Food
Meal Planner: Trader Joe’s Edition
Ask any mother – working woman or stay-at-home mom, contented chef or takeout pro – busy families need meal inspiration. Use the Local Mom’s Network meal-planning guide to get breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table simply and easily.
Quick & Easy Breakfast Idea: 4 Ingredient Ham & Cheese Egg Cups
Does your family love breakfast for dinner? Are you looking for a new Springtime holiday brunch dish? This new recipe from food contributor Kathleen Ashmore will check those boxes and more!
Freezer Martinis: Making Entertaining Easy!
Hosting hack! Storing batches of martinis in your freezer is perfect for parties so you’re not playing bartender. Need a go-to martini recipe? Look no further,
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails & Mocktails
Cheers to the Irish and to you, Moms! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day we’re sharing a roundup of 8 delicious cocktails and mocktails to serve and sip on March 17 (or any time!). And thankfully, there isn’t a green beer in the mix…
Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad with 3-Ingredient Hummus Dressing
A salad you can prep ahead makes weekday lunches or dinners come together quickly. This kale salad from Kathleen Ashmore is served with a super-easy homemade hummus dressing (just combine hummus, olive oil, lemon and salt). Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein and enjoy all week long!
Eat the Rainbow Board from The BakerMama
If one of your goals for the New Year is to add more fruits and veggies into your family diet, this Eat the Rainbow Board created by The BakerMama may just help you check that off your list. Assemble it at the beginning of the week to set out at dinner for a...
6 Cookbooks To Try in the New Year!
If one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2023 is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. Below, you’ll find six of 2022’s most popular cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around family meals and saving money on UberEats and DoorDash.
Chinese Chicken Salad from Habitual Hostess
The perfect go-to salad when you are want something easy and casual for the grown-ups.
Apple Cider Margarita!
Leigh Hansen & Alston Calabrese of Habitual Hostess It’s almost Fall, y’all! If you’re mourning the end of summer marg season, you’ll love this tasty transitional cocktail from Alston and Leigh, the talented duo behind Habitual Hostess. Start with 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...
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.
Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria for Summer!
This warm weather drink is fun and festive for the season.
The Perfect Go-to Spring Salad
With the weather warming up and schedules getting busier, we're all about throwing together quick salads—and this spring version from Rachael Mahoney of Kinney Lane, a Greenwich, CT-based healthy prepared meal delivery business, is at the top of our list. "This salad...
Maple and Cinnamon Roll Pancakes!
Cinnamon rolls are a favorite holiday treat, but the maple-infused pancake version below, from Nicole Washington—the talented mama behind the Brown Sugar blog—is a perfect Fall breakfast. It uses simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry—including…
Oh My Gourd! Pumpkin Cupcakes!
Sweet or savory, any pumpkin recipe is a delicious treat.
No-Bake Cheese Cake from Host to Perfection!
The Chopped judge shares how she encourages her foodie daughter to follow her own dreams, details of her upcoming wedding and more.
Popsicles: Refreshing Recipes for Summer Fun
Refreshing popsicle recipes for the whole fam- including some **adult-only** versions!
Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos By Hip Foodie Mom
Credit: Sunny Frantz Photography. Thank you to Hip Foodie Mom for sharing this recipe. Alice Choi, the Pennsylvania based mom of two behind Hip Foodie Mom, is known for her healthy, fast, weeknight meal ideas. These Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos are one of…
Yes Way Rosé
Rosé is the official drink of summer, and it’s also a perfect base for warm weather cocktails. We asked Erica Blumenthal and Nikki Huginar, who co-authored Yes Way Rosé, for their favorite pink mixed drinks.