Candy-Free Alternatives to Halloween Sweets
Looking for some candy-free options for Halloween this year? Whether your child’s school doesn’t allow candy, you want to offer kids (and parents) a healthier option or want to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project (allergy-free options in a blue pumpkin), we have you covered.
Creamed Corn Pasta with Zucchini and Basil
This Creamed Corn Pasta with Zucchini and Basil is the perfect end of summer recipe, packing in all that seasonal produce into a pasta dish that is both kid-friendly and vegetarian.
October Book Club Pick “The Husbands” by Chandler Baker!
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.
The Get Into College Guide with Dr. Aviva Legatt
Applying to college has never been easy, but over the past 20 years, it has become more competitive than ever. That means if you’re helping your kids apply to college, you’re playing a whole different ball game than when you were up at bat. 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 (including at the Wharton School), as well as a professor and counselor.
Meet-a-Mom Shannon Gabell!
This week’s meet-a-mom is Shannon! You may have spotted her at the newly popular Dorothy’s Oyster Bar on St Simons but when she’s not creating perfect cocktails she’s out for a run or spending time at the beach with her two little ones! Find out more about Shannon and her favorite parts of living on The Golden Isles!
Fall Skin Care Guide
Fall skincare and beauty feels like a fresh start for our faces. With the kids back in school, you have more than 30 seconds to get back into a skincare routine…and maybe even put on some makeup! But where to start? We asked Kari Molvar, a mom of two girls (10 and 8) and regular contributor on beauty and wellness to publications like T: The New York Times Magazine, Vogue and Forbes to share her picks for Fall 2021, from the one face cream you should invest in to the perfect lip gloss for every day.
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! Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing.
Halloween Books for Kids!
It’s the season of ghosts and goblins and we are thrilled to share our list of brand-new picture books along with some timeless favorites that are perfect for getting children excited for Halloween! We hope you enjoy these spooktacular booooks as much as we do!
2021 Fall Fun Guide!
Pumpkin PatchesSt. Simon's Methodist Church: October 11th- October 31st from 9:00am-9:00pm daily Poppell Farm, Odum, GA: October 2nd-31st from 10:00am-10:00pm including pumpkin patch, mazes, haunted trails, and hay rides Madrac Farm, Rincon, GA: Saturdays from...
Meet-A-Mom Lauren Liguori!
Meet Lauren! Mom to three little girls and the mom behind The Three Little Bows, an online hair accessory boutique! Find out more about Lauren here!
Support the Lemmons!
As a network made by moms for moms, we look for any ways to help the community and our network of families in the Golden Isles. Shannon Lemmon gained her angel wings and her husband Tom (or as many of our children know him as, Coach!), and their two daughters Olivia and Ava need our support. Here are a few events and fundraisers run by community friends to help the Lemmons during this difficult time.
60 Second Coleclaw
Who says summer is over?! This take on coleslaw from Cat with a K Cooks uses pre-shredded coleslaw so it comes together in just under a minute!
Meet-a-Mom Jillian Shepard!
As Oglethorpe Point Elementary’s School Resource Officer, Jillian Shepard is a familiar and welcoming face to many parents on the Isles! Here she shares a bit about her own family and a few surprising facts about herself! Thanks Jillian for all you do for our community and children!
Anchored Shrimp Company
Golden Isles Moms had the opportunity to catch up with Aaron Wallace from Anchored Shrimp Company and talk about our local shrimp industry, the Anchored Shrimp business, and what that “Wild Georgia Shrimp” logo means!
Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Yes please!
Roast Chicken with Thyme and Honey, L’Shana Tova!
L’Shana Tova to all who celebrate. This Roast Chicken with Thyme and Honey, from Leah Koenig’s The Jewish Cookbook, is one of those go-to meals that works as well for holiday dinners as it does for family meals all Fall long.
Your Mom Cares
Dr. Michelle Chung is a clinical psychologist based in New York City specializing in the treatment of anxiety-related, mood, and ADHD / executive functioning challenges. As an expert mom at YourMomCares, Chung gave The Local Moms Network some insight into behavior and challenges you might encounter during a very stressful pandemic.
Grandma’s Good-for-everything Bruschetta
This take on Grandma’s bruschetta is super versatile, you can use it at nearly any meal!
How to Stay-cation this Labor Day Weekend!
Looking for some “close”cation ideas for this Labor Day weekend? Check out some fun ideas to do in and around the Golden Isles!
Meet-A-Mom Erica Gilman!
Meet Erica! Erica is a boy mom and owner of The Tinted Tide, a pottery painting company on St. Simons! She loves frosé Friday’s at The Porch (we know where we’ll be this Friday!) and even Maes getting the mail an adventure for her son! Learn more about Erica here!