
5 Ways to Keep Your Backyard Safer This Summer!
While you’re creating memories in your backyard this summer, you’ll want to keep your family safe. Take the 5 easy steps from Mosquito Squad (including spraying for pesky and potentially dangerous mosquitos and ticks!). Mention Local Moms for $50 off a season of protection.

High-Risk Pregnancy: What to Do and How to Cope
While pregnancy can be exciting, many of us moms have had high risk pregnancies, be it carrying multiples or because of other health conditions. If your pregnancy is high risk, it’s natural to have a mix of emotions ranging from joy and anticipation—to fear and even sorrow. Even though every woman’s high risk pregnancy is different, you’re not alone. Fortunately, we were able to connect with Jennifer Humphrey, MSN, RN, a trained, certified fetal care coordinator for women with high-risk pregnancies at Connecticut Children’s who supports families facing some of the most challenging fetal conditions. She answered many questions that may help you – or someone you care about!

Round Up of Summer Recipes!
From potlucks to backyard barbecues, enjoy this round up of summer recipes all summer long thanks to our parent site, The Local Moms Network!

5 Tips for Planning Lunch for Girlfriends
If you’re looking to plan a lunch to get your girlfriends together before the kids get out of school for summer, we have five tips to get you started!

Recipe: Lemon Yogurt Cake
The Local Moms Network food contributor, Kathleen “Kat” Ashmore shared this cake that is sweet enough to be kid-friendly, but sophisticated enough to be perfect for Spring and Summer entertaining.

15 Insider Tips for Planning Your Disney Vacation!
Kate Stollenwerck, author and mom of three, has visited the Walt Disney World parks close to 50 times, she is sharing her tips for a wonderful trip!

What are the Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning?
Struggling with allergies, constant colds this Spring? Did you know it might have something to do with dirty ductwork?!

Recipe: Blender Hummus!
The Local Moms Network food contributor Kathleen Ashmore is sharing a recipe for blender hummus.

7 Easy Ways to Recycle Legos, Carseats & More!
Start spring cleaning today by checking out The Local Moms Network’s resources below for safely disposing belongings!

See How Closet Factory Turns An Extra Room Into A Closet
Struggling with adequate storage space in your home? Learn how Closet Factory can help with a custom solution.

Celebrating Earth Day on the CT Shoreline!
On Earth Day and leading up to it, there are several opportunities to get involved and teach our children how important it is to be a friend to the Earth! Check the options here!

2 Must Try Brunch Recipes!
Need a new option for weekend brunch? We have two must-try recipes thanks to our parents site, The Local Moms Network!

Meet Brittany!
Brittany is a Shoreline mom of three who runs a full-service market research consultancy and is helping with this year’s Little Folks Fair! She tells us what she loves about the CT Shoreline, the best piece of advice she’s gotten from another mom and what to expect at the Little Folks Fair in June!

5 Tips for Stress-Free Lunch Packing!
We are loving these tips for packing the kids’ lunches!

Egg Hunts on the CT Shoreline
Check out our list of egg hunts and a few Easter Bunny visits on the Connecticut Shoreline!

Sweet Recipe Ideas for Springtime!
Check out recipes for three sweet treats we are loving for springtime!

6 Things to Look for in a Tick Spray Company
Have you hired a tick & spray team to keep your lawn safe from pests this season? We asked the pros from Mosquito Squad to share a bit more about what to look for when you’re making this important decision.

Recipe: Ham & Cheese Egg Cups!
We can’t wait to try this breakfast recipe from Kathleen Ashmore!

How to Think Positive!
Psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Reon Baird-Feldman, Ph.D., explains a powerful technique called cognitive reframing.

Why Sleepaway Camp?
Sleepaway camp provides a unique landscape for children to build independence, self-esteem and, most of all, resilience.