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A Former Beauty Editor Shares Her Picks for Spring Skincare, Makeup and More
Kari Molvar is one of those moms who always look effortlessly put together, and as a former beauty editor at SELF and Allure and contributor to Vogue and T: The New York Times Style magazine, she knows what she’s talking about. The best part? Like any good mom friend,...
Fall Mocktail to Try: Cranberry Dream!
Deb Podlogar, aka “Mocktail Mom,” has built a devoted following around her passion for creating delicious alcohol-free drinks that never compromise on flavor or fun. Straight from her book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms’ Night In, Deb...
5 Newborn Essentials That Will Get You Through First 12 Weeks
This story was contributed by Lindsey Boova of New Canaan and Darien Moms. Let’s talk newborn essentials. Registry lists can feel overwhelming, and with the amount of information out there, it’s hard to tell what’s truly helpful versus what will end up collecting...
Water Bottles That Make Hydration Easy (For Moms and Kids!)
Choosing a water bottle for your family can be surprisingly complex. Straw or spout? Glass, plastic, or stainless? Screw-on or push-button lid? You get the point. We polled our network of moms across the country for their tried-and-true favorites. The winners have...
Pre-K to High School: 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...
Car Convos with Kids: 5 Ways To Make The Most of Your Carpool Time
As moms, it can feel like we are unpaid Uber drivers. From short trips across town for school pickups and drop offs, to longer rides for far flung travel sports, many parents are spending hours chauffeuring their kids. The carpool shifts can feel a little like wasted...
Grill Like a Girl: 6 Tips for Barbecuing This Summer!
Grilling is often left to the guys, but this summer we’re taking back the grill. Not only is grilling a great time to have a few minutes to yourself, but it’s a fast and convenient way to cook all season long. “The best thing by about grilling is there is minimal...
Meet Gwenn Snider, Cofounder of Luxury Family Travel Resorts, Little Gem!
Gwenn and her family at Lovango When people who love to travel have kids and start traveling as a family, resorts that cater to children can be a littleunderwhelming. Twenty-five years ago, Gwenn and Mark Snider found themselves in that position. “We had...
Perimenopause and Understanding the Transition
This story was contributed by Laura Twist, MD of Nuvance Health. Perimenopause, often referred to as the “menopausal transition,” marks a significant phase in a woman’s life, characterized by hormonal fluctuations and various physical and emotional changes. While...
WHY ROWAN?
Discover why Rowan offers the perfect ear piercing experience led by skilled nurses adhering to our medical board-backed clinical standards Ear piercing is a milestone that transcends age, gender, culture. And yet, the piercing experience had not been improved upon in...
2024 Local Moms Network Gift Guide: Kids Edition
If you haven’t started shopping for the holidays, or you’re just looking for a few more special items, we’re rounding up some amazing gifts for kids of all ages. From teethers to Tamagotchi pets, these are the presents that will still be played with well into the new...
2024 Local Moms Holiday Gift Guide: Men, Women, & Hosts
Holiday shopping is one of those items of the mental load that generally falls on moms, and this 2024 Local Moms Gift Guide is meant to lighten that load. We’ve polled our moms nationwide, asking what they’re giving the men, women, and hosts (and hostesses) in their...
A Cozy Thanksgiving Table!
This story was shared by the two talented Moms behind Host to Perfection. This Thanksgiving, set a simple yet warm and cozy table that celebrates great food and amazing company! From simple styling to more elaborate looks, there’s always a way to make your table feel...
BakerMama Mom Hack: Make Frozen Cookie Dough from Your Halloween Candy!
Once Halloween is past its due date, you’ll probably be ready to get your kids’ candy out of the house. There are lots of good places to donate, from shelters to dentists’ offices to the military, but we stumbled upon this smart idea from The BakerMama and wanted to...
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As Vice President of Product at Evite, Karen Klein wears a lot of hats. “I oversee product development, product marketing, merchandising and user experience. I love my role because it allows me to be analytic, strategic, creative and work with everyone across the...
HEALTHSPAN > LIFESPAN: A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH TO STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN
Over the past two decades their has been a major emphasis on fat loss, but very little focus on building lean body mass. Boot camps and large group training have been all the rage, but have the results supported the excitement? There is a better way... We are...
2025 Featured Local Photographers
Capture the fleeting moments in your life with these incredible local photographers we are featuring throughout Connecticut! We are so excited to share these photographers with you and we hope that by showcasing them, you can take advantage of their local...
8 Summer Dental Care Tips for Kids
As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, summer brings a host of fun activities and family gatherings. For kids, it’s a season of ice creams, sports, and adventures. While all this excitement is fantastic, it’s essential to ensure that your child’s dental...
Memorial Day Idea: Hot Dog Bar
Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So on this summer kick-off weekend, we wanted to share this adorable hot dog bar from one of our favorite food bloggers, Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats. Mom to Max and Emilia,...
Local Farmer’s Markets 2024
If you wanted to, you could go to a different Farmer's Market almost every day of the week locally! Fresh produce, fun music and sometimes food trucks! See our list below of local farmer's markets - all within a 20 minute drive! Fairfield Farmer's Market...