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Thanksgiving Wine 101
Kate Santangelo of Monmouth Moms shares her vino picks for your holiday meal.
Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving!
This go-to recipe is sure to pass even your toughest Thanksgiving critic’s test.
Pesto Mac & Cheese from Two Peas & Their Pod
If your kids are like ours, you have some serious mac ‘n cheese connoisseurs in your house. And as parents, we’re always looking to boost the nutrition in this dinnertime staple. When we saw this pesto-infused version from Two Peas & Their Pod, we knew we had to try it!
7 Ways to Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem
This original piece was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Tamara Iglesias of Wellynest. Building your child’s self-esteem is not about making them better, it’s about cultivating who they truly are and honoring the authentic growth and expression of…
Meet Lolita
Lolita founded Lola’s Classic Babies to help new parents get set up for babydom- making that transition from the baby-free life to the baby-ruled life. After finding her on Instagram I reached out to chat about Lola’s Classic Babies and life in Austin.
Pumpkin Turkey Chili From Domestikated Life
The Local Moms Contributor Kate Bowler shares her go-to Fall chili recipe.
Meet Danielle
Danielle decided to reclaim that term “mom swimsuit” and make something functional, stylish, and modern that supported Mom’s unique needs. Her goal is simply to get Moms in a swimsuit and feeling good about themselves!
Anxiety, Kids & Teens: Signs to Know
As adults, we can recognize the signs of anxiety and in turn, articulate that we feel anxious; in most cases, children and teens cannot. Anxiety in children and teens is a great “masquerader,” so signs can easily be missed…
Scrumptious Pumpkin Muffins
I tend to resist all the pumpkin hype until true fall hits, but pumpkin muffins are the exception! These are a family favorite year round, however, there is something special about these on a crisp morning when they are fresh from the oven.
Meet the Neurosurgeon Mom Behind Cerebelly!
Meet Teresa Purzner, the accomplished mom of three who recently launched Cerebelly, an amazing new baby food brand. When she couldn’t find a product that was both convenient and had the nutrition she was looking for, she developed her own…
5 Essentials for a Fall Tablescape from Host to Perfection
Our newest contributors for The Local Moms Network share their must-haves for a perfect fall soiree!
Guide to Fall Minis & Holiday Pics
Fall is the time to have new family photos taken, so you can document how much everyone has grown and changed and then send out holiday cards to friends and family. However, finding the right photographer, deciding what everyone will wear, getting hair cut and styled for the whole family can be the source of a lot of stress for mommas. I can point you to some great local photographers, resources and hand you some tips for your best family photos yet.
Meet a Mom: Joy Bauer of the Today Show!
The celebrity nutritionist shares the details behind her new kids book, her tips for getting kids to eat healthy foods and more! Plus, her easy fruit smoothie recipe.
Apple Dijon Skillet Chicken from Domestikatedlife
We’re always looking for easy weeknight meals, and it’s a bonus if they incorporate our favorite seasonal ingredients. So we were thrilled when The Local Moms Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife shared this quick recipe that pairs chicken with apple….
Autumn Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup
This Autumn Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup combines classic fall ingredients in a savory and sweet, healthy meal. Former chef and mom of two, Jennifer Segal, is the blogger behind Once Upon A Chef and author of a book, also called Once Upon a Chef, full of…
Meet a Mom: Casey Georgeson of SAINT JANE, an Innovative CBD Beauty Line
When Casey Georgeson founded SAINT JANE, which launched in January 2019, she had a similar goal to The Local Moms Network—helping other women. “SAINT JANE aspires to help women become their best through thoughtfully sourced, performance-driven formulations,” says the…
My BRCA Story: Chicago North Shore Mom Shares Her Journey
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one of our own, Ellie shares her incredible and personal journey.
Oh My Gourd! Pumpkin Patches Galore!
There is no shortage of fall fun here! Inside is your guide to Pumpkin Patches and Festivals in and around Austin…
Meet Esha
Esha loves helping families organize their households and lives to thrive. “It is incredibly rewarding to be the extra set of independent, qualified hands that parents need to create more household harmony and free up time in their lives for what really matters to them.”
Books Toddlers- And Their Parents- Will Love!
You don’t need to grin and bear it through endless readings of Goodnight, Moon…