Around Town
Frosé, a New Way!
Just in time for summer, we rounded up some of the best spiked frozen drinks, popsicles and other desserts. If you love frosé, bookmark this list for some fresh ideas, perfect for any summer soiree!
Father’s Day Guide 2021
Father’s Day is quickly approaching. We’ve got you covered on experiences and treats that Dad will love!
Meet Fluttr, Our New Favorite Mom Hack
We’ve all been there. You know, standing in the card aisle, uncomfortably close to similarly frustrated people. All of us begrudgingly staring at the wall of cards praying the perfect one leaps out. An Annapolis local created a better solution. Click here to read about our favorite new mom hack, Fluttr.
Motherhood in Motion: Sasha Willis
We had the chance to sit down with Sasha Willis, a local mom and entrepreneur, to learn about what she’s loves most about her days, maintaining her identity in parenthood, and how being a mother has changed the way she approaches her business.
Our Top 6 Sunscreen Picks for Kids
We know protecting our skin in the sun is important, but it’s not always so easy to know how to do that. We rounded up our top tried-and-true sunscreen picks that we love for children to take the guess work out for you!
Smithsonian Museums Opening Dates
D.C.’s Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo have announced opening dates as they slowly welcome back the public. Take a look at the released dates and the guidelines the institutions are taking to ensure staff and visitor health and safety. Make sure you follow the link the reserve your passes before arrival!
10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Your Kids
Earth Day 2021 is Thursday April 22, and all of us at The Local Moms Network love celebrating with our kids—but try to keep it genuinely fun. Depending on the age of your little ones, celebrating Earth Day may be as simple as going for a walk outside in the...
When Do We Start Chores? (plus a freebie!)
Chores make the world go round in our family - especially during the past year while we've had A LOT of time at home. Helping out look so differently for each kiddo and it's hard to know exactly when to start. Our answer? Right now! In the beginning, it may...
Pi Day! Are You Celebrating?
Pi Day is tomorrow, March 14! In this house, we'll take just about any excuse to celebrate. Having bigger kids that can get into the meaning of Pi and the history behind the concept is cool, but also there's pie. So, we'll leave it to you to decide which is the...
Our Picks From The Studio McGee + Target Line
We could hardly contain ourselves when we saw that Studio McGee has partnered with Target to create their very own line. The work they create has been an inspiration to us for year so when we leapt at the chance to put together our favorites from their newly released...
Sprouted with Daniella Monet
The last time we chatted with Daniella Monet, she was getting ready to become a mom for the first time. Her son Gio is now 1.5, and she is getting ready to welcome Baby #2 – a girl! We spoke to the actress about prepping for her new family addition, her recent Sprouted diaper launch (like Daniella this innovative product is vegan!), her podcast (co-hosted with her fiancé Andrew) and more!
A Moment With Dr. Bre Haizlip
Recently, Dr. Bre Haizlip (“Dr. Bre”) gave an end of year motivational Zoom talk to the moms of The Local Moms Network. We all loved her down-to-earth advice and her commit to helping women. We were lucky enough to speak with Dr. Bre about her counseling and teaching career, her activism, some of her favorite mantras, and more.
A Note for the New Year
As one of the most challenging years I’ve ever endured comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting a lot on what has transpired and mindfully creating setting intentions for how […]
Horderly: Tips for Organizing a Home Office
These days, it’s more common than ever to have a child learning from home or a parent working from home. So home offices—once used only at homework time or on weekends—or front and center. That’s why we asked the experts at Horderly to share their simple 5-step...
Meet Rachel Larsen Weaver
Rachel is the kind of human you just want to know more about. So when she agreed to answer a few questions for Annapolis Moms and let us peek into the way she dances through the waters of motherhood, I was naturally elated. I hope you take a moment for yourself with a cup of whatever you love and plop down with her words. She’s just a gift. Enjoy.
DIY Facial with Cate Campbell from SKIN and WAX
With most of the country shut down and people working remotely from home, it can be easy to start slacking off on self care. I say now is the best time to keep up with your skin care at home. Actually let's take it to the next level! Now is the best time...
Covid-19 and Your Family’s Mental Health with Oasis
We are now midway through the second month of social distancing and if you’re a parent struggling to stay motivated under an avalanche of worry and daily responsibilities, you are not alone. Think all the way back to mid-March, when there was a flood of freshly...
Stoney River Steakhouse At Home
We have been taking social distancing very seriously over here at the Boyd household. So it may go without saying that date nights in Annapolis are temporarily off the table! However, Christen and I wanted to make sure we were still supporting our favorite spots...
Vaping and Teens
The first thing you need to be aware of in regards to vaping? More teens are doing it—every single day. According to a recent study published by the University of Michigan, over 37 percent of 12 graders say they vaped sometime in 2018—compared to less than 28 percent...
What To Know About Corona Virus
Coronavirus. We’ve all been hearing a lot about it—and seeing some pretty dramatic images and stats in the news—but what exactly is it, and how concerned should we be? By definition, a coronavirus is common virus that causes relatively harmless cold...
