Parenting
Conquering The First Birthday Party
Conquering The First Birthday Party Ok here is the first thing I will say. When I surveyed other Moms – online and in person – about first birthday dos and don’ts, I got VERY conflicting feedback. So I think the most important thing to consider when planning or...
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...
The Perfect Smoothie For Picky Eaters
He thinks it’s dessert, I know it’s veggies. Everyone wins.
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...
SMACKDOWN SERIES: Baby Sunscreen
A few pointers below before we get to the actual sunscreens. *Sorry, this is an ulta long post, but it’s because I’m trying to be really helpful!!! A word on “mineral” sunscreen (which is what many Moms aim to use) There are essentially two groups when it comes to...
Beach Cities Moms Beach Playdate, co-hosted with Beach Now Concierge Service!
Join us on the beach for some fun without the hassle!
Meet A Mom with Dr. Shari Carroll
You’re the owner of a brand new dental practice in the Beach Cities – what drove you to become a dentist in the first place, and to set up shop here? My dad was a pediatric dentist. I was very close with my dad and I always wanted to follow in his footsteps. I...
Are you thinking about toilet training your child?
First thing’s first, there is a large range across different cultures and social expectations on the timing of when to toilet train….
An Interview with Kelle Hampton of Enjoying the Small Things
We first started reading Kelle Hampton’s motherhood and lifestyle blog, Enjoying the Small Things, even before we had our own kids…
Meet A Mom with Jessica Luengo-Founder and CEO of Naturally Clean Eats
Meet Jessica Luengo-Founder and CEO of the wildly popular clean nutrition bar-Naturally Clean Eats!
Looking for Invitations? Basic Invite has you covered!
Watching your kids pass their major life milestones is one of the most wonderful parts of parenthood….
4 Things Never To Say To Someone Struggling with Infertility
When you’re trying to support a friend or family member who’s finding it hard to start (or add to) their family, it can be difficult to find the right words—
7 Spring Style Trends You’ll Love!
When it comes to choosing what to buy for the new season, I really try to stick to the pieces that I feel like will work best with my lifestyle …
Meet A Mom with Jenn Langsdale
You’re the owner of New Beginnings At The Nest, one of the most popular Mommy & Me classes in The Beach Cities….
Preschool Hunting 101
Preschool Hunting. Oye. From the outside, it’s seems like it couldn’t be that complicated….
Air Travel Series: The Perfectly Packed Carry On
If I had to name one single decision that could make or break a successful flight with a baby or toddler, I would say it’s how you pack your carry on.
Former ESPN Anchor Lisa Kerney On Raising An Athlete
Whether you were an athlete growing up or had two left feet, most of us would love our children to have success with sports, and have fun while doing it.
Screen Time: 9 Ways To Help Your Kids Form A Healthy Relationship With Tech
In this day and age, expecting your kids to never lay eyes on a screen is probably unrealistic.
