Chocolate Dipped Watermelon
It isn’t summer until you have had watermelon!! Watermelon plays a role in so many people’s summertime memories, so why not make it extra fun by adding chocolate and sprinkles.
Watermelon Fireworks!
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!
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!
Sunscreen Safety
We all know that sunscreen helps prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer. So it’s a no-brainer that we’re thinking about it more than ever as we head into summer. We asked Dr. Sara Perkins, a Yale Medicine dermatologist (and mom of two) all the questions we had—and hope they answer some of yours, too.
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.
Patriotic Popcorn
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!
Meet Mom and Actress, Dania Ramirez
Meet Dania Ramirez! The actress has two kids of her own, and a resume full of appearances on screens both big and small, including as part of The Sopranos, Entourage and Heroes.
Adapting to a New Normal
The pandemic may have kept us six feet apart from our friends and extended family, but it did keep us as close to our immediate family as we’ve ever been. As restrictions start to loosen this can lead to changing marital and family dynamics, anxiety and more. Here is some advice from Dori Gatter, a psychotherapist and relationship expert.
Rosé Revised
Rosé is the official drink of summer, and it’s also a perfect base for warm weather cocktails. We asked Erica Blumenthal and Nikki Huginar, who co-authored Yes Way Rosé, for their favorite pink mixed drinks. Cheers to Summer!
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.
Jennifer Pratt’s Inspiring Adoption Journey
Jennifer Pratt is an Iowa-based mom of four who adopted four boys from Brazilian after battling infertility. Read on for this inspiring mom’s journey, from how she decided to adopt from Brazil to her best advice for adoptive parents.
Chocolate Cherry Smoothies!
This refreshing smoothie from Elizabeth Lim, the talented mom behind Beach Cities Moms, is an antioxidant and inflammatory powerhouse. Filled with superfoods like cherries and cacao, it can be made with any kind of milk and different types of nut butter. The best part? It tastes like chocolate covered cherries!
Meet Christie!
Christie is a local mom and a third of the amazing Threads by Gram business here in the Lehigh Valley. Learn more about the amazing Christie, her favorite things about the Valley, and her business, Threads by Gram.
Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books: A Chat with Podcast Host & Author Zibby Ownes
Zibby Owens is known for her podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books, gaining recognition everywhere from Oprah.com to New York magazine. In 2020, she decided to put together a related anthology, a collection of essays covering topics we all deal with—parenthood, fitness, sex, etc…aka life!
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Lime Avocado Crema
Introducing new vegetables (like cauliflower) to kids can be tricky. Experts recommend serving it in a form they are familiar with (in this case, tacos). Try it for Taco Tuesday, or anytime you need a quick, nutritious meal.
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!
Helping Children Cope with the Loss of a Pet
Dealing with the loss of a beloved family pet can be difficult for a child. Here are our tips for explaining the loss of a family pet to children.
Meet the Inspiring Actress & Mom, Yllka Gashi
Meet the inspiring Yllka Gashi, a mom and actress getting rave reviews for her lead role in HIVE. Yllka spoke to us about HIVE, her own experience in Kosovo, and the path that brought her to the United States, and eventually to Darien, CT.
Piña Colada Chia Seed Pops!
This sweet treat from Beach Cities Moms is full of tropical flavors, and since it skips the rum, is a perfect dessert for the whole family.
Stop the Junk Mail and Save Some Trees!
Anyone else sick and tired of all those prescreened credit card offers and insurance companies junk mail? Seriously, what a waste of paper! I was so excited to stumble upon this quick and easy way to put all those unsolicited snail-mail spam letters to an end.
