For many of us, the holiday season officially begins with the yearly hunt for the perfect Christmas tree. With a freshly cut Christmas tree, the tradition of finding the perfect tree makes memories that last a lifetime. Our family has a tradition of going to the local farm and cutting down our own tree. We take our time viewing all the trees, often circling back to the top few we like. It’s always an adventure and so much fun to do as a family! Here’s a list of local tree farms to find your perfect Christmas tree.    Doe Orchards  ..read more

Apple picking season is in full swing around MetroWest. Freshly picked apples, cider donuts, and apple cider are among the many wonderful treats to enjoy while visiting nearby farms. Plan your perfect farm visit from our list of top orchards to explore. Shelburne Farms | 106 West Acton Road, Stow MA A trip to Shelburne farms is always a family favorite! The farm has a verity of animals including goats, llamas, and sheep. For younger kids there’s a fun playground with slides, mini tractor bikes to ride, hand pump rubber duck races. You can order lunch and fall treats from their farm kitchen, an ..read more

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. Recently, we spoke with Dawn Fable, founder of Press Pause—a natural CBD line formulated for Moms by Moms —as to how CBD can help during these trying times. What are some ways CBD can be used during a time of stress? Press Pause was initially created as a result of my personal struggle with generalized anxiety disorder as I found CBD to ..read more

Anyone else feel like cold and flu season is never going away? Whether your house has been hit hard this winter or you feel like you’re fighting it off because everyone around you is sick, considering taking to the kitchen to boost your family’s immunity, starting with this tasty recipe from The Foodie Physician, Dr. Sonali Ruder. Dr. Ruder is a Florida-based board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and mom, who, after seeing too many patients in the ER with chronic disease, started thinking about how food and diet can prevent disease. After medical school she went on to earn her cu ..read more

Courtesy of Jamie Geller Need some inspiration for your Passover menu? Our parent site, The Local Moms Network has rounded up a few recipes from some of our favorites. Below, find traditional dishes (brisket, matzo ball soup) and some new twists on classic flavors (vegetarian matzo lasagna…and Manischewitz Jello Shots?!). Main Jewish Style Braised Brisket from Serious Eats Slow Roast Lamb with Harissa and Apricots from Ron and Leetal Arazi/Bon Appetit Vegetarian Matzo Lasagna from Abbey’s Kitchen Sides Passover Potato Kugel from Tori Avey Tzimmes from Martha Stewart Matzo Ball Soup from Cat ..read more

These Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls from Maegan, the talented mom behind The BakerMama, will do double duty as a fun holiday activity and a delicious Easter breakfast. And while you can certainly make your rolls from scratch, Maegan says store bought are perfectly acceptable. “Store-bought cinnamon rolls are so handy and make for such a quick and special breakfast. They go great with a spread of savory items like bacon and eggs as well as fruit for a fabulous breakfast or brunch,” says Maegan. For the full recipe, go to thebakermama.com ..read more

This past year more than ever, we’ve been looking for ways to simplify life and save time. One of those ways is by hiring people we trust and who care about their clients. One company we have used that meets these important criteria is Fox Pest Control—they proactively keep critters away from our home and quickly fix any problems that pop up. Here’s more about this small business you should know about: Want to try? Use code LOCALMOMS for $75 off! They Offer Prompt Service and Free Inspections There is nothing worse than having a mouse in the house or a termite problem pop up, and have t ..read more

If your kids are like ours, you have some serious mac ‘n cheese connoisseurs in your house. And as parents, we’re always looking to boost the nutrition in this dinnertime staple. We’ve been known to stir in some peas, (very fined) chopped spinach, and even pureed carrots or butternut squash. When we saw this pesto-infused version from Two Peas & Their Pod, we knew we had to try it! “I usually make a salad for myself on mac and cheese night, unless this version is on the menu—then I grab a bowl and join my boys. This easy ‘gourmet’ version of the classic is my personal favorite, and yet i ..read more

  For most kids, Halloween is pretty much the best day of the year. Between the costumes, the candy, and the fun with friends, what’s not to love? But for kids with serious food allergies, Halloween can feel like yet another fun thing they miss out on. That’s where the Teal Pumpkin Project comes in. Started in 2012 by a mom of a child with food allergies, the concept is simple. You put out a teal pumpkin to alert passerby that you have non-food items for trick-or-treaters. “Some people really enjoying painting and decorating their pumpkins with teal and other folks just buy one at a sto ..read more

by Pure Solutions It has been a challenging summer thus far, to say the least. Our anxieties are high and the COVID-19 Pandemic is just one of the many reasons we are all feeling a bit overwhelmed. However, we must stay vigilant as there is one seasonal pest in our backyards that does not care about the Coronavirus, our familiar foe, the mosquito. As we spend more and more time at home, enjoying our yards and local recreational opportunities we are exposing ourselves, our families and friends to mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Eastern Equine Encephalitis aka EEE ..read more