Tips for bringing kids to the beach: part two

By Krystle J BaileyIn last week’s edition of Shore Local, I shared seven tips for family beach days, including how to create a sand-free space and mom-hacks for removing sand from in between baby toes as well as lunchbox hacks and why you should always pack a spare diaper.No matter how you cut it, “beaching it” with kids can be…

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Tips for bringing kids to the beach

By Krystle J. Bailey As a Jersey girl born and raised, you will find me at the beach as soon as the warmth of the sun touches my skin and well beyond Labor Day. The beach is my favorite place to just “be.” As a mom, I’ve had to learn ways to enjoy my beach-induced peace while making sure my…

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Memorial Day Activities

Mom’s VibeBy Krystle J. Bailey Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, which is an exciting time for South Jersey. While BBQs and beaches await the summer buzz, let us not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time to pause and remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed…

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Local Mom Creates New Business to Support Young Adults with Special Needs

By Krystle J Bailey Debra Freed of Linwood knows firsthand what it’s like to raise a child with special needs through the public education system and into adulthood. Her experience with her daughter Lindsey opened her eyes to how difficult it can be to access resources, information, and support once a special needs student transitions out of high school. The…

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OCTC Announces Educational Opportunities For Kids, Youth, and Adults!

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) is excited to announce its 2023 spring and summer lineup of classes, camps, and performances!  The 2023 Spring lineup has opportunities for kids in kindergarten through adults.  STORYTIME THEATRE Students in kindergarten through 2nd grade will bring all their favorite storybook characters to life! Classes meet Saturday mornings from 9am – 10am at…

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Taking a personal inventory

Moms Vibe:By Krystle J. Bailey It’s the Christmas season, and us moms are in high demand. Everywhere we look, we are being pulled in a different direction, from recitals to shopping, themed school days to family parties, and so much more. It feels like the days pass by in the blink of an eye, yet we never completely check off…

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Cost saving Christmas activities

Moms Vibe:By Krystle J. Bailey The holiday season tends to be an expensive adventure no matter how you cut it. This year, the financial pinch feels tighter than ever for many families as so many people are changing careers, regaining their financial footing post-Covid, and learning how to manage the rapidly inflating prices on everything. Just when our wallets begin…

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Gift giving ideas that support local businesses

Moms Vibe:By Krystle J. Bailey With Christmas and Hannukah right around the corner, we are knee-deep in the gift-giving season. Lists are being checked, gifts are being wrapped, and money is flying out of our pockets. If there’s one thing we are passionate about at Shore Local, it is keeping our dollars in the local community. As you shop for…

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Reducing holiday stress

Moms Vibe:By Krystle J. Bailey ‘Tis the season! Crazy uncles, extravagant feasts, and the Elf on the Shelf are all ready to make their seasonal appearance. While we all hope to slow down this year and enjoy the moments rather than stress over them, it goes without saying that stress has a way of creeping in when we least expect…

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A Moment for Mom

Moms Vibe:By Krystle J. Bailey Every Mother’s Day, I tend to write a column about how every day should be a celebration of motherhood and that we need to take care of ourselves all year round. As the weeks and months get busy with school activities, traveling, work mode, sick kids, and so on, it’s so easy to forget to…

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Free Activities to Cap Off Summer

Moms Vibe:By Krystle J. Bailey There is no way around it – summer is expensive. Between the growing children eating from sun up to sun down and the commitment to checking off summer bucket lists, the cost of summertime adds up quickly. Just when things are about to slow down, we’re hit with the cost of back-to-school supplies. With a…

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Practicing “Inside” Self-Care 

Moms Vibe:By Krystle J. Bailey Every once in a while, I like to take a break from the lists of things to do and ways to clean the house in order to offer my sisters in motherhood a letter from the heart. As the summer winds down, many of us are feeling a sense of pressure. We still need to…

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Pinching Pennies This School Year

Moms Vibe:By Krystle J. Bailey With inflation at a 41-year high, it seems as if life has become nearly unaffordable for many families. As a new school year lurks around the corner, the thought of buying school clothes and supplies may seem daunting. Thankfully, in New Jersey, we still have several weeks left before we send our little ones back…

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