Holiday Fun!

Middletown’s own Tammy Leopaldi from House of Leo Blog: Top 10 Things to Do in NYC for the Winter and Holidays!

When I think about the holidays a few things come to mind. Family time, comfort food, honoring traditions and of course spending time in the greatest city in the world. NYC! This season I had the pleasure to partner with Hiltons of NYC and Macy’s to bring you my top 10 things to do in NYC for the winter and holidays.

Holiday Break in Monmouth County: 5 Things to Do!

Need some inspiration for what to do with these kids over Christmas break?! Our calendar is packed with lots of great activities and events, but we thought we’d go a step further this week and give some ideas for a day of local family fun! Enjoy!

Traveling with Kids? How to Pack a Perfect Carry-On!

Flying with kids this Winter? For most moms, that means prepping ahead by thoughtfully packing a well-stocked carry-on. Before kids, your carry-on might have typically only held some noise-cancelling headphones, the latest magazines and a book—stuff to pass the time. These days? As a mom, this may now be more of a “work trip” as opposed to a “vacation”.

Elf on the Shelf: 5 Easy Tips to Make It Less Stressful

Like basically everything in parenting, Elf on the Shelf can be a blessing and, well, a curse. The cute little guy (or gal) creates instant opportunities for magical holiday memories, it’s something that doesn’t induce a sugar high in toddlers (we’re looking at you, chocolate Advent Calendars and Hanukah gelt) and most of all, kids freakin’ love it.

5 Ways for Moms to Stay Happy Over the Holidays

This story was contributed by Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW. Ah…the most wonderful time of the year (wink, wink)! More like the most stressful time of year, especially for all of us “making” the holidays—aka moms. Here are some tips to help actually feel lots of moments...

The Monmouth Moms’ 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

We are excited to bring you the 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! We are so lucky to live in a community with such great businesses, and encourage you to shop locally this holiday season. We've listed some of our favorite picks in the area, including gift ideas...

Kate’s Thanksgiving Wine Guide

Are you hosting this Thanksgiving? Bringing the wine to your in-laws? Just want to have a little vino (or a lot) while you’re cooking? I’ve got you covered! As a former wine professional, I learned a lot over the years. Where wine comes from, how it’s made, the type of grape and how it’s aged all factor into what ends up on your table.

5 Essentials for a Fall Tablescape from Host to Perfection

Fall is upon us; it’s probably the most desired season! The temperature starts to drop, the air becomes crisp, and people are slowly drawn into hibernation mode. Hosting at home can be cozy this time of year; we are sharing 5 essentials for a fall tablecape that we hope help spark your inner hostess and most of all creativity.

How to Style a Festive Bar Cart

If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year, stocking the bar is likely a priority. But in this Instagram age, why not make the cocktail setup as beautiful as it is functional? Your guests will surely appreciate the extra effort, whether or not they’re posting...