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5 Ingredient Friday Potato Salad

5 Ingredient Friday Potato Salad

This delicious potato salad is a Labor Day BBQ favorite in my house.  Simple and inexpensive and of course, only five ingredients.  The best part?  It tastes better the second day so it’s perfect for entertaining.    Anke’s German Potato...

Arugula Corn Pear Salad

Arugula Corn Pear Salad

This recipe is shared with us from Lauren K. Stein, author of Fresh Made Simple, a family-friendly illustrated cookbook. Arugula Corn Pear Salad is the ultimate way to enjoy late season local corn! If you don't have pears on hand, I always substitute...

Preparing Children to Begin the School Year

Preparing Children to Begin the School Year

  No matter whether a child is excited to return to school or nervous about their first day back, parents can help their children be well-prepared to begin the school year. The Importance of Establishing Routines: For children and teenagers, one of the greatest...

Guacamole

Guacamole

We're so excited to bring you this delicious recipe from Lauren K. Stein, author of Fresh Made Simple, a family-friendly illustrated cookbook. As we prep for back to school, this guacamole recipe is perfect for hanging onto the last bits of summer. Enjoy!...

The Best Backyard Games for All

The Best Backyard Games for All

We thought it would be great to do a little refresher on the games we love. We have separated the categories by Littles, Mediums, and Adults to help give you ideas as to what is perfect for you!  For Littles Create an Outdoor Chalkboard Head to the local...

Easy, Healthy Back-to-School Lunchbox Ideas

Easy, Healthy Back-to-School Lunchbox Ideas

With a brand new school year just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about packed lunches and after school snacks.I know a lot of my mom clients struggle with what to send their child to school with every day. Especially when they’re dealing with a picky...

The Million Mile Challenge Puts The Squeeze on Childhood Cancer

The Million Mile Challenge Puts The Squeeze on Childhood Cancer

As moms, our main priorities are keeping our kids safe and healthy. Yet, one in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they are 20 years old. Childhood cancer doesn’t only affect the child, it affects the entire family and the...

More…Summer Reading Picks

More…Summer Reading Picks

There’s nothing like a book that can transport you to the front row seat of a great show! In case you missed out on some excitement on pages this summer, we have compiled a juicy list of must reads for July. As curated by The South Shore Moms (of Massachusetts), here...

Boredom Buster Jar

Boredom Buster Jar

Have you heard of a boredom buster jar? We love them and they can be so helpful on rainy summer days or those days when you simply need to catch up and need some go-to activities for the kiddos! Below, find some great ideas to add to your jars! Hint: let...

Meet One of Our Local Moms

Meet One of Our Local Moms

  Amanda Vlastas from West University Moms brought The Local Moms Network platform to her Houston, TX suburb and we are so glad she did.  She's been an amazing champion of The Local Moms Network and thanks to her enthusiasm we have launched in Katy, TX and have...

Beach Favorites

Beach Favorites

We are in serious beach mode this month and want to enjoy every last minute of summer!  Whether you are looking for a gift for a friend that is hosting you at their beach house or a little something for yourself, check out a few of our favorite...

Meet the Mom Behind Little Goodall

Meet the Mom Behind Little Goodall

Little Goodall was created by artist and designer Molly Goodall in 2010. Get to know the designer behind this adorable clothing line in our mompreneur feature. How did you come up with the idea for Little Goodall? I was frustrated because the...

Strawberry Smash Muffins

Strawberry Smash Muffins

These strawberry smash muffins are perfect for on-the-go summer snacking! They're quick, easy and delish. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 2⁄3 cups fresh strawberries 2⁄3 cup sugar 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2...

5 Minute Summer Makeup

5 Minute Summer Makeup

Thanks to Stephanie Trotta, founder of The Girl Guide, for giving us her easy summer makeup suggestions.  We love to keep things simple so we can't wait to give this 5 minute makeup routine a try!  APPLY MOISTURIZER - I LIKE THIS ONE BECAUSE ITS THE PERFECT BALANCE OF...