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Honey & Jalapeño Sweet Potatoes!

Looking to mix up your usual marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes this Thanksgiving? Try this spicy and sweet take on taters, which uses fresh peppers and honey for an updated, elevated take on the classic. Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing....

Sober Over the Holidays: Advice from Melissa Urban, Founder of Whole30

Skipping the booze at Thanksgiving and the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that’s your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some smart...

Organize Your Kids’ Toys in 5 Easy Steps!

A version of this story originally ran on Home with the Harrisons, and was written by Lindsey Harrison of New Canaan-Darien Moms. Credit: Donna Dolan With the holidays coming up, that means more crafts, artwork, gifts….and clutter. In order to start 2022 as organized...

All About SecondSale.com: A New Way to Buy and Sell Books!

This post originally appeared from The Local Moms Network.  If you’re regularly buying books, whether it’s for bedtime stories, book club, your child’s textbooks or holiday gifts, those prices can really add up. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce SecondSale.com,...

Working Out with Kids: An Instagram Star Shares Her Secrets!

Andrea Allen is a #girlmom of four and a certified personal trainer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of women struggling with postpartum fitness. (Seriously—she has almost half a million followers on Instagram and has been featured in Good Morning America,...

Fallen Apple Cocktail Recipe!

This cocktail was shared by Lindsay Wernert Potter, the cocktail contributor for Greenwich Moms, from local restaurant Little Pub.   Credit: Adobe Stock Images   Want to sip on something more festive this season than a Cab? Try mixing up this Fall cocktail....

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