Tried & True
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.
First 5K with 99 Walks!
I am so excited! I am getting ready to walk my very first 5K with this amazing community of women from 99 Walks. I signed up for Queen for the Day 5K through 99 Walks and I can’t wait to get out there! Stay tuned to hear how it went!
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.
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!
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