Blue Light Glasses: Are They A Necessary Part of Back to (Virtual) School Shopping?

Whether we’re homeschooling, doing virtual school, or simply giving more TV/tablet time in order to get 15 minutes to ourselves, many of us are allowing more screen time than in years past. But how bad is extra screen time for kids’ eyes? And are tech-y accessories...

Strawberry Fields Cocktail from Camp Cocktails!

This summer has certainly been an “outdoor” one, and we hope to keep that trend going well into fall. That’s one of the reasons why we love food and drink writer Emily Vikre’s new book, Camp Cocktails: Easy, Fun and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors, which is...

Beyond Mom’s Randi Zinn on Raising Biracial Children

Randi Zinn, the mom behind the popular podcast, The Going Beyond with Randi Zinn Podcast, has made a career out of helping other moms find themselves again after having kids, through mindfulness, wellness and self-love. Previously, we featured this talented mama of...

This Isn’t A New “Normal”

None of the past few months makes much sense, and if you’re like us, you’re getting pretty darn tired. And not the kind of tired a solid 8 hours can fix (even though yes, that would be lovely anyway). It just isn’t normal to…. …Take on more than we ever have,...

Meet the Moms Behind Jersey City Moms!

Jess Kress This week’s Meet a Mom interview is actually two moms—the lovely pair behind Jersey City Moms, one of the sites that make up The Local Moms Network. We spoke to Alicia Bolton and Jessica (Jess) Kress about joining our team, their family lives in Jersey City...

Meet a Mom: Megan Hughey of Frisco Area Moms!

Megan Hughey of Frisco Area Moms, one of the Texas branches of The Local Moms Network, is this week’s Meet a Mom! This mother of two lives in the Prosper area, but her site also covers the towns of Frisco, McKinney, Plano and Celina—all vibrant North Dallas suburbs...

Meet a Mom: Nutritionist Nathalie Rhone!

Fall always seems like a bit of a reset, in our opinion. It’s a time to refocus on our goals, whether they be personal or professional. Although this year back-to-school is looking a lot different than in year’s past, we know it’s more important than ever to...

The Local Moms Network Book Club: Eliza Starts a Rumor!

We’re thrilled to launch The Local Moms Book Club with Eliza Starts a Rumor! The book revolves around Eliza Hunt, a mom who created the Hudson Valley Ladies’ Bulletin board when her twins were in preschool. Cue the mom forum drama (a la today’s social media groups)...