CodeSpark Academy: The #1 Learn-to-Code Program for Kids!
Do your kids love computers? That’s a rhetorical question, of course—we haven’t met a child who doesn’t love devices. CodeSpark Academy is an educational app channeling this generation’s tech affinity into an enriching learn-to-code experience for kids 5 to 9....
2022 Spooky Attraction Guide
2022Spooky Attraction GuideLet's get into the Halloween Spirit! Scroll below to see our curated list of the Top Haunted Attractions on Long Island. We included a few details but for additional information including tickets, click the images to be directed to the...
2022 Pumpkin Picking Guide
We are so excited to share with you our Pumpkin Picking Guide for this year! We have compiled a list of TWENTY places on Long Island to get your pumpkins! Whether you're looking for an all day adventure, or a quick stop in town, we've got you covered....
Apple Cider Margarita!
Leigh Hansen & Alston Calabrese of Habitual Hostess It’s almost Fall, y’all! If you’re mourning the end of summer marg season, you’ll love this tasty transitional cocktail from Alston and Leigh, the talented duo behind Habitual Hostess. Start with a high quality...
Meet Thalia of Brugger & Company
How many kids do you have and what are their ages/anything else you would like to share? I have one little boy, KB, who is two going on teen. He is funny, he literally says “I funny,” and makes me laugh constantly. He’s so inquisitive and free spirited. He’s focused...
2022 Apple Picking Guide
We've rounded-up many of our favorite "u-pick" options so that you can get the full apple picking experience! Most places have plenty of activities for not only picking but a full day of fun! As always, please check with each location prior to heading out, as dates...
Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!
It’s a common pain point of the back-to-school routine: packing lunches. Though we might typically dread this step on a busy morning, we’re sharing some mouth-watering inspiration – and easy hacks – to help you reimagine the process. (Think: sous chefs and make-ahead...
Meet Nicole of Honestly Nic
What is your favorite place on Long Island? My favorite place on Long Island is Robert Moses Field 5. I have very special memories there from childhood. Field 5 was also my mom’s favorite place in the world. She’s been gone for six years now and so I feel especially...
Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos!
Check out this easy, customizable weeknight dinner idea!
Meet Allie from Treats by Allie
How many kids do you have and what are their ages? I have 4 year old twins, Quinn and Cora. Quinn is shy, but so funny, he is a sweet boy, so loving and nurturing. Cora is a true girly girl, she loves to dress up, pick accessories for her hair, and dance! What do you...
2022 Virtual Activities Guide!
When it comes to educational opportunities for our children, flexibility is key! Virtual Learning can be highly adaptable and often a more efficient way to meet students where they are academically, emotionally, and socially. Kids can learn on their own schedule, and...
Meet Ekta Patel, MD of Stony Brook Pediatric of Sayville
What do you love most about living on a long island? Living on Long Island, I enjoy the beautiful scenery in all four seasons. I love the blooming wildflowers of spring, the crashing waves of summer, and fall's vivid colors. No matter the season, living on the island...
Get Outside & Enjoy your Summer – Fun by Mosquito Squad!
Here's a fun idea from our partner Mosquito Squad to get outside and enjoy your backyard this summer! We give you Backyard Bingo! Download their free bingo card, and get 25 ideas for summer activities that the whole family can enjoy. Raise the stakes by giving...
Berry Caprese Salad!
Summer is synonymous with salad, and now salad is synonymous with Kathleen Ashmore, Tik Tok Star and Local Moms Network Food Contributor. Her “Hungry Lady Salad” series is turning even salad skeptics into believers, and this Berry Caprese Salad is her latest...
Festive Popsicles!
What you’ll need: Greek yogurt, divided into thirds Fresh blueberries Fresh strawberries Blue food coloring Red food coloring 3 mixing bowls Popsicle molds *Amounts will vary based on the popsicle molds you use and how many popsicles you want to make How to make your...
Meet Lauren & Jolene of Inspired Child’s Play
What do you love most about living on Long Island? We have a lot of family here on Long Island and love being so close to them. We also love having access to local beaches and being near the water. How many kids do you have and what are their ages/anything else you...
Meet Veronica of Bea + Birdie!
What do you love most about living on Long Island? What I love about Long Island the most is of course the summers, more specifically the sun and the sand. I have been a Long Islander all my life and have shared so many memories on this beautiful island. I feel so...
Air Fried Artichoke Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing!
This special salad is perfect for Mother’s Day or any Spring gathering. “It’s a new way to use canned artichokes, a convenient and affordable ingredient, and it’s packed with flavor and fiber to keep you satisfied,” says Kathleen Ashmore, Tik Tok Star and Food...
Meet Jessica, local mom and owner of CookieBaby®!
What do you love most about living on Long Island? I love living on Long Island because you are never too far from anything. There’s a little bit of everything to experience. You have beaches, parks, out east, the city, the North Fork, the South shore. Not to mention...
Earth Day: 10 Ways to Celebrate with Kids!
Earth Day is April 22, and all of us at The Local Moms Network love celebrating with our kids—but try to keep it genuinely fun. Depending on the age of your little ones, celebrating Earth Day may be as simple as going for a walk outside in the stroller or as in depth...