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The Local Moms Network Book Club: Eliza Starts a Rumor!
Our interview with author and mom of three, Jane Rosen.
Activities to Get the Kids Up and Moving to Relieve Stress
This weeks wellness Wednesday… Mind, Body Wellness! The school year may be off to a bumpy start for some. Just remember to BREATHE! YOUR mental health and your CHILD’S mental health are more important than that zoom call! Sometimes the best way to relieve stress is to just get up and MOVE!
Popsicles: Refreshing Recipes for Summer Fun
Refreshing popsicle recipes for the whole fam- including some **adult-only** versions!
How to Raise a Good Sleeper: Advice From a Pediatrician
Helpful tips from Dr. Alanna Levine, a NYC-based pediatrician.
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…
Fun Summer Activities At Home!
Looking for some simple fun summer-ish activities to keep your little crafter, gamer, foodie busy? Check this link for a list with links to all how-tos.
Promoting A Healthy Body Image in Kids
We all want our kids to be happy and healthy. A large part of that is encouraging them to love themselves just the way they are.
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.
Patriotic Popcorn
This year take your popcorn up a notch and jazz them up with some chocolate, festive sprinkles and M&M’s! Only a few steps involved and I promise the whole family will enjoy this Patriotic Popcorn!
New Summer Read: Happy & You Know It!
Author Laura Hankin’s book, Happy and You Know It, shines a spotlight on a rich and hilarious topic—kids music classes. Read about her and her new book, here!
A Black Mother’s Cry: An Essay By Sara Hood
Our contributor shares her experience as a Black mother – the past few weeks and always.
Meet A Mom Crystal
Crystal is a local mom and co-owner of Copper Valley Metal Works. Crystal and her husband Ryan specialize in custom metal pieces, for home decor and more. We love her work and think her items make for the best personalized gifts for loved ones.
MEET A MOM: Mary Elizabeth Shaw
Learn some book picks for children of all ages from Mary Elizabeth Shaw, a reading specialist and the founder of Busy Bee Literacy. She also shares the best way to promote literacy with young children and how to make reading fun!
Remembering the Fallen: Lori Piestawa
Remembering the Fallen: Lori Piestewa, Arizona born, single mother of two, and United States Army soldier. Lori's mother received an email from her daughter shortly after being deployed in 2003, “We’re going in, take care of the babies, and I’ll see you when I get...
Ways To Honor the Fallen This Memorial Day 2020
Even while practicing social distancing there are plenty of ways you can honor the fallen on Memorial Day Weekend 2020
Fruit Infused Sangria Recipes From a Pro!
Two fruit-infused sangria cocktails (easily made into a mocktail for anyone not drinking by skipping the wine) from expert mixologist, and author Kim Haasarud of Liquid Architecture.
Weekend Events Round Up At Home
Another beautiful weekend ahead here in Phoenix! Here are some fun ways to enjoy time outside as a family, create, cook and go virtual!
Meet a Mom New York Times Bestselling Author Elin Hildberbrand
Meet the talented and very busy writer, Elin Hilderbrand. she has two new books coming out this Summer and Fall!
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
We hope this guide not only makes shopping for Mom easier for you right now, but also encourages you to shop SMALL & LOCAL!!
The Latest Executive Order To Partially Reopen Businesses
Governor Doug Ducey yesterday issued an Executive Order allowing retail businesses to begin partial operations starting next week. The order includes a step-by-step plan that will help reenergize Arizona’s economy and breathe life back into small businesses.