Working Out with Kids: An Instagram Star Shares Her Secrets!
Andrea Allen is a #girlmom of four and a certified personal trainer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of women struggling with postpartum fitness. We asked Andrea how she manages to work out with four little ones underfoot—and how she recommends other moms do, too!
5 Tips to Organize Your Kids Toys
With the holidays coming up, that means more crafts, artwork, gifts….and clutter. In order to start 2022 as organized as possible, we’re taking some time over the next few weeks to organize play spaces in our homes.
COVID-19 Vaccine & Kids Ages 5 to 11: Answers to Your Questions!
With the recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11, millions of parents nationwide have already vaccinated their kids—and millions more are weighing the decision. As parents, we always want to have the most information we can when making decisions for our kids’ health, and that’s why we turned to the experts at Yale Medicine, to go over the most common questions we’re hearing about the vaccine and kids, from side effects to what it means for your travel plans, playdates and more.
The Local Moms Network Wishlist!
In our opinion, it’s the hardest to shop for the moms in our lives. That’s why we’re sharing our The Local Moms Network Holiday Wishlist, with fun picks from our moms nationwide.
Big Style for Babies from Rockets of Awesome!
Recently, we shared all about our favorite new kids’ fashion find, Rockets of Awesome. It is a mom-founded brand of adorable clothes that can be bought online and through their time-saving subscription model. We chatted with founder and mom Rachel Blumenthal about this super cute new collection and have a special code just for you!
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.
Holiday Cocktails!
Need a last-minute cocktail for a pared down holiday meal? These festive sips will take you from Thanksgiving through New Year’s–and are easy enough to make any night of the week.
Thanksgiving Turkey Carving
The traditional image of The Thanksgiving Turkey being carved at the dinner table is very romantic, but it not practical, nor is it the best way to serve/carve your turkey. It should be done on a cutting board, with a very sharp knife, in the kitchen. The dos and don’ts of turkey carving!
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
This is a fun swap for the classic green bean casserole, and the healthy dose of cheese and heavy cream may be just what it takes to make the whole family Brussels sprouts fans!
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...
Celebrating Halloween Safely!
Social distancing may have put a damper on Halloween festivities last year but kids can safely get out their costumes this year. Magna Dias, MD, Chair of Pediatrics at Bridgeport Hospital and Regional Medical Director for Inpatient Pediatric Services at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital offered a few tips for families to have a safe and healthy Halloween.
November Events Worth Celebrating in Lehigh Valley!
Check out these holidays and events to celebrate in the Lehigh Valley and Beyond!
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!
6 Steps for Getting Back to Work After Having Time Off
Moms who leave their jobs to be with their kids have always been faced with a challenge, if and when they decide to go back to work. And in the last two years, the pandemic has forced more moms than ever before to leave their jobs to prioritize their families. By some estimates, the number hovers around 1 million moms being impacted. So that leaves more moms looking to the future, deciding what they want (and need) to do, and applying for jobs with a gap on their resume.
Chicken Salad with Apples & Almonds!
Chicken Salad is a go to meal prep idea for getting weekday lunches ready on a Sunday! This version has a slight sweetness from granny smith apple and lots of crunch,” says recipe creator and The Local Moms Network contributor Kathleen Ashmore. Maybe the best part? It uses rotisserie chicken to save time!
Meet-a-Mom: Soccer Star, Alex Morgan!
In 2009, Alex Morgan joined the US Women’s soccer team, making history as the team’s youngest player, at just 22. Today, at 32, she’s a three-time Olympian, having taken home gold in London in 2012 and bronze this past summer in Tokyo. But 17 months ago she added a different role—Mom—to her impressive resume, when she gave birth to daughter Charlie. We spoke to Alex about how becoming a mother has influenced her career, her thoughts on raising an athlete (and her Fun Comes First campaign with GoGo squeeZ), her commit to gender equality in sports, and more.
Halloween Boards from the Baker Mama
Halloween is almost here and we are sharing an amazing last-minute, festive board from The BakerMama, which incorporates much needed vegetables into an adorable design.
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.
Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
If you loved the Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies we recently shared, you have to try this Pumpkin version!
Fall to Winter Mom Uniform Pieces
Moms don’t have time to try on a million different things or peruse Pinterest and Instagram for outfit inspiration. There is no time to debate if a shirt is flattering or goes with those pants. That’s why this mom loves to rely on a uniform that can be tossed on and will look put-together without stressing or trying on a million things.
