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What Moves You? Reflections on the Pandemic From Club Pilates
Let’s all pause and take a breath. 2020 was a brutal year with long lasting repercussions that still try to knock us down. We all lived it, we all felt it, and many of us made it. Our lives have all changed, but let’s take a minute to reflect back and be open to what...
Get to Know More about Ivy Rehab for Women’s Health in Putnam Valley
We were so excited to share more about Ivy Rehab for Kids and now we're sharing more about Ivy Rehab for Women's Health. From stress to overactive bladder to fecal incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain syndromes, Ivy Rehab for Women's Health is here to help with...
Get to Know More about Ivy Rehab for Kids in Yorktown Heights
Looking for physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy for your kids? Enter Ivy Rehab for Kids, a pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy outpatient clinic where children can come who have orthopedic, neurological and/or...
Screenings Under the Stars: Yorktown’s Outdoor Movie Nights
Let's go to the movies! Exciting news from Yorktown who recently announced their outdoor movie nights on May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th. And the first one is happing this week on May 13th with Star Wars: The Force Awakens at the JV Mall! Check out...
Motherhood, Sleep & CBD
For many moms, sleep and motherhood can feel pretty incompatible. This phenomenon can start in late pregnancy, when you’re getting uncomfortable and waking up with insomnia. The newborn stage, of course, is like kryptonite to restful sleep. And anyone who has...
5th Annual Moms for Moms Drive
Looking to support local food insecure families in the community? Participate in the 5th Annual Moms for Moms Drive throughout the month of May. Organized by the Community Center of Northern Westchester, you can purchase online through their Amazon Wishlist or drop...
Lyme Disease: Easy Ways to Protect Your Family This Season
Photos: Alexandra Blair Photography We love Spring for so many reasons, but as the warmer weather comes out, we also start thinking about ticks and Lyme disease. The good news is that there are easy steps you can take to prevent Lyme disease. One...
Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Love
This Mother’s Day, we’re sharing some gift picks for all the amazing moms we know. Purchase them for any deserving mom in your life—yourself included. Happy Mother’s Day from all the moms here at The Local Moms Network! A Table in Paris by John Donohue This gorgeous...
Grow Your Own Incredible, Edible Garden: Q&A with Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture
This story was contributed by our new wellness columnist, Michelle Calarco. Interest in home DIY projects has flourished during the pandemic but none may be more impactful than the one outside your home—your garden. Home gardening has exploded over the last year and...
Earth Day 2021: 10 Ways to Celebrate with Kids
Earth Day 2021 is Thursday April 22, and all of us at The Local Moms Network love celebrating with our kids—but try to keep it genuinely fun. Depending on the age of your little ones, celebrating Earth Day may be as simple as going for a walk outside in the...
Running Events This Spring in Northern Westchester
Ready to get moving? Races are coming back and we have a few happening this Spring right in Northern Westchester that you can check out, including how to register. BRLA 10K Trail Run: Held on May 16th at 8:30am and hosted by the Bedford Riding Lanes Association, Inc.,...
Family Services of Westchester Offers Project Hope Helpline: A crisis Counseling Program to Cope With COVID
Feeling anxious, nervous, or overwhelmed during COVID? The Family Services of Westchester is a proud provider agency of NY Project Hope, a crisis counseling program can help you or your community cope with COVID-19. A...
Meet a Dad: Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s Jeff Kinney
Story featured on The Local Moms Network Diary of a Wimpy Kid has sold over 150 million copies, making it one of the bestselling children’s series of all times. Author Jeff Kinney is a verified celebrity in the genre, and was even named one...
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Easter Bunnies
These Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls from Maegan, the talented mom behind The BakerMama, will do double duty as a fun holiday activity and a delicious Easter breakfast. And while you can certainly make your rolls from scratch, Maegan says store bought are perfectly...
Why We Love Fox Pest Control
This past year more than ever, we’ve been looking for ways to simplify life and save time. One of those ways is by hiring people we trust and who care about their clients. One company we have used that meets these important criteria is Fox Pest Control—they...
Fabalish: Your Secret Weapon for Fast & Healthy Kid-Friendly Meals
Deciding what to make every night for dinner is one of the never-ending tasks of parenthood. Then, finding the time to cook whatever we decide to cook can also be a struggle. Finally, getting our kids to eat what we’ve made is hit or miss...That’s why we love...
Ultimate Baker: Fun Way to Decorate Without Artificial Coloring
We just discovered a really fun way to decorate with the Ultimate Baker, a Washington-based producer of unique cake decorating and baking products, and their new line of all-natural colored sprinkles. This was the perfect way to decorate cookies for Easter and use...
Passover Recipe Roundup
Need some inspiration for your Passover menu? We've rounded up a few recipes from some of our favorites. Below, find traditional dishes (brisket, matzo ball soup) and some new twists on classic flavors (vegetarian matzo lasagna...and Manischewitz Jello...
Meet a Mom: Jessica Paschkes, Founder of REFILLERY.Shop
With Earth Day around the corner, we all might be thinking of ways to live more eco-consciously. For Chappaqua mom, Jessica Paschkes living eco-consciously is a way of life. A photographer and mom of 2, Jessica recently started the Refillery.Shop after coming across a...
Special Passover & Easter Menus in Northern Westchester
Matzo Ball Soup from Susan Lawrence Passover and Easter are right around the corner! To help you prep/pre-order, we are sharing an on-going list of places that are featuring special Passover and Easter menus in Northern Westchester. Check back often as we continue to...
