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Are we putting too much pressure on our kids to keep up?
It seems as parents today we spend an inordinate amount of worry over how our children measure up? What percentile are they in? How do they rank against their piers? Can they keep up with or get ahead of the pack? From infancy, we seem to place importance on...
Coterie: The Game Changing Diaper Moms Our Moms Are Loving!
As moms, we try to savor every moment we can with our kids. But there are some moments that are a little harder to appreciate than others. Diapering our babies often falls into that category (sandwiched between lack of sleep and toddler tantrums, ha!). That’s why we...
2022 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 2022 Fall Fun Guide is PACKED with family fun all season long! Check out our list below...
Best Coffee Spots in Bergen County
These favorite spots not only make amazing coffee but offer up a unique atmosphere. You’ll definitely want to check them out.
Craving an Easy Fall Dinner?
Fall is here and that means it’s apples & cinnamon season! Our Friend Robin from Power of Food Education shares a delicious healthful recipe to warm you up on a rainy day! Nothing says fall like cinnamon, which contains many anti-inflammatory...
Banana Bread Slow Cooker Oatmeal!
Slow cooker meals are a lifesaver for busy nights - but we also are beginning to use them on busy mornings. Before school during the week or before early sports games on the weekends, meals like this hearty Banana Bread Oatmeal from recipe creator and Tik Tok star...
LesserEvil: 5 Reasons We Love This Snack Brand
As moms, feeding our kids can take up a lot of our time and brain power. If you have picky eaters or constant snackers, it can feel like half of your bandwidth is taken up by monitoring what your kids are (or aren’t) eating. That’s why we love LesserEvil, a company on...
Pregnancy & New Mom Guide
Preparing for Motherhood and the months (& years!) that follow can be a mix of magic and overwhelm! They say it takes a village and finding that village can be information overload - so we've done the busy work for you. Below you'll find everything you need, from...
How to Build Resilience in Kids!
Life isn’t easy, and as parents, one of our biggest priorities is to raise kids that can bounce back from disappointments big and small. From toddlers to teenagers, how can we build resilience in our kids—so they can pick themselves up when we aren’t there to do it?...
Top 5 Lunchbox Tips!
It’s a common pain point of the back-to-school routine: packing lunches. Though we might typically dread this step on a busy morning, we’re sharing some mouth-watering inspiration - and easy hacks - to help you reimagine the process. (Think: sous chefs and make-ahead...
4 Reasons to Head to the Farmers Market!
Farmers Markets are the perfect way to grocery shop with kids. Like most great mom hacks, a trip to the local Farmers Market is both functional (you can check most of the grocery shopping off your list) and fun for the whole family. Here are four other reasons we will...
BLT Panzanella Salad Recipe
Late summer is prime tomato season, and this BLT Panzanella Salad from Habitual Hostess is a perfect way to use up your garden's harvest or farmers market haul! BLT Panzanella Salad 1/2 loaf of sourdough bread, cut into 1” cubes (about four cups)6...
Weeknight Recipe: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos!
If you're dealing with a picky-eating situation in your home, tacos can be a lifesaver. They're one of the most easily customizable meals, so every taste, dietary restriction or other variation can be made without creating a totally separate meal. Babies and...
Back to School 2022: Backpack Roundup!
Although it may feel like summer has just begun, back to school is right around the corner! Whether your little one is heading to a half day of daycare or a full day of school and extracurriculars, they’ll need a bag to schlep their things back and forth. We’ve...
Meet A Mom: Irene Zervoudis of Wonder Girls
I am so excited to introduce Irene Zervoudis, mom of three daughters and Co-Founder of Wonder Girls - a teen empowerment, after school program. I spoke with Irene to learn more about all of the important work Wonder Girls is doing (I see future female leaders!) the...
6 Ways to Update Your Child’s Back to School Wardrobe!
One of our favorite traditions as Moms is back-to-school clothing shopping. But recently, we’ve been trying to invest in a few well-made, classic, but still fun and colorful pieces our kids will want to wear again and again. Also, we want them to be durable enough...
Meet A Mom: Tracy Flaherty of Zen in Ten
I am so excited to introduce Tracy Flaherty, Meditation Teacher, Certified Integrated Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, and the founder of Zen in Ten. I sat down with Tracy to learn more about what started her on this journey, why meditation is so beneficial to...
Beach Workout Tips from Anna Kaiser!
Celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser is known for her impressive client list (including buff moms like Kelly Ripa and Sarah Jessica Parker) and her amazing fitness studios, offering cutting edge instruction in NYC, East Hampton and CT, as well as virtually. But she also...
5 Ways to Cook Healthy on Hectic Summer Days!
This story was contributed by Autumn Michaelis, author of Whole Food for Your Family Slow days of summer? Not in my house! I am the mom to five boys, ages 10-18 (my “walking stomachs”), I work full time as Whole30’s Coaching Program Manager, and I run my blog Whole...
Lyons & Associates – More than a Family Law Firm
Established in 2004, Lyons & Associates, P.C. started as a single boutique Somerville firm solely dedicated to zealous representation of clients in matrimonial and family law matters. Fast forward to today, the firm has rapidly grown with offices in...
