a daily surprise that will help create...
Surrogacy Center of Philadelphia
This holiday season, help someone realize their dream of having a family by becoming a surrogate ✨
Meet-A-Mom Monday
This week’s Meet a Mom is one of the newest additions to The Local Moms Network (TLMN), Lindsey Harrison, who is one of the New Canaan-Darien Moms. She and her husband and daughter Wesleigh (3.5) live in the beach community of Rowayton, in Norwalk, CT. In addition to joining our team last winter, Lindsey also runs the popular blog, Home With The Harrisons, and recently launched her own interior design firm, Dear Elizabeth Interiors! We caught up with this busy toddler mom to ask her about joining our network, her new business and balancing all these fantastic projects.
Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for a unique holiday gift? Check out these places for some amazing and unique holiday gifts!
Coffee Shop Guide
Are you working from home and looking for a new place to use the WIFI, need a new spot to let your creative juices flow, or maybe you just need a mid morning or afternoon pick me up, if any of these speak to you, then check out these amazing coffee places in Ocean County.
Meet-a-Mom Monday: Tiffany Bohlin
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? Hazlet Child(ren) and Age(s)? Brian Bohlin (25) Alex Bohlin (22) One thing people would be surprised to know about you. I lived in South Africa for ten years. Anyone special you'd like to thank for...
Fallen Apple Cocktail
This cocktail was shared by Lindsay Wernert Potter, the cocktail contributor for Greenwich Moms, from local restaurant Little Pub. Want to sip on something more festive this season than a Cab? Try mixing up this Fall cocktail. It uses cinnamon sticks, fresh apples and...
2021 Holiday Guide
We are filled with JOY here at Ocean County Moms to share with you our Holiday Guide. As the holidays start to roll in we have found some amazing places to shop, local farmers markets, theaters, breakfast with Santa, holiday lights, cozy coffee shops, and SO much more.
Meet-a-Mom Monday: Alex Morgan
In 2009, Alex Morgan joined the US Women’s soccer team, making history as the team’s youngest player, at just 22. Today, at 32, she’s a three-time Olympian, having taken home gold in London in 2012 and bronze this past summer in Tokyo. She helped the US win the World Cup in 2015. But 17 months ago she added a different role—Mom—to her impressive resume, when she gave birth to daughter Charlie. We spoke to Alex about how becoming a mother has influenced her career, her thoughts on raising an athlete (and her Fun Comes First campaign with GoGo squeeZ), her commit to gender equality in sports, and more.
Spooky Snack Mix
Halloween is almost here and we’re adding this Spooky Snack Mix from The BakerMama to our shortlist of fun treats to make.