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Holiday Gift Guide 2024
‘Tis the Season for our 2024 Gift Guide! Check it out for inspiration and find the perfect present for everyone on your list.
5 Ways for Moms to Stay Happy Over the Holidays
This story was contributed by Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW. Ah…the most wonderful time of the year (wink, wink)! More like the most stressful time of year, especially for all of us "making" the holidays—aka moms. Here are some tips to help actually feel lots of moments of joy...
How to Build the Perfect Bracelet Stack
Put the perfect bracelet stack on your wishlist (or your shopping list) this season, with the help from the experts at Angara.
2024 Local Moms Holiday Gift Guide: Men, Women, & Hosts
From cashmere and tech to beauty and home essentials, find perfect presents for men, women, and hosts.
MEET A MOM: Jennifer Richardson
Meet Jennifer Richardson, a New Canaan native and mom of four who turned her passion for health and fitness into a second career. Now a nutritionist and coach, she helps clients reach their goals through the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program. The method combines...
PuroClean of Greenwich | Stamford: 12 Holiday Pet Safety Tips
PuroClean of Greenwich | Stamford is sharing holiday pet safety tips to help keep your pets involved in your holiday plans without an emergency.
Don’t Let Winter Chill Your Home Renovation Plans
From faster project timelines to fewer scheduling conflicts and energy efficiency improvements, Remodeling Consultants is sharing the reasons why winter is actually an excellent time to get to work on home renovation plans!
The Greatness of a School Lies in its Teachers
For young children, the teacher is everything: the one who opens the door to the larger world, encourages their curiosity and openness, and makes them feel understood and valued as learners. Learn more and The Children’s School’s teachers and their philosophy.
12 Calming Exercises to Teach your Child
Just like adults, it’s easy for kids to get lost in troubling thoughts, and overwhelmed by the physical sensations that accompany stress. But kids can learn to calm themselves by focusing on what’s happening right now in their body, breath and surroundings – aka, mindfulness. Mindfulness helps focus and soothe a worried mind, and makes it easier for kids to control how they react to stress long-term. It’s an important key to resilience. Try these mindfulness and relaxation exercises for kids.
Experience the Magic of the Holidays at the 2024 Holiday Wish Express!
Holiday Wish Express offers 20,000 square feet of enchanting, immersive holiday experiences for the whole family! New England’s largest indoor Christmas event opens on Saturday, November 23, and runs on select dates through Christmas Eve!
Sheer Health: A New App That Saves Moms Time & Money
Read our interview with Sheer Health Co-Founders Ben Howard (a dad of three) and Jeff Witten (a dad of two).
How To Set A Festive Thanksgiving Table
The Thanksgiving table setting ideas I’m incorporating to wow my guests this year.
5 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
The weather has cooled and we’re bringing the outdoors in with these five fall activities. As your children collect items, paints, and glues, encourage reflective conversation surrounding all the things you’re thankful for. These crafts are simple enough for toddlers and when they’re finished crafting, their art can double as gifts or festive decorations.
Meet a Dad: Pediatric Surgeon, Daniel Solomon, MD, of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Daniel Solomon, MD, is a pediatric surgeon and father of two who treats patients at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Specialty Center locations spanning Greenwich to New Haven.
Renovate and Elevate: 2025 Forecasting Shows Why Home Remodeling Wins Over Moving!
Remodeling Consultants explains why home remodeling offers numerous benefits! From increasing the value of your current home to creating a space tailored to your specific needs and preferences, renovating allows you to truly make a house your own.
Halloween Haul: My Favorite Finds for a Happy Halloween
With Halloween around the corner, I couldn’t resist sharing my latest haul that’s sure to bring all the fall vibes to our home. Here’s what I ordered to make our space feel festive and fun.
Halloween Treats + Tabletop Styling
I’m a huge Halloween fan but this year, got a semi late start pulling out decorations and filling our front porch with Fall plants. To continue the themed festivities indoors, we whipped up some simple, homemade Halloween desserts. I was so thrilled to...
Halloween Cinnamon Rolls
We love a good mom hack, and these Halloween Cinnamon Rolls from The BakerMama definitely will be our go-to this spooky season. (Read our Meet a Mom interview with Maegan Brown, aka The BakerMama!) We're *totally* on board with pre-made shortcuts like canned...
New Mom Hack Alert: Evite’s SignUp Sheets!
Planning class parties is one of those mom tasks that feel like work even though you don’t want them to. Plus, they have a nasty habit of sneaking up on you. As we head into the holiday season, two of the party planning moms from The Local Moms Network—CEO Layla...
Cozy Up Your Space: Easy Fall Home Decor Swaps You’ll Love
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