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Patriotic Popcorn
To celebrate the Fourth of July, take your popcorn up a notch with some chocolate, festive sprinkles and M&M’s!
Fourth of July Fireworks & Festivities!
Be sure to celebrate the Fourth of July with a BANG!
Strawberry Ripple Ice Cream Recipe!
A new book, Great Scoops: Recipes from a Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop, is a homemade ice cream-making bible, taking you through all the steps you need (including equipment purchases) and supplying endless recipes. In short, if you have making ice cream on your summer...
Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria
Cheers to Summer! We love a good Sangria in the warmer weather, and depending on the setting or food pairing, have served it in white, red or rose varieties. This Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria from The BakerMama is not only refreshing, but decorated with a patriotic,...
Summer Fun With Coastal Orthopedics
School is almost out for summer which means that your kids will have unlimited time for fun (within the boundaries you’ve set). The Coastal Orthopedics team always encourages your children to get outside, get active, and most importantly have fun! There are so many summer activities to choose from such as going on bike rides, playing on the playground, swimming, riding a skateboard and so much more. While it can seem like all fun and games, we advise that you take some precautions first!
Get Organized with the 5 Step Design Process from Closet Factory
Closet Factory offers custom storage solutions for all areas of your home.
Berry Caprese Salad
Summer is synonymous with salad, and now salad is synonymous with Kathleen Ashmore, Tik Tok Star and Local Moms Network Food Contributor. Her "Hungry Lady Salad" series is turning even salad skeptics into believers, and this Berry Caprese Salad is her latest...
Meet a Dad: Michael Acheson of Horseneck Wine!
Stop by Horseneck and let this experienced sommelier help you pick the perfect vino.
Meet the Founder of Gatsby Chocolate
If you’re a chocolate lover but not so sweet on extra calories, you’ll definitely want to know about our newest find, Gatsby Chocolate! Founded by Doug Bouton, the cofounder of Halo Top ice cream, Gatsby Chocolate is the lowest-calorie chocolate you can buy....
Meet a Dad: Chef Stephen Lewandowski of Townhouse!
This Greenwich restaurant has become a go-to destination quickly.
Is Summer Travel Safe?
By: John R. Schreiber, MD, MPH So your family is ready for a change of scenery, and the adults and older teens are fully vaccinated. But what if your younger child is still waiting on their COVID-19 vaccine?Before you make any spring or summer travel plans,...
2022 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...
Integrative Medicine Physician Opens Pop-Up Practice in New Canaan
Integrative Medicine physician and Darien resident Dr. Katie Takayasu has recently opened a pop-up private practice in New Canaan, at 11 Burtis Avenue, Suite 26. She is seeing patients in shared space with Dr. Jennifer Morgan at Centrality Physical Therapy &...
Meet the Dad Behind Get Joy, Good Food for Dogs
Meet Tom Arrix, a former Facebook executive who launched Get Joy in 2018 after his family’s pup, Cooper, was diagnosed with lymphoma.
Birthday Party Guide 2022
Need some birthday party ideas? Check out these local spots with everything you need to celebrate in style.
Mosquito Squad – Backyard BINGO
Here's a fun idea from our partner Mosquito Squad to get outside and enjoy your backyard this summer! We give you Backyard Bingo! Download our free bingo card here, and get 25 ideas for summer activities that the whole family can enjoy. Raise the stakes by...
Learn Tennis Now at Tennis CT
LEARN TENNIS NOW (LTN) is a goal-oriented adult learn to play program designed to make learning the basics of tennis fun, affordable, and accessible for everyone.
All Terrain Natural Products Helping Families Enjoy the Outdoors, Safely!
As moms, we’re always looking for ways to have fun outside as a family, and for products that are truly safe and non-toxic. All Terrain is our latest find that fits both bills, and we’re thrilled to partner with this effective, environmentally friendly and yes, safe,...
Humming Homes: Helping You Love Your Home
At The Local Moms Network, our goal is to give quality time back to moms — from physical health, to emotional health, our goals are to empower mothers with the time and framework they need to live their best lives. We believe that the home is the heart of the family,...
Meet a Dad: Skier Bode Miller!
The water safety advocate talks about being a dad, keeping kids safe around pools this summer and more.
