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Meet a Mom – Monica Infante of Babies & Bumps
Meet Monica Infante – the Founder of Babies & Bumps, an exclusive event for new and expecting parents that is coming to PIttsburgh this Saturday! (August 27th)
Water Bottle Roundup
With fall routines – and lunchbox packing – around the corner, we rounded up eight great reusable water bottle companies you have to check out.
Meet the Founder of Bleuet
Elizabeth Rietz and her husband, Bill, launched Bleuet, a line of first bras that are comfortable for all children, even those with clothing sensitivities.
Meet a Mom and Founder of March Fourth, Kitty Brandtner
This week we’re introducing the founder of March Fourth, Kitty Brandtner.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
If you’re dealing with a picky-eating situation in your home, tacos can be a lifesaver.
Meet the Moms Behind Grown & Flown
While there are a million pregnancy and baby parenting apps, there aren’t nearly as many resources for parents of older kids. If you’re in that latter stage and are looking for an amazing resource to guide you, you need to check out Grown & Flown.
5 Ways to Cook Healthy on Hectic Summer Nights
As busy moms, we all need recipes that are tasty and easy!
Beach Workout Tips
Many of us will be hitting the beach this month for family vacations, so we asked celebrity fitness instructor, Anna Kaiser, to share some of her beach workout tips.
2022 Newborn and New Moms Guide
Thrilled to share the 2022 Newborn and New Moms Guide. In this guide, you will find a number of our favorite local resources for new & expecting moms. Be sure to check it out, learn more about these amazing local businesses, and discover all that they have to offer!
Back to School Backpack Roundup
We’ve rounded up six great backpacks for the kids, from fun carryalls to sturdy book bags, that are sure to get the job done.
BLT Panzanella Salad
Late summer is prime tomato season, and this BLT Panzanella Salad from Habitual Hostess is a perfect way to use up your garden’s harvest or farmers market haul!
Back to School Shopping For Kids
Who is ready to shop for Back to School and all things Fall? I know I’m not ready for school to start, but I’m always ready for shopping!
Strawberry Ripple Ice Cream
If you have making ice cream on your summer bucket list, you’ll want to check out this must-try classic strawberry recipe!
Beach Reads – 10 Titles to Make Your Summer Sizzle
There’s nothing like a fantastic beach read – or a poolside page turner – to prove it’s the simple things in life that make mom content.
Picture Books That Celebrate LGBTQ Families and Kids
June was Pride Month and I’m excited to bring you several standout stories that celebrate LGBTQ+ Families and Kids.
Get Organized For Back to School with Name Bubbles
It’s just about time to start thinking ahead to Back to School!
Patriotic Popcorn
Fourth of July is right around the corner. This year take your popcorn up a notch and jazz it up with some chocolate, festive sprinkles and M&M’s!
Shoott Photography Fundraiser
Shoott, a female-run photography business, is offering a fabulous, fun solution for a new fundraiser opportunity – a photography fundraiser!
Mommy and Me Swimsuit Roundup
We love a matching moment, especially in the summer!
Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board
This Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board allows each member of your family to create a dinner plate they’ll love–and actually eat!
Best Outdoor Toys for Summer
Summer is here, and if you’re looking to upgrade your backyard fun, we have you covered!
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.
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!
2022 Virtual Activities Guide
The 2022 Virtual Activities Guide is here!
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.
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.
Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria
Cheers to Summer! Who doesn’t love a good Sangria in warmer weather?
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
Cobb Salad Food Board
Two things we’re loving right now—food boards and salads!
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.
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.
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!
Meet the Mom Behind NicoleHD Jewelry
We’re so excited to introduce Nicole Hendelman-Dersovitz, a mompreneur and the founder of NicoleHD Jewelry.
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?
Air Fried Artichoke Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing
This special salad is perfect for Mother’s Day or any Spring gathering!
Top Rain Jacket Picks for Moms
The weather may be warming, but I have a feeling the rainy days are not gone yet. Sharing 11 top picks of rain jackets for moms!
Earth Day Activities
Earth Day is April 22, and we have rounded up some great ways to celebrate the occasion!
Peep Rice Krispies Treats
Sharing a fun, easy, and festive last minute recipe to try as the Easter weekend approaches!
Passover Recipe Roundup!
Need some inspiration for your Passover menu? We’ve rounded up a few recipes from some of our favorites.
Interview with Bode Miller
Skier Bode Miller is a gold medal-winning five time Olympian, a dad of eight and a tireless advocate, with his wife Morgan, for pool safety.
Top 10 Family Vacation Ideas for 2022
Traveling as a family is one of the most fun and enriching things you can do with your children. From beach vacations to cultural journeys to rustic adventures, there are so many wonderful options for every interest and budget.
DIY Rainbow Art
A fun art activity for kids of all ages!
Meet a Mom – Beth Picard
Meet gorgeous Pittsburgh mom, Beth Picard. When Beth isn’t chasing after her three adorable boys, you can find her as the brains behind “The Fashionable Eye” as well as the owner of IDP.
Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls
These Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls will do double duty as a fun holiday activity and a delicious Easter breakfast.
Pantry Must-Haves
What does a TikTok chef, and busy mom, keep in her pantry—and more importantly, how does she keep it organized?
2022 Easter Events
Easter is fast approaching, and hopefully the weather is warming! Sharing all things bunny including photo ops, egg hunts, and brunches.
5 Things You Can Do Now To Feel Great This Summer
Spring is around the corner, and summer will be here before we know it. Now, to be clear – we don’t support the idea of a “summer body” or “beach body” – if you have a body, you have a beach body! However, as moms who don’t always prioritize self-care, we want to feel good in our bodies.
Kids Books About Strong Women
It’s Women’s History Month and I am sharing the perfect picture book biographies to wow and inspire children! You are not going to want to miss learning about these incredible trailblazers who changed the world!
Gardening With Kids – Fun Ideas For All Ages
Spring is finally here, and we couldn’t be happier to be shaking off the winter doldrums and getting outside again. We are always looking for activities that get the children involved, and gardening is at the top of our list.
Meet a Mom – Jacki Smathers
Meet Pittsburgh Mom and owner of Sing Sing Sing!, Jacki Smathers!
Hasselback Potato Skillet with Mustard Garlic Butter + Chives
This easy potato dish is just a little bit of an upgrade on classic roast potatoes. Use it to introduce picky eaters to new flavors, or for your next dinner party.
St. Patrick’s Day Drawing Activity
Looking for ways to celebrate St. Patty’s Day at home this year? We asked Kathy Chattoraj, owner of Future Picassos, to share a fun project for kids of all ages!
Rainbow Cheesecake
We love this colorful cheesecake for St. Patrick’s Day, as an alternative to a birthday cake, or any time you need to mix up a little cheer.
Meet Kate Rech – The Mom Behind Ollie Gray
Some of our all-time favorite female-founded brands were launched by new moms who needed a product or service that just didn’t exist—so they created it themselves. Enter, Ollie Gray!
Leprechaun Snack Board
We love a good snack board, and one that’s cute enough for a party and gets our kids to eat more veggies? That’s like finding a pot of gold!
Meet a Mom – Leigha Pindroh
Meet Leigha Pindroh – a Pittsburgh mom of 3 boys who also finds success as a content creator, podcast co-host, and social media manager!
Spin Art Craft
This fun craft is not only adorable—and a perfect gift for friends or grandparents—it’s a ton of fun for kids of all ages.
Meet Paralympian Noah Elliott
The 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games begin this Friday, and one of the athletes we’ll be following for sure is Noah Elliott. It’s his amazing back story as a teenage cancer survivor and single dad that are truly inspiring.
Meet a Mom – Jackie Bohdan
Meet Pittsburgh mom, Jackie Bohdan! Jackie is a phenomenal mom of two who is thriving as a real estate agent, landlord, AND investor.
Board Games Your Family Will Love
Too cold to spend much time outside? Kids home sick? Need to enforce a screen time break? Board games are a solution to all of these!
Mess Free Art
We love to see our kids get creative, make art, play, and proudly show us their masterpiece. What we don’t love so much? The mess.
White Bean Pesto Salad with Garlic Croutons
This delicious salad is great for meal prep as the ingredients store well separately, for a week in the fridge and take just two minutes to combine upon serving!
2022 Women In Business Guide
The 2022 Women In Business Guide is here! Thrilled to have so many phenomenal woman owned businesses highlighted in this year’s guide. Let’s show these ladies and their businesses all the love! A special thanks to Jen Crouse, Realtor, for being our amazing sponsor.
Everwell
Wondering “what’s next” in your career after stepping away for awhile?
How to Talk to Kids About Black History Month
February is Black History Month. If you’re looking for ways this month (and always) to celebrate Black History and have age appropriate discussions about race and racism, you’ll want to bookmark our latest interview with our psychology contributor, Reon Baird-Feldman, PhD.
Meet a Mom – Christina Abernethy
Super Bowl? More like Super Mom. Meet, Christina Abernethy, of Love Hope and Autism.
Heart Shaped Pizza
Want an adorable Valentine’s Day activity to do with your kids? Make-your-own Heart Shaped Pizza!
Valentine’s Day Book Ideas
Valentine’s Day is almost here and I have the perfect read alouds to share that focus on love, kindness, and friendship and are packed with kid appeal!
Game Day Nachos
Take your Game Day eats up a notch with these crowd-pleasing nachos!
Olympic Dad – Luger Chris Mazdzer
Parenting can feel like an Olympic sport, which makes the actual moms and dads who make it to the Olympics seem even more impressive. Just in time for the 2022 Winter Games in Bejing, we caught up with Salt Lake City-based luger Chris Mazdzer.
Meet a Mom – Elyse Levkulich (aka @burghnosh)
Meet Elyse Levkulich! A gorgeous Pittsburgh mom who is a social media manager AND the food and lifestyle influencer behind @burghnosh.
Vegan Buddha Bowl
Rice bowls are a perfect meal for busy parents. Prep the ingredients on the weekend, and you can assemble an easy weekday lunch or dinner in just minutes. We love this vegan version from Maria Provenzano of From Scratch with Maria.
Meet a Mom – Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields is one of those rare celebrities who has this innate ability to inspire women decade after decade, with her resilience, intelligence, and of course, natural beauty.
Binge Worthy TV Shows
Need a new show to binge-watch? From Netflix, to Hulu, to HBO and now even Apple TV, our sister site, Westport Moms, has rounded up some shows you’ll be sure to love!
Anna Kaiser’s Home Workout Motivation Tips
Working out at home has always had some advantages—the most obvious being you don’t have to waste any time driving to a gym…or combing your hair. However, motivation can be pretty tough.
Winter Coat Guide
Different occasions call for different coats, which is why I wanted to share a winter coat edit, aka a mini guide for how to choose a winter coat.
Foods to Eat to Fight Anxiety
They say you are what you eat, and research shows that eating certain foods can help control anxiety symptoms.
Best Books for Winter
Winter is here and we are celebrating with our favorite picture books showcasing the magic of snow-filled days!
Meet a Mom – Gabrielle Monaco
Meet Gabrielle Monaco – a Pittsburgh mom of the sweetest one year old who keeps busy as a Senior Stylist for Stitch Fix AND as a cycle instructor!
Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Popcorn
Upgrade your Family Movie night (or Date Night!) at home with this gourmet popcorn recipe!
Intermittent Fasting
You’ve probably heard of intermittent fasting, and how it can have health benefits, including weight loss.
Meet a Mom – Megan Chicone
Meet Megan Chicone, an amazing mom AND owner of two State Farm Insurance Agencies!
Winter Activities Guide
Looking for fun activities during these cold winter months? We’ve got you covered with our Winter Activities Guide!
Our 2022 Ultimate Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide
Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options!
Meet a Mom – Alex McCafferty
Meet Alex McCafferty, an amazing mom to four of the cutest little boys and a Luxury Account Manager for the RealReal.
I Mom So Hard
Meet, Kristin and Jen, the moms behind the comedic duo #IMOMSOHARD! And if you’d love to see their live show, they will be in Pittsburgh on January 22nd!
Organize Your Kids’ Toys
Now that the Holidays are ending, it is time to think about organizing the toys and play area!
Top Your Own Oatmeal Board
Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? Here’s a great oatmeal board idea from the Maegan of The BakerMama that is easy and healthy for any busy family!
Family Friendly New Year’s Eve
Family Friendly Events to celebrate New Year’s Eve!!
Tablesetting 101
The holidays are upon us and this year, more than ever, appreciate being together with your family and friends. So, whether you are hosting a casual or a formal dinner party, take the time to set a special and lovely table for your guests.
New Christmas Books for 2021
Christmas is around the corner and it is time to break out the holiday stories!!!
Jamie Oliver’s New Cookbook – Together
Like many of us, British super chef Jamie Oliver needed a quarantine project to keep him busy—so he whipped up a new cookbook, Together, as well as an accompanying TV show of the same name.
Elf on the Shelf Ideas!
Look no further for a complete planner of ideas for your Elf on the Shelf!
Leah Koenig’s Cheese Latkes
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! Sharing a recipe for cheese latkes that everyone can enjoy.
Sober Holidays – Advice From Melissa Urban 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.