Tried & True
Take Dinner Off Your Plate This Week: Local Meal Prep Made Easy
Take the stress out of dinner with fresh, ready-to-go meals from The Local Gourmet. Order online, pick up locally, and enjoy $10 off with a special Newtown Moms code.
Meet a Mom Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action
As moms, every time we see tragic news about gun violence involving children, it feels unbelievable but also increasingly familiar. In this week's Meet a Mom interview, we're our conversation with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, the executive director of Moms Demand Action,...
Rainbow Cheesecake
Fun Saint Patrick’s Day Dessert
Rainbow Garland
Fun Spring Activity!
5 Ways I Help Parents Keep their Kids Safe – from a Pediatric ER Doctor
Read our interview with Rabia Malik, MD, a Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital pediatric emergency specialist who sees patients at Greenwich Hospital’s pediatric emergency department. She is an assistant professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine.
Mosquito Squad Plus
Get your backyard ready for spring with these smart tips from the pros at Mosquito Squad.
The New Food Pyramid: A Registered Dietician & Mom Weighs In
Credit: MyPlate.Gov Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released an updated food pyramid (shown above). The focus? Protein, dairy and healthy fats are emphasized the most, with a smaller recommended amount of grains (and within that, a focus on whole grains)....
Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese
Winter may feel endless but this recipe from Alston and Leigh, the moms behind Habitual Hostess, is the perfect remedy for the cold weather blues. Packed with protein and fiber, it comes together quickly. If you're in a rush, skip the garlic confit and use half the...
Meet a Mom: Alysia Montaño
Runner Alysia Montaño has a plethora of athletic accolades tied to her name: Three-time world champion. Seven-time U.S. National champion. Olympic bronze medalist. But Montaño is perhaps most well-known for running in the USA Nationals when she was 8 months pregnant....
Family Fun Night!
Winter is upon us, and that brings an opportunity for cozy nights in. Family game night is a wonderful tradition to start this year—and according to experts, family traditions can foster closeness and security for your crew. If you’re thinking about getting your game...
Valentines Smoothie
This Valentine's Day Smoothie bowl is perfect for February 14th or any day you want to show your kids (or yourself!) a little love with an easy, but special, breakfast. This filling (and pink!) strawberry smoothie bowl from Tabitha Blue, a Tampa, Florida-based mom of...
Superbowl Recipes
Just in time for the big game, we asked some of the moms from around The Local Moms Network for their absolute favorite Super Bowl recipes. From French Onion Dip to Chicken Chili, here are a few to try!
Super Bowl: 4 Craft Ideas to Try!
Whether your kids are into football or not, having something to keep them occupied during the big game can be clutch. All the adults will then be able to enjoy the action on the field (not to mention the commercials and halftime show!). We rounded up 4 of our favorite crafts, perfect for game time or anytime you need something to do (which, for most of us, is all the time). Pro tip: for toddlers, use plastic cups instead of mason jars, for obvious reasons.
Meet a Mom: NFL Wife and Podcast Host Kelly Stafford
Kelly Stafford may be best known in the public eye as the wife of @rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, but she’s also a busy mom of four girls (8-year-old twins as well as a 7-year-old and a 5-year-old), and host of the popular podcast @themorningafter_media.
Cozy Sets: 7 Dopamine Dressing Picks To Get You Through Winter
Cozy sets are a mom style staple for a reason – you can look effortlessly pulled together, fast. Plus, these soft, comforting fabrics are dopamine dressing at their finest. A step up from regular sweats, and a lot more hygge than leggings (or jeans – no thanks!).
Meet The Well: Where Root-Cause Care Begins With Being Heard
If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself, you’re not alone. Founded by board-certified Nurse Anesthetist and Functional Medicine provider Courtney McGuigan, The Well offers a personalized, root-cause approach to wellness and beginning with an unrushed Initial Consultation and extending into thoughtful, evidence-based care designed for real life.
Sweet Classroom Valentine’s That Aren’t Candy
Candy-free Valentines, but make it cool.
Whether your school is no-candy or you’re just saving parents from a sugar crash, we’re sharing 10 non-candy Valentine’s that are kid-approved and classroom-safe.
Pro tip: order early – February sneaks up fast!
The Local Moms Network (Realistic) Guide to No-Spend January
December somehow turns into a 31-day spending marathon — festive outfits, endless kid events, and those last-minute “even it out” gifts we swear we’re done buying. Then January hits… along with the credit card bill. Enter No-Spend January — a social trend we actually want to believe in. While extreme spending freezes aren’t exactly realistic for moms running households, a mindful reset is possible. We’re breaking down a realistic, mom-approved guide to No-Spend January — no guilt, no extremes, just smarter habits. Swipe for tips and head to the link in bio to read more.
Mom Friends Wants and Not
Ashley Tisdale French recently shared an essay with @thecut, “Breaking Up with My Toxic Mom Group”. The “High School Musical” star’s story has been widely shared in the news and on social media, in part because her group was seemingly pretty A-list, with Mandy Moore, Hilary Duff and Meghan Trainor all pictured in previous group snaps on Instagram. It got us thinking – what do we want and need in mom friends? And what don’t we want?
Snow Days Ahead? Crafts & Recipes to Beat the Boredom!
Looking for some creative crafts that are easy and fun to do to entertain the kiddos when the weatherman predicts a snow day? Look no further than these adorable craft ideas and tasty recipes that are sure to occupy your kids’ minds and bellies. Read on for the quick and simple how-to’s that will delight your house full of stir-crazy kids!
