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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...
Meet A Mom: Jenny Jackson of Ave Lumi
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Jenny Jackson, mom of two, Texas-native turned Bergen County resident, and founder of Ave Lumi - an ethical and sustainable fashion destination for the modern family. Jenny is on a mission to provide beautiful merchandise at...
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...
Meet A Mom: Nicole Walters
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Nicole Walters, a former Fortune 500 executive who quit her job to find her passion helping other entrepreneurs as CEO of Inherit Learning Company, adopted three kids and is now star of She’s the Boss (watch it on...
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...
Winter Board Books For Kids!
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso of librarymom.com. Follow her on instagram @librarymombooks. Winter is here and we are celebrating with our favorite picture books showcasing the magic of snow-filled days! Grab...
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...
2022 New Year’s Resolution: Establish My Estate Plan
This article was written by: Joanna R. Adu, Esq. of Lyons & Associates, P.C. Congratulations, you made it through yet another holiday season and during an ongoing pandemic nonetheless!! As we transition into the new year, it is the perfect time to...
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,...
Weeknight Chicken Tortilla Soup!
We are thrilled to introduce our new food/recipe contributor, Kathleen (Kat) Ashmore. Kat recently launched the CatwithaK Cooks food blog with a focus on healthy recipes that are family-friendly—aka meals they’ll want to eat and you’ll feel good about serving. Here’s...
Winter Outerwear Picks!
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor Kristin Koch, executive editor at Seventeen magazine, blogger behind closetfulofclothes.com and mom of two (with one on the way!). For more mom-friendly fashion inspo follow her on...
Whole30 Meatballs in Marinara Sauce: An Easy Weeknight Recipe!
Meatballs are one of those go-to meals that every mom needs in her tool bag. Not only do kids love than as much as adults, but they can be customized to everyone’s preference and dietary restrictions. Celiac disease? Use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Trying to limit white...