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Back to School Essentials
Whether you are in search of a cool backpack, new lunchbox ideas or school supplies, we have you covered for Back to School. Check out some of our recent favorite discoveries for this school season for your little ones (unicorns are a big theme,...
Things You Are Recycling Wrong
I love when people come over and ask, do you recycle? Yes, I do! Well, I try… but I recently found out I may be doing it all wrong. Stay in the know with this Recycling 101: Can you recycle coffee cups or greasy pizza boxes? If you’re tossing things in...
Standing Up at Your Desk Could Make You Smarter
By Richard A. Friedman New York Times Dr. Friedman is a contributing opinion writer and the director of the psychopharmacology clinic at the Weill Cornell Medical College. Credit: Lilli Carré This is an odd admission for a psychiatrist to make, but I’ve...
Prime Picks of the Week
I am obsessed with these Daily Ritual tops. I have ordered the tanks, tees and my latest purchase (in preparation for Fall), are these lightweight supima cotton scoop neck shirts. Beyond comfy and a 2 pack for this price… time to stock up! I hope you’re...
6 Tips to Fill Your Cup & Feel More Joy!
by Cindi Melkerson, Health & Lifestyle Coach Oh, how I remember the days of 3 children under the age of 5. I am so grateful to have chosen to be home with my children. My husband travelled a great deal, and I took on many responsibilities on my own. It...
Top 5 Pieces of Advice for New Moms
For those who don’t know me, hello! My name is Amanda Morgan and I’m the voice behind the blog Healthy Wifestyle. I’m also a new mom to my adorable little bundle Lacey, who’s about to turn seven months! Motherhood has been such a blessing, but it’s also...
What I Wish I Knew about Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
When I reached out to a friend who recently had a baby, the conversation got real when she said she was experiencing the “Baby Blues”, she said she felt weepy on a daily basis with waves of sadness that she couldn’t explain. This was the first time I was...
Freezer Friendly Snacks & Sweets
by Erin Parekh, Holistic Health Coach + Culinary Nutrition Expert Now that we’ve covered easy, healthy lunchbox ideas—let’s talk snacks and sweets. Because at the end of the day, we all know snack time is where it’s really at. The key to preventing...
Healthy Chip Alternative: Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds
I am one to admit, I have a craving for salty snacks, especially chips. I can eat a whole family sized bag of chips in one sitting (don’t know if I should brag about that, but it is true!) This salty food craving inspired me to find a healthy alternative...
How to Determine Your Child’s Learning Style and Help Her Thrive in School
https://www.nymetroparents.com/article/how-to-help-different-learning-styles-thrive-in-school By Alana Coopersmith Just as your child is one-of-a-kind, her learning style is unique, too. There are eight different learning styles (how people process and...
Favorite Planners for the New School Year
Anyone else love a good planner?! I find writing tasks down and checking them off is one of the more statisfying things in life – agree? Below are a list of planners I’ve loved and used as well as some recommended by other Moms out there. Get yours today...
Mom Life Just Got Easier
Moms — we have some BIG and exciting news to share! To further our commitment of giving moms the gift of time, we are pleased to announce the launch of The Local Moms Network app. We have been delivering local curated content and resources via...
How to Discourage Deer from Eating Your Plants
Over the last few decades deer populations have ballooned in our area, which means that you probably have firsthand experience with the effects—nibbled leaves, bare branches, and headless flowers. Deer also transport ticks, which have the potential to put your kids...
The “Wait Until 8th” Pledge – Let Kids be Kids a little longer…
The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least 8th grade. By banding together, this will decrease the pressure felt by kids and parents alike over the kids having a smartphone.
