Packing a Lunch for Kids — 5 Tips
Making a lunch for your child to bring to school is one of the most important everyday tasks we do as parents. Our goal? To pack a nutritious meal — fast. Enter your new favorite secret weapon: Skout Organic, a line of organic kids bars that are plant-based, made with 7 or fewer simple ingredients, and come in kid-friendly flavors like Apple Pie and Blueberry Blast. Lunch boxes every where will thank you.
Classic and Cool — The White Shirt Round-Up
Fashion and function intersect at the white button blouse. That’s why this staple is so appropriately called a wardrobe workhorse. Classic and chic, the white button shirt exudes calm, cool and collected. Spring is a great time to put this staple at the forefront of...
Spring in New York — Ideas and Itineraries
The sun streams through the clouds in Central Park. Joggers running around the Reservoir trade leggings for shorts. Sweaters are tied at the waist during lunchtime strolls to the Boathouse. Now that spring has sprung and the Northeast slowly warms up, there’s no...
Disney Hacks — 15 Insider Tips from a Florida Mom
Disney Hacks: 15 Insider Tips from a Florida MomThe epic wonderland of Walt Disney World is the ultimate in kid (and many adult!) vacation fantasies. Jacksonville, FL resident Kate Stollenwerck, author and mom of three, has visited the Walt Disney World parks close to...
Meet a Dad — Entrepreneur Peter Shankman
Is there anything Peter Shankman hasn’t done? This intrepid professional is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, bestselling author of six books, and the Futurist-in-Residence at BluShark Digital, a Marketing and SEO firm in Washington, DC. He’s also a NYC-based single dad of a 9-year-old daughter, Jessa. A licensed skydiver, he has 500 jumps so far—and is a 2x Ironman Triathlete.
Meal Planner — Trader Joe’s Edition
Ask any mother – working woman or stay-at-home mom, contented chef or takeout pro – busy families need meal inspiration. Use the Local Mom’s Network meal-planning guide to get breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table simply and easily. In this installment, we look to Trader Joe’s for their delicious, cost-effective, and quick food choices.
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.
5 Reasons Why Moms Should Play Sports
As we head into Fall, many of us are signing our kids up for Fall sports—and reminiscing about our own childhood sports careers. What we should be doing? Signing ourselves up, too. Experts say sports aren’t just for kids, and moms especially should stay in the game to...
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.
