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Westchester Children’s Museum Reopens to 100% Capacity
Exciting news from the Westchester Children's Museum! They are emerging from the pandemic-related closure to reopen at 100% visitor capacity on Saturday, June 26. A Members Opening is planned for Saturday, June 19. Visitors will return to the reopened Museum to find...
Interview with LiceOut911: An Incredible Lice Treatment Lounge in Bedford Hills
LiceOut911 is an incredible lice treatment lounge in Bedford Hills, New York. Get to know more about its founder Jill Bazos in our latest interview.
Chalk the Walk with Pride in Mount Kisco
Visit Mount Kisco this weekend for the "Let’s Chalk the Walk for Pride Month." The Downtown businesses will have chalk for you to come and create beautiful rainbows and messages of inclusion, acceptance and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Please show...
Westchester County 2021 Beach and Pool Schedule
Westchester County is home to so many incredible beaches and pools for both residents and non-residents. Below, we are sharing a graph of some of the area beaches and their fees. Happy swimming! 2021 Beach Schedule. Opening Saturday, May 29. Weather permitting....
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...
Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
This refreshing smoothie from Elizabeth Lim, the talented mom behind Beach Cities Moms, is an antioxidant and inflammatory powerhouse. Filled with superfoods like cherries and cacao, it can be made with any kind of milk and different types of nut butter. The best...
Westchester Land Trust and Healthy Yards Announce BioBlitz in Bedford Hills
With the help of the public, Westchester Land Trust (WLT) and Healthy Yards are collaborating on an effort to find and identify as many species of plants and wildlife as possible through a series of events June 18-20. Nine programs will be featured in the...
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...
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Lime Avocado Crema
Thank you to our food contributor CatwithaK Cooks for sharing this delicious plant-based taco recipe with us. Introducing new vegetables (like cauliflower) to kids can be tricky. Experts recommend serving it in a form they are familiar with (in this case, tacos). Try...
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...
Trader Joe’s is Coming to Yorktown Heights
Everyone's favorite grocer, Trader Joe's is coming to Yorktown Heights! The popular grocer submitted plans to the Yorktown Building Department on Friday, April 30th The new store will be located in a 12,500-square-foot building in the Lowe’s shopping center located on...
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.,...
