Around Town
Ed’s Garage Doors: You Won’t Believe it’s Not Wood
If you are looking for the warmth and charm of a natural wood garage door without the maintenance, the all-aluminum Infinity Classic is your answer. Aluminum garage doors are durable, lightweight, and resistant to oxidation or rust.
Winter and Spring Break Camp Programs in Westchester
While winter and spring break is awesome for the kiddos, we also realize that not everyone goes away. If you are staying local, there are tons options to keep your kids busy and active. Check out our on-going list of some cool winter and spring break programs in...
5 Reasons to Consider Moving During the Preschool Years
There’s no “right” time to move from the city to the suburbs—but moving in the preschool years can make getting in the mix even easier… here are 5 reasons why from the experts at Suburban Jungle.
Snow Day Crafts & Recipes to Beat Boredom
The winter is synonymous for snow days. Check out these snow day crafts and recipes to beat boredom when you’re stuck inside.
Meet a Mom: Author and Social Media Guru Brittany Hennessy
This week’s Meet a Mom is Brittany Hennessy, author of Influencer: Building Your Personal Brand in the Age of Social Media.We met Brittany when she was the keynote speaker at a mompreneur event held by a previous Meet a Mom, Pamela Pekerman, and wanted to share some...
HQHT: Helping New Moms Treat Mastitis Effectively & Conveniently
Carolyn with High Quality Home Therapy explains how physical therapy can effectively and conveniently help moms with mastitis… and doesn’t even require leaving your new baby!
Meet a Mom: Carla Perl of Slumberland Solutions
One of the first things to go when you become a parent is sleep! Losing it is painful but getting it back seems impossible and mind-boggling! Enter the help of a sleep expert. We recently learned more about the services from Carla Perl, a Certified Pediatric Sleep...
Yale New Haven Pediatric Minute: Picky Eater
The holidays are here! Dr. Danya Rosen, pediatric gastroenterologist and Sarah Griffin, dietitian chat about how to get a picky eater to branch out to try new foods. Learn more about the pediatric specialty services that are offered at Yale New Haven Children’s...
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Hooray for the new year! Check out these tips and tricks on how to keep your new year’s resolutions going strong all year long.
How to Identify & Treat Pediatric Migraines
We often hear about migraines in adults. But children can also experience them. We spoke to Dr. Kate Mullin with the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache about what to do and how to know if your child is experiencing migraines. Click here for what you need to know.
Easy Chanukah Cakesicles Recipe
Thank you to kosher.com for sharing this recipe, originally from cake creator Miriam Adar. Chanukah Cakesicles Main ingredients a baked vanilla cake (box mix is perfect) 2-3 tablespoons of buttercream cakesicles mold 2 bars white baking chocolate (parve) chanukah...
Meet a Mom: Kara Goldin, Founder & CEO of Hint Water
Kara Goldin, the founder and CEO of the uber-popular unsweetened flavored water brand hint, is this week’s Meet a Mom! In addition to creating and growing this ground-breaking brand, she hosts and produces the podcast Unstoppable, featuring other entrepreneurs. She’s...
Traveling with Kids? How to Pack a Perfect Carry-On!
Flying with kids this Winter? For most moms, that means prepping ahead by thoughtfully packing a well-stocked carry-on. Before kids, your carry-on might have typically only held some noise-cancelling headphones, the latest magazines and a book—stuff to pass the time....
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men Cookie Recipe
Melissa d’Arabian has three daughters, and like many of us, baking (and decorating!) cookies is a big part of the holidays. She's always makes sure to have a recipe ready that's safe for anyone who is gluten-free, like one of her daughters. Says Melissa, author of...
2020 Sleepaway Camp Guide
Spending part of their summer at camp is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use this guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway options throughout the United States. All of them will help your child gain valuable confidence, compile priceless memories and build lifelong friendships. Plus, we’re sharing some of our favorite finds, from customized labels to clothing, to help make the camp experience easier (for both mom and kids!).
The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College is the Hub of Cool Cultural Events in Westchester +a Giveaway
I love experiencing theater and the arts with kids. And while we don't live that far from NYC, it can be challenging (and expensive!) to shuffle three kids into the city to experience the arts. We recently discovered a place for theater, music and the arts right in...
20 Children’s Christmas and Hanukkah Books You’ve Got to Check Out
This story was provided by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso, aka LibraryMom. December is here and that means it’s time to break out the holiday books! Whether filled with a heartwarming storyline, engaging characters, or gorgeous illustrations, each...
4 Childcare Personalities You’ll Find in Suburbia
While there are tons of childcare options in the suburbs, most towns tend to have one approach that’s most popular. “Every town has its own childcare ‘personality,’” says Suburban Jungle Strategist Alli Levine. “Kids may go from preschool to extended care. Parents may pick up from school every day. In other towns, driving nannies take kids from parks and playdates to activities.” Here’s what Suburban Jungles suggests people moving consider
2019 Holiday Gift Guide!
The holiday season is here and we are so excited! With all of the holiday adventures and things to do, there's also that holiday list to tackle. Here, we outline some of our favorite finds, including places to shop locally! Happy holidays and happy holiday shopping!...
How to Carve a Turkey: Foolproof Instructions
These helpful instructions were provided by dad of two Mike Geller, founder of Mike’s Organics in Stamford, CT. The traditional image of The Thanksgiving Turkey being carved at the dinner table is very romantic, but it not practical, nor is it the best way to...
