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Why is Nobody Talking About the Fourth Trimester?
You’ve been preparing for months for the arrival of your new bundle of joy - you took birthing classes, bought the essentials, and carefully curated that registry…but what about what you need after the baby arrives? The overwhelming majority of moms report a surge in...
5 Easy Ways to Help Your Picky Eater Right Now
By Heidi Miller, MS, CCC-SLP, COM® Do you have a picky eater at home? If mealtime feels like a constant struggle, please know you are not alone. Recent studies have shown that 50% of toddlers and 25% of older children refuse to eat the majority of what’s on their...
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...
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...
Halloween Cinnamon Rolls
We love a good mom hack, and these Halloween Cinnamon Rolls from The BakerMama definitely will be our go-to this spooky season. We're *totally* on board with pre-made shortcuts like canned cinnamon rolls, so we can focus on making memories (not dough). Check out the...
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...
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...
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...