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Meet Karen Klein
As Vice President of Product at Evite, Karen Klein wears a lot of hats. “I oversee product development, product marketing, merchandising and user experience. I love my role because it allows me to be analytic, strategic, creative and work with everyone across the...
Easy Weeknight Meal: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Feta
Busy weeknight meals are an essential mom hack—recipes you can turn to week after week that don’t require a culinary degree or hours of time to prepare. Julia Dzafic of Lemon Stripes‘ new cookbook Garden Grown, is full of fresh and simple recipes for the whole...
Beyond the Basic: 9 Strollers for Every Lifestyle
When it comes to strollers, sometimes the basics just don’t cut it for our busy lives. Whether you’re crushing 10Ks before breakfast, multitasking with two under two, or racking up frequent flyer miles, there’s a perfect stroller out there for your family. Read below...
Meet a Mom: Ylleya Fields, Author of Princess Cupcake Jones
Ylleya Fields is a children’s book author and mom of six who started writing her popular series, Princess Cupcake Jones, after looking for books for her then four-year-old daughter “I wasn’t able to find books that had a character that she physically could relate to....
Real Tools, Real Projects, Real-Life Skills with Urban Workshop
Real Tools, Real Projects, Real-Life Skills Are you searching for an engaging and educational activity for your child this fall? Look no further! Urban Workshops Youth Program is reviving the excitement of shop class for kids. The program offers hands-on experience...
Platinum Performing Arts: Mother-Daughter Duo Open Dance & Theatre Studio
If you’ve ever dreamed big and followed a passion, then you already know how we feel as we announce the opening of Platinum Performing Arts- a new dance and theatre studio in Orange! As a mother-daughter team (Lexa Thompson & Christy Wroniak), we’ve had a...
AoPS Academy Will Challenge Your Advanced Student to Their Fullest Potential
This school year, help your student get ahead with a challenge that inspires them — with after-school enrichment that focuses on higher-order reasoning skills, deep mastery, advanced problem solving, and conceptual understanding — not rote memorization. Art of...
4 Summer Dresses that must be in your closet!
In the scintillating world of fashion, where creativity intertwines with craftsmanship, Fehaute emerges as the unequivocal harbinger of summer elegance in 2024. With a visionary approach that defies convention, Fehaute's designs encapsulate the essence of...
Olympic Gymnast Shannon Miller on Motherhood, Her Cancer Battle, Simone Biles & More!
In 2024, the name Simone Biles dominates talk of the Summer Olympics and the Team USA gymnast squad. But before Simone, and more recent stars like Shawn Johnson, no one shone brighter than Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller in the 1992 and 1996 Games. Part of the...
Meet a Dad: Author & TODAY Show Co-Host Craig Melvin
Journalist Craig Melvin is familiar to viewers of NBC’s TODAY show as co-anchor of the must-watch morning program. But to his son Delano (10), and daughter Sybil (7), who he shares with broadcaster Lindsay Czarniak, he’s Dad. Craig is also the author of a newly...
Platinum Performing Arts: Mother-Daughter Duo Open Dance & Theatre Studio
If you’ve ever dreamed big and followed a passion, then you already know how we feel as we announce the opening of Platinum Performing Arts- a new dance and theatre studio in Orange! As a mother-daughter team (Lexa Thompson & Christy Wroniak), we’ve had a...
Healthy Line’s answer to calming summer days
As Parents we want to make sure our Children are calm and understand how to regulate their Emotions. How can they settle that busy mind? From Bracelets to Chair Mats, We think Healthyline is a family consideration. 73% worry about their children’s social life...
The Local Moms Network Ultimate Baby Guide 2024
With so many baby products on the market, how do you decide what you actually need for your little one? Introducing The Local Moms Network Baby Guide – a trustworthy resource created by experienced moms, for moms. Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned pro,...
Kelsey Ulmer of Captured Forever Photography: One of Orange County’s Best Photographers for Families, Maternity, and Newborns
Meet Kelsey Ulmer of Captured Forever Photography: One of Orange County's Best Photographers for Families, Maternity, and Newborns Meet Kelsey Ulmer, the creative mind and photographer behind Captured Forever Photography. She is celebrated as one of the best...
Mom Hack: Moonpig Cards for Father’s Day!
Father’s Day is around the corner, and moms from The Local Moms Network are loving a new mom hack we discovered – Moonpig. These are clever and cute customizable cards that you create online using your favorite photos and a personal message, and they’ll mail it for...
Meet Dr. Linda and Dr. Hassani
In the journey of parenting, ensuring your child’s health and well-being is paramount. Among the various aspects of healthcare, dental health often takes center stage. The formative years of a child’s life lay the foundation for their oral health, making regular...
Meet a Mom: Shazi Visram of HealthyBaby
Mom of two and entrepreneur Shazi Visram first turned the baby industry upside down with the Happy Baby food brand, and now, is doing the same with her HealthyBaby product line. All of the baby products are EWG Verified Safe. Their diapers and diaper...
Bubble TIME!
Bubblefest, the annual spring break tradition, is coming back to Discovery Cube Orange County starting on Friday, March 22 and will run through Sunday, April 7. Tickets are now on sale for Orange County’s #1 family-friendly Bubble-tastic event! The scientifically...
Community: Please come together-
The Stephanie Young Group is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to host an Annual Blood Drive at the Village Square Park in Portola Springs About 170 times a day, Red Cross workers help families affected by a home fire or other disaster. From a blood...
Kids Camps 2024
Many people look back fondly on the days of summer camp. They remember the thrill of building a fire with friends for the first time, or the carefree afternoons spent swimming under the summer sun. Camp became not just a way to pass summer break, but a vital part of...