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6 Steps to Getting Back to Work After Time off

Moms who leave their jobs to be with their kids have always been faced with a challenge, if and when they decide to go back to work. And in the last two years, the pandemic has forced more moms than ever before to leave their jobs to prioritize their families. By some...

Vegan Split Pea Soup!

This split pea soup is a perfect #sweaterweather #meatlessmonday recipe. Although soaking the peas takes a few hours (and can be done overnight), the actual recipe couldn’t be simpler. Freeze in batches for easy weeknight meals all Fall and Winter long. Thank you to...

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...

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