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2026 Essex County 4th of July Fireworks & Celebrations Guide
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in Essex County! 🇺🇸 This Fourth of July is extra special as communities across the country come together to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. From hometown parades and family festivals to live music, food vendors,...
2026 Essex County Summer Concert Guide
Nothing says summer in Essex County quite like a free outdoor concert under the stars. From jazz and soul to classic rock, freestyle, reggae, country, and family dance parties, there’s something happening almost every week throughout the county. Pack a lawn...
Meet Dr. Urquhart: Physician, Author, Healthcare Advocate, and Mom on a Mission
At Essex County Moms, we love connecting with inspiring women who are making an impact in our communities. This month, we sat down with Dr. Urquhart, a physician, medical practice owner, author, advocate, and mom, to talk about motherhood, leadership, navigating...
Meet a Mom: Dr. Lizz of Essex Orthodontics
At Essex County Moms, we love connecting with local moms who are balancing family, career, and community and today's featured mom is doing all three with a smile. Meet Dr. Lizz (Elizabeth Clanaman), founder of Essex Orthodontics, mom to an energetic toddler, and a...
Meet Dr. G: The Pediatrician Essex County Moms Have Trusted for Over 30 Years
If you’re a parent, you know pediatricians become more than just doctors. They’re the people you call during middle-of-the-night fevers, the ones calming your nerves when your baby spikes their first temperature, and the familiar faces cheering your kids on through...
2026 Home Improvement Guide
Looking for trusted home improvement professionals in New Jersey? This guide connects homeowners with top Essex County and Union County businesses proudly serving communities across NJ. Whether you’re searching for experienced contractors, fencing specialists,...
Mother’s Day Events & Brunch Guide in Essex County, NJ
Mother’s Day Events & Brunch Guide in Essex County, NJ 💐 From tea parties and mommy-and-me experiences to luxe brunches, here’s your go-to guide for celebrating Mother’s Day around Essex County. Special Mother’s Day Events Saturday, May 2 Muffins...
Meet a Mom: Dr. Kimberli- Pediatric Dentist, Practice Owner & Mom of Two
Tell us a little about yourself!Hi! I’m Dr. Kim, a pediatric dentist, founder of Kidz Smile Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics, and most importantly, a mom of two. My kids are 8 and 4, so our house is always full of energy, noise, and lots of fun! What does...
2026 Ultimate Birthday Party Guide
Planning your child’s birthday party should be exciting and with Essex County Moms, it can be. As your go-to parenting resource for local families, we’ve got you covered from start to finish. From entertainment and party venues to cakes and desserts, décor, and...
Meet a Mom: Odette Falone
We sat down with Odette Falone to talk about motherhood, local family life, and the heart behind Ode to Hope. From quiet moments outdoors to powerful perspective shifts, Odette shares what’s been shaping her life lately and how she’s creating space for connection and...
Meet a Local Dad in Business: Eric Couper
Here at Essex County Moms, we love spotlighting the real people behind local businesses. The parents juggling carpools, workdays, and bedtime routines just like the rest of us. Today, we’re sharing Eric Couper’s story in a very “grab-a-coffee-and-chat” kind of way...
5 Ways to Give Back with Your Kids This Holiday Season
For kids, the holiday season can be all about receiving—gifts of course, but also endless events catered to them (meeting the big guy in red, decorating gingerbread houses, etc.). If you want to encourage them to think of others and give instead of only receive, here...
8 Easy Holiday Drink Recipes
Need a last-minute cocktail for a holiday fete? These festive sips will take you from Thanksgiving through New Year’s–and are easy enough to make any night of the week. Cold Pecan Pie Martini from DelishGrapefruit, Honey & Rosemary Smash from Country...
ECM Holiday Play Village Toy Drive
🎄 Essex County Moms Holiday Play Village Toy Drive 📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 📍 Location: Blue Rose Venue at 31 Westville Ave, Caldwell, NJ, who generously sponsored the space! ⏰ Time: 3pm-7pm 🎟 Admission:FREE with the donation of a new,...
Holiday Village Toy Drive: A Magical Way to Give Back This Season
The holidays are about to get a whole lot more magical in Essex County! We’re thrilled to announce the Essex County Moms Holiday Village Toy Drive, a free (but ticketed) indoor event happening Saturday, November 29th from 3–7 PM at Blue Rose Venue in Caldwell, NJ....
Let’s Talk Tiny Teeth! Our Visit with Enchanted Pediatric Smiles in Roseland
Let’s Talk Tiny Teeth! Our Visit with Enchanted Pediatric Smiles in Roseland We recently sat down with Dr. Justin at Enchanted Pediatric Smiles in Roseland to chat all things first dental visits, and let’s just say he made it sound way less intimidating than most...
Think Tick Season is Over? Here’s Why It’s Not
Just when you thought you could put away the bug spray and stop doing daily tick checks, it turns out that tick season doesn't actually end when the weather gets cooler. With rising temperatures extending warm weather well into fall, ticks are staying active much...
Mocktail to Try- Cranberry Dream
Deb Podlogar, aka "Mocktail Mom," has built a devoted following around her passion for creating delicious alcohol-free drinks that never compromise on flavor or fun. Straight from her book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms' Night In, Deb...
4 Reasons to Book Mosquito Squad
Learn why moms are loving Mosquito Squad for spring pest protection, from ticks to mosquitoes, ants, flies and beyond! Book and start treatment now for the best protection.
What’s The BUZZ Around Dry Needling And Can It Help Me?
Between chasing little ones, managing daily stress, and handling ALL the things, your body takes a toll—tight shoulders, achy backs, and tension headaches sound familiar? You’re not alone!