Literacy Tips! Making Reading Fun
Looking for ways to keep your children interested in reading? Mary Elizabeth Shaw is a reading specialist and the founder of Busy Bee Literacy who is sharing the best ways to make reading fun and her favorite books for children of all ages.
10 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Lehigh Valley
Whether staying home or going out, we have come up with a list of the best ways to spend time with your momma.
Raising a Self-Reliant Child
As parents, we all want our kids to go out into the world confident in their abilities and ready to tackle anything. But our instinct is to help as much as we can preventing them from learning resilience. So what are the best ways to ensure our kids build self-confidence?
Cobb Salad Board by The BakerMama!
Two things we’re loving right now—food boards and salads. We’ve been sort of obsessed with the gorgeous boards created by The BakerMama for awhile now. Also, it is a great way to introduce kids to veggies they might not normally try!
Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Love!
This Mother’s Day, we’re sharing some gift picks for all the amazing moms we know. Purchase them for any deserving mom in your life—yourself included. Happy Mother’s Day from all the moms here at The Local Moms Network!
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.
Easy Weeknight Mexican Recipes
We’ve rounded up some yummy taco, enchilada, veggie sides, guac, dessert—and yes, margarita—recipes. Most of them use ingredients that are hopefully already in your fridge and pantry.
Sangria Recipes
Cheers to us, Moms! Today we are sharing two fruit-infused sangria cocktails (easily made into a mocktail for anyone not drinking by skipping the wine) from expert mixologist Kim Haasarud of Liquid Architecture and author of the 101 Cocktail book series, including 101 Sangrias and Pitcher Drinks.
Meet Jen!
Meet the owner and photographer behind Jen Grima Photography. This mom of two silly little girls has been using her camera to tells stories for over a decade. Originally from New York, this Lehigh Valley momma volunteers and works in the community and brings some amazing talent to the Valley.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide & Giveaway
Moms, those amazing unstoppable forces who keep your tummies fed and your hearts happy. Moms, you make the world go round and we want to celebrate you! Treat your mom, or yourself, to something amazing this year. Check out some of our favorite picks for moms this year...
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.
Easy Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Cookies
Without any added sugar and with plenty of fiber, these Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Cookies make a great breakfast for busy mornings.
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.
Rainy Day Activity: DIY Soap Molds!
This rainy day activity from our contributor Maria Provenzano is our favorite type of DIY—it’s easy enough to do with kids, but the result is cute enough to give as a gift.
Meet Katelyn!
Katelyn and her husband, Brandon, are the proud parents of Arlow and the owners of the amazing Rooted Salon in Allentown. They have been named “Best Women’s Salon” by Lehigh Valley Magazine for all 4 years they have been in business!
Meet the Moms Behind Miss O and Friends
Miss O and Friends is an original media and lifestyle brand that offers a platform for tween girls to safely express themselves to help build self-esteem in young girls, by giving them a safe, positive place to just be girls and provide them with content that reflects the beautifully unique & diverse world we live in, empowering this next generation of change makers.
Preschool Plans for At Home Learning
These lesson plans can be used with ages 2-6+ and can be modified to your child’s age and ability. If you’re like me and need to have structure and routine, you can print these schedule cards and display them somewhere to keep you and your child reminded of what comes next!
Cinnamon Popovers!
We love this recipe from Melissa d’Arabian, celebrity chef and New York Times best-selling author. “Bread without yeast? Yes, please! And who doesn’t love the smell of cinnamon rolls warming up the house in the morning?”
The Local Moms Network Book Club Interview: Laurie Frankel!
The This is How It Always Is author talks about her NY-Times bestselling book, which was also a Reese Witherspoon pick.
Meet A Dad: Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s Jeff Kinney!
This week, we’re sharing our interview with this dad of two, where he shares his best tips for raising readers, his own favorite childhood books, advice on getting kids off screens, and details of his latest book.
