Around Town
Detail Galaxy: SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Meet the young entrepreneurs behind Detail Galaxy, a mobile auto spa that brings the luxuries of a car detailing shop right to your driveway.
‘Alohilani Resort: Hawaii for Families
Chelsea Thornton of South OC Moms shares her family’s recent trip.
MEET A MOM: Wendy Ward of futuresTHRIVE
Meet Wendy Ward, a Darien native and local mom who founded futuresTHRIVE.
How to Tell if Water Damage is Old or New
One of the most critical steps in dealing with water damage is determining the age of the water damage. PuroClean of Wilton | Ridgefield shared a list of ways to determine whether it is old or new.
Goldfish Swim School: Lessons in a Safe & Engaging Environment
Goldfish Swim School, located in both Stamford and Norwalk, is a “safety-first” swimming facility dedicated to teaching children as early as 4 months old how to swim.
Easy Fourth of July Backyard Entertaining Ideas
Check out these Fourth of July entertaining tips and recipes from our very own Lindsey Harrison!
Fourth of July Fireworks & Festivities!
Be sure to celebrate the Fourth of July with a BANG!
Cura Pilates | Business Spotlight
Cura Pilates was founded in 2020 as a virtual pilates platform, BUT this summer for the first time ever, Cura founder, Danielle, will be teaching classes at Bayley Beach in Rowayton starting June 23rd.You do not need to be a Rowayton resident to join—so spread the...
High-Risk Pregnancy: What to Do and How to Cope
While pregnancy can be exciting, many of us moms have had high risk pregnancies, be it carrying multiples or because of other health conditions. If your pregnancy is high risk, it’s natural to have a mix of emotions ranging from joy and anticipation—to fear and even sorrow. Even though every woman’s high risk pregnancy is different, you’re not alone. Fortunately, we were able to connect with Jennifer Humphrey, MSN, RN, a trained, certified fetal care coordinator for women with high-risk pregnancies at Connecticut Children’s who supports families facing some of the most challenging fetal conditions. She answered many questions that may help you – or someone you care about!
Local Playground Guide!
Now that summer is here, we’re all looking for more outdoor activities with the kids! We’ve put together a list of some great local playgrounds to get the sunny season started. Now go out and have some FUN!
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: HOT PHIIT®
We spoke to Monique Crous, primary owner and founder of HOT PHIIT®, to learn all about this fitness phenomenon. The new studio opens Saturday, June 17, in Darien at the Goodwives Shopping Center.
5 Ways to Keep Your Backyard Safer This Summer
Summer is officially in full swing, and there’s no fun better than Summer fun! While you’re creating memories in your backyard, you’ll want to keep your family safe. Take the 5 easy steps below now, and you’ll be able to focus on fun for the rest of the season!
The Truth About the Dangers of Hoarding
PuroClean of Wilton | Ridgefield is explaining the physical, internal and cleaning health hazards associated with hoarding disorder, as well as how restoration professionals are trained and equipped to handle hoarding cleanup safely and efficiently.
What are the Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning?
Struggling with allergies, constant colds this Spring? Did you know it might have something to do with dirty ductwork?!
Managing Separation Anxiety
Saying goodbye can be challenging, especially for young children who are in the early stages of learning to separate from their parents. This abrupt change from the flexible baby who would snuggle up in the arms of any adult to a child demonstrating signs of...
Tween Tips Part 1: Making Emotional Connections
Forging a strong relationship with your children while they are in their tween years (specifically, 9 to 12 years old) can help you all better weather the teenage years and beyond. But connecting with your tween can sometimes feel like a tall task. A new book from...
MEET AN ARTIST: Tara Blackwell
Meet local artist Tara Blackwell of BWell Studios located in Norwalk. This local mom, who was born and raised in the area, grew up in a household of artists. After majoring in advertising, she became interested in pop culture and symbolism. Some...
Keep Moms Moving! 5 Common Orthopedic Conditions We See and How to Manage Them
At OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics, we’ve seen first-hand what a toll motherhood can take on your body. As Mother’s Day approaches, we want to extend our appreciation for all the hard work you do in the best way we know how — offering some quick tips on the most common orthopedic conditions we see in moms, including how you can prevent and treat them. From the new moms, the veteran moms, the active moms, and every mom in between, we appreciate you!
MEET A MOM: Ariane Triay of La French Goose
Meet Ariane Triay, a local mom and the interior designer behind La French Goose in New Canaan. As a designer, she considers herself “a godmother for your house that you never knew you needed.” Learn more about Ariane and some of her favorite design tricks.
2023 Lower Fairfield County Moms Digital Home Magazine
We’ve teamed up with Stamford and Greenwich Moms to put together the 2023 Digital Home Magazine. Flip through the pages 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!