Around Town
Aquatopia at Camelback Resort is Day Trip You Have to Take!
Pack your swimsuit and sunscreen because Camelback’s Aquatopia is a car ride away to 84 degree Caribbean like waters with glass ceilings that let your tan while you play. Best part, it is only an hour or so away from the Lehigh Valley! This is a one-tank-trip you don’t want to miss.
Summer Reading for Kids in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade!
While summer is an ideal time for children to relax, explore the outdoors, visit new places, and spend extra time with family and friends, it is also a critical time for children to maintain and build upon literacy skills. Prepare to embark upon a summer of magical stories with these kid-tested and parent-approved books!
Playground Spotlight: Rodale Park
Here is one of our favorite Allentown, PA parks located in Lower Macungie Township, Rodale Park.
4th of July Popsicles!
Celebrate the 4th of July with these festive red, white and blue popsicles! Not only are they adorable, but they’re made with protein-packed green yogurt and fiber rich blueberries and strawberries.
2021 Fourth of July Guide
Lehigh Valley Moms has compiled a list of Fourth of July events in the Lehigh Valley for you and your family to help celebrate America’s birthday!
4th of July Recipe Roundup
Need some ideas for your 4th of July menu? These options include something for everyone, from festive cocktails to savory sides. Hope everyone has a happy—and healthy—holiday this year.
Swim Safety
Thousands of children fall victim to drowning each year, but there are smart steps to keep yours safe. We spoke to industry experts from the Red Cross and CDC, as well as a top swim school, to get the facts.
Encouraging a Healthy Body Image
What can parents do to encourage a healthy body image? The answer isn’t straightforward—but here are some things to realize about these issues, and a few tips to encourage a healthy relationship with food.
Playground Spotlight: Morris J. Dimmick Park
Located in Hellertown, this park is one of our favorites to walk the path while we eat goodies from the Farmer’s Market on Sunday. Then the amazing playground is my kiddos favorite spot to play for hours!
Self Care Isn’t Selfish: Fill Your Cup
It is not selfish to to refill your own cup. It allows us to pour into others. Filling your cup first allows the world to benefit from the overflow.
Playground Spotlight: Grange Park
Grange Park is one of our favorite parks in the Lehigh Valley Upper Macungie area thanks to it’s shady trees, mulch free play area, sports fields, and walking trail.
10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Kids
Earth Day 2021 is Thursday April 22, and all of us at The Local Moms Network love celebrating with our kids—but try to keep it genuinely fun.
Playground Spotlight: Lone Lane Park
Lone Lane Park has been a favorite of ours for the past couple years. Pack a picnic, bring a book, and enjoy a nice long park day to tire the kids out!
Bike Trails
Lehigh Valley is full of amazing trails for walking, biking, and hiking. We rounded up our favorite bike trails around the Lehigh Valley that are great for a long day of riding bikes on the trail or just a short trip.
Playground Spotlight: Covered Bridge Park
Looking for a new outdoor park to enjoy the day in the Lehigh Valley? Located in Allentown, Covered Bridge Park is the largest park in South Whitehall Township.
