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Fall to Winter Mom Uniform Pieces!

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/....

Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies!

If you loved the Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies we recently shared, you have to try this Pumpkin version! Our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore has seriously done it again with these Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. They have chocolate chips (read:...

Easy Pumpkin Chili Recipe!

This post originally appeared from The Local Moms Network. This pumpkin chili recipe from Chef Debra Ponzek is a classic fall dish, full of seasonal flavors like pumpkin and butternut squash. Like all chilis, it’s versatile and can be made ahead and frozen,...

Chicken Salad with Apple + Almonds!

This post originally appeared from The Local Moms Network. We love a good meal prep session on Sunday—or Monday—to feel ready for the week, and we’ll be adding this chicken salad recipe to our regular rotation. “Chicken salad is our family’s favorite go-to sandwich...

Sleep Better Tonight & Every Night!

This story was contributed by our wellness columnist, Michelle Calarco. This post originally appeared from The Local Moms Network. What parent doesn’t want a more restful night’s sleep? And yet many of us are struggling to fall and stay asleep. According...

Halloween Happenings in Essex County!

Are you ready for a spooktacular Halloween season? From canine costume contests to Halloween parties, to pumpkin patches, to movie nights – make the most of this season with your friends and fam! Enjoy the scare and fun in Essex County! Save the Halloween...

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