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COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids

COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids

With the recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11, millions of parents nationwide have already vaccinated their kids—and millions more are weighing the decision.

Harvest Squash Salad

Harvest Squash Salad

Harvest Butternut Squash Salad is the perfect recipe for a fall dinner party or for Thanksgiving!

Organize Your Kids’ Toys in 5 Easy Steps!

Organize Your Kids’ Toys in 5 Easy Steps!

With the holidays coming up, that means more crafts, artwork, gifts, toys….and clutter. Whether you have babies, toddlers, or older kids, having some strategies in place can keep your home tidier, and help kids play more independently and stay engaged longer.

Working Out After Having Children

Working Out After Having Children

Andrea Allen is a #girlmom of four and a certified personal trainer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of women struggling with postpartum fitness.

Larrimor’s

Larrimor’s

Want to shop local this Holiday season? Look no further than Larrimor’s for all of your fashion needs!

Stairslide

Stairslide

Stairslide is the perfect gift that you didn’t know you needed! Use code “pittsburghmoms10” for 10% off your order!

Time Saving Winter Pieces for Mom

Time Saving Winter Pieces for Mom

As the weather gets colder, we all seem to reach for clothing pieces that are comfortable and warm. Sharing a few uniform pieces that will help you do just that and stay on trend with what’s in style these days.

Easy Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Easy Pumpkin Chili Recipe

An easy recipe that is perfect for this Halloween weekend! (or any fall weekend for that matter!!)

Rockets of Awesome Winter Collection

Rockets of Awesome Winter Collection

Rockets of Awesome has launched their winter collection of kids’ clothing, and we’re offering you a code for 20% off your first purchase!

Spooky Snack Mix

Spooky Snack Mix

Halloween is almost here and we’re adding this Spooky Snack Mix from The BakerMama to our shortlist of fun treats to make!

Mulled Wine Recipe

Mulled Wine Recipe

Sharing an easy mulled wine perfect for sharing with neighbors on Halloween or enjoying by the fire pit with friends.

Halloween Veggie Board

Halloween Veggie Board

Halloween is almost here and we are sharing an amazing last-minute, festive board from The BakerMama, which incorporates much needed vegetables into an adorable design.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

During these busy, stressful times, it can be really hard to take care of your own health. If you’ve been putting off basic doctor’s appointments during the pandemic, like your annual mammogram, you’re not alone—but we’re asking you, mom to mom, to prioritize them.

How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams

How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams

Applying to college has never been easy, but over the past 20 years, it has become more competitive than ever. That’s why we were thrilled to read, Get Real and Get In: How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams by Being Your Authentic Self, by Dr. Aviva Legatt, who has been an admission officer in the Ivy League, as well as a professor and counselor.

Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

These Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins are full of Fall flavor. Bake up a batch on the weekend to serve all week long as a grab-and-go breakfast! 

October Book Club – The Husbands

October Book Club – The Husbands

Our October Book Club pick is The Husbands, by Chandler Baker. This smart sophomore novel has been referred to as a feminist twist on the Stepford Wives.

Best Halloween Books for Kids!

Best Halloween Books for Kids!

Spooky season is finally here! I love all things spooky, silly, and everything in between. Sharing a list of the best Halloween books to read with your little ones! Thank you to @librarymombooks for sharing this detailed list.

Meet a Mom – Dawne Barnes

Meet a Mom – Dawne Barnes

Meet Dawne Barnes, a Pittsburgh mom and independent travel agent who is ready to help you plan the trip of your dreams!

Fall 2021 Skincare

Fall 2021 Skincare

Fall skincare and beauty feels like a fresh start for our faces. Kari Molvar, a mom of two girls (10 and 8) and regular contributor on beauty and wellness publications shares her picks for Fall 2021 – from the one face cream you should invest in to the perfect lip gloss for every day.

Moms, the Pandemic, and ADHD

Moms, the Pandemic, and ADHD

Charlotte Shaff is part of a growing number of moms nationwide who, over the past year-plus, are questioning whether they could be dealing with ADHD. They are struggling with increased responsibilities and less help, while connecting on social media with others who have been through a late-in-life diagnosis.

After School Snacks

After School Snacks

One thing I’ve learned about kids and school is that the kids come home hungry! Sharing a few ideas for easy after school snacks where you can even get the kids involved!

Pumpkin Patch Guide

Pumpkin Patch Guide

In an effort to make life easier for all of you Pittsburgh Moms (and Dads!), I have created a guide which shares the pumpkin patches in our area.

Generation 9/11

Generation 9/11

This year marks the 20th anniversary of September 11th. A new documentary, Generation 9/11, features seven of the children who were born after their fathers died on September 11th, 2001. We spoke to filmmaker and mom, Liz Mermin, about this fascinating—and simultaneously sad and hopeful—project.

5 Reasons Why Moms Should Play Sports

5 Reasons Why Moms Should Play Sports

As we head into Fall, many of us are signing our kids up for Fall sports—and reminiscing about our own childhood sports careers. What we should be doing? Signing ourselves up, too!

Rosh Hashanah Recipe – Roast Chicken with Thyme

Rosh Hashanah Recipe – Roast Chicken with Thyme

L’Shana Tova to all who celebrate! This Roast Chicken with Thyme and Honey, from The Jewish Cookbook by @leah.koenig, is one of those go-to meals that works as well for Holiday dinners as it does for family meals all fall long.

Apple Picking Guide

Apple Picking Guide

Your go-to guide for apple picking in and around the Pittsburgh area this fall!

Rockets of Awesome

Rockets of Awesome

Are you ready to try a fun (and easy!) new children’s clothing service? Then you will love, Rockets of Awesome!

Meet a Mom – Amanda Thomas

Meet a Mom – Amanda Thomas

Meet Amanda Thomas – a Pittsburgh mom of two (with one on the way!), who shares her expertise as a pelvic floor physical therapist and postpartum doula.

Pittsburgh Family Photography Guide

Pittsburgh Family Photography Guide

As fall is quickly approaching, I’m sharing a list of local family photographers to make it easier for you and your family to schedule.

Summer Candy Salad

Summer Candy Salad

Check out this fun and healthy recipe that is perfect for late summer.

Drowning Prevention Tips

Drowning Prevention Tips

Pandemic or not, there are few bigger items on our list of “mom worries” than drowning. And with good reason – it’s the leading cause of accidental deaths in kids ages 1 to 4. But there are some really simple ways to keep your kids safer. We spoke to Adam Katchmarchi, Ph.D., Executive Director of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, to learn more.

Allison Payne Photography

Allison Payne Photography

I have a confession to make. I am that mom. You know the one. The mom who takes all of the pictures, but never wants to be in front of the camera.

Sheet Pan S’mores!

Sheet Pan S’mores!

Who doesn’t love s’mores? Here is a fun recipe that is easy, kid safe, and can be made year round!

Press Pause CBD 30% Off

Press Pause CBD 30% Off

No doubt about it, anxiety and Covid-19 seem to go together like two peas in a pod. Whether you were already battling anxiety before this pandemic began, worrying about keeping your family healthy, the economy, homeschooling and more can certainly trigger it....

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