Around Town
Spring Style — Mommy and Me Dresses
“Mommy and Me” fashion has bloomed – and the options are adorable. There’s no shortage of variety, with colors, fabrics, and silhouettes that make it hard to choose just one. Daughters aren’t always game for matching mom, but these styles don’t require much convincing. Whether you’re dressing up for Mother’s Day or going more casual at a family birthday party, these seven designers offer you beautiful options.
Healthy Eating Made Easy — Prioritize Plant-Based Foods
Sarah Wragge is a Local Moms Network contributor; she is also a holistic health coach and founder of her eponymous Sarah Wragge Method. She wants you to know that plant-based eating is her ticket to energy, glowing skin and good digestion.
Meet a Mom — Marla Sokoloff of Full House
Marla Sokoloff’s resume reads like a hitlist of 90s classic television, including memorable roles on iconic shows like Full House (and more recently, Fuller House), 7th Heaven, Boy Meets World and Party of Five. She gained a new set of fans during her six-year stint on The Practice. In this week’s Meet a Mom interview, the LA-based actress shares details of her favorite role, her beauty secret weapon, and her transition to directing.
Hasselback Potato Skillet with Mustard Garlic Butter Chives
This easy potato dish is just a little bit of an upgrade on classic roast potatoes. Use it to introduce picky eaters to new flavors, or for your next dinner party. Thanks to our food contributor CatwithaK Cooks for sharing this go-to recipe!
Meet a Mom — Elizabeth Lim of Beach Cities Moms
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is one of our own—Elizabeth Lim, the mom of two behind BeachCities Moms! She and her husband Mark live in the South Bay of Los Angeles with their two girls, Sailor and Haven, 3 and 1. She joined The Local Moms Network after building a career in the wellness and food industries.
Freezer Martinis — Making Entertaining Easy
Martinis can be shaken, or stirred, depending on your preference, but one thing’s for certain: they’re always best served cold. “Freezer martinis ensure this,” says Leigh Hansen of Habitual Hostess.
Are 40s The New Tween Years?
Did you know that perimenopause has its own developmental stages just like adolescence? This “prelude to menopause,” which may include shorter menstrual cycles, sleep issues, mood changes, changes in libido and a whole host of other lovely symptoms related to hormonal changes, usually starts in the late 30s into the 40s.
Postpartum in America
Experts note that postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety (PPA) affect between 20 to 25 percent of women. Postpartum psychosis, on the other hand, is relatively rare, affecting only .2 percent of women but is an emergency. Natasha K. Sriraman MD, author of “Return to You: A Postpartum Plan for New Moms” discusses the differences.
Leprechaun Snack Board
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We love a good snack board, and one that’s cute enough for a party and gets our kids to eat more veggies? That’s like finding a pot of gold. The BakerMama’s Leprechaun Snack Board is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
The Best Travel Bags — From Budget to Bougie
February and early March can get a bad rap: you’re fighting the winter doldrums and seasonal affective disorder, but alas, the remedy comes in the form of our dear American Presidents, saving us from a full month of the blahs with a weekend off (or for the lucky ones, a full week of school vacation), and hopefully a mini-break to a fun locale.
