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Barnes & Noble Storytime with The North County Moms Founder, Maria Felicia Kelley, featuring “July Four: 7/4”
The 4th of July is just around the corner. And this year it's going to be pretty special. Not only because a new book from the Celebrate the HoliDates® growing collection of holiday-themed books for kids was just released... because that is huge news! But more...
Summer Mom Style—7 Dresses for Under $300
Summer dressing doesn’t get easier than dresses. The dress is the outfit, without any time wasted matching tops and bottoms. These airy styles will take you from work to the playground to dinner, with little more than a change of shoes and jewelry.
Summer Recipe Round-Up
Summer is here and the seasonal shortlist of recipes below will take you from the first day of summer to Labor Day. From potlucks to backyard barbecues, there’s something for everyone.
How Great Smiles PDO Celebrates Its Patients… Monthly!
Dr. Breanne Reid of Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics knows how to treat her patients with kindness and care both in and out of the dental chair! Every month, Dr. Brea picks one lucky patient and their family to receive a thoughtfully curated basket of goodies. That’s 12 families every year! This month we’re sharing the contents of the 2026 baskets. Check these out!
Summer Reading for Moms—9 Books To Read This Summer
We’ve got a summer reading list that author Zibby Owens would tell the moms at pick-up to add to their nightstands!
A Family’s Unique Juneteenth Celebration
As the founder of The North County Moms and a descendant of the Naylor family of Manassas, Virginia, I’m sharing a glimpse of how members of my family have been celebrating Juneteenth for the past few years while discovering details of our ancestors’ lives.
Juneteenth 2026
Happy Juneteenth! ️The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation designed the Juneteenth Flag© to illustrate the story of what became a national holiday in 2021. We’re sharing more about the holiday to commemorate its significance.
CBS 8 San Diego Interviews The North County Moms Founder, Maria Felicia Kelley
The North County Moms founder and author, María Felicia Kelley, appears on CBS 8 Mornings to discuss the launch of her new book, July Four: 7/4—the fourth title of the Celebrate the HoliDates® children’s book series—during the 250th anniversary of the USA.
Sheet Pan S’mores
If you love making s’mores but want to skip the mess of roasting marshmallows, keep things toddler safe and make a lot at once, try these Sheet Pan S’mores compliments of “From Scratch with Maria.”
The Local Moms Network Ultimate Baby Guide 2026
Whether you’re a new mom, adding to your family or helping a mom friend out with her registry, the Local Moms Network Baby Guide is here to help. This trustworthy resource isn’t just random; it’s full of tried-and-true products our 100+ nationwide moms have used and...
