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3 Easy Memorial Day Desserts

Cutaway Blueberry Pie 5 cups blueberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1T lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt DIRECTIONS Make dessert early so your pie cools completely (at least two hours at room temp); that way, when you slice into it, the filling won’t...

What the Moms of The Local Moms Network Want for Mother’s Day

Do you love the surprise of seeing what your partner gifts you on Mother’s Day?  We do too.  Except when…it doesn’t go as expected. The truth is, moms are surprisingly easy to please if you go ahead and ask! We did just that with some moms in our network; use it as a...

How to Use Affirmations to Boost Your Child’s Positive Inner Voive

Ever been told you’re your own worst critic? It happens to all of us. It’s likely a habit we learned long ago… and one we should do our best to break for our children, according to psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Niro Feliciano. “If you’re...

6 Blazers to Buy for Spring and Beyond

  Blazers are the definition of a fashion mom hack. “Busy moms need pieces they can just throw on and go,” says fashion contributor Kristin Koch, “and tossing a blazer on over jeans and a tee or dress is the easiest way to create a chic, put-together look in...

Tween Tips Part 1: Making Emotional Connections

Forging a strong relationship with your children while they are in their tween years (specifically, 9 to 12 years old) can help you all better weather the teenage years and beyond. But connecting with your tween can sometimes feel like a tall task. A new book from...

5 Spring Vegetables to Add to Your Grocery List

Spring is for revamping – and your meal options are no exception. If you’re a creature of habit, here’s a nudge to try some new, seasonal options. To help savor the very best of spring gardens, The Local Moms Network contributor Stefani Sassos, Registered...

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