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Meet the Dad Behind Get Joy — Good Food For Dogs!

Moms who are mothers to both human kids and fur babies know that we’d do anything for our pets (and our kids!). That’s why we related so much to the story of Tom Arrix, a former Facebook executive who launched Get Joy in 2018 after his family’s pup, Cooper, was...

Berry Caprese Salad

  Summer is synonymous with salad, and now salad is synonymous with Kathleen Ashmore, Tik Tok Star and Local Moms Network Food Contributor. Her “Hungry Lady Salad” series is turning even salad skeptics into believers, and this Berry Caprese Salad is...

Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board!

This Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board allows each member of your family to create a dinner plate they’ll love–and actually eat! Picky eaters may just choose chicken and rice, while more adventurous ones may add edamame, spicy Sriracha sauce or cilantro. We’ve been...

Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria for Summer!

Cheers to Summer! We love a good Sangria in the warmer weather, and depending on the setting or food pairing, have served it in white, red or rose varieties. This Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria from The BakerMama is not only refreshing, but decorated with a patriotic,...

How to Talk to Kids About the Uvalde, Texas School Shooting

The Uvalde, TX school shooting is so many things—tragic, senseless, terrifying. It has also been described as unimaginable, but unfortunately, it is not. And whether our kids are old enough to remember Sandy Hook, Parkland or Columbine, many of them are asking...

Summer Bucket List

It’ll be summer before you know it. We’re just as excited as the kids! We’ve gathered some super fun ideas to add to your family summer bucket list so you can spend more time playing and less time thinking about what to do! Summer is made for cotton...

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