Holidays

4th of July Recipe Roundup

Jun 15, 2021

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.

Watermelon Fireworks!

Jun 3, 2021

Fourth of July is right around the corner! This year take your watermelon and make them into festive fireworks! Only a few steps involved and I promise the kids won’t stop eating them. Enjoy!

Blueberry Pie 4th of July!

Jun 3, 2021

A red, white, and blue delight! We love Blueberry Pie and this recipe from Art of the Pie’s Kate McDermott is our new favorite!

Patriotic Popcorn

Jun 3, 2021

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!

10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Kids

Apr 25, 2021

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.

My Favorite Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for All Ages

Mar 28, 2021

Over the years, we developed a list of our favorites treat for the Easter Bunny to deliver. A few pieces of their favorite candy is always on the list but here is what we asked for over the years.

Editable Jelly Bean bracelets for the win this Easter! Trust me when I tell you, your children will LOVE these adorable jelly bean bracelets. The design possibilities are endless and they are super easy to make. Then those adorable kids can wear their creations and eat them to their hearts content. Enjoy!

Easter Surprise Cake

Mar 22, 2021

Who doesn’t love cake!? It’s even better when you have a lovely little surprise inside, and nothing goes better with Easter than jelly beans. Ok, truth be told, jelly beans are my least favorite (haha shhh), but they are my son’s and husband’s favorite. So, this one is for them…and I’ll eat the cake!