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...
SUMMER SALAD: GARBANZOS WITH CREAMY DILL DRESSING
{Ingredients} For the Salad: 1/2 C Wheat Berries *For GF try Quinoa or Brown Rice 2 C Water Big Pinch of Fine Sea Salt 1 1/2 C Cooked Garbanzo (Chickpea) Beans (or 1, 15 oz can, rinsed) 1 1/2 C Red Bell Pepper about 1 large pepper, diced 1...
Ten Things to Add to Your Family Summer Bucket List
Summer is in full swing and we're just as excited as the kids! We've gathered some super fun ideas to add to your family summer bucket list so you can spend more time playing and less time thinking about what to do! Summer is made for cotton candy and...
Why We Started This Community
Meet Audrey and Natalie, the moms behind the Katy Moms Network website and find out why they decided to bring The Local Moms Network to their town. We thought it was fitting to launch our site with a blog post on why we started Katy Moms Network in the...
5 Cute Crafts for Father’s Day
We've scoured Pinterest so you don't have to and we're loving these easy and fun DIY crafts to do with the kids this Father's Day. Dad is sure to love them, too and the kids will enjoy making him something special. Happy crafting! You Nailed It Footprint...
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father's Day is around the corner and we've rounded up some great gifts for that special man in your life! Add some hugs and kisses from you and the kiddos and he's guaranteed a smile on his face! Happy Father's Day! 1. Trendy sweats that he can lounge in....
Color and How it Creates Interiors- By Chris Roughan of Roughan Interiors
As an interior designer, I get asked a number of times of what color choice should I use for my dining room, living room, bedroom etc.? My answer is simple, the color that invites the feeling you want to convey. Color is very important and...
Meet the Author: Lisa Genova
I am so thrilled to introduce you to Lisa Genova. A New York Times bestselling author and a neuroscientist. Lisa grew up in Waltham, MA and has three children, ages 18, 10 and 7. You’ve likely already read her book Still Alice, or seen...
Top Sunscreens for Kids and Babies
The temperatures are warming up and the sun is shining. What sunscreen are you using for your family? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has put together an amazing guide to sunscreens for kids and babies! There are more than 239 beach and sport...
Gifts for Grads
It's that time of year! If you’ve got a graduate in your life, we’ve rounded up some fun gifts that they’ll love whether they're heading off to college or tackling adulthood full-on. Congrats to all of the 2018 graduates! A weekender bag that they’ll love...
3 Easy Memorial Day Desserts
Cutaway Blueberry Pie 5 cups blueberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1T lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt DIRECTIONS Make dessert early so your pie cools completely (at least two hours at room temp); that way, when you slice into it, the filling...
Summer Cocktail Party Chic
As the arrival of summer is now on the horizon so are cocktail party, wedding and BBQ invites. We love the amazing selection of long dresses in either a beautiful floral or stunning solid. We've curated a list of some of our favorites at all different...
Meet the Mom Behind The Healthy WifeStyle
Amanda is a well known life style blogger who lives in CT and runs “Healthy Wifestyle”. She’s a new mommy to this adorable little bundle, baby Lacey. Get to know this Jersey girl at heart and get some great local recs as well as an amazing/healthy smoothie...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. Learn more about mental health here and keep reading for some mom-specific articles surrounding mental health. A mother's mental...