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Spring Sips- Carrot Orange Margarita

If you’re looking to mix up a new spring cocktail for Easter, Mother’s Day and beyond, think outside the class mimosa. This Carrot Orange Margarita from Alston and Leigh, the moms behind Habitual Hostess is not only tasty, it’s full of Vitamin C to...

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)....

The Local Moms Network (Realistic) Guide to No-Spend January

Anyone else feel like December was a constant stream of spending? From the start of the month, buying new clothes for the 72 festive events for kids and adults, to the end of the month and “evening out” gifts for your kids, the entire 31 days was basically a case...

Mom Friends Wants and Not

Ashley Tisdale French recently shared an essay with The Cut, “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...

Nine New Year’s Eve Cocktails

Cheers to the new year, from our families to yours! And a special toast to you, Moms, for shepherding your herd through it all. Here’s a shortlist of New Year’s Eve cocktails and mocktails—perfect for the 31st or any time you have something to celebrate....

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