Meet-A-Mom, the Libertyville Moms Network!
“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to bring TLMN to the Libertyville Area! It is my dream job.” Here’s more about why Sarah decided to join The Local Moms Network, and inside tips for visitors to (or anyone thinking of relocating to) these sought after Chicago ‘burbs!
Denise Richards
We were thrilled to speak to Denise, in a phone call between her busy shooting and parenting schedule, to ask her about raising teenagers, adopting as a single mom, her thoughts on co-parenting and more.
Camp Kick-Off
Here are just a few of the reasons why the camp experience is so valuable for children, from Jess Michaels, Director of Communications for the American Camp Association, NY and NJ.
A New Subscription Service Gets Personal
These days, you can get subscriptions sent to your home for everything from steaks to flowers. And naturally, we’re all about them—because what mom doesn’t have a soft spot for something that helps eliminate one more errand on a never-ending list? That’s why we wanted...
Summer Camp Spotlight: Boost Gymnastics
Hey Mamas! Wanted to share a little secret with you…Boost Gymnastics is more than just gymnastics! Looking for a summer camp that incorporates games, crafts, swimming (ages 5-12), inflatable obstacle courses, field house play time, special guests including:...
Nashville Farmers Markets Guide
Spring has spring and it has us dreaming of the warmer days of summer and fresh local veggies! Here's a guide for all of the farmers markets in and around Nashville! Some are year-round and have some fantastic vendors!! Enjoy! Nashville Farmers’ Market Open Year Round...
Carrot Tumeric Soup
Anyone else feel like cold and flu season is never going away? Whether your house has been hit hard this winter or you feel like you’re fighting it off because everyone around you is sick, considering taking to the kitchen to boost your family’s immunity, starting...
Meet Ali Fedotowsky
Ali Fedotowsky Manno is known as a reality TV sweetheart, having earned fans around the world with starring roles on Season 14 of The Bachelor and Season Six of The Bachelorette. In the almost decade since she appeared on these shows, she says they’ve changed with the...
Meet Actress Brooke Lyons
This week, meet actress Brooke Lyons. Like all of us, Brooke wears several hats—she’s Mom to 18-month-old Sebastian (“Bash”) as well as a 10-year-old Shih Tzu, Lucy. She’s a wife, married to producer Max Osswald. She’s also a working actress—currently, you can see her...
Meet Nikkie Hancock of Kingwood Moms
Like all of the moms that make up The Local Moms Network, Nikkie Hancock brings a love for her area, and a passion for helping other mothers, to her role as site curator for our Kingwood Moms site. (Read previous interviews with our Chicago North Shore Moms, Mendham...
Spring Break Travel – Naples
Planning a southwest Florida spring break getaway? We turned to our Naples experts—The Naples Moms—for local recommendations, from hotels to activities. For more Florida trip ideas, don’t miss our Spring Break Guides for The Florida Keys and Palm Beach.Know Before You...
Interview with Emma Heming Willis
Emma Heming Willis leads a charmed life, for sure. Married to Bruce Willis (yes, Mr. Die Hard), with whom she lives in Westchester, NY, she’s mom to two beautiful little girls (Mabel is 6 and Evelyn is 4). She’s also an entrepreneur, with an organic pregnancy skincare...
Interviewing Melissa Hartwig Urban, Author of Whole30
You might not know the name Melissa Hartwig Urban, but you have undoubtedly heard of Whole30, aka the diet everyone and their sister has raved about over the last few years. Melissa is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, and currently has two books on the New York...
Easy Peasy Paleo Pancakes
Healthy and easy weekend breakfast idea here!
Spring Break Travel – Palm Beach
Heading down south to Florida for your family’s Spring Break? Use our three-part series on Sunshine State trips, including our Local Moms’ recs for the Florida Keys, Palm Beach (below) and Naples. We have all the essential details straight from our experts...
CBD by Press Pause
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about CBD—aka Cannabidiol, or one of the chemical compounds found in the Cannabis Sativa plant. Health benefits being discussed for products infused with CBD include reducing anxiety, depression, pain and insomnia—without...
Vaping & Teens
The first thing you need to be aware of in regards to vaping? More teens are doing it—every single day. According to a recent study published by the University of Michigan, over 37 percent of 12 graders say they vaped sometime in 2018—compared to less than...
Mom Style by Kristin Koch
Kristin Koch, the executive director of Seventeen magazine and blogger behind Closetful of Clothes is, like all of us, a busy mom who still wants to feel put together. "I often get asked for my mom wardrobe essentials—the tried and true items that I can...
Spring Break Travel – The Florida Keys
Taking the family to Florida for Spring Break? Then you won’t want to miss our three-part series on trips to the Sunshine State, including our Local Moms’ recs for the Florida Keys, Palm Beach and Naples. First, read on for where to stay, what to do, where...
Meet Ellie Ander of Chicago Local Moms Network
With over 70 different sites across the country, The Local Moms Network has dozens and dozens of moms working to give their followers the gift of time. The best part? Each mom has a different perspective, story, and expertise on their unique suburb. That’s...