Tried & True
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.
Cobb Salad Board by The BakerMama!
Two things we’re loving right now—food boards and salads. This Cobb Salad Board from Maegan, the talented mom behind The BakerMama, is a great way to introduce kids to veggies they might not normally try.
Meet a Mom: Erica Maltz!
For our latest Meet a Mom, we spoke with Erica Maltz, founder and CEO of WhizKidz Tutoring. She created WhizKidz, and its subsidiary WK Pods, with the intention of helping students of all ages gain confidence in themselves to successfully navigate and thrive in school. Erica spoke to us about family, life in the Rivertowns, and what she learned about teaching and tutoring during a pandemic!
Healthy Alfredo Pasta Recipe!
A simple, healthy, fast and delicious recipe from our contributor CatwithaK Cooks.
The Local Moms Network Profile in Forbes!
We are so proud to be featured in Forbes! It is an honor to be part of The Local Moms Network and this incredible community! Read the full article here.
Meet the Moms & Daughters Behind the Jewels 4 Hope!
For this unique Meet a Mom, we spoke to 2 moms and their 3 daughters! Ella, Adrianna and Gia are the 10 year old entrepreneurs behind the new jewelry company Jewels 4 Hope, and Brianna Johnson and Amy Bower are their moms who are helping make it all possible!
Earth Day 2021 – What’s Happening in and around the Rivertowns!
We have compiled a list of some of our favorite activities happening in and around the Rivertowns in honor of Earth Day!
2021 Rivertowns Virtual & Home Based Businesses Guide!
Our 2021 guide to amazing, local businesses operated out of Websites and Homes throughout the Rivertowns!
The Local Moms Network Book Club Interview: Laurie Frankel!
The author of This is How It Always Is talks about her NY-Times bestselling book, which was also a Reese Witherspoon pick.
Meet the Mom Duo Behind Miss O and Friends!
This mother daughter pair is helping tween girls build self esteem through an innovative new platform.
Spring Cupcake Decorating Challenge with Kate Sonders Solomon!
Register for the Spring Cupcake Decorating Challenge with Kate Sonders Solomon HERE!
Small Business Spotlight: barre3 Rivertowns
barre3 Rivertowns is a fitness studio, offering classes that combine strength conditioning, cardio and mindfulness. They have in-studio and livestream offerings – with an outdoor class schedule coming soon! Barre3 also has a spacious lobby area which is perfect for community events. We spoke with owner Becca Licht about previous events they have hosted and the plans they are making after COVID!
Project Sunshine: Bringing Joy to Sick Kids!
Project Sunshine is an amazing organization that aims to bring joy and play to pediatric patients. We spoke to Whitney Namm Pollack, Executive Director with Project Sunshine, about their mission, pivoting to virtual offerings during COVID, and how we can support them.