Around Town
Remembering Three Extraordinary Women
On the funeral day of Queen Elizabeth II, I paused to honor three women of a generation that witnessed tremendous historical change – The Queen, Esther Cooper Jackson and Josephine LeBlanc Kelley.
Banana Bread Slow Cooker Oatmeal
Slow cooker meals are a lifesaver for busy nights. But they’re also useful on busy mornings. Before school during the week or before early sports games on the weekends, they can shave off valuable minutes of meal prep. Check out this recipe from Tik Tok star Kathleen Ashmore!
Meet a Mom — TODAY Show’s Dylan Dreyer
Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer is a familiar face on morning television. She’s an anchor on the TODAY show’s 3rdHour. Dylan is also a mom of three and the author of a children’s book series about weather. She’s open about her struggles with infertility and recently shared her experiences with The Local Moms Network.
Daniella Monet’s Tomato Soup Recipe
Actress, and vegan recipe creator, Daniella Monet, shares one of her exclusive app recipes. Check out this Daniella’s Digest masterpiece, perfect for the coming fall weeks!
Weekend Roundup!
Rain is in the forecast, San Diego! (I know that’s exciting news!) But don’t let that stop the fun. OUR SUGGESTION: The Greek Festival in Cardiff this weekend is an annual treasure at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church… όπα! Opa!
Extra, extra… It’s September Newsletter Time!
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Just Listed! By Michelle Ozanne
Check out Michelle Ozanne’s latest COMPASS listing!
Meet a Mom — Lynn Margherio — Founder of Cradles to Crayons
We’ve done the back-to-school shopping — new styles purchased and debuting daily! It’s almost a rite of passage. But have you ever considered children who don’t experience that annual new-clothing event? Lynn Margherio has, and for the past 20 years, she’s run the largest national nonprofit addressing the issue of Clothing Insecurity. Lynn is our latest Meet a Mom; read her story!
How to Help Kids from Toddler to Teens Get Over Back to School Blues
It’s an exciting time — the return to school — but it can also be a time of uncertainty. Noted pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, offers suggestions to help kids cope with the anxiety of transitioning from summer break to back to the classroom.
Christina Geist On Writing, Motherhood
The Local Moms Network had a chance to chat with Christina Geist about her new children’s book, “Buddy’s New Buddy.” This is a great story about making a new friend and pairs nicely with back-to-school season for young readers!
