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St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Cookies from The Baker Mama!
These Pot of Gold Cookies from The BakerMama just might be your lucky charm for a fun, festive St. Patrick’s Day party!
Meet a Mom – Dr. Jess and Dr. Jenn
Your Village Journey is a mental health service in the community, for the community. Dr. Jess & Dr. Jenn are 2 local clinical psychologists who are working to take their professional expertise and offer it on a bigger scale. In addition to hosting a...
2025 CT PILLAR Summit Registration is LIVE!
Mark Your Calendars! CT Summit: Friday, March 28, 2025. At Pillar, our goal is to activate and support our community of working moms through curated events and inspirational speaker engagements, unlocking earning potential through education, and fostering an environment of collaboration and self-worth. Because change is needed. Pillar is powered by the Local Moms Network.
MEET A MOM: Catherine Hu from Mama Hu’s Sushi Bakes
Meet Catherine Hu, a New Canaan mother of two teenage girls and the founder of Mama Hu’s Sushi Bakes. After relocating from Pennsylvania for a job at Pepperidge Farm, she fell in love with New Canaan. Hu started doing sushi bakes during the pandemic, before officially launching the business in 2022.
Meet a Mom: Pediatric Cardiologist Cheyenne Beach, MD, of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Dr. Beach is a mother of three and a pediatric cardiologist with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital.
Health & Wellness Guide 2025
Look and feel your best all through 2025 and beyond with some help from these local experts!
A Super Bowl Spin On Root Beer Floats
There’s a lot to be excited about with this year’s Super Bowl, including fierce competition, a strong halftime lineup, and, of course, the delicious food we’ll be eating throughout the game. The Local Moms Network contributor Kate Bower of Domestikated Life says her...
Meet a Mom: Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein of Esse Care!
Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein, is a Mom of 2 beautiful girls and the Founder of Esse Care, a boutique practice dedicated to restorative gynecologic surgery and wellness, offering a personalized approach to care that’s grounded in both expertise and empathy.
The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Design it!
by The Children’s School “The best way to predict the future is to design it.” These visionary words from architect, designer, and inventor Buckminster Fuller resonate deeply at The Children’s School, where the focus on early...
Cozy Coconut, Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Spiced Soup
Soup season is ramping up, and this Cozy Coconut, Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Spiced Soup is a unique soup that will become a regular on your rotation. “This soup is both light but still tastes so satisfying and creamy (without the cream!).
I Want to Get a Divorce. Now what?
When you’re considering filing for divorce in Connecticut it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of the process. Consulting with a seasoned divorce lawyer can initially be daunting, especially if you’re uncertain about how to begin filing for a divorce or legal separation. Emotions often run high, as the outcome can significantly impact your life. Therefore, being well-prepared with targeted questions for your first meeting with a divorce lawyer is beneficial.
WHY Rowan?
Ear piercing is a milestone that transcends age, gender, culture. And yet, the piercing experience had not been improved upon in decades, even though this common practice isn’t as simple as it may seem. Ear piercing necessitates expertise, skill, and a keen understanding of hygiene to prevent adverse outcomes like infection and tissue damage. That’s why it is important that you choose to get pierced by a medical professional. Coupled with the stringent guidelines and training of the Rowan Clinical Piercing Standard, Rowan nurses like us ensure that ear piercing is safe, hygienic, and worry-free.
Perimenopause: Understanding the Transition
What you need to know about perimenopause, from an expert OB-Gyn at Nuvance Health.
New Year’s Resolutions: 2025!
Setting intentions for the New Year, whether it be for health, motherhood, marriage or even work, can be inspiring and help you reach new goals. But keeping them, of course, is the hard part. Check out some expert tips on making resolutions stick!
Room for Paws: Your Pup’s Home Away from Home!
Room for Paws Pet Resort was designed and built with your pup’s health, safety, and fun in mind! Offering a number of programs including all-suite boarding and small-group daycare, grooming, hikes and training services, Room for Paws is set up to be your pup’s home away from home!
9 Holiday Cocktails!
Cheers to the new year, from our families to yours! And a special toast to you, Moms, for shepherding your herd through it all. Here's a shortlist of New Year's Eve cocktails and mocktails—perfect for the 31st or any time you have something to celebrate. Cocktails...
Holiday Gift Guide 2024
‘Tis the Season for our 2024 Gift Guide! Check it out for inspiration and find the perfect present for everyone on your list.
5 Ways for Moms to Stay Happy Over the Holidays
This story was contributed by Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW. Ah…the most wonderful time of the year (wink, wink)! More like the most stressful time of year, especially for all of us "making" the holidays—aka moms. Here are some tips to help actually feel lots of moments of joy...
How to Build the Perfect Bracelet Stack
Put the perfect bracelet stack on your wishlist (or your shopping list) this season, with the help from the experts at Angara.
2024 Local Moms Holiday Gift Guide: Men, Women, & Hosts
From cashmere and tech to beauty and home essentials, find perfect presents for men, women, and hosts.

























