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Elf on the Shelf Ideas
This year, we’re helping to bring the magic of Christmas to your home with a pre-planned list of Elf on the Shelf ideas! You’ll spend under 5 minutes each evening setting up a daily surprise that will help create the best memories for your kids while keeping you sane at the same time. ENJOY!
How Vivvi is Reinventing In-Home Childcare To Work For TODAY’s Families
Excerpt: Vivvi employs a team of experienced educators who are well-versed in childcare and learning. Vivvi’s In-Home program delivers these educators to your doorstep, and handles hiring, background checks, taxes, insurance, and more, making the process simple and headache-free. Learn more here!
Why UPS is the Hottest Place in Westport!
If you have lived in Westport longer than a month, you have likely visited the UPS store on Post Road (across from Fresh Market, and next to Dunkin’ Donuts), and you have likely met Don and/or Nelson! These two men have been at this store for a collective 44 years, and truly make all of us smile each and every day- and also feel like supermodels!! Whether it’s their slightly off color (yet always amusing!) jokes, or simply taking 13 boxes off our hands, and making It seem easy, they just make It all better, each and every time. So, as we all likely will be sending (and returning!) lots of packages in the coming weeks, go out of your way to say that extra Happy Holidays to the amazing people that run that place, and maybe take that extra moment to THANK THEM for all they do to constantly brighten our days! We love you Don & Nelson!!!!
Holiday Entertaining Help is HERE!
Get help this holiday season from Melissa Clark, owner of What Clark Cooked & Fairchild’s Fromage.
Holiday Gift Picks for Kids!
Have you started (or finished?!) your holiday gift shopping for your kids? Recently, Layla Lisiewski, co-founder and CEO of The Local Moms Network, appeared on CNBC to discuss how supply chain issues were adding another layer of holiday stress for parents this season. “Most of the moms in our network of over 100 suburbs are shopping early so they don’t risk not getting the gifts they want because of supply chain issues—the fastest way to get your hands on gifts is to shop locally!” Here are the gifts for kids our moms are buying now! Happy Shopping!
Cheese Latkes – YUM!
These sweet rendition of latkes will be a hit at Hannukah, but also a fun, festive breakfast all year round. More like a pancake than a tradition latke, they are tender and light, and filled with ricotta cheese. Happy Hannukah to all who celebrate!
Moms Holiday Wishlist!
In our opinion, it’s the hardest to shop for the moms in our lives. That’s why we’re sharing our Moms Network Holiday Wishlist, with fun picks from some of our moms nationwide. With ideas and inspiration from chic purses to cozy jackets to exercise equipment, use it to shop for friends and family—or forward it to anyone shopping for you! (Hint: That person can also be you…) From all of us, we wish you and your families a happy holiday!
Take Action to Protect those you Love
Knowing your family health history is the first step to understanding your cancer risk. This holiday season, start the conversation with your family.
2021 Holiday Happenings for the Whole Family!
With the holidays here, we have compiled a list of local events and activities the whole family can enjoy!
Easton Country Day Celebrates Halloween in Style!
We checked in with this private, co-educational school in Easton, CT to catch up on fall happenings!
Vaccine Questions for Kids Age 5-11
With the recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11, millions of parents nationwide have already vaccinated their kids—and millions more are weighing the decision. As parents, we always want to have the most information we can when making decisions for our kids’ health, and that’s why we turned to the experts at Yale Medicine, to go over the most common questions we’re hearing about the vaccine and kids, from side effects to what it means for your travel plans, playdates and more. Read our conversation with Magna Dias, MD, Regional Director for Pediatric Inpatient Services at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital and chair of pediatrics at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, CT.
Honey Sweet Potatoes!
Looking to mix up your usual marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes this Thanksgiving? Try this spicy and sweet take on taters, which uses fresh peppers and honey for an updated, elevated take on the classic.
Closet Factory Can Help Transform Any Space In Your Home!
Let Closet Factory help you reimagine a space in your home.
Organize Your Kids Toys before the Holidays (in 5 easy steps)!
With the holidays coming up, that means more crafts, artwork, gifts….and clutter. In order to start 2022 as organized as possible, we’re taking some time over the next few weeks to organize play spaces in our homes. Whether you have babies, toddlers, or older kids, having some strategies in place can keep your home tidier, and help kids play more independently and stay engaged longer. Here are FIVE smart tips to try!
No Peel Apple Almond Crisp
This easy crisp makes for a healthy Thanksgiving dessert or a yummy breakfast any morning. Skip peeling the apples, and you’ll save time and boost the fiber content. Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing.
Meet Cristine of YOYA
Meet Cristina – proud momma of two daughters and creator of the beloved Yoya store in NYC, originally designed to create a modern, innovative environment in children’s retail. Though Covid led to the closing of Yoya, Cristina’s love for all things beautiful led to her newest brainchild – CasaYoya, a lifestyle brand that includes home decor, women’s designer clothing, kid’s clothing and more! Cristina is holding in-store appointments in her new Westport studio to view her collection and/or to discuss interior design, her newest passion! In her spare time, she loves visiting her daughter studying in Paris, a delicious piece of grilled fish, and all things gardening! She credits her daughters to being her greatest inspiration, while also hoping to be an inspiration to them! We are thrilled for CasaYoya to be part of the Westport community, and are so glad Cristina chose this special place for her next endeavor!
Big Style for Babies from Rockets of Awesome!
Recently, we shared all about our favorite new kids’ fashion find, Rockets of Awesome. It is a mom-founded brand of adorable clothes that can be bought online and through their time-saving subscription model. We’re still stocking up on festive holiday looks and...
My Green Mattress: Big Black Friday Savings and Even Bigger Health Benefits!
Our favorite organic mattress brand, My Green Mattress, is doing a *huge* Black Friday sale and offering special savings to followers of The Local Moms Network! Go to mygreenmattress.com and use code LOCALMOMS to receive up to $225 off on your non-toxic, safe and organic-certified mattress from November 12th to November 28th! And head to the link in bio for all the details, plus more about this family-owned brand.
Meet Maya and Kathy!
If there was one thing we learned from the pandemic, It was that slowing down enabled many people to find new interests – and launch new businesses – they never may have had time to before! Welcome Local Luxe Co – a business started by two local moms – Maya and Kathy – who discovered amazing local artisans and wanted to bring their products to others. With their custom gift boxes, you can try (or gift) unique products and support amazing local talent. Maya and Kathy love to travel, drink any and all forms of coffee, and are loving the chance to “give the gift of grATTITUDE” as they say! As the giving season is officially here, we wanted to give thanks to them, and share all they offer with you!
Meet Alex Morgan – Mom and Soccer SUPERSTAR!
In 2009, Alex Morgan joined the US Women’s soccer team, making history as the team’s youngest player, at just 22. Today, at 32, she’s a three-time Olympian, having taken home gold in London in 2012 and bronze this past summer in Tokyo. She helped the US win the World Cup in 2015. But 17 months ago she added a different role—Mom—to her impressive resume, when she gave birth to daughter Charlie. We spoke to Alex about how becoming a mother has influenced her career, her thoughts on raising an athlete (and her Fun Comes First campaign with GoGo squeeZ), her commit to gender equality in sports, and more.