Mom Life
Money Saving, Environmentally Friendly Resusables
Switching from one time use items to reusable items could potentially shorten your week to week shopping list, save the environment by creating less trash, and save you money.
Board Games Your Family Will Love!
Having a few good board games on rotation is a great idea whether your kids are toddlers or teens. Too cold to spend much time outside? Kids home sick? Need to enforce a screen time break? Board games are a solution to all of these.
6 Great Indoor Toys that Promote Movement
We’re sharing six of our favorite toys that allow kids to move indoors, still get their wiggles out, and don’t break the bank or drive us too crazy.
Mess-Free Arts & Crafts
We love to see our kids get creative, make art, play, and proudly show us their masterpiece. What we don’t love so much? The mess. So when we stumbled across a post about Less Mess Arts & Crafts for Kids from Home with the Harrisons (a lifestyle and parenting blog from Lindsey Harrison of New Canaan & Darien Moms) we *had* to share.
Binge Worthy TV Shows
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!
Winter Board Books for Kids
Winter is here and we are celebrating with our favorite picture books showcasing the magic of snow-filled days!
How to Keep Your Feet Happy
The pandemic hasn’t been great all around for our health—so many of us are dealing with issues from increased stress to weight gain. But did you know that doctors are also seeing a spike in foot injuries and other conditions?
Elf on the Shelf Ideas!
Take the pressure off and use the EASY button when it comes to Elf on the Shelf this holiday season!
Holiday Gift Picks for Kids!
Have you started (or finished?!) your holiday gift shopping for your kids? Recently, Layla Lisiewski, co-founder and CEO of The Local Moms Network, appeared on CNBC to discuss how supply chain issues were adding another layer of holiday stress for parents this season.
The Local Moms Network Wishlist!
Gift Ideas for Moms from The Local Moms Network Wishlist!
Why It’s Time to Retire the Term “Super Mom”
We’d like to suggest we collectively stop using the term “Super Mom”. Every time we hear it we cringe a little, and we’re pretty certain whoever coined it hadn’t experienced the miraculous storm of motherhood.
6 Steps to Getting Back to Work After Time Off
Moms who leave their jobs to be with their kids have always been faced with a challenge, if and when they decide to go back to work. And in the last two years, the pandemic has forced more moms than ever before to leave their jobs to prioritize their families.
Experiences Instead of Things
Every year the idea of “experiences instead of things” comes up either between colleagues at work or other friends with kids. Any parent that is interested in adding experiences to their Christmas list for the kids or family this year should definitely start with this list. Take a look at the ideas we came up with. Use them or tweak them to make them your own.
Sleep Better Tonight & Every Night
Expert advice to get your best rest!
Halloween Books for Kids
It’s the season of ghosts and goblins and we are thrilled to share our list of brand-new picture books along with some timeless favorites that are perfect for getting children excited for Halloween! We hope you enjoy these spooktacular booooks as much as we do!
Spooky Non-Candy Halloween Treats!
Looking for some candy-free options for Halloween this year? From savory eats to fun toys, here is a shortlist to start with. Find them all on Amazon Prime.
10 Places to Visit with A Child Under Four
A list of our favorite places that are tried and true easy places and activities to take a little one.
5 Reasons Moms Should Play Sports
As we head into Fall, many of us are signing our kids up for Fall sports—and reminiscing about our own childhood sports careers. What we should be doing? Signing ourselves up, too. Experts say sports aren’t just for kids, and moms especially should stay in the game to have a happier, healthier life.
60 Things to Teach Your Kids Before They Leave the Nest!
The days may feel endless, but the years are not. Take some time every week to teach them something they’ll need to know when you’re not there. There may even be a few things on this list you can learn together.
Ultimate Kids Summer Reading Guide
To help get your children excited about reading over the summer, the “Library Mom” put together a list of books for children entering kindergarten through third grade with tons of kid appeal.