Mom Life
Family Vacation & Sleep: How to Deal
It’s family vacay season, and while making memories is fun, the sleep disruptions that kids (and as a result, parents) encounter while away are not as enjoyable. We spoke to Craig Canapari, MD, a Yale Medicine pediatric sleep expert and author of It’s Never Too...
Your Nails’ New Secret Weapon
As moms, life can be pretty rough on our nails. Between wrangling (and cleaning up after) kids, scrubbing dishes and constantly washing our hands, our nails go through a lot on a typical day. Not to mention the effects that other factors like hormones, aging...
Nordstrom Sale 2019 with House of Leo Blog’s Tammy Leopaldi
NSALE 2019 IN STOCK ITEMS UNDER $50 The NSALE goes public today! That means everyone can shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale whether you are a cardholder or not! I know a ton has sold out, but I went through every page in the sale and rounded up...
How to Prepare Your Finances for Divorce
If you are anticipating a divorce, you are probably thinking about what steps you can take to best prepare yourself. Money is often one of the most important things people worry about when getting divorced. The following list includes ways to prepare yourself before...
House of Leo Blog’s 2019 Father’s Day Guide
Tammy from House of Leo Blog shares with us her 2019 Father's Day Gift Guide! They get a day too right? I know it’s hard ladies but we gotta spoil the dads, hubbies and men in our lives. My Father’s Day gift guide is a roundup of some of Erik’s top used items ranging...
The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide
If we’re being real here, summer reading for moms can be a bit of a pipe dream, particularly for those of us who have young kids (as in, you need to be 100 percent focused on them to keep them alive). Or kids with crazy sports schedules. Or full-time jobs....
Spring Shoe Review
Monmouth County's own Tammy Leopaldi from House of Leo Blog shares with us her spring shoe review! We want them ALL!!! Definitely loaded up on some new shoes this season. While I love boot season I have a major thing for sandals and espadrilles. I have been showing...
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 order! This month, we...
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 Paula’s Choice,...
Mac & Mia: High-Quality Kids Clothes, Delivered to Your Door
Marie Tillman was, like all of us, a busy mom who wanted to spend more time with her five children—and less time running errands. One of her major challenges? Finding high-quality, beautiful clothing for her kids (now 17, 16, 14, 7 and 5). In 2014, she decided...
