Yale New Haven Health tips on selecting the best bicycle helmets to prevent injuries!
Bicycle Safety Over 70% of children between the ages of 5 and 14 ride bicycles. Although a great form of exercise, riding a bike without protective gear can be dangerous. Next to motor vehicle-related injuries, bicycles injure more children than any other consumer...
5 Summer Beauty Tips from Bun on The Run’s Megan McBrien
I was so excited to be asked to be a guest blogger for The Local Moms Network… partially, because I’m aligned with their current initiatives but also because it motivated me to whip my own blog, Bun on the Run Beauty, back into shape. I am a mother to three young...
We all scream for ice cream (sandwiches)!
Posted on Jul 10, 2018 It’s ice cream season! With summer right around the corner, we looked into some classic ice cream recipes that you can make at home. Use whatever flavor ice cream you like. These ice cream sandwiches are great because you...
EasyKicks
Hey, Mamas! We are so excited to talk to you today about EasyKicks, a sneaker club for kids that allows parents to order new Nike and Converse sneakers whenever your kids need them for one convenient monthly price! Here is why we are loving it. The kids...
Inspired Start
What is it? Inspired Start is the only baby food designed to introduce 8 common allergens. Allergenic foods can be introduced just like any other solid foods, around 4-6 months of age. For decades, pediatricians and other health experts argued that parents should...
Marinated Grilled Veggies
Summer is made for grilling so we've been going through grill recipes like it's our job! We recently made these marinated grilled veggies from How Sweet Eats at a family gathering and not only were they DEVOURED, but everyone wanted the recipe. The avocado...
Meet Happily “Eva” After
How old are your kids and how long have you lived in Westport, CT? My daughter, Marlowe is 3.5 and my son, Major is 1.5. We’ve lived in the area for almost two years. What has been the most difficult age with your children to date? What helped you overcome the...
Summer Reading
There is nothing quite like relaxing by the beach with a refreshing beverage and a good book! The Local Moms Network has rounded up some favorite picks for an enlightening summer read. Happy Reading! 01 Say My Name Years ago, frightened by...
4th of July Prep
Get in the spirit! Hang those flags and banners. Get out the décor or head to the $1 bin at Target! We also love these photo booth decorations, this star garland, this table runner and how great is this inflatable cooler! Make a shopping list. Get your...
Top 5 Pieces of Advice for New Moms
For those who don’t know me, hello! My name is Amanda Morgan and I’m the voice behind the blog Healthy Wifestyle. I’m also a new mom to my adorable little bundle Lacey, who’s about to turn seven months! Motherhood has been such a blessing, but it’s also...
Early Lingo Provides Tips for Teaching Your Child A New Language
As parents, we want the best for our children. Regardless of heritage, race or socioeconomic backgrounds, from the moment our kids are born, we strive to provide them with the very best that we can afford from car seats to high chairs to luxuriously soft...
10 Must Try Summer Items
Summer’s almost here – beach days, pool parties and BBQs. Here are ten must-try items for this summer, scouted at your local stores. Go ahead and put them on your list! 1. Good Pop Ice Pops We love this summer treat scouted by local mom, Shelley. These are USDA...
Our Favorite Gear for Traveling with Kids
Traveling + kids doesn't necessarily feel like a seamless combo but we've learned a few tricks over the years and have some products that make things a lot easier as well! Here are some of our favorite travel tips and accessories that help keep the time...
School’s Out With PlateJoy + a Reader Discount
School's out for summer and you're probably going to start hearing "I'm bored" and "I'm hungry" a whole lot more these next few months. Don't panic, PlateJoy is here to calm the chaos and take the guess work out of mealtime this summer. What is...
Just in Time for Summer: Super Simple (and Delicious) Popsicles
We've rounded up three super simple popsicle recipes that you and the kiddos will be sure to love. Popsicles might just be the perfect summer snack. Mix, freeze and enjoy!! Fruit Creamsicle INGREDIENTS 10 oz frozen fruit of choice 1 can...