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Best Outdoor Toys for Summer
Summer is here, and if you’re looking to upgrade your backyard fun, we have you covered!
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8 Summer Air Fryer Recipes
If you need a break from grilling, the air fryer is a fabulous way to whip up healthy eats, without heating up the kitchen.
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Meet the Founder of Gatsby Chocolate
If you’re a chocolate lover but not so sweet on extra calories, you’ll definitely want to know about our newest find, Gatsby Chocolate!
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2022 Virtual Activities Guide
The 2022 Virtual Activities Guide is here!
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Spray Parks and Splash Pads
Summer is here. The weather is hot. We are all looking for ways to cool off! Here you will find a listing of spray parks and splash pads in and around Pittsburgh.
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How to Be an Ally to Your LGBTQ Child
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and we wanted to share how we can best support kids everywhere, and be advocates for them.
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Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria
Cheers to Summer! Who doesn’t love a good Sangria in warmer weather?
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Meet a Mom – Emily Hand of Hand Picked Haute
Meet Pittsburgh Mom, Emily Hand. She’s the phenomenal mom behind Hand Picked Haute, where she shares trendy AND affordable fashion finds!
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How to Talk to Kids About the Uvalde, Texas School Shooting
Yesterday’s tragedy in Uvalde, TX has many of us wondering how to answer our kids’ questions about what they are hearing and seeing.
![News and How to Stay Informed as Busy Moms](https://cdn.thelocalmomsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2022/05/24151418/ABP_4759-683x1024-1-1080x675.jpg)
News and How to Stay Informed as Busy Moms
As mothers, it can be easy to feel totally disconnected from not only our pre-kid life, friends and extended family, but from the world and current events in general.
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All Terrain
As moms, we’re always looking for ways to have fun outside as a family, and for products that are truly safe and non-toxic. All Terrain is our latest find that fits both bills, and we’re thrilled to partner with this effective, environmentally friendly and yes, safe, line of insect repellents, itch relief soap, cream & spray, bandages and poison ivy products!
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Press Pause
As moms, it can often seem like we’re taking care of everyone – the kids, our partner and even family pets – before we remember to take pay attention to our own needs.
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Toddler Tantrums
Toddlers and tantrums are like puddles after a rainstorm…inevitable, messy, and natural! But with a little forethought, planning, and even some avoidance tactics, you can weather any storm Mother Nature or your toddler has to offer.
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Cobb Salad Food Board
Two things we’re loving right now—food boards and salads!
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Rainy Day Activity – DIY Soap Molds
This rainy day activity from our contributor Maria Provenzano is our favorite type of DIY—it’s easy enough to do with kids, but the result is cute enough to give as a gift.
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Blue Moon Perinatal
To fill the gap in patient care, Dr. Tracy Shevell recently launched, Blue Moon Perinatal, where she can offer one-on-one sessions to clients as a “bonus doctor” to support them in conjunction with their primary OB-GYN.
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Easy Weeknight Mexican Recipes
Stuck at home and missing your favorite margs at your favorite Mexican spot? That doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate our favorite foodie holiday at home!
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Meet the Mom Behind NicoleHD Jewelry
We’re so excited to introduce Nicole Hendelman-Dersovitz, a mompreneur and the founder of NicoleHD Jewelry.
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5 Tips for the Ultimate Cinco De Mayo Party
Cheers to Spring—and what better way to kick off the season than with a killer Cinco de Mayo fiesta?
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Air Fried Artichoke Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing
This special salad is perfect for Mother’s Day or any Spring gathering!