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Perimenopause — What to Expect
Until recently, perimenopause had a reputation of being something that was only of concern to “older” ladies. Think: gray-haired grannies playing bridge. In fact, perimenopause, the transitional period where hormones begin to fluctuate, causing symptoms like irregular periods and hot flashes, typically begins in the early to mid 40s but may start earlier.
Lyme Disease — What Parents Should Know
If your summer plans include travel to areas where Lyme is prevalent, now’s a good time to learn ways to keep your family safe. Preventing Lyme disease is relatively straightforward. “The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid tick bites.” Learn the dos and don’ts of tick removal and more.
Mom Uniform — Spring to Summer Dresses
Dresses are the ultimate #momhack for your wardrobe. Just slip one on, and you’re basically dressed in seconds, without wasting time mixing, matching, or styling separates. Our favorite kind? Spring dresses that can be layered in cooler weather, and worn solo through summer.
Moms are #morethanenough
#MoreThanEnough is a message of hope campaigned by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, but we want to make it a mantra for Moms all year long.
Meet a Mom — Nicole Keshishian Modic of Kalejunkie
Nicole Keshishian Modic is the lawyer turned cookbook author/recipe developer/content creator behind Kalejunkie, a site and social media platform with just shy of a million followers on Instagram alone. Her fans love her real-life, approachable recipes and lifestyle content.
Super Moist Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake
This lemon cake is sweet enough to be kid-friendly, but sophisticated enough to be perfect for any Spring and Summer entertaining. It works from brunch to dessert, and doesn’t require a mixer – just two bowls for easy cleanup.
Roasted Summer Squash
Recipes that are so simple they get committed to memory are a great #momhack. Especially in summer, getting a few healthy weeknight recipes onto the weekly rotation (particularly if they include seasonal produce) can help make meal-planning a snap. Jo, the mom of three behind The Family Food Kitchen, shares her family’s go-to veggie side.
Meet a Mom — Tammin Sursok
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Tammin Sursok, an actress best known for her role in Pretty Little Liars, as well as for ad campaigns with Pepsi and L’Oreal. Recently, her podcast, Women on Top, has helped her gain millions of followers on her social media platforms, who have tuned into interviews with everyone from fellow Australian Naomi Watts to Clueless’ Alicia Silverstone.
Fancy Lady Chicken Salad
Chicken salad makes a lovely make-ahead lunch served in lettuce cups, with crackers or on toast, but in warmer weather it also makes a great no-cook dinner. This version from The Local Moms Network food contributors Habitual Hostess can be made with rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken breast, to take it from easy to effortless!
Summer Recipe Round-Up!
Summer is around the corner and the seasonal shortlist of recipes below will take you from Memorial Day to Labor Day. From potlucks to backyard barbecues, there’s something for everyone.
