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Sausage & Hash Brown Breakfast Bake
Having a breakfast recipe that can be assembled the night before and can feed a crowd can be a lifesaver for the holidays! This delicious version from Habitual Hostess might just become a family tradition for Christmas morning, or any busy morning when you have a full, hungry house.
Toddler Gift Guide
Toddlers can be a tricky bunch to buy holiday gifts for. So, The Local Moms Network has put together a roundup of gifts that our kiddos have loved for months, and even years on end, and the quality is so good you can even hand them down to other children.
SAINT NICHOLAS DAY – 12/6/22
On December 6th, many Christians honor Saint Nicholas with a day of celebration. It’s 24 hours devoted to remembering the third-century saint who inspired our modern-day Santa Claus, aka Saint Nick. Find out the history behind the celebration and try a special recipe in honor of the day!
A New HOLIDAY Title from Celebrate the HoliDates®
The “December Twenty-Five: 12/25” eBook is coming soon from local author, María Felicia Kelley! Learn about the traditions of Christmas through the eyes of a boy named Constantine. It is the third title of the Celebrate the HoliDates® children’s book series.
6 Smart Apps to Streamline Your Week
What are the two things most of us have in common as moms? We’re busy, and we’re on our phones a lot — as much as, if not more than, our computers. If you’re not using apps to make your life easier, you’re missing out on some great #momhacks. Find out why!
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
This Pumpkin Spice smoothie from The Local Moms Network contributor Kathleen Ashmore is filled with real pumpkin, banana and almond butter, making it a fast and filling Fall breakfast. We’ll be making it all week long with the extra cans of pumpkin we stocked up on for Thanksgiving.
Everyday Celebrations from Scratch
The holidays are almost here, and holiday parties are about to be in full swing. Whether you’re hosting family for casual dinners or throwing a formal fete for a crowd, a new book from Maria Provenzano, “Everyday Celebrations from Scratch” has inspiration galore.
Beef & Broccoli
Looking for something other than Thanksgiving leftovers for dinner tonight? Try this Beef & Broccoli recipe from Habitual Hostess!
Fall 2022 Sneaker Roundup
Plan ahead and wrap your footsies in the best shoes to pound the pavement this BLACK FRIDAY & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! These suggested sneakers are the curated picks by our knowledgeable moms and staff at The Local Moms Network — so you know these are going to be your favorite mom-perfect, prized possessions!
All About RSV — What Parents Need To Know
It’s not even winter and a surge in cases of RSV is making headlines. But we don’t need the news to tell us what we’re seeing ourselves: pediatrician offices are backed up with cases, schools are sending out alerts, and families all around us are getting hit.
