Around Town - Essex County Moms

Back to School Mom Uniform

This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor Kristin Koch, executive editor at Seventeen magazine, blogger behind closetfulofclothes.com and mom of two. For more mom-friendly fashion inspo follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/kristinmkennedy/....

Green Coconut Collagen Smoothie Recipe!

End of summer heat and busy back-to-school mornings make it the perfect time to bring back smoothies for breakfast. We love this green version from our Food Contributor Kathleen Ashmore, who has *2 million* followers and counting on her Tik Tok! INSTRUCTIONS 5-8...

Honey Lime Grilled Chicken

Lately, we’re grilling non-stop. It’s a no-brainer – enjoy the outdoors with your family while skipping the hot kitchen and cleanup. This recipe from Jo Keohane, the mom of three and recipe developer behind The Family Food Kitchen, is perfect for meal prep. Grill up...

Gentle Parenting 101

Gentle parenting is a popular parenting ideology, focusing on empathy and respect and doing away with punishment and yelling. What we’ve learned from our mom friends and social media, though, is two things—gentle parenting can mean different things to different...

Water Bottle Round-Up!

We all know that great intentions can sometimes lead us astray. Case in point, plastic water bottles!  Of course, staying hydrated is a huge priority for us and our children. But after a summer spent at playgrounds, beaches, pools and sporting events, even the most...

Meet A Mom – Jenna Graub

Introduce Yourself!  (Name, What Essex County Town you live in etc.) Hi! I’m Jenna Graub, I live in Livingston. Kids?  How many?  Ages? My daughter, Dara, is 6 and my son, Alex, is 3. Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in Essex County? I grew up...

Join The Essex County Moms Community

Stay up-to-date with what is happening in-and-around the Essex County Moms community with local events, community highlights, and exclusive deals.