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Big Style for Babies from Rockets of Awesome!

Recently, we shared all about our favorite new kids’ fashion find, Rockets of Awesome. It is a mom-founded brand of adorable clothes that can be bought online and through their time-saving subscription model. We’re still stocking up on festive holiday looks and...

The Pandemic, Moms & ADHD

                                     Charlotte Shaff & her family   In early 2020, Charlotte Shaff, a mom of two, started to feel anxious, depressed, fatigued and was gaining weight. “I wasn’t able to properly focus on my kids, I was full of anxiety because...

Chef Deb Ponzek’s Pumpkin Chili

This pumpkin chili recipe from Chef Debra Ponzek is a classic fall dish, full of seasonal flavors like pumpkin and butternut squash. Like all chilis, it’s versatile and can be made ahead and frozen, making it a go-to for busy  autumn nights. Pumpkin Chili Serves 6 4...

Spiced Mulled Wine

Deb Ponzek is a mom, chef/restauranteur and author of several popular cookbooks including The Dinner Survival Cookbook and The Family Kitchen. This week she’s sharing her go-to fall cocktail for entertaining—an easy mulled wine perfect for sharing with neighbors...

Sleep Better Tonight & Every Night

This story was contributed by our wellness columnist, Michelle Calarco. What parent doesn’t want a more restful night’s sleep? And yet many of us are struggling to fall and stay asleep. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

MAM with Tracy Tutor of Million Dollar Listing

This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles’ Tracy Tutor! Over the past 22 years, Tracy has built an incredible career in Los Angeles real estate, specializing in finding buyers for celebrity architect-built homes, including ones...

Meet A Mom: Gaby from Dolce by Gaby

What is your name and what is your company’s name? My name is Gabriella, Gaby for my friends. My small business name is Dolce by Gaby. “Dolce” is the Italian translation for “sweet”; I wanted a name that reflects my Italian background Tell us about your...

CovLC: Classroom Education Re-Imagined

The Covalent Learning Center Learning Made Simple About CovLC The Covalent Learning Center (CovLC), an advanced online tutorial platform, strives to provide students, parents, teachers, and schools, effective tutorial solutions covering local curricula and much more,...

Rockets of Awesome’s New Winter Collection

Recently, we shared our favorite Back-to-School shopping secret weapon—Rockets of Awesome. This mom-founded kids brand is not only fun and fashionable (seriously, we wish these clothes came in our size!) but their subscription and online shopping options make it super...

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