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20 Children’s Christmas and Hanukkah Books They’ll Love!

This story was provided by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso, aka LibraryMom.  December is here and that means it’s time to break out the holiday books! Whether filled with a heartwarming storyline, engaging characters, or gorgeous illustrations, each...

Elf on the Shelf: 5 Easy Tips to Make It Less Stressful

To read our interview with the founders of Elf on the Shelf, click here. If you need Elf on the Shelf inspiration, check out this post from last year.  Like basically everything in parenting, Elf on the Shelf can be a blessing and, well, a curse. The cute little guy...

Wine 101: What to Bring to Holiday Get Togethers

This post was written by Kate Santangelo of our Monmouth Moms site in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday. However, given Kate’s experience in the wine industry, there are several great recommendations that work year round. Since we’re completely in...

Entertainment For The Whole Family At Webster Bank Arena!

In the winter, we can’t get enough ideas for fun family activities that will keep everyone entertained! That’s why we’re so lucky to have Webster Bank Arena nearby. With Sound Tigers hockey games and other sporting events, fun family entertainment,...

Bourbon Brown Butter Roasted Cauliflower

  Although turkey gets a lot of attention on Thanksgiving—it is nicknamed “Turkey Day” after all—we have come to realize it’s all about the sides. From brown sugar-laced sweet potatoes to green beans topped with fried onions, the comfort food dishes...

A Better Mac n Cheese from Two Peas & Their Pod

If your kids are like ours, you have some serious mac ‘n cheese connoisseurs in your house. And as parents, we’re always looking to boost the nutrition in this dinnertime staple. We’ve been known to stir in some peas, (very fined) chopped spinach, and even pureed...

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