Around Town
The Power of a Smile – and a Mother
Lisa Lori has raised $2.75M for Operation Smile through her Three Bears Initiative. Read her inspiring story today.
Pick Your Own Guide!
Strawberry season may have ended this weekend, but there’s still tons of chances left to pick blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, peaches & pears this summer!
Meet a Mom: Micaela Birmingham of Scary Mommy
So you know the site, but do you know the mom who runs the studio? The Local Moms Network recently had the opportunity to sit down with Micaela Birmingham of Scary Mommy.
4th of July Fireworks: Where & When to Catch Them
Check out this list of local fireworks displays to celebrate 4th of July.
Catch an Outdoor Concert or Show this Summer!
Nothing says summer quite like an outdoor event. Check out some options in our area!
Evangeline Lilly: The Avengers & Lost Star on Her New Children’s Book Series, Motherhood and More!
You may already know Evageline Lilly as the beautiful star of the TV series Lost. But did you know she recently wrote a children’s book series? Check out our latest interview!
Make Evolve Shoes Your Summer Go-Tos for a Boost of Extra Energy & Style
This stylish and comfortable brand of shoes is guaranteed to become your go-to pair!
ArtKive: A Simple Solution to Preserving All of that Artwork
This simple solution will help you better organize your kids’ art projects and school work.
36 Hours at Sesame Place: Here’s What We Did
Sunny days…You know how it goes. Check out how we spent our time at Sesame Place!
Meet a Mom: Andrea Saunders, Owner of Crave Custom Cakes
Meet Andrea Saunders, Newtown mom of 4 and the baker behind Crave Custom Cakes & Cookies. Her desserts not only look amazing, but taste delicious. They're so good, you're guaranteed to CRAVE them. Where are you originally from and how long have you...
Father’s Day Gift Guide!
Search no further for the perfect Father’s Day gift.
Sunscreen for Kids: What Ingredients are Safe & What to Avoid
The Local Moms Network recently sat down with Dr. Sara Perkins to ask all our sun safety questions.
The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide for Kids
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite children’s books, curated by moms across The Local Moms Network.
Toby Lightman: A Musician and Mom with a New Album—and Outlook
This singer-songwriter toured with Train & Rob Thomas, but her struggle with infertility lead her leave her record label and pursue her career on her own terms.
Meet-a-Mom: Lisa Yu, Author of the My Parent’s Job Series
Meet Lisa Yu, a Newtown mom of two who has just published her first children’s book.
Crave Custom Cakes & Cookies is THE Dessert Solution to all Your Summer Party Planning Needs
Click here to learn more about this mom-owned & Newtown based business.
Lake Bell On Her New Movie, Saying No to Helicopter Parenting & More!
The Local Moms Network recently sat down with Lake Bell, star of The Secret Life of Pets 2, out on 6/7.
Newtown’s Plastic Bag Ban – Public Hearing 6/5
Several towns & cities have already banned the use of plastic bags, with Newtown considering a move to do the same. So what exactly, does this mean for residents and anyone who shops in Newtown? A public hearing is set for Wednesday June 5th at 7PM in the...
The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide
Some of our favorite reads for the summer curated by The Local Moms Network.
Summer Farmers Market Round-Up
Warmer temps mean farmers markets, farm stands, and CSA. Click here for a list of a few local spots.