20 Must-Read Halloween Books
Ghosts and pumpkins, ghouls and goblins, magic and mystery!
Shop our curated list of Children’s Halloween picture books!
Meet a Mom: Meet Kitty Brandtner, Founder of March Fourth!
This story was shared by Chicago North Shore Moms. Hello friendly faces! It’s that time of the week! We’re back with a new CNSMoms’ Meet a Mom spotlight brought to you in part by Mary Gifford of Gifford Law. This week we’re introducing the Winnetka mom of three...
Meet a Mom: Lynn Margherio, founder of Cradles to Crayons!
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Lynn Margherio, founder of Cradles to Crayons, which has been providing essentials to kids in need since 2002. “Clothing Insecurity is the lack of access to high-quality, seasonally appropriate, necessary clothing. As a...
Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!
It’s a common pain point of the back-to-school routine: packing lunches. Though we might typically dread this step on a busy morning, we’re sharing some mouth-watering inspiration – and easy hacks – to help you reimagine the process. (Think: sous chefs and make-ahead...
Daniella Monet’s Tomato Soup Recipe!
September is a busy time, but it also feels like a chance to forge a fresh start. This year, we’re committing to cooking a few healthy meals a week for our families, and if that’s on our September list as well, you’ll want to check out a new app from actress and vegan...
Fall Mom Uniform
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/....
Christina Geist on Writing, Motherhood & Her New Children’s Book
As our kids head back to school—or to school for the first time—we’re all hoping they find their friends, their people. Christina Geist, founder & CEO of Boombox Gifts, custom memory boxes, and co-founder of design firm True Geist, explores the topic of...
Water Bottle Round-Up
We all know that great intentions can sometimes lead us astray. Case in point, plastic water bottles! Of course, staying hydrated is a huge priority for us and our children. But after a summer spent at playgrounds, beaches, pools and sporting events, even the...
Meet a Mom: TODAY Show’s Dylan Dreyer!
Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer is a familiar face on morning television, as an anchor on the TODAY show’s 3rdHour, as well as a regular fill-in for Al Roker and Carson Daly on the first part of the program. Recently, after welcoming her third son in September 2021,
5 things grandparents do for young children
5 things grandparents do for young children
Sunday, September 11 is National Grandparents Day! Grandparents can play many important roles — caregiver, teacher, trusted advisor for their adult children who are now parents themselves. And the love that grandparents provide makes a big impact on the healthy development of their little ones. That’s worth celebrating.
5 Reasons We Love this Snack Brand for our Families!
As moms, feeding our kids can take up a lot of our time and brain power. If you have picky eaters or constant snackers, it can feel like half of your bandwidth is taken up by monitoring what your kids are (or aren’t) eating.
Meet-A-Mom: Meet Kat Blaz!
Local mom Kat Blatz is a North Phoenix resident, and the owner of Bricks and Mini Figs, a one-stop aftermarket LEGO toy shop! They specialize in only new and used LEGO items, so your littles can rebuild, reuse, and reimagine! Katz’ store buys and trades all LEGO products. When she’s not busy working, Katz enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors, hiking, and exploring the local parks. Learn more in our interview below with this beautiful mama about her life here in North Phoenix, including her favorite restaurant spots, where she likes to bring the kids, and how she balances it all!
Mommy and Me Swimsuit Roundup
Briana of Palm Beach Moms & Daughter in Infamous Swim We love a matching moment, especially in the summer! Below are some of our favorite brands that offer Mommy and Me swimwear so you and your little ones can enjoy the water together in style!...
Best Outdoor Toys for Summer
Summer is here and if you’re looking to upgrade your backyard fun, we have you covered! In our roundup of Best Outdoor Toys of Summer, we look beyond the usual swing set and share toys that will keep your kids outside and off screens for hours—and make your backyard playdate central.
Virtual Activities Guide
Our Virtual Learning Guide is a shortlist of virtual activities including Writing Skills, Public Speaking, Arts & Crafts, Woodworking, Language Programs, Coding Classes, Movie Production Workshops, SAT/ACT Test Prep, Science Activities, Acting Classes, and More! We hope your family takes advantage of some of these amazing opportunities, right in your own home.
From Andy Cohen to Steph Curry: 7 Celebrity Dads We Love!
Father’s Day is on the horizon, and we’re sharing a short list of A-list Dads who balance busy careers with being engaged parents. Not to mention, they’re all easy on the eyes, ha! Who are your favorite celeb Dads?
Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria for Summer!
This warm weather drink is fun and festive for the season.
Meet the Founder of Gatsby Chocolate!
After successfully revolutionizing ice cream with his Halo Top brand, Doug Bouton has turned to chocolate.
Meet the Dad Behind Get Joy, Good Food For Dogs!
Tom Arrix started this amazing brand to help his own dog Cooper and others like him lead happier and healthier lives.
How to Talk to Kids About the Uvalde, Texas School Shooting
Psychologist Reon Baird, PhD, shares her advice.
