Lifestyle
Beach Reads for Summer
There’s nothing like a fantastic beach read – or a poolside page turner – to prove it’s the simple things in life that make mom content. When the foolproof formula (warmth + book + breeze) comes together, the trifecta feels downright luxurious! Here are ten titles...
7 Tips for an Affordable and Fun Family Vacation
Summer Travel Tips
Press Pause: Helping Moms Take a Moment for Themselves!
As moms, it can often seem like we’re taking care of everyone – the kids, our partner and even family pets – before we remember to take pay attention to our own needs. We’re not even talking about luxury self-care practices, like manicures or massages (although we...
It’s Not Just Pollen: The Hidden Cause of Many Allergies
It’s Not Just Pollen: The Hidden Cause of Many Allergies When the trees bloom, seasonal allergies go into full affect. Therefore, most of us assume our runny noses, itchy eyes, and scratchy throats are caused by pollen. But...
Hoffman Landscapes Wins National Decade Award
Wilton, CT – Hoffman Landscapes has been selected to receive an Awards of Excellence – Decade Award by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). To qualify for a Decade Award, a property must first be selected as a Gold Award winner by the NALP....
Meet a Mom: MelissaUrban and Sober Holiday Tips
Skipping the booze at Thanksgiving and the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that's your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some smart...
Our Pups deserve some Back to School Training too!
Back to school time for kids is the perfect time to start homeschooling your pup! Active Dog offers several levels of training packages; ranging from a basic recap to those more difficult problems, and our trainer Sarah is here to help! Head to our website to set your pup up for success!
Meet a Dad: Tim Masters The Dad Behind My Green Mattress
When Tim Masters’ daughter Emily developed allergies and eczema as a baby, he and his wife Cindy set out to solve her issues through any means necessary. Tim had been in the mattress business since he was a teenager, eventually purchasing the business from his mentor...
Meet the Female Executives Behind Flow Alkaline Spring Water
Anyone else feel like staying hydrated is a constant battle? Especially as we head into summer, increasing your water intake is so crucial to your health. But if you’re not great about drinking water (hello, coffee and wine!) you should definitely try our newest...
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...
Where to Buy Face Masks
It's crazy how a year ago, masks weren't even a thing and now there are way too many options! Below, you'll find an on-going list of places to buy masks for kids and adults: For Kids and adults: BooginHead: We are loving the comfortable Boogin Head Valentine’s Day...
Meet a Mom: Lifestyle Brand Founder Kimberly Snyder
Kimberly Snyder is this week’s Meet a Mom! We love highlighting female founders, especially ones that are in the business of helping other women, and that certainly describes Kimberly. She’s the founder of Solluna, a lifestyle brand which incorporates so many areas of...
Gift-Wrapping 101
Expert tips to master the art of gift wrapping this holiday season.
Winter Wonderland Inspiration
We’re all celebrating in different ways this year, but we also all have the same “mom goal” as we do for every holiday—make the holidays magical. That’s why when we saw these gorgeous photos from New Canaan, CT-based lifestyle expert Caryn Antonini, we knew we had to...
Meet a Mom: Elyce Arons, Co-Founder of Frances Valentine
Elyce Arons is co-founder of the Frances Valentine clothing brand, which she launched with the late, legendary designer Kate Spade and her husband Andy Spade after selling Kate Spade. (She and Kate were college best friends and since Kate’s tragic death in 2018, Elyce...
At Home Dental Care with SuiteTooth
Mathew Barnett and Dr. Dani Mishaan founded SuiteTooth in 2019 with the goal of solving the biggest obstacle most patients have when it comes to going to the dentist – its inconvenient. Visiting a dentist with a family can wreak havoc on your schedule. Covid-19 has...
Survey: How COVID-19 is Transforming Women in the Workplace
Working moms have undoubtedly been dealt an almost impossible hand with COVID-19. An already tough position—toggling between work and home—got 10 times harder as they were combined during quarantine. A recent headline in the New York Times declared “Pandemic...
Blue Light Glasses for Kids: Are They A Necessary Part of Back to (Virtual) School Shopping?
Whether we’re homeschooling, doing virtual school, or simply giving more TV/tablet time in order to get 15 minutes to ourselves, many of us are allowing more screen time than in years past. But how bad is extra screen time for kids’ eyes? And are tech-y accessories...
Meet the Mom Behind OYUN Luxury Loungewear
Interested in upgrading your “mom uniform” with super comfortable but incredibly stylish go-to pieces? We’re always looking for clothing that fits this bill, and that’s why we were thrilled to learn (and share) all about OYUN. Founded a year ago by fashion industry...
Muscoot Farm Farmers Market Begins Registration Process
You can support local farmers and sustainability and enjoy a day at the farm, following social distance guidelines, during the weekly Muscoot Farm Farmers Market, starting Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The day will be divided into six, 45-minute blocks...
