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What to do About a Leaky Bathtub

What to do About a Leaky Bathtub

From tracking down the cause of a bathtub leak to fixing it and preventing future damage, PuroClean of Greenwich | Stamford explains what to be on the lookout for and what steps to take!

Sprinkle Matzah Toffee

Sprinkle Matzah Toffee

This Matzah Toffee recipe from Shannon Sarna is delicious and festive for Passover.

Home Guide 2024!

Home Guide 2024!

Head to the link 👆🏻.png in bio to find inspiration, ideas and local businesses to help you create the home you can’t wait to return to at the end of your family’s busy day!

Leah Koenig’s Spring Veggie Matzo Lasagna

Leah Koenig’s Spring Veggie Matzo Lasagna

Leah Koenig is a Brooklyn, NY-based mom of two and cookbook author—her latest, The Jewish Cookbook, was published by Phaidon in 2019. For Passover, she suggested this Spring Veggie White Matzo Lasagna.

Meet a Mom: Kristen Smaldone

Meet a Mom: Kristen Smaldone

Meet Kristen Smaldone, a local mom of two boys and the founder of Kristen Smaldone Nutrition. She now practices in Darien and sees patients locally at SproutWell Pediatrics by Dr. Julie Sweeney.

Meet Shazi Visram of HealthyBaby

Meet Shazi Visram of HealthyBaby

Mom of two and entrepreneur Shazi Visram first turned the baby industry upside down with the Happy Baby food brand, and now, is doing the same with her HealthyBaby product line. All of the baby products are EWG Verified Safe. Their diapers and diaper...

Meet a Dad/Brothers: Ilya and Rafael Gavrielov

Meet a Dad/Brothers: Ilya and Rafael Gavrielov

Meet brothers Ilya and Rafael Gavrielov, owners of the new Ilya Rafael Salon in Darien. Ilya, a father of two, and Rafael, a father of three, both love the “small-town atmosphere” and “welcoming community.” Read about their path to opening a business together and why...

MEET A MOM: Victoria Linnartz

MEET A MOM: Victoria Linnartz

Meet Victoria Linnartz, a New Canaan mom of two. An interior designer by trade, she is making her debut as an author. She wrote Olivia’s Gift to share her story of having two dyslexic children and how “each child foraged their learning journey.”

Do you need a fun audit?

Do you need a fun audit?

During winter break, I stumbled upon a book called The Fun Habit that I knew I had to read. To be honest, for a while after becoming a parent, I lost the drive to focus on my own fun. With full days of playing with my kids, coordinating their activities, managing a...

Easter Brunch Tablescape Ideas to Try

Easter Brunch Tablescape Ideas to Try

I always look forward to the holidays, setting a table and getting family together brings me such joy. This year, we will be hosting a casual Easter brunch

Wondering about the “Mysterious Illness” affecting Dogs?

Wondering about the “Mysterious Illness” affecting Dogs?

Given many of us dog owners have been experiencing – or hearing about – dogs with a new mysterious respiratory illness, we turned to our friends @activedogllc, for their thoughts and additional information about what is going on with dogs right now and how to keep your dog safe!

Prioritizing Your Mental Health

Prioritizing Your Mental Health

Filled with joyous moments and unexpected challenges, the journey of motherhood can be a whirlwind.Among the chaos, it’s important to recognize the toll it can take on your mental well-being. The importance of mental health. The stress and anxiety often experienced...

St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

These Pot of Gold Cookies from The BakerMama just might be your lucky charm for a fun, festive St. Patrick’s Day party.

Fostering Lead(her)ship Potential

Fostering Lead(her)ship Potential

Women’s rights have evolved and expanded over the course of the last century. More and more women are growing into positions of power, that in the past were dominated solely by men.

24 Questions Teens Should Ask Doctors (from the Experts at Connecticut Children’s)

24 Questions Teens Should Ask Doctors (from the Experts at Connecticut Children’s)

We all work hard to empower our kids to speak up when the time is right. By the time your child enters their teenage years, they should be getting ready to take charge of their own health. The more confident they feel speaking up at doctor’s visits, the better. It gives their doctor more information to support them through adolescence – and sets your child up for healthy behaviors later in life too. How can you empower your teen to get more involved at doctor’s visits? Here are tips, with help from Connecticut Children’s psychologists Lauren Ayr-Volta, PhD, and Siddika Mulchan, PsyD.

Health & Wellness Guide 2024

Health & Wellness Guide 2024

Check out some local offerings to put you on the right path to looking and feeling your best all through 2024 and beyond!

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