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Christmas Books You’ll Love!
Christmas is around the corner and it is time to break out the holiday stories!!! With more inclusive books than ever before, along with tales focusing on family and community, and, of course, a few that will make little ones giggle, you are not going to want to miss these outstanding new Christmas books!
Holiday Gift Pick for Kids!
What our moms are shopping for right now!
Elf on the Shelf Ideas!
Take the pressure off your nightly rush to place your elf, with these ready-made ideas.
Thinking of Laser Hair Removal? Here is Everything You Need To Know!
Laser Hair Removal has been on our minds a lot lately so we spoke with Jessica Talley, Laser Specialist at Precision Laser in Easton, PA. She answered all the questions we have been dying to ask about this popular and permanent hair removal solution.
Christmas Tree Farms
Make memories this holiday season with a trip to a Lehigh Valley Christmas Tree Farm. Whether you cut your own, like you can at Unangst Tree Farm and Beck's Tree Farm, or you take a precut that is perfect, picking out your holiday tree is an amazing memory you and...
Sleep Better Tonight!
What parent doesn’t want a more restful night’s sleep? And yet many of us are struggling to fall and stay asleep. There are quite a few common misconceptions that could be messing with your sleep. To get to the bottom of them, we talked to Dr. Rebecca Robbins, Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Associate Scientist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and co-author of Sleep for Success!
Breast Cancer Awareness!
During these busy, stressful times, it can be really hard to take care of your own health. But self-care won’t only make you a better, calmer mom—it could save your life.
Meet Maraleen!
Meet Maraleen! Mom of two running for Lehigh County Judge. She is the only woman left in the race and would make history as the first African American and Spanish speaking judge.
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 Halloween or enjoying by the fire pit with friends.
Fall Skincare & Beauty Picks!
New York Times, Vogue, and Forbes beauty writer Kari Molvar shares her go-to products for the fall.
Fall Fun in the Lehigh Valley: Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and More!
Fall lovers, rejoice! Lehigh Valley is the perfect place to find pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and more fall fun! The Lehigh Valley is the best place to enjoy the outdoors this fall with plenty of orange and red leaves, crisp air, pumpkin patches, apple picking, corn...
8 Tips for Taking Great Family Photos
8 tips to take great family photos with your cell phone and an awesome deal from Shoott Photography!
60 Things to Teach Your Kids Before They Leave the Nest
The days may feel endless, but the years are not. Take some time every week to teach them something they’ll need to know when you’re not there. There may even be a few things on this list you can learn together.
Niki Torres Photography
Niki Torres Photography creates timeless memories that are classic and elegant.
XR Studioz: Lehigh Valley’s Premier VR Studio
Looking for an immersive, fun, and state-of-the-art experience? From Date Night, Family Fun Day, Girl’s Night Out, Corporate Team Building, and After School STEM, XR Studioz is the place to visit.
Beating Summer Boredom!
Here are some easy ways some of the moms that make up The Local Moms Network will be beating summer boredom with their kids and making memories over the next few weeks.
Metal Worx Jewelry: Vintage Inspired and Eclectic Jewelry
Metal Worx Jewelry offers unique, vintage inspired, classic, handmade jewelry made with an incredible attention to detail. Owner and jewelry designer, Andrea, has turned her love of design from being an interior designer to being an expert at crafting jewelry that become wearable conversational pieces.
Why It’s Time to Retire the Term “Super Mom”
We’d like to suggest we collectively stop using the term “Super Mom”. Every time we hear it we cringe a little, and we’re pretty certain whoever coined it hadn’t experienced the miraculous storm of motherhood. Here are three reasons why we think it should be shelved indefinitely. And an alternative that we hope you’ll consider.
Getting Ready for Back-To-School: Easing Anxiety to Start the Year Off Right
Regardless of what your summer looked like, going back to school can be a stressful time for students and parents alike. Anxiety for the start of a new school year, also known as back to school jitters, is common. Here are some tips that I give parents in my back to school newsletter each year.
4 Family-Friendly Exercises that are Fun
If you’re looking for wholesome ways to spend quality time with your family, you should try exercising together. Read this blog post for 4 best family-friendly exercises.
