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5 Tips for the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Party!

5 Tips for the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Party!

We recently threw together a soirée with a little help from 21 Seeds, a female-founded fruit-infused tequila brand we love, and our talented friends at Habitual Hostess. Here are 5 tips for a party you’ll want to repeat every May, whether it’s for a group of your friends or your family.

Meet Nicole! Founder of NicoleHD Jewelry

Meet Nicole! Founder of NicoleHD Jewelry

We’re so excited to introduce Nicole Hendelman-Dersovitz, a mompreneur and the founder of NicoleHD Jewelry. Nicole has been in the jewelry industry her entire life and over the past 3 decades, she’s become an icon, shaking-up the fine jewelry industry by creating a direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brand that is more accessible than other fine jewelry companies with unnecessarily large markups.

Gua Sha 101

Gua Sha 101

This story was contributed by our wellness columnist, Michelle Calarco. By now you’ve likely come across a Gua Sha video on social media where you’ve watched someone massage their face with a stone and wondered what was going on. We wanted to get to the bottom of why...

Meet a Dad: Paralympic Snowboarder Noah Elliot

Meet a Dad: Paralympic Snowboarder Noah Elliot

The Beijing 2022 Paralympics will run from March 4 to 13, 2022, and one of the athletes we’ll be following for sure is Noah Elliott. Four years ago in Pyeongchang South Korea, this Paralympic Snowboarder won the gold medal in the banked slalom event and a bronze medal...

Meet the Founder of Ollie Gray Maternity, Kate Rech

Meet the Founder of Ollie Gray Maternity, Kate Rech

Some of our all-time favorite female-founded brands were launched by new moms who needed a product or service that just didn’t exist—so they created it themselves.  Ollie Gray is a great example of that. This innovative maternity line was founded by Kate Rech, an...

White Bean Pesto Salad with Garlic Croutons

White Bean Pesto Salad with Garlic Croutons

  Have you all been following The Local Moms Network Contributor Kathleen Ashmore’s Hungry Lady Salad series on Instagram & TikTok? Dish after dish is going viral, and this White Bean Pesto Salad with Garlic Croutons & Balsamic Glaze has been a fan...

Mess Free Arts

Mess Free Arts

We love to see our kids get creative, make art, play, and proudly show us their masterpiece. What we don’t love so much? The mess. So when we stumbled across a post about Less Mess Arts & Crafts for Kids from Home with the Harrisons (a lifestyle and parenting blog...

How to Talk to Kids About Black History Month

How to Talk to Kids About Black History Month

  February is Black History Month. If you’re looking for ways this month (and always) to celebrate Black History and have age appropriate discussions about race and racism, you’ll want to bookmark our latest interview with our psychology contributor, Reon...

Game Day Nachos

Game Day Nachos

                                                         Photo Credit: Julia Dags; Fleece Sweatshirts: Dudley Stephens   Take your Game Day eats up a notch with these crowd-pleasing nachos! "Everyone gets excited when you pull out a warm tray of cheesy nachos!"...

Heart Shaped Pizzas!

Heart Shaped Pizzas!

Want an adorable Valentine’s Day activity to do with your kids? Make-your-own Heart Shaped Pizza! This delicious recipe is from Greenwich Moms Asya Geller and her husband Mike Geller of Mike’s Organics. “My wife and kids love pizza, so we have a tradition of making...

Health & Wellness Guide 2022

Health & Wellness Guide 2022

Let’s face it, we all could use a little self care these days! Check out some of our favorite local spots for kids and parents to blow off some steam, re-center and take our health back in hand.

Meet a Mom: Rachel Helfman

Meet a Mom: Rachel Helfman

How many children do you have and what are their age(s)? One smart and sassy daughter, Olivia. She is 2 going on 22. How long have you lived in Hudson County? What made you decide to live here? My husband and I have lived in Hoboken for 5+ years and we absolutely love...

Rosemary Garlic Popcorn

Rosemary Garlic Popcorn

  Upgrade your Family Movie night (or Date Night!) at home with this gourmet popcorn recipe. It uses fresh rosemary and garlic for a sophisticated take on a classic, but mix it up with any herbs you like! Thanks to Katie Witten, the talented mom behind Witten...

Winter Board Books for Kids

Winter Board Books for Kids

This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso of librarymom.com. Follow her on instagram @librarymombooks.   Winter is here and we are celebrating with our favorite picture books showcasing the magic of snow-filled days! Grab...

Foods to Eat to Fight Anxiety

Foods to Eat to Fight Anxiety

They say you are what you eat, and research shows that eating certain foods can help control anxiety symptoms. Of course, if you're struggling with anxiety, you should speak to a professional about treatment options. Then, consider adding these foods to your diet to...

Meditation 101

Meditation 101

  If there’s ever a time to look for new tools to center yourself, it’s January 2022. Meditation is one of the best tools out there, and not only is it naturally free, but you can do it virtually anywhere. It can even help you be a better, more patient parent. We...

Meet a Mom: Anna Kaiser

Meet a Mom: Anna Kaiser

Anna Kaiser is known for transforming the bodies of some of Hollywood and the music industry’s biggest stars. She’s trained bold-faced names like Kelly Ripa, Karlie Kloss, Sarah Jessica Parker and...

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