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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...
Meet a Mom: Interior Designer Brittany Bromley
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with interior designer Brittany Bromley, who founded Brittany Bromley Interiors. “I’m definitely a maximalist; I love layered eclectic rooms that look as though they were collected over time. I’m also a big fan of symmetry, so I’m a...
Jamie Oliver’s New Cookbook: A Conversation with the Super Chef
Like many of us, British super chef Jamie Oliver needed a quarantine project to keep him busy—so he whipped up a new cookbook, Together, as well as an accompanying TV show of the same name. “I wrote Together through lockdown, knowing the day would come when we could...
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is Back — and its Better than Ever!
One of our new favorite traditions is to drive through Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza, and see the 1.2 miles of holiday lights, larger than life displays, live characters, and Santa right from the warmth and safety of our car....
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...
Holiday Gift Picks for Kids and Babies
Have you started (or finished?!) your holiday gift shopping for your kids? Recently, Layla Lisiewski, co-founder and CEO of The Local Moms Network, appeared on CNBC to discuss how supply chain issues were adding another layer of holiday stress for parents this...
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza is Back
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza, presented by Westchester Medical Center Health Network, will return to Kensico Dam Plaza bigger and better than ever with extended hours, thousands of more lights, magical holiday animations and a...
