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Chocolate Treats For Mom & Kids
In honor of Valentine’s day, TSSM has two popular chocolate dessert recipes thanks to Naturally Lara! All of Lara's recipes are vegan, gluten-free, and refined-sugar free! Below you'll find one recipe just for you mamas and another for your kiddos. Take...
Meet The Staff: Goldfish Swim School Rockland
Meet some of the Goldfish Swim Staff & Be sure to visit them in Rockland and say hello! Name: Molly Mclellan Joined Goldfish Family: September 2018 Finish the sentence: Swimming is...AWESOME! What do you love...
No Candy? No Problem! Cute Valentine’s Day Ideas
Candy and cards are a classic combo for class Valentine’s gifts, but with more school’s broadening food bans (from peanuts to wheat to, in some cases, all sweets), non-food related choices can be a safer bet. Even if your school is still cool with candy, other parents...
Valentine’s Day Crafts
This story was provided by Maria Provenzano, Lifestyle + DIY Expert of Hallmark’s Home and Family and founder of From Scratch. Searching for some creative and fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s with your little ones this year? Well, as a self-appointed Valentine’s...
Valentine’s Day Traditions
Starting a new tradition with my little ones this Valentine's Day! Heart Notes As they wake up, they will find a new heart with something I love about them. I would love to see your heart notes this week! Make sure to tag @thesouthshoremoms on Instagram to share the...
Meet the Mom Behind Dune Jewelry
Meet Holly Daniels Christensen, the Founder & CEO of Dune Jewelry, which is a unique, “Experiential Jewelry” brand. “We use sand and natural elements from thousands of locations around the world to create jewelry that holds your personal experiences…tangible...
Superbowl 2020: Crafts
Whether your kids are into football or not, having something to keep them occupied during the big game is a must. All the adults will then be able to enjoy the action on the field (not to mention the commercials and the very anticipated half time show!). Check out 4...
Covering the Crown & More with Royal Expert Diane Clehane
Besides Brad and Jen’s recent reunion at the SAG Awards, the biggest story in the celebrity news cycle is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle effectively relinquishing their official royal status and moving to Canada. And nobody is more entrenched in the story than Diane...
How Not to Hate Your Husband: Five Things To Do Everyday
First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes baby….and hating your husband? Doesn’t sound too romantic, but we can all agree that new factors like exhaustion, lack of personal time and mom guilt aren’t exactly aphrodisiacs - and we haven’t even...
No Sitter? No Problem.
A regular date night out is a great thing, if you can make it happen. As any good therapist (or Instagram meme…) would say, the foundation of your family started with your relationship, so keeping it strong will benefit everyone. But date nights can be tricky to plan...
Post Baby Pelvic Health 101
This post was provided by Caryn McAllister, PT, DPT After giving birth, your new bundle will naturally be your top priority. But as they say on airplanes, you need to put your oxygen mask on first. It’s vital to consider your own postpartum care, even though your...
Chicken Sausage with Broccoli Pasta
` For us, a perfect weeknight dinner has three components—it’s fast, something that the whole family will enjoy, and incorporates some healthy ingredients. This Chicken Sausage with Broccoli Pasta, created by Mike Geller, a father of two young boys who owns...
2020 Food Trends
This story was provided by Contributor Shilpa Rosenberry of Scouted Food. 2019 brought us a fair share of innovative food trends – we saw cauliflower chicken tenders, plant-based varieties of jerky and CBD infused food and drinks. So what can you expect to see...
Holiday Sangria
Holiday entertaining can be equal parts joyful and stressful. You may have a house full of guests, a to-do list a mile long and any time you’re hosting (whether it’s New Year’s Eve or a regular dinner party), you’re pulled between getting the meal and drinks ready and...
New Year’s Resolutions: Tips on How To Keep Them!
Setting intentions for the New Year, whether it be for health, motherhood, marriage or even work, can be inspiring and help you reach new goals. But keeping them, of course, is the hard part. We turned to two experts, therapist Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW, and Yale Medicine...
Roasted Butternut Squash & Bean Enchiladas
The Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT, is known for being one of the premiere places to hit the slopes in the United States. Ski magazine has ranked it in the top 3 for over 20 years. But in addition to being known for its amazing downhill action, it’s...
Elf on the Shelf: 5 Easy Tips to Make It Less Stressful and More Fun
Courtesy of Elf on the Shelf To read our interview with the founders of Elf on the Shelf, click here. Like basically everything in parenting, Elf on the Shelf can be a blessing and, well, a curse. The cute little guy (or gal) creates instant opportunities for magical...
5 Simple Steps for a Chic Holiday Party
This story was provided by Contributor Host to Perfection. “Simplicity is the key note of all true elegance” – Coco Chanel The Holidays are upon us; the season is all about getting family and friends together. People look forward to this...
GF Gingerbread Men Cookie Recipe
Melissa d’Arabian has three daughters, and like many of us, baking (and decorating!) cookies is a big part of the holidays. She’s always makes sure to have a recipe ready that’s safe for anyone who is gluten-free, like one of her daughters. Says Melissa, author of...
Traveling with Kids? How to Pack a Perfect Carry-on!
Flying with kids this Winter? For most moms, that means prepping ahead by thoughtfully packing a well-stocked carry-on. Before kids, your carry-on might have typically only held some noise-cancelling headphones, the latest magazines and a book—stuff to pass the time....