Mexican Sweet Corn Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Salad is the perfect summer dish to serve at a backyard BBQ. You can pre-make the mayo mixture so when the corn is cooled, it’ll be ready to serve quickly.
Meet Mom and Author Kate Messner of the new Dr. Fauci Book for Kids!
TLMN spoke to Kate about her new book from Simon & Schuster, aimed at younger readers, focuses on one of the most famous faces of the fight against the pandemic—Dr. Anthony Fauci, helping reluctant readers, and more.
Meet Jewel!
Meet Jewel, the mom behind Cookie Haven. She lives in the Lehigh Valley with her three children and creates amazing cookie designs for her newly launched business.
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.
Drowning Prevention: 5 Things to Know
Pandemic or not, there are few bigger items on our list of “mom worries” than drowning. And with good reason – it’s the leading cause of accidental deaths in kids ages 1 to 4. But there are some really simple ways to keep your kids safer.
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.
Fun Marshmallow Idea!
Need a festive, easy recipe that the kids can get in on? Change out the sprinkles for any occasion and have a themed treat everyone is sure to love!
Pivoting Your Career: How One Mom Did It!
Hagar left her career in the U.S. government to start her own consulting and media firm in Greenwich, CT, where she lives with her family. And a few years ago, she decided to shift directions again, and start her own brand and show, for several reasons. The biggest? Motherhood.
Camp Kindness Day
On July 20th, 2021, The American Camp Association is proud to announce Camp Kindness Day, a day where camps will celebrate the acts of intentional kindness by incorporating it into their programming and daily schedules.
Giving Digitized: Meet the Founder and Learn the New Approach to Giving Digitally
During the pandemic, many of us who were used to volunteering may have had to pause these charitable activities, due to increased childcare needs, social distancing, shutdowns or other quarantine regulations. Volunteering not only benefits the organizations or...
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.
Meet NYC Mom and Social Media Manager, Amy Shoenthal
This week, our Meet a Mom interview is with NYC-based mom Amy Shoenthal. She’s a social media marketing pro who also writes a column for Forbes—including the recent spotlight on The Local Moms Network! We spoke to Amy, whose daughter is 2.5, about her career...
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.
60 Second Coleslaw
This take on coleslaw from Cat with a K Cooks uses pre-shredded coleslaw so it comes together in just under a minute. Plus, it can be made ahead so it’s the perfect summer party (or busy weeknight) side.
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!
Sheet Pan S’mores
If you love making s’mores but want to skip the mess of roasting marshmallows, keep things toddler safe and make a lot at once, try these Sheet Pan S’mores from Maria Provanzano of From Scratch with Maria. The best part? You can enjoy them this way well after summer has gone.
Travel Spotlight: Palm Beach Mom’s RV Experience
Palm Beach Mom shares her family’s first RV experience, the highs and the lows, and includes her packing list! Check out the details about Jellystone in Tabor City, NC, 35 minutes from Myrtle Beach, SC.
Easy Summer Cocktail: Pineapple, Lime, & Mint Sparkler
It’s really the perfect summer sip—refreshing, special, and able to be prepped ahead of time. Make a batch of the mint simple syrup on Sunday as part of your “meal prep” and you can whip up individual cocktails during the week without taking much more time than pouring a glass of wine!
