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10 Family-Friendly Movies to Watch This Thanksgiving
Here’s a list of 10 Thanksgiving-themed family-friendly movies perfect for getting into the holiday spirit
Ohai: 5 Ways Local Moms Are Using This Amazing Ai App to Simplify Their Life
Motherhood can feel like you’re a computer with 1,028 tabs open and you’re trying to keep track of it all, until your browser crashes and everything falls apart. The invisible load may be hard to see, but every mom feels it. Keeping track of a never-ending list of...
Meet A Mom – Kate Mastellone
1. How many children do you have and what are their ages?I have three totally different, amazing children. Andrew is 19, Lia is 17 and Mason 14. 2. What brought you and your family to town?We moved to Darien from Rye because we were seeking an area with a little more...
Small Business Spotlight: Claudette Styles
1. Can you share the story behind Claudette Styles? What inspired you to create the brand, and how did it all begin?My love affair with the fashion industry began in high school, when I took my first sewing class and discovered how creativity and craftsmanship could...
The Gateway to Literacy: Celebrating Children as Readers, Writers, and Storytellers
Join The Children’s School to discover how literacy comes to life. Visit the Open House on Friday, November 14, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Is Your Child Ready for Something Different?
Is your child ready for something different? Many bright, curious students are capable of more, yet traditional classrooms hold them back. Schoolhouse Academy changes that. Students receive the academic acceleration they crave, the targeted support they deserve, and the small, caring environment where they thrive. Our personalized, hands-on STEM and Arts program helps every child grow with confidence, excitement, and real achievement. Families tell us the transformation is remarkable. It is why so many say that Schoolhouse Academy is “the school we always hoped for.”
CopyCat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
This story originally appeared on Sayville-Patchogue Area Moms It’s Fall Season and all I ever want is Pumpkin EVERYTHING! My absolute first stop on “attempting to bake everything pumpkin” is the Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! These are an absolute hit in my...
When Did You Feel Like a ‘Real’ Mom!
Motherhood is the ultimate test of imposter syndrome. There’s no training period, no internship for the first few weeks or months. Maybe you have a mentor in your own mom, baby nurse or among your mom friends; maybe you don’t. But moms who have been around the block a...
Pumpkin Turkey Chili from Domestikatedlife!
This story was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife. Busy weeknight? This chili is hearty enough to satisfy everyone at the table, sneaks in some extra nutrition with that hidden pumpkin puree, and tastes even better as...
Caramel Apple Recipe from Food Network’s Melissa D’Arabian
When cookbook author and Food Network star Melissa D’Arabian goes apple-picking, her go-to move with her apple haul is to make Caramel Apples. “My favorite variation is to slice them up and serve as a little ‘dessert’ alongside a cheese plate. You could do...
Screen Time: 9 Ways To Help Your Kids Form A Healthy Relationship With Tech
In this day and age, expecting your kids to never lay eyes on a screen is probably unrealistic. Many schools are even incorporating them into the curriculum. But research shows that kids under 8 are using mobile devices more than 2 hours a day (despite the American...
No-vember: 9 Things to Say No to This Month
No-vember: This new term is all over social media, and moms everywhere are embracing it in real life, with good reason. It describes the act of saying no to protect your physical, emotional and spiritual energy this month—a reserve all parents will need once...