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Meet A Mom: Laura Tappan of Chic Fab & Authentically You
What do you get when you mix a creative eye, spot-on color analysis, a wild sense of humor and a devoted mom? Meet Laura Tappan - local Bergen County resident, mom of two, member of the Nordstrom Independent Stylist Program, Certified Image Consultant and owner of...
Apple Cider Margarita Recipe
It’s almost Fall, y’all! If you're mourning the end of summer marg season, you’ll love this tasty transitional cocktail from Alston and Leigh, the talented duo behind Habitual Hostess. Start with a high quality apple cider you can grab when you’re...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Beach Reads: 10 Titles To Make Your Summer Sizzle. Plus Best Bookstores in Bergen!
There’s nothing like a fantastic beach read - or a poolside page turner - to prove it’s the simple things in life that make mom content. When the foolproof formula (warmth + book + breeze) comes together, the trifecta feels downright luxurious! Here are ten titles...
8 Summer Air-Fryer Recipes to Try!
Air fryer recipes are so popular year round, but we love using the air fryer in Summer. If you need a break from grilling (or haave a rainy day!) it’s a fabulous way to whip up healthy eats, fast, without heating up the kitchen. Here’s a fun summer menu—made...
Patriotic Popcorn!
Recipe and c/o from South Orange County Moms Network. Fourth of July is right around the corner. This year take your popcorn up a notch and jazz it up with some chocolate, festive sprinkles and M&M’s! Only a few steps involved and I promise the whole...
The New Frosé: 9 Frozen Spiked Desserts for Summer!
Cheers to the Summer!
July 4th Celebrations in Bergen County: Fireworks, Festivals & More!
Independence Day is quickly approaching, and we've rounded up all of the July 4th celebrations happening in Bergen County. Beginning this weekend, you'll find lots to do all over Bergen. Read on to find an event near you and be sure to click on the site links for more...