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8 Unique Hanukkah Recipes
When you think about Hannukah, traditional foods like latkes (potato pancakes), sufganiyot (doughnuts) and rugelach come to mind. If you’re looking for new spins on classic dishes, the eight below are a good place to start – one for each night of the Festival of...
Bergen Moms Holiday Shopping & Gift Guide!
The holidays are here, and we are all about shopping local! Here is a roundup of some of our favorite gift ideas, for everyone on your list! 🎁 FOR THE BEST APPARELAve Lumi A consciously curated destination for families. ︎ A partner to sustainable...
The Importance of Coding for Kids: 10 Reasons to Shift from Player to Creator
In today's digital age, video games have become a permanent form of entertainment for children. Many children learn to use an iPad before they can even speak. And many of these children can navigate technology better than their parents. While playing video games can...
Visit with Santa in Bergen County
Santa at Boulder Run -November 24 11-3 Abmas Farm Story Time (select dates) Enjoy an interactive and engaging story time with readings by both Santa and Mrs. Claus. This event includes readings, jokes, songs, and fun props. Story Time is approximately 20-25 minutes...
Decorate Your Own Pumpkins for a Thanksgiving Centerpiece
We met up with the creative and lovely Elisabeth Wolfson of Hairdolini to learn how to make these beautiful, no-mess pumpkins. These are perfect for a Thanksgiving centerpiece! Check out the three-part video to see exactly how it's done! What you'll need: Pumpkins,...
LOCAL Winter FUN Guide
The temperature is dropping, and before you know it, we'll have snow on the ground, but that doesn't mean you need to stay home! We've compiled a full list of indoor and outdoor activities to keep you and your family having fun all Winter long. So, make a cup of hot...
Holiday Catering by Kings Food Markets
The Holidays can be stressful enough, make the meal portion easy with Holiday Catering by Kings Food Markets.
What is Ear Molding?
Dr. Shareef Jandali is a board-certified plastic surgeon with offices in Trumbull, Connecticut and Manhattan, NY. He specializes in non-surgical ear molding for newborn ear deformities such as prominent ears, ear lidding, pointed ears, Stahl’s ear, constricted ear,...
Teacher Convention Week: Things to Do in Bergen County
Schools Out Sampler at Wyckoff YMCA in Wyckoff November 9th & 10th 9AM-11:30AM Bach to Rock Music Camps November 9th & 10th Full day & mornings available. Open to all levels. Code Ninjas Midland Park Teachers Convention STEM Discoveries Day Camps November...
Molly Sims’ 5-Minute Skincare Routine
Moms don’t have time for elaborate skincare routines – whether they’re mere mortals like us, or iconic model and entrepreneur Molly Sims. Recently, she shared her 5-minute skincare routine with The Local Moms Network CEO Layla Lisiewski. “We were in the sun for the...
2023 Bergen Women in Business
At Bergen Moms Network there's nothing we love more than supporting local, women-owned businesses. As they say, empowered women, empower women! Read on for some of our favorites! YENINKAs the founder of YENINK, a premier cosmetic tattoo and beauty studio, I am...
All About Halloween in Bergen County!
We love all things Halloween! And there's plenty happening to celebrate. Check out all of the spooooky and silly events below! Trick or Treating around Stew Leonard's Paramus, 10/25 at 4pm Children ages 8 and younger are invited to dress in their costumes and come to...
Cozy Coconut, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Spiced Soup
Soup season is ramping up, and this Cozy Coconut, Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Spiced Soup is like Fall in a bowl. “This soup is both light but still tastes so satisfying and creamy (without the cream!). Kids love it because it’s got a sweet and cocanutty flavor and I...
A Guide to Process-Based Art Play & Making, from The Little Makerspace
As parents, we spend so much time planning for our kids, filling their days with activities, and making sure they are exposed to lots of different things to help them learn and grow. But, did you know that letting our kids be bored is actually an amazing way to help...
Meet a Mom: Tara Kuipers, Ambassador of METAVivor
Hi Tara! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I have lived in Bergen County my whole life and moved to Midland Park 20 years ago. Do you have any kids? Yes! I have two daughters ages 8 and 10. What is your favorite thing to do with...
Meet a Mom: Jackie Goldschneider of Real Housewives of New Jersey and author of The Weight of Beautiful
Jackie Goldschneider is a mom of four who found herself in the public eye after she joined the cast of Real Housewives of New Jersey in Season 9, and returned for Season 13. The former attorney, journalist and twin mom times two (Jonas and Adin are 15 and...
2023 Guide to Fall Fun in Bergen County
Fall is officially here, which means there is plenty of fun to be had! We know sorting through all of the options can be overwhelming, that’s why we’ve done the work for you. Our 2023 Fall Fun Guide is PACKED with family fun all season long! Check out our list below...
Indoor Fun! in Bergen County
Rock Climbing at Gravity Vault – Upper Saddle River A rock climbing gym that welcomes both novices and experts of the sport to take advantage of our top rope walls and 100+ bouldering problems! Call to get your day pass Learn more by following along...
Private School & Preschool Guide
Bergen Moms is excited to bring you our first ever Private School & Preschool Guide, a comprehensive list of some of the best schools in the county for all ages! We know investing in your child’s education and finding the right fit is such an...
Helping Fight the Spotted Lantern Fly in NJ
Have you heard about the Spotted Lanternfly—the invasive species popping up in our area? It looks like a butterfly with shades of black and red, but it’s actually a flying insect that can severely damage local trees and plants. They were only discovered in 2014...