Mom Life
What to Know when Hiring an Interior Designer from a Monmouth County Expert!
Doing some updates to your home? We recently sat down with Ginny Padula, owner of Town & Country Design Center and The Mercantile in Red Bank, NJ, to discuss what's important to know when hiring an interior designer! Check out the full interview below. You've...
Shoott – Fresh Fundraising Idea!
If you’re involved in fundraising at your child’s school (shoutout to fellow PTA or PTO Moms!), sports team, or other local organization, coming up with creative ways to raise money can be a challenge. Seriously – how many bake sales or car washes can you do before...
2022 Local Guide to Beaches & Pools Presented by: FitVine Wines!
What's the best part of living in Monmouth?! The beach, of course! We've gathered a list LOADED with places you can have fun in the sun all summer long! Our 2022 Guide, presented by FitVine Wines, is packed with information on Monmouth County beaches, pools,...
Help Your Child Have a Fun and Safe Camp Experience from Atlantic Health System
What Every Parent Needs to Know this Summer Summer camps create memories that last a lifetime. The benefits of attending summer camp are numerous: kids are given the opportunity to make friends, learn new skills and build self-esteem. Great camps teach teamwork,...
2022 4th of July Guide!
We've rounded up a list of towns hosting fireworks this year all throughout Monmouth County! Check it out below! Happy 4th of July! Atlantic Highlands Fireman’s Fair Friday July 8th (fireworks) Event Page Aberdeen Fireworks Friday July 1st Event Page...
2022 Summer Fun Guide presented by Delicious Orchards!
Summer is officially here, and we're diving into fun! Our 2022 Summer Fun Guide, presented by Delicious Orchards, is PACKED with things to do with the family all season long! Check out our list below for local ice cream spots, beaches, parks, mini golf, outdoor...
A Guide to Step-Parent Adoptions in New Jersey with Lyons & Associates
The reasons behind stepparent adoptions are many, including but not limited to the desire to secure an inheritance for the adoptive children. And, they all share one thing in common: They all reflect the desire to legally memorialize the bond and commitment...
Meet the Founder of Gatsby Chocolate!
If you’re a chocolate lover but not so sweet on extra calories, you’ll definitely want to know about our newest find, Gatsby Chocolate! Founded by Doug Bouton, the cofounder of Halo Top ice cream, Gatsby Chocolate is the lowest-calorie chocolate you can buy....
Meet the Dad behind Get Joy Food
Moms who are mothers to both human kids and fur babies known that we’d do anything for our pets (and our kids!). That’s why we related so much to the story of Tom Arrix, a former Facebook executive who launched Get Joy in 2018 after his family’s pup, Cooper, was...
Meet-a-Mom Monday: Meet Talya Bauer!
Local mom Talya Bauer is an Atlantic Highlands resident, and the owner of Pura Vida Wellness, a fully virtual mental health therapy practice. Talya specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults as well as parenting consultations. When she's not...









