Meet A Mom -Blue Mimi
How many kids do you have and what are their ages? I have two kids, Mia is 9 years old and Liam is 4 years old. What do you love about living in the Sarasota area? I love living in the Sarasota area because it attracts people from...
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Kate McDermott, author of Art of the Pie, was a finalist for the prestigious James Beard award for chefs. She’s also mom to Duncan, 32, who started baking with her as a toddler. This classic pumpkin pie is a family favorite for Thanksgiving. Her secret, expert tip? It...
Turkey Chili
This story was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife. PUMPKIN TURKEY CHILI INGREDIENTS Olive Oil 1 Large Yellow Onion, Diced 2 Cloves Of Garlic, Minced 1 Lb. Of Ground Turkey 1 Packet Of Chili Seasoning 2 Tsp. Of Paprika 2...
The Local Moms Network College Admission Special: Part 1
Whether your kid is entering preschool or his senior year this September, we’ve all heard about the massive college admissions scandal, where wealthy parents (including celebrities like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman) paid to bribe coaches, forge standardized...
Meet Michelle
Meet Michelle who was born and raised in Naples! Michelle is a Mom who has multiple talents including owning Tritone Triple Barre Fitness in downtown Naples. Michelle is a busy entrepreneur who started from the very bottom and worked her way to the top. How many kids...
The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide for Kids!
As a follow up to our Summer Reading Guide for Moms, we decided to put together a Summer Reading Guide for Kids, with recommendations from some of our moms across the country that make up The Local Moms Network. Check out their picks and freshen your reading routine...
The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide!
If we’re being real here, summer reading for moms can be a bit of a pipe dream, particularly for those of us who have young kids (as in, you need to be 100 percent focused on them to keep them alive). Or kids with crazy sports schedules. Or full-time jobs. Etc., etc....
Memorial Day Idea: Hot Dog Bar
Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So on this summer kick-off weekend, we wanted to share this adorable hot dog bar from one of our favorite food bloggers, Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats. Mom to Max, 4 and...
Beekeeper’s Naturals: Harnessing the Power of the Beehive
If you’re like us, you’ve been hearing about the benefits of honey—and more specifically, propolis—for awhile. And who isn’t always looking for ways to keep their family healthy? We spoke to Carly Stein, who created Beekeeper’s Naturals, about her new brand, which...
Mac & Mia: High Quality Clothes, Delivered to Your Door
Marie Tillman was, like all of us, a busy mom who wanted to spend more time with her five children—and less time running errands. One of her major challenges? Finding high-quality, beautiful clothing for her kids (now 17, 16, 14, 7 and 5). In 2014, she decided to fill...
The Benefits of Being a Multi-Sport Athlete
"There was a time when kids grabbed a bat, a football, a basketball or a soccer ball and went across the street and played multiple sports for hours with their friends," says Rick Jacobs, Master Coach and Business Development Director at ESF Camps. "Oh, how those...
Easy Easter Bunny Tail Cupcakes
Looking for a fun Easter dessert that the kids will love... and can help with? How about these adorable Bunny Tail Cupcakes? We got together with Andrena from Crazy Confections who walked us through what we need to do complete the little masterpieces! Check out the...
Summer Spotlight 2019: South Breeze Day Camp
Where every action-packed day includes non-stop fun, great friends and a mature, caring staff to make sure every camper is having a great day! South Breeze Day Camp are thrilled to begin their 10th summer of South Breeze Day Camp! They are proud to have provided the...
An Interview with Kelle Hampton of Enjoying the Small Things
We first started reading Kelle Hampton’s motherhood and lifestyle blog, Enjoying the Small Things, even before we had our own kids. This Naples, Florida-based writer had already grown a sizeable following by sharing her life as a mom to a toddler, daughter Lainey, and...
Screen Time: 9 Ways To Help Your Kids Form a Healthy Relationship With Tech
In this day and age, expecting your kids to never lay eyes on a screen is probably unrealistic. Many schools are even incorporating them into the curriculum. But research shows that kids under 8 are using mobile devices more than 2 hours a day (despite the American...
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes from Emma Heming Willis
Looking for a super easy St. Patrick's Day activity or sweet treat? You'll love this crazy simple—and healthy!—recipe from our friend Emma Heming Willis, which she says her two girls, Mabel (6), and Evelyn (4) love. The secret ingredient? Spinach, which serves as...
Meet a Mom: The Affair’s Brooke Lyons
This week, meet actress Brooke Lyons. Like all of us, Brooke wears several hats—she’s Mom to 18-month-old Sebastian (“Bash”) as well as a 10-year-old Shih Tzu, Lucy. She’s a wife, married to producer Max Osswald. She’s also a working actress—currently, you can see her...
Ali Fedotowsky Manno: Bachelorette Turned Blogger
Ali Fedotowsky Manno is known as a reality TV sweetheart, having earned fans around the world with starring roles on Season 14 of The Bachelor and Season Six of The Bachelorette. In the almost decade since she appeared on these shows, she says they’ve changed with the...
Emma Heming Willis On Motherhood, Marriage and More!
Emma Heming Willis leads a charmed life, for sure. Married to Bruce Willis (yes, Mr. Die Hard), with whom she lives in Westchester, NY, she’s mom to two beautiful little girls (Mabel is 6 and Evelyn is 4). She’s also an entrepreneur, with an organic pregnancy skincare...
Spring Break Guide: Naples, Florida
Planning a southwest Florida spring break getaway? We turned to our Naples experts—The Naples Moms—for local recommendations, from hotels to activities. For more Florida trip ideas, don’t miss our Spring Break Guides for The Florida Keys and Palm Beach.Know Before You...
