Jamie Oliver’s New Cookbook: A Conversation with the Super Chef!
Like many of us, British super chef Jamie Oliver needed a quarantine project to keep him busy—so he whipped up a new cookbook, Together, as well as an accompanying TV show of the same name. “I wrote Together through lockdown, knowing the day would come when we could...
Meet a Mom: Interior Designer Brittany Bromley
This week's Meet a Mom interview is with interior designer Brittany Bromley, who founded Brittany Bromley Interiors. "I’m definitely a maximalist; I love layered eclectic rooms that look as though they were collected over time. I’m also a big fan of symmetry, so I’m a...
The Local Moms Network Wishlist
Happy Holidays!In our opinion, it's the hardest to shop for the moms in our lives. That's why we're sharing our The Local Moms Network Holiday Wishlist, with fun picks from our moms nationwide. With ideas and inspiration from chic purses to cozy jackets to exercise...
Whole 30’s Cranberry-Pear Rooibos Iced Tea Mocktail
Skipping the booze at Thanksgiving and the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that's your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some smart...
The Night Before Christmas Cookies
These festive ice cream sandwiches are perfect for a Christmas party—or as a new spin on milk & cookies for Santa. Thank you to Katie, the mom and recipe creator behind Witten Kitchen, for sharing! The Night Before Christmas Cookie Sandwich INGREDIENTS Serves 30...
Organize Your Kids Toys in 5 Easy Steps
A version of this story originally ran on Home with the Harrisons, and was written by Lindsey Harrison of New Canaan-Darien Moms. With the holidays coming up, that means more crafts, artwork, gifts….and clutter. In order to start 2022 as organized as possible, we’re...
Elf on the Shelf Ideas!
This story originally appeared on South Houston Moms. This year, I’m helping to bring the magic of Christmas to your home with a pre-planned list of Elf on the Shelf ideas! You’ll spend under 5 minutes each evening setting up a daily surprise that will help create...
Hudson County Moms Holiday Gift Guide 2021
This holiday season, now more than ever, it’s so important support our local businesses. Read on to check out some of our favorites and get ready to shop!
DIY Simmer Pot Holiday Home Fragrance
Before your next holiday dinner, put a pot of this DIY home fragrance on your stove. It’ll instantly fill your house with warmth and joy, with none of the chemicals or fake fragrances you’ll find in some plug-ins or candles. Thank you to our contributor Kathleen...
Meet a Mom: Aish of Spell Bathing
How many children do you have and what are their age(s)? I have a 3-year-old daughter. Her name is Ahana How long have you lived in Hudson County? What made you decide to live here? I have been in Jersey City for 6 years now. We moved to JC for my husband's job and I...
Big Style for Babies of Rockets of Awesome
Recently, we shared all about our favorite new kids’ fashion find, Rockets of Awesome. It is a mom-founded brand of adorable clothes that can be bought online and through their time-saving subscription model. We’re still stocking up on festive holiday looks and...
My Green Mattress: Big Black Friday Savings and Even Bigger Health Benefits!
Recently, we shared the story of our favorite organic mattress brand, My Green Mattress, including an interview with cofounder Tim Masters. We just love how Tim and his wife Cindy launched the brand to help their young daughter (and other kids like her) who are...
Navigating Divorce
Navigating a divorce can be a stressful and frustrating experience that can feel even more so if you are not familiar with how the New Jersey Family Division operates. Divorce can be a long and intense process depending on the issues involved and how...
Working Out with Kids
Andrea Allen is a #girlmom of four and a certified personal trainer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of women struggling with postpartum fitness. (Seriously—she has almost half a million followers on Instagram and has been featured in Good Morning America, in...
Fall to Winter Uniform Mom Pieces
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor Kristin Koch, executive editor at Seventeen magazine, blogger behind closetfulofclothes.com and mom of two. For more mom-friendly fashion inspo follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/kristinmkennedy/....
Meet a Mom: Soccer Superstar Alex Morgan!
In 2009, Alex Morgan joined the US Women’s soccer team, making history as the team’s youngest player, at just 22. Today, at 32, she’s a three-time Olympian, having taken home gold in London in 2012 and bronze this past summer in Tokyo. She helped the US win the World...
Chewy Chocolate Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
If you loved the Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies we recently shared, you have to try this Pumpkin version! Our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore has seriously done it again with these Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. They have chocolate chips (read:...
All About Second Sale: A New Way to Buy
If you’re regularly buying books, whether it’s for bedtime stories, book club, your child’s textbooks or holiday gifts, those prices can really add up. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce SecondSale.com, an online marketplace for new and used books, with over 10...
Trimino: Protein-Infused Sports Water
The best products solve a problem, and our newest partner, trimino Protein Infused Water, did just that. When Bob Leary realized what was in the sports drinks his college athlete kids were drinking, he thought, there’s got to be a better option. “The genesis of...
Spiced Mulled Wine!
Deb Ponzek is a mom, chef/restauranteur and author of several popular cookbooks including The Dinner Survival Cookbook and The Family Kitchen. This week she's sharing her go-to fall cocktail for entertaining—an easy mulled wine perfect for sharing with neighbors on...