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The 9 Mom Friends Every Mom Needs in her Life
Mom friends are the glue that hold us together when %#@! hits the fan, and motherhood’s fan is being in a wind tunnel while you’re going 100 mph in a convertible. In other words, you’re going to need some good glue. Here, seven moms you need in your crew.
Meet a Founder — As Seen in the Fair Play Documentary — Emily A. Hay of Hay There Social Media
Without a doubt, social media has changed the way people communicate, helped brands grow and businesses market themselves. While it’s nice to be active online in their personal life to keep in touch with friends, it’s crucial for moms who are considering the next steps after having kids, looking to rejoin the workforce, or launching a small business to understand how a social media skill set can directly position them for success.
Why Camp?
Sleepaway camp provides a unique landscape for children to build independence, self-esteem and, most of all, resilience.
Meet a Mom — Comedian Alyce Chan of MomComNYC
Being a mom is a magical experience, but it can also be a major grind. That’s why we love sharing Reels and memes from some of our favorite funny content creators, and at the top of that list is comedian Alyce Chan, aka MomComNYC. Mom to two boys (9 and 6), the NYC-based comedian has been featured everywhere from Vogue to NBC. I this week’s Meet a Mom interview, Alyce shares how humor is her therapy, why she’s deliberately silly with her kids, and where you can see her live.
No-Bake Almond Butter Truffles
These no-bake Almond Butter Truffles are a hit with kids but sophisticated enough for grown up palates, too. Love that the only equipment you need is a hand mixer and a microwave, so you don’t need to be a pastry chef to play one in real life. Enjoy!
Thanks to Katina Moutanos, the founder of Kosterina, a high-quality line of olive oil, vinegar, chocolate and more, for sharing.
5 Ways to Get Kids to Read More
Some kids love reading and some would do anything but have their noses in a book! For parents, it can be frustrating when kids pull away from reading, especially when it leads to a struggle at school. Spark some enthusiasm that lights a reading habit in your child, from toddlers to teens, by using a handful of tips.
Meet the Founders of 21 Seeds
We’re thrilled to be sharing one of our favorite female-founded brands, 21Seeds. Lead by three amazing moms, it’s an all-natural line of fruit and botanical-infused tequila. The first thing you need to know about 21Seeds is it’s as far from the harsh tequila shots of college bars as you can get. In fact, the company was born when filmmaker Kat Hantas started to infuse her own high-quality tequila with fresh fruits as an alternative to wine.
Meet a Mom — TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones
As co-host of the third hour of the TODAY Show, Sheinelle, Jones shines a light on some of the week’s biggest stories, alongside Dylan Dreyer, Al Roker and Craig Melvin. At home, she is Mom to three: son Kayin (13) and 10-year-old twins, Uche and Clara.
Meet Personal Stylist & Fashion Consultant — Carrie Harkin
North County is lucky to have the exceptional services of a top-notch, well-versed fashionista, by the name of Carrie Harkin. Carrie is a Personal Stylist extraordinaire. And today, she’s our featured fashion expert. Carrie is going to help us find the great good in approaching our closets with eyes wide open.
Après Ski Style for February
Whether you’re hitting Big Bear or Tahoe for February break, skiing in Aspen, or just fending off our recent chilly temperatures, looking chic is half the battle. Fashion Contributor Kristin Koch, mom of three and editor-in-chief of Seventeen magazine — and self-professed après ski aficionado — gives her stylish cold-weather picks from knit hats to shearling-lined booties.
