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Meet-a-Mom Katie Tippett!

Meet-a-Mom Katie Tippett!

Meet Katie who runs Mini Motions Preschool Dance! She is a mom to 4 and knows how important getting all those wiggles out can be! Learn more about her this week!

Meet-a-Mom Becky Burroughs!

Meet-a-Mom Becky Burroughs!

Meet Becky! Mom to two little ones and lover of Rhea Lana’s consignment sale, learn more about her this week!

Meet a Mom April McEwan!

Meet a Mom April McEwan!

Meet April! One thing we can tell about this mama is that she loves to serve her community in so many ways!

Community In the News

Community In the News

Looking for a way to help locally? Here are some links that will support Trent and his family during this difficult time.

Meet a Mom Brittany Johnson!

Meet a Mom Brittany Johnson!

Meet Brittany! As a mom of three and travel agent, she certainly knows how to make the most of a vacation with kids!

Meet a Mom Krysta Bowles!

Meet a Mom Krysta Bowles!

Meet Krysta! She loves hiking here in the Golden Isles with her son and we love the fun instrument she plays! Read her interview here to find out what it is!

Top 7 Reasons Golden Isles Families are Choosing Au Pairs as a Child Care Solution!

Top 7 Reasons Golden Isles Families are Choosing Au Pairs as a Child Care Solution!

Let’s be honest, parents juggle it all! From carline to packing lunches and making sure homework is done, whether you are a SAHM, work from home, or work outside of the house, it can be exhausting! That’s why we are SO excited to partner with Au Pair in America who makes getting a second set of hands easy, reliable, and a cultural experience for the family! Have questions? We did too! So we got answers! Learn more about life with an au pair here!

Meet a Mom Lisa Gutierrez!

Meet a Mom Lisa Gutierrez!

Meet Lisa! Her shopping cart trick we might steal! She runs Gals that Brunch, a great mom resource in the Golden Isles, and has three kiddos herself!

Meet-a-Mom Emily Council!

Meet-a-Mom Emily Council!

Meet Emily! She’s the mom of two small boys and has a knack for sleep training (can we borrow her?!)!

Meet-a-Mom Amanda Kuhn!

Meet-a-Mom Amanda Kuhn!

Meet Amanda! She is a local mom of four on Saint Simons and we love her mom hacks for outdoor play!

Meet-a-Mom Laura Johnson!

Meet-a-Mom Laura Johnson!

Meet Laura the amazing mom behind Light of Hope Learning, the only learning center geared towards children on the autism spectrum in Glynn County!

Meet Dr. Martin!

Meet Dr. Martin!

Looking for ways to share in the learning of Martin Luther King day with you children? Here is a list of resources to get you started.

Give Back Glynn County

Give Back Glynn County

Looking for a way to give back to the community this holiday season? Check out Golden Isles Mom’s new initiative to clear lunch balances for students and families in need!

Meet-a-Mom Sarah Callaway!

Meet-a-Mom Sarah Callaway!

Meet Sarah! Half of the duo at Sandy Bottom Bagels! When she’s not serving up breakfast she’s hanging at the baseball field with her three boys!

Meet-a-Mom Nancy Snyder!

Meet-a-Mom Nancy Snyder!

Meet Nancy! She is a prosthetist/orthotist and mom of two teenagers! Learn about some of her favorites this week!

Beach Workout Tips with Anna Kaiser!

Beach Workout Tips with Anna Kaiser!

Celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser is known for her impressive client list (including buff moms like Kelly Ripa and Sarah Jessica Parker) and her amazing fitness studios, offering cutting edge instruction in NYC, East Hampton and CT, as well as virtually. But she also loves bringing clients to the beach for workouts, and since many of us will be hitting the beach now that our kids are back in school, we asked Anna to share some of her beach workout tips, below.

5 New Ideas for Moms Night Out!

5 New Ideas for Moms Night Out!

Schools back in session but that doesn’t mean it should be all about the kids! Here are 5 fun ideas for Moms to get their girl time in!

Meet-a-Mom Lexie Whatley!

Meet-a-Mom Lexie Whatley!

Meet Lexie! She loves giving back to her community with her work with the RSM Classic and shares a really #momboss fact about herself in this week’s meet-a-mom!

Meet-a-Dad Judd Foster!

Meet-a-Dad Judd Foster!

Meet Judd! If you like BBQ, then you’ll love his career choice! New Golden Isles resident Judd and his wife are bringing the BBQ to Brunswicks and keeping it a family affair!

Virtual Activities Guide!

Virtual Activities Guide!

When it comes to educational opportunities for our children, flexibility is key! Virtual Learning can be highly adaptable and often a more efficient way to meet students where they are academically, emotionally, and socially. Kids can learn on their own schedule, and...

Meet-a-Dad Jake Kretlow!

Meet-a-Dad Jake Kretlow!

Meet Jake! When he’s not enjoying the many outdoor activities here in the Isles with his children, he’s teaching other kiddos the foundation of sports skills and teamwork through Playball! Find out more about Jake for today’s Meet-a-Dad!

Meet “Our” Dads, John Conti and Joe Manor!

Meet “Our” Dads, John Conti and Joe Manor!

Meet John and Joe, or as we refer to them as “our” dads! What better way to kick off June’s Meet-a-Dad series than with our husbands and some of their favorites on the Isles (plus we secretly love the credit on keeping the work/home life balance!). Find out more about our awesome guys in their meet-a-dad interviews!

Water Safety with Neva Nicole!

Water Safety with Neva Nicole!

May is water safety awareness month! Golden Isles Moms spoke with Neva Nicole, a local mom and swim instructor on how to keep yours kids safe around the water!

Binge Worthy TV Shows!

Binge Worthy TV Shows!

Thanks to our partner site Westport Moms for this go-to list to keep us in the know for the best shows out right now!

Mess Free (no really!) Art!

Mess Free (no really!) Art!

Getting ready for out of school? These fun mess-free art ideas will let your children explore their creativity without the massive clean-up!

Meet-a-Mom Diana Graham!

Meet-a-Mom Diana Graham!

Meet Diana! A new Brunswick resident (although she’s been in the area for some time), we love her mom hack and it’s one of our staples too!

5 Things You Can Do Now to Feel Great For Summer!

5 Things You Can Do Now to Feel Great For Summer!

Summer is upon us and we want to feel our best! The Local Moms Network wants you to feel great about your “beach body” (if you have a body, you have a beach body!) so here are some tips from Kimberly Snyder on how to achieve your best self!

Our 2023 Ultimate Sleepaway Camp Program Guide!

Our 2023 Ultimate Sleepaway Camp Program Guide!

Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as teen tours, educational programs and even community service opportunities.

The Night Before Christmas Cookie Sandwich!

The Night Before Christmas Cookie Sandwich!

Do you belong America’s Top Baker like Debbie or Worst Baker’s in America like Stephanie? Whichever category you fall into, this is a fool proof recipes for some Christmas cheer!

Gift Wrapping Tips and Tricks!

Gift Wrapping Tips and Tricks!

Are you a master of materials or clumsy Wirth clippings? Whether you are a pro at the gift wrapping or need a few pointers, here are a few basic tips for every gift wrapper!

Meet a Mom #IMOMSOHARD!

Meet a Mom #IMOMSOHARD!

Kristin and Jen are real-life best friends and comedians who realized that their nightly conversations over wine would be great fodder for a video series!

Hannukah Recipes the Family will Love!

Hannukah Recipes the Family will Love!

Whether you’re connecting with family via Zoom, getting together a small group or hosting a holiday meal outside, these recipes will help make this Hannukah memorable.

Thankgiving Ideas to Give Back

Thankgiving Ideas to Give Back

Want to share with your family what the giving season is really about? Here are some suggestions of organizations in the area doing good for the community!

Meet-a-Mom Jen Tacbas!

Meet-a-Mom Jen Tacbas!

Meet Jen! Jen is a founder of a nonprofit which builds literacy in schools and is mom to one daughter, Logan. When she’s not being a rockstar finding book donations for children, her and her family enjoy relaxing to Hawaiian music (where her husband was born and raised!). Learn more about Jen this week!

Q&A with Puja Jabbour, founded of Jabbour Law!

Q&A with Puja Jabbour, founded of Jabbour Law!

Jabbour Law Firm, LLC is a boutique estate planning law firm that specializes in helping families protect their assets and leave a lasting legacy. They treat their clients like family and put clients needs first. Golden Isles Moms sat down with founder Puja Jabbour to talk a little bit more about why estate planning is so important.

5 Reasons to get a Home Inspection from Leapfrog Inspections

5 Reasons to get a Home Inspection from Leapfrog Inspections

Don’t go into buying your home blind! Make sure you are well educated on the state of one of the biggest purchases you will make. Here are some tips on home inspection from Leapfrog Inspections, a family run business in the Golden Isles!

Cocktails for the Holidays!

Cocktails for the Holidays!

Need a last-minute cocktail for a pared down holiday meal (or Zoom call!)? These festive sips will take you from Thanksgiving through New Year’s–and are easy enough to make any night of the week.

Meet-a-Mom Heather Honaker!

Meet-a-Mom Heather Honaker!

Meet Heather! Heather is a local travel consultant here on the Golden Isles and loves helping families plan their perfect get-aways! Read on for Heather’s go-to stain removal tip (one we love too!).

Sleep Better Tonight!

Sleep Better Tonight!

What parent doesn’t want a more restful night’s sleep?! Here are some helpful tips from Dr. Rebecca Robbins, Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Associate Scientist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and co-author of Sleep for Success!

Easy Pumpkin Chili!

Easy Pumpkin Chili!

This pumpkin chili recipe from Chef Debra Ponzek is a classic fall dish, full of seasonal flavors like pumpkin and butternut squash!

Meet-a-Mom Brelynn Dumortier!

Meet-a-Mom Brelynn Dumortier!

This weeks Meet-a-Mom is Brelynn Dumortier! She is a long time Brunswick resident and Fast and Furious fanatic! Find out more about this local mom in her interview with GIM!

Candy-Free Alternatives to Halloween Sweets

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

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.

The Get Into College Guide with Dr. Aviva Legatt

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 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!

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!

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-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!

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

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!

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

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!

Roast Chicken with Thyme and Honey, L’Shana Tova!

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

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.

Meet-A-Mom Erica Gilman!

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!

Preparing your Roof for Hurricane Season

Preparing your Roof for Hurricane Season

Is your home hurricane ready? Going into the peak of hurricane season, we spoke with Matt O’Rear of Apex Roofing and Restoration to find out how to make sure your roof is ready for a storm! And don’t forget to check out our Hurricane Preparedness page on our website!

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