Favorite Local Restaurants that are Kid Friendly with Good Cocktails
We have so many great dining options here in the Beach Cities! While eating out with three children is a little tricky…
Swim Safety: 10 Things to Know To Protect Your Kids
Summertime is the best time, but with fun days spent around pools, beaches and lakes, most moms are also concerned with water safety—and for good reason.
Part 2: College Admission Series
Welcome to Part 2 of our College Admission series! Part 1 looked at exactly how competitive college admission is these days—and why.
The Local Moms Network College Admission Special: Part 1
Whether your kid is entering preschool or his senior year this September, we’ve all heard about the massive college admissions scandal,
Meet a Mom: April Gargiulo of Vintner’s Daughter
As moms, we’re always looking to try to streamline our routines, including how we take care of our skin. That’s why we were so intrigued when we started hearing about Vintner’s Daughter,
Meet-A-Mom with Susan Agostinelli from Pure Hermosa
You’re the owner of an exciting new business in the Beach Cities called Pure Hermosa, which sells CBD products. I think a lot of people are confused about CBD. What is it exactly, and what is it used for? Mother Nature has given us some divine ingredients, and when...
4th of July Celebrations in the Beach Cities
Have plans for the 4th? We have you covered! We are so lucky to have a bunch of different celebrations here in the Beach Cities for 4th of July. Check out some of the events below. Which ones will you be going to with your family? Manhattan Beach July 4th Pool...
The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide for Kids!
As a follow up to our Summer Reading Guide for Moms, we decided to put together a Summer Reading Guide for Kids, with recommendations from some of our moms across the country that make up The Local Moms Network. Check out their picks and freshen your reading routine...
Lake Bell On Her New Movie, Saying No to Helicopter Parenting & More!
Lake Bell On Her New Movie, Saying No to Helicopter Parenting & More! Lake Bell voices cat Chloe in “The Secret Life of Pets 2” from Illumination. We’re calling it now: One of the biggest movies for kids this summer is bound to be The Secret Life of Pets 2,...
Sunscreen for Kids: What Ingredients are Safe & What to Avoid
We all know that sunscreen helps prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer. So it’s a no-brainer that we’re thinking about it more than ever as we head into summer. That’s why last week’s study on how readily sunscreens are absorbed into skin (and can even be...
Meet a Mom-Bryana Kappa, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Infant Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist
Bryana Kappa, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Infant Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist
4 Commons Myths About CBD, Debunked
Recently, we introduced you to the dynamic mompreneurs behind Press Pause Project, a CBD line launched for women, by women. Founders Dawn Fable and Torrey Benson are passionate about encouraging women to “take a moment and press pause,” by...
Jyothi Rao: The Mom Behind the Fashion Destination INTERMIX
Jyothi Rao: The Mom Behind the Fashion Destination INTERMIX
Summer Swim Lessons at Local Community Pools
June officially kicks off pool season! We’ve rounded up the three most convenient and local community pools that provide lessons and open swim time.
Karolina Kurkova: Supermodel Mama-Turned Entrepreneur
Over the last few decades, Karolina Kurkova has made a name for herself with a hugely successful modeling career. Her resume includes highlights such as twenty-five Vogue magazine covers, being named a Victoria’s Secret Angel and completing...
MASSE: A New Shopping Tool Busy Moms are Loving
Anyone that’s ever completed a baby registry know it requires a lot of research. You can read online comments, of course, but we all still end up asking our friends, What really works? And that’s the concept behind the new app MASSE, a community based on...
Meet A Mom with Kayla Mangione
Meet Kayla Mangione-Local Mom behind The Family Food Project!
Keeping Childcare Close to Home with an Au Pair
Childcare is one of the most challenging and significant decisions a family can make. As parents, we want a stable, yet flexible option that will also provide our kids with a nurturing, loving and enriching environment they’ll enjoy. It’s a tall...
Paula’s Choice: A Better Skincare Option
At The Local Moms Network, we love to share brands that are true to our mission of “giving moms the gift of time”. So when we partner with companies, we want to highlight ones that really deliver. That’s why we wanted to share what we’ve learned about...
Easy Floral Cocktails for Mother’s Day—Or Any Day!
Whether you’re hosting a Mother’s Day brunch this year, or simply want to toast to yourself, we can’t think of a better cocktail to do it with than these Mother’s Day Floral Cocktails from The Local Moms Networkcontributor Domestikated Life. Elderflower liquor is...
