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Extra Basil in Your Garden? 5 Fresh Recipe Ideas to Try!

Basil is one of our favorite summer flavors, and this time of year, home gardens are overflowing with it. Megan Sullivan of The Local Moms Network has shared her favorite ways to use the basil in her own home garden in Greenwich, CT.   1. Pesto We love pesto because...

Surviving Long Car Rides with Kids

There are a few weeks still left of summer and if you’re considering a change of scenery, maybe a little road trip is in the cards? Today’s guest post is courtesy of Danvers mom Christina Vieira, a Family Travel Advisor and owner of Showcase the World....

This is Not Normal

​ This essay was originally published on our parent site, The Local Moms Network. None of the past few months makes much sense, and if you’re like us, you’re getting pretty darn tired. And not the kind of tired a solid 8 hours can fix (even though yes, that would be...

SPUR Student Success Back to School Drive

There is so much uncertainty and stress surrounding the back-to-school season this year. For some local families this stress is compounded by their inability to afford the supplies their child needs to thrive in school. Enter Marblehead charity SPUR. SPUR is a 501(c)3...

Meet Amy Wheadon

Today’s Meet a Mom interview is with Boxford mom of 3, Amy Wheadon. I first heard Amy speak about occupational therapy at my son’s preschool last fall and it was eye-opening to learn how kids of all ages and abilities can benefit from both the OT and...

Tips for Dining Out with Little Ones Post-Quarantine

Daybar Bugler and her husband, Phil, are the creators of the awesome, local podcast, Eat Drink Explore. Each episode explores the food and beverage industry. They weigh in with their experience, interview industry professionals, and recommend great places to eat in...

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