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Local Farm Stands
Whether you’re picking up fresh vegetables, local honey, or flowers for the kitchen table, these South Shore farm stands are worth a visit. Here’s your guide from Sayville to Brookhaven.
5 Ways to Get Your Outdoor Space Ready for Spring with Mosquito Squad
To paraphrase Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, this winter was cold, it was grey, and it felt like it would last forever. But Spring has finally sprung, the weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer—and we’re set on getting our outdoor space set up and…
5 Ways To Use Tech To Get Healthier This Year!
We hear a lot about the negatives of technology on our health, particularly surrounding our kids and screen time and smartphones. And while nobody would argue that doom-scrolling into the wee hours is helping us live our best lives, there are some smart ways to use tech to get healthier this year.
Healthy Veggie and Fruit Board
Halloween is almost here and we are sharing an amazing last-minute, festive board from The BakerMama, which incorporates much needed vegetables into an adorable design. If you haven’t been, make The BakerMama’s Instagram and site a regular stop for inspiration…
Halloween Fun, Candy-free Options!
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…
CopyCat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
It’s Fall Season and all I ever want is Pumpkin EVERYTHING! My absolute first stop on “attempting to bake everything pumpkin” is the Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! These are an absolute hit in my house, my kids who are picky eaters even love…
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Getting ready for school means having easy breakfast for mom and kids, even my husband loves theses. They are great to make in a full muffin size or even mini muffin for the smaller hands. Plus I’m not ready to let go of these summer flavors yet. Ingredients: 1…
Back to School Lunch Inspiration from The Lunch Box Dad!
Anyone else dreading packing a lunch again as we head back to school? (Or if you’re homeschooling, making and serving yet another meal at home?) For inspiration, we turned Beau Coffron, the dad of three behind the @lunchboxdad Instagram account and lunchboxdad.com….
3 Sheet Pan Dinners for Busy Weeknights
Sheet pan dinners are one of the easiest ways to get dinner on the table, fast. Plus, if you line your baking pans with foil or parchment paper, there’s virtually no clean-up! We love the collection of Sheet Pan Dinners Maegan Brown of The BakerMama shared, which…
My/Mochi: A Mom Treat Kids Love Too
Photo courtesy of Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills Moms Every mom knows that 3 p.m. feeling. The kids are asking for their third snack of the day, and you’re scanning the fridge for something that will satisfy your sweet craving without derailing your health goals. And…
8 Must-Have Backpacks and Lunch Boxes
As another school year approaches, you’re probably facing the familiar challenge of finding gear that can keep up with your kid’s busy lifestyle. From bus rides and field trips to sports practice and sleepovers, we’ve curated a collection of stylish and functional…
Meet a Mom: NBC’s Laura Jarrett
You might recognize Laura Jarrett as the co-anchor of “Saturday TODAY,” or as the Senior Legal Correspondent for NBC News. Prior to her stint on NBC, she covered the Justice Department for CNN. While covering major legal and political stories and building a…
Spring Has Sprung! 4 Reasons to Book Mosquito Squad Today
Get your lawn protected today and enjoy the season without worry.
Lemon Yogurt Cake
This Lemon Yogurt Cake from The Local Moms Network Contributor Kathleen “Kat” Ashmore just feels like Spring to us! Perfect for Easter or any Spring soiree, it can be made gluten-free and topped with either a lemon glaze or more decadent buttercream, depending…
Kids Sleep: Daylight Savings & Spring Break Travel Tips
Kids Sleep: Daylight Savings & Spring Break Travel Tips Getting nervous about how Daylight Savings and Spring Break travel will wreak havoc on your kids’ (and thus your own) sleep? You’re not alone. Whether you have a baby or big kid, children not sleeping well…
Saint Patricks Day Scavenger Hunt!
An activity that will bring out the competition and motivation in your kids while still having fun! Bring this scavenger hunt to the next St. Patricks Day Event, Parade or set up the items in your house! You can save the image and print it out, or check off the boxes…
Super Bowl Snack Board!
Super Bowl eats are known for being heavy—cheesy dips, fried wings, and rib-sticking chili. We’re all about comfort food, but we also love to serve a little something green to go along with it. That way, there’s something for everyone from kids to adults, meat-lovers…
Dutch Oven Pot Roast
This Dutch Oven Pot Roast is the definition of comfort food. Your family will love the flavor, and you’ll love the extra veggies thrown in for nutrition and fiber. Recipe creator and best-selling cookbook author Kathleen “Kat” Ashmore says this one will become a…
The Best Veggie Chili!
Make this easy recipe from Beach Cities Moms in the Insta-Pot or on the stovetop.
Immunity-Boosting Carrot Turmeric Soup
Anyone else feel like cold and flu season is never going away?