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How To Keep Your Child Engaged This Summer!
Ahhhh summer…. As parents, we both relish it and recoil at the word! Whether we look forward to having all our kids home all day, love to get outdoors in the warmer weather or dread the perpetual flurry of activity involved in coordination and planning, summer can...
Air Fried Artichoke Salad With Lemon Parmesan Dressing
This special salad is perfect for Mother’s Day or any Spring gathering. “It’s a new way to use canned artichokes, a convenient and affordable ingredient, and it’s packed with flavor and fiber to keep you satisfied,” says Kathleen Ashmore, Tik Tok Star and Food...
Spring Lookbook: “High & Low”
Spring is here, temperatures are creeping up, and the sun is shining (most days!) so what better time to revamp your look? Bergen County's own Laura Tappan - FIT Graduate, and AICI Certified Association of Image Consultants International Image Consultant - has created...
Lemon Yogurt Cake!
This Lemon Yogurt Cake from The Local Moms Network Contributor Kathleen "Kat" Ashmore just feels like Spring to us! Perfect for Easter or any Spring soiree, it can be made gluten-free and topped with either a lemon glaze or more decadent buttercream, depending...
MEET NICOLE: FOUNDER OF NICOLEHD JEWELRY
We’re so excited to introduce Nicole Hendelman-Dersovitz, a mompreneur and the founder of NicoleHD Jewelry. Nicole has been in the jewelry industry her entire life and over the past 3 decades, she’s become an icon, shaking-up the fine jewelry industry by creating a...
Meet A Mom: Tara Clark – Author, and Creator of Modern Mom Probs & Modern Mom Style Box
This week's Meet a Mom interview is with Tara Clark, creator of the wildly popular and relatable Instagram account “Modern Mom Probs,” author of Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers, and founder of Modern Mom Style Box. Tara shares with us her...
5 Things You Can Do Now To Feel Great This Summer
Summer will be here before we know it. Now, to be clear – we don’t support the idea of a “summer body” or “beach body” – if you have a body, you have a beach body! However, as moms who don’t always prioritize self-care, we want to feel good in our bodies. After a long...
Green Edamame Dip!
This recipe, contributed by HealthBarn USA comes just in time for St. Patrick's day! But with it's delicious flavor and health benefits, enjoy it with your family year-round! The edamame give this dip its green color; the flaxseed oil and walnuts make it a good source...
2022 Local Summer Camp Guide!
Summer is upon us and now is the perfect time to start planning your kids' camp plans. Summer camp is the perfect opportunity for your child to explore, learn, and create new memories! Bergen Moms Network has curated your go-to guide for local summer camp options -...
Small Business Spotlight: Koze Speech Therapy
This Small Business Spotlight is on Koze Speech Therapy, owned by Joanne Cazeau. Joanne is a bilingual, New Jersey licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist and early interventionist who specializes in identifying and therapeutically supporting young children...
Plan Your Free Museum Trip!
Did you know with the Bergen County Library Museum Pass Program you're eligible to get free museum passes in New York and New Jersey, just by showing your library card? Check with your local library for the most up-to-date availability and participating museums....
White Bean Pesto Salad with Garlic Croutons + Balsamic Glaze
Have you all been following The Local Moms Network Contributor Kathleen Ashmore’s Hungry Lady Salad series on Instagram & TikTok? Dish after dish is going viral, and this White Bean Pesto Salad with Garlic Croutons & Balsamic Glaze has been a fan...
Things To Do in Bergen County Presidents’ Week
Enroll your kids in a mini camp, hit the outdoors, visit a local library, or all of the above! Camps: Tumbles Glen Rock Winter Wonderland Camp: At Tumbles, it’s our mission to shape the minds and bodies of the future through non-competitive programs that help kids get...
Small Business Spotlight: Haniken Jewlery
This Small Business Spotlight is on Haniken Jewlery, a fine jewelry shop located in Paramus, NJ. I spoke with Bergen County residents, Chris and Natalie, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo about how Haniken got started, what makes them unique, and the importance of...
Binge Worthy TV Shows
The original version of this story appeared on Westport Moms. Need a new show to binge-watch? From Netflix, to Hulu, to HBO and now even Apple TV, Westport Moms has rounded up some shows you’ll be sure to love! Click the links to learn more and find your new...
Anna Kaiser’s Home Workout Tips
Working out at home has always had some advantages—the most obvious being you don’t have to waste any time driving to a gym...or combing your hair. However, motivation can be pretty tough. “What I am hearing from clients is the lack of results, accountability,...
Heart Shaped Pizza!
Want an adorable Valentine’s Day activity to do with your kids? Make-your-own Heart Shaped Pizza! This delicious recipe is from Greenwich Moms Asya Geller and her husband Mike Geller of Mike’s Organics. “My wife and kids love pizza, so we have a tradition of making...
Coffee Filter Watercolor Hearts
This is such a fun and easy project to do for Valentine's Day or any time of year! It also combines a bit of art and science. The water dropper allows little hands to transform ordinary marker into watercolors. Materials: Coffee filters Markers Scissor Water dropper...
2022 New Year’s Resolution: Establish My Estate Plan
As we transition into the new year, now is the perfect time to ensure your affairs are in order. Our legal partners, Lyons & Associates, P.C. help us prepare for the “just in case”.
Create Your Own Green Juice
I started drinking green smoothies and juices a few years ago and I absolutely LOVED the way they made me feel; more energy, better skin, improved digestion and mental clarity. Then, like with most things, life got in the way, and I fell back into my coffee habit,...