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Sheet Pan S’mores!
Love making s’mores but want to skip the mess of roasting marshmallows, keep things toddler safe and make a lot at once? Try these Sheet Pan S’mores from Maria Provanzano of From Scratch with Maria!
Pivoting Your Career: Advice From One Mom Who Did it – Twice!
How Hagar Hajjar Chemali, a mom of three, went from working for the U.S. government to launching her own show.
Literacy Tips for Kids!
Summer is a great time to revisit this post from The Local Moms Network on literacy tips – it is full of great ideas to keep kids reading while school is out!
Patriotic Chocolate Dipped Watermelon!
Don’t miss these 4th of July inspired recipes from Maria Provenzano, The Local Moms Network contributor and Lifestyle + DIY Expert!
The New Frosé: 9 Frozen Spiked Desserts for Summer!
Just in time for summer, we rounded up some of the best spiked frozen drinks, popsicles and other desserts. If you love frosé, bookmark the list below for some fresh ideas, perfect for any summer soiree.
Mario Umansky on His Growing Real Estate Empire, Being a #girldad and More!
The real estate super agent and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star talks building an empire, being a #girldad and more!
Books to Share on Father’s Day and All Year Long
The whole family will love these picks from the Library Mom!
Meet a Mom: Heather Rhyu!
For our latest Meet a Mom we spoke to Heather Rhyu, owner of 3 Club Pilates studios in Westchester County. She talked to us about family and life in the Rivertowns, her involvement in the community through the Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce and what she learned about running an exercise and fitness business during a pandemic.
How to Prepare Your Child for Sleepaway Camp!
Tips from a top camp expert on everything from packing to emotional prep – for the kids and parents!
Easy Dinner – One Pan Skillet Spaghetti!
There’s a time and place for cooking an elaborate meal, and it’s not during the week. That’s why we love this recipe from CatwithaK cooks!
Adapting to the New “New Normal”
As pandemic restrictions are dialed back, a therapist shares her tips on changing family and marital dynamics.
What Moves You? Reflections on the Pandemic from Club Pilates
As we emerge from the pandemic and back into exercise studios, Club Pilates shares some great information about the many benefits of Pilates!
Pina Colada Chia Seed Pops!
Healthy, summer inspired popsicles the entire family can enjoy!
Swingly Doorway Playhouse: A Game-Changing, Mom-Created Toy!
Get in on the Kickstarter campaign and be among the first to have this new toy, created by a mom!
Is Your Child a Picky Eater? Advice From Nutritionists!
We spoke with Christine Randazzo Kirschner and April Panitz, of Rivertowns based Amenta Nutrition, who shared some great information and advice about picky eaters.
Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books: A Chat With Podcast Host & Author Zibby Owens!
Zibby Owens is known for her podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books, gaining recognition everywhere from Oprah.com to New York magazine. We asked her to share a bit more about her background, book, and upcoming projects.
Family Services of Westchester
The Family Services of Westchester is a proud provider agency of NY Project Hope, a crisis counseling program that can help you or your community cope with COVID-19.
Small Business Spotlight: Christina’s Charcuterie
Christina’s Charcuterie offers beautifully curated charcuterie boards, grazing tables and boxes. Her boards feature premium ingredients from local farms, and can be customized for any occasion – big or small!
DIY Soap Molds!
This activity from our contributor Maria Provenzano is our favorite type of DIY—it’s easy enough to do with kids, but the result is cute enough to give as a gift!
Meet a Dad: Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s Jeff Kinney!
The bestselling author shares his advice for parents with reluctant readers (and break the screen time habit) and more.