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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Meet a Mom: Samantha Milgram of Baby J.
Hi Samantha! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I was born and raised in Bergen County, and it’s been my home for over 30 years! Wow! Do you have any kids? I have a 4-year-old, Jake, my little best friend! What's your favorite thing...

How to Make Tooth Brushing More Enjoyable for Your Kids: Tips from a Pediatric Dentist!
Tired of telling your kids to brush their teeth every day? Try these tips!Getting a child to brush their teeth can sometimes be a difficult task for some parents. We have these tips provided to you by the Smilee Pediatric Dental team to make it fun!1. Yummy toothpaste...

Easy Mini Lobster Rolls
Summer can feel fleeting, but making a few classic summer dishes can create memories that last well after fall. One of the classics? Lobster rolls. This version from Leigh and Alston, the moms behind Habitual Hostess, are miniature, so perfect for bringing to a...

Good Housekeeping Nutritionist Approved Snacks Kids and Moms Will Love!
If there’s one task that makes parents groan about back-to-school, it’s packing lunches. We need quick get-us-out-the-door options that both taste good and are good for our kids’ growing bodies and brains. With so many options on the shelves, how do we narrow down...

What the Executive Editor of The Bump & The Knot has in Her Beach Bag
Lauren Kay Soufleris, the Executive Editor of The Bump and The Knot, might live on the Upper East Side of Manhattan now, but she grew up in Windermere, Florida, where she mastered packing a beach bag, which she now preps for her family—husband Adam, Eleanor (5), and...

Build Your Own Taco Board
Tacos naturally lend themselves to being a family-friendly meal, since you can customize them to everyone’s preferences. Have a kid who doesn’t eat beans? Leave them off. Have a child who loves spicy food? Let him add his own hot sauce. Another likes only super...

Meet A Mom: Rosalba Fabre of RFWAX & RFBLOOM
Meet Rosie Fabre, owner of not one, but two companies, and a local Bergen County resident! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? My family is originally from Dominican Republic, I was born in NY. I have been living in Bergen County...