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Board Games Your Family Will Love
Photo Courtesy of Newport Mesa Moms Having a few good board games on rotation is a great idea whether your kids are toddlers or teens. Too cold to spend much time outside? Kids home sick? Need to enforce a screen time break? Board games are a solution to all of these....
Meet a Mom: Rose Luangisa of Luangisa African Gallery
Did you know there’s an African gallery right in Westchester where you can find handmade and artisan-made goods? We didn’t either until we met Rose Luangisa, founder and visionary behind Luangisa African Gallery and the annual community event, the Wakanda Celebration....
Are You Unwittingly Exposing Your Family to Environmental Toxins?
For the past two years, we have all been spending a great deal of time at home. But if your home harbors mold, lead, poor indoor air quality, exposed asbestos or contaminated water, your family’s health may be impacted. Here are...
Heart-Shaped Pizza
Want an adorable Valentine’s Day activity to do with your kids? Make-your-own Heart Shaped Pizza! This delicious recipe is from Greenwich Moms Asya Geller and her husband Mike Geller of Mike’s Organics. “My wife and kids love pizza, so we have a tradition of making...
21 Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
This story was contributed by Library Mom Rosemary D’Urso. Follow her on Instagram @librarymombooks and head to Librarymom.com for more book picks for kids! Valentine’s Day is almost here and I have the perfect read alouds focusing on love, kindness, and friendship...
Meet a Mom: Simrat Mehta of St. Luke’s
Local mom Simrat Mehta and her family moved to South Salem from New York City during the pandemic. After visiting here on weekends and during school breaks, they fell in love with the relaxing community and made it home. Find out what she and her family love...
Meet a Mom: Brooke Shields
Credit: Guy Aroch Brooke Shields is one of those rare celebrities who has this innate ability to inspire women decade after decade, with her resilience, intelligence, and of course, natural beauty. Her career has endless highlights, from the 1980s hit Blue...
70+ Black-Owned Businesses in Westchester
Updated - This list was first compiled in 2020 and has since expanded to include over 70 Black-owned businesses in Westchester, including restaurants, retail, marketing agencies, and much more.This list will be on-going and please reach out to us at...
JBFC Kids is Back: Movies for Kids in Westchester
After a long hiatus, JBFC Kids is back with their family-friendly series. They are kicking this off in February with My Neighbor Totoro, followed by the classic musical The Wizard of Oz in March. Check out the complete details below: JBFC KIDS (Feb-April) My Neighbor...
Prepared to Thrive
What does my child need to thrive—now and into the future? That’s the question on our minds as we make decisions that impact our children’s lives. It’s also the question every school needs to answer. What and how should children be learning now in order to...
Meet a Mom: Nicole Walters
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Nicole Walters, a former Fortune 500 executive who quit her job to find her passion helping other entrepreneurs as CEO of Inherit Learning Company, adopted three kids and is now star of She’s the Boss (watch it...
18 Winter Books for Kids
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso of librarymom.com. Follow her on instagram @librarymombooks. Winter is here and we are celebrating with our favorite picture books showcasing the magic of snow-filled days! Grab some hot...
5 Foods that Fight Anxiety
They say you are what you eat, and research shows that eating certain foods can help control anxiety symptoms. Of course, if you’re struggling with anxiety, you should speak to a professional about treatment options. Then, consider adding these foods to your diet to...
5 Ways to Honor Martin Luther King Day From Home
On Monday January 17, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s tremendous legacy, remember his dream and rededicate ourselves to honoring both—on our platform and in our own lives. As part of that commitment, we’ve rounded up a few ways to celebrate Dr. King, at home....
Meditation 101: Getting Started with a Mindfulness Routine
If there’s ever a time to look for new tools to center yourself, it’s January 2022. Meditation is one of the best tools out there, and not only is it naturally free, but you can do it virtually anywhere. It can even help you be a better, more patient parent. We...
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...
Anna Kaiser’s Home Workout Tips
Working out at home has always had some advantages—the most obvious being you don’t have to waste any time driving to a gym...or combing your hair. However, motivation can be pretty tough. “What I am hearing from clients is the lack of results, accountability, and...
How to Make Your Own Oatmeal Board
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...
Blueberry Superfood Smoothie Recipe
Kick-off the new year with this delicious — and healthy — smoothie!
New Children’s Christmas Books for 2021
This story was shared by our contributor Rosemary D’Urso of librarymom.com. Follow her on instagram @librarymombooks. Christmas is around the corner and it is time to break out the holiday stories!!! With more inclusive books than ever before, along with tales...
