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7 Smart Gifts Second Time Moms Will Love

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Once parents have their second or third child, there’s often an assumption that don’t need gifts – but this isn’t always the case. Whether it’s due to wear and tear or the different needs of a...

Mammograms: What You Should Know About The New Guidelines

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Recently, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Forces announced that women with average risk should start getting mammograms at age 40 – moved up ten years from age 50. To understand what was behind this change...

3 Ways to Connect With Your Teenage Daughter

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Parents hear and talk a lot about the pitfalls of raising teenagers—particularly teenage girls. And while that awareness is crucial, parents can be left wondering “What now?”  Enter the groundbreaking new book...

The Silkiest Blender Hummus Recipe

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. This hummus recipe from our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore gets its silkiness from a blender. Using protein and fiber-packed white beans, it’ll blow the store-bought version away. Says Kat: “I’ve...

Barbecue Side: Esquites Salad

Looking for the perfect barbecue side for outdoor entertaining in the beautiful spring and summer weather? This Esquites Salad from Leigh and Alston, the talented recipe creators behind Habitual Hostess, is perfect for any barbecue. Be sure to follow these moms on...

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