Filet Sandwich with Horseradish
This filet sandwich is a Fall crowd-pleaser, ready for football Sunday or any time you’re making food for a group.
Spooky Non-Candy Halloween Treats!
Looking for some candy-free options for Halloween this year? Whether your child’s school doesn’t allow candy, you want to offer kids (and parents) a healthier option or want to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project (allergy-free options in a blue pumpkin), we have you covered.
Spooky Snack Mix!
Halloween is almost here and we’re adding this Spooky Snack Mix from The BakerMama to our shortlist of fun treats to make.
Halloween Books for Kids
It’s the season of ghosts and goblins and we are thrilled to share our list of brand-new picture books along with some timeless favorites that are perfect for getting children excited for Halloween! We hope you enjoy these spooktacular booooks as much as we do!
October Book Club Pick: Chandler Baker’s The Husbands
Our October Book Club pick is The Husbands, by Chandler Baker. This smart sophomore novel has been referred to as a feminist twist on the Stepford Wives.
College Applications
Applying to college has never been easy, but over the past 20 years, it has become more competitive than ever. De. Aviva Legatt, admission offer in the Ivy League, shares how to stand out.
Fall Skincare & Beauty Picks!
New York Times, Vogue, and Forbes beauty writer Kari Molvar shares her go-to products for the fall.
Pre-Teen and Teen Therapy Groups
Lehigh Valley Center for Child and Family Development, located on Brookside Road in Allentown, is hosting therapy group opportunities for local preteen and teen girls in the Lehigh Valley.
Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
These Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins are full of Fall flavor. Bake up a batch on the weekend to serve all week long as a grab-and-go breakfast! Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing.
Fall Fun in the Lehigh Valley: Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and More!
Fall lovers, rejoice! Lehigh Valley is the perfect place to find pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and more fall fun! The Lehigh Valley is the best place to enjoy the outdoors this fall with plenty of orange and red leaves, crisp air, pumpkin patches, apple picking, corn...
Meet Mom and Professional Organizer, Teresa Dinneen
Teresa Dinneen is a mom of two who lives with her husband and kids in Redondo Beach, CA. She’s also a professional organizer and stylist who works with a team of five to simplify her clients’ homes, and lives, and along the way shares her secrets on her Lifestyled site. This time of year, we’re all about doing just that, so we asked Teresa for some of her best tips for getting organized, including her simple 6-part process and when to know you need help!
Creamed Corn Pasta with Zucchini and Basil Recipe
This Creamed Corn Pasta with Zucchini and Basil is the perfect end of summer recipe, packing in all that seasonal produce into a pasta dish that is both kid-friendly and vegetarian.
Pandemic ADHD Moms
In early 2020, Charlotte Shaff, a mom of two, started to feel anxious, depressed, fatigued and was gaining weight. Charlotte is part of a growing number of moms nationwide who, over the past year-plus, are questioning whether they could be dealing with ADHD. They are struggling with increased responsibilities and less help, while connecting on social media with others who have been through a late-in-life diagnosis.
Generation 9/11, An Interview with the Filmmaker
A new documentary, Generation 9/11, features seven of the children who were born after their fathers died on September 11th, 2001. We spoke to filmmaker and mom Liz Mermin about this fascinating—and simultaneously sad and hopeful—project.
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Roast Chicken with Thyme
L’Shana Tova to all who celebrate. This Roast Chicken with Thyme and Honey, from Leah Koenig’s The Jewish Cookbook, is one of those go-to meals that works as well for holiday dinners as it does for family meals all Fall long.
Shoott Photography!
Now that Back to School season is underway, the holidays will be here before we know it. As crazy as that sounds, Christmas is just about four months away—so it’s the perfect time to take holiday photos for cards. That’s why we are thrilled to partner with Shoott, a female-run company that is making professional photography more accessible to everyone.
Rockets of Awesome!
Anyone else a bit overwhelmed with back-to-school shopping this year, or reluctant to spend a lot of time at the mall with your kids trying on clothes? We’re right there with you, and that’s why we’re partnering with Rockets of Awesome, a mom-founded kids brand that allows you to shop through a subscription service (customized to your child) or simply make a la carte purchases online. Plus a special code to save!
Meet Mom of Two and People’s Style and Beauty Editor, Andrea Lavinthal
The Local Moms Network chatted with Andrea about her new suburban life, her multifaceted role at PEOPLE (including her new podcast, where she interviews guests like 90210’s Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling!), her Fall mom uniform and more.
Grilled Peach and Bourbon Smash
Cheers to the last few weeks of summer with this Grilled Peach & Bourbon Smash cocktail from Camp Cocktails : Easy, Fun, and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors.
8 Tips for Taking Great Family Photos
8 tips to take great family photos with your cell phone and an awesome deal from Shoott Photography!