Around Town - New Canaan & Darien Moms

Around Town

Daniella Monet’s Carrot Cake Breakfast

Daniella Monet’s Carrot Cake Breakfast

Daniella Monet may be best known as a Disney star on hit shows like Zoey 101 and Victorious. But over the past decade, she's become a serious investor in vegan and eco-conscious brands, including Kinder Beauty, which she cofounded. Over four million people follower...

Be Resilient: Move Without Compromise

Be Resilient: Move Without Compromise

Physical therapy isn't just about meeting a minimum standard of movement. Instead it should prepare you to move with confidence so that you can enjoy an active lifestyle without compromise. Resilient Performance Physical Therapy works with both youth and adult clients...

The Silkiest Blender Hummus Recipe

The Silkiest Blender Hummus Recipe

This hummus recipe from our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore gets its silkiness from a blender. Using protein and fiber-packed white beans, it'll blow the store bought version away. Says Kat: "I’ve been making this for a decade, ever since learning the proper way to...

MEET A MOM: Asli de Munnink

MEET A MOM: Asli de Munnink

Meet Asli de Munnink, a New Canaan mom of two who moved here last year from Istanbul. She works for Gartner and enjoys living in town because of “the sharing community of moms willing to shape the future of New Canaan.” This month, she is leading a fundraising...

Meet A Mom: Autumn Elmazi

Meet A Mom: Autumn Elmazi

Meet Autumn Elmazi, a local mom of three who stumbled upon a business idea after creating a summer activities calendar for her children. A friend saw a draft of the calendar and encouraged her to offer it to other families. Autumn’s friend told her, “This is a mom’s...

Preparing Your Child for Daycare

Preparing Your Child for Daycare

  Many families begin to worry about daycare from the first moment they learn that they are having a baby. When the time comes to navigate the big transition, a baby’s first day at daycare is certainly nerve wrecking, not just for Mom, but for our little ones...

sweetgreen to open in Darien!

sweetgreen to open in Darien!

  sweetgreen will open in Darien on Tuesday, March 28, marking the launch of the brand's second location in Connecticut. In December 2021, sweetgreen opened its first CT store on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, CT. The 2,400-square-foot store is located at 126...

How To Remove Mold From Your Clothes!

How To Remove Mold From Your Clothes!

Mold and mildew can be a nuisance to deal with, especially if they form on your clothes. That’s why PuroClean of Wilton | Ridgefield is sharing their tips for preventing and removing mold from your laundry!

Why Camp?

Why Camp?

Sleepaway camp provides a unique landscape for children to build independence, self-esteem and, most of all, resilience.

7 Ways to Reduce Screen Time

7 Ways to Reduce Screen Time

As parents, all of us often wonder – “Are my children spending too much time in front of screens?” The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommends a variety of things depending on the child’s age, and provide recommendations for ways to help balance the screen time. Given screen time IS a reality for kids of this generation, we turned to Connecticut Children’s whose developmental pediatric experts share 7 ways you can help your child reduce their screen time…in a realistic way!

8 Maintenance Tips for Painted Surfaces!

8 Maintenance Tips for Painted Surfaces!

When it comes to the walls… sticky hands, marker and a whole bunch of other things can make it feel like you need to re-paint constantly! But, some basic maintenance can really help to keep your painted surfaces looking fresh! Check out these 8 tips from the professionals at Crystal Decor Painting!

MEET A MOM: Casey McBride of The Depot Youth Center

MEET A MOM: Casey McBride of The Depot Youth Center

Meet Casey McBride, a mom of four boys who has been teaching yoga for 22 years. Very active in the community, she serves on the Board of Directors for The Depot Youth Center and is Event Chair for the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, 80’s After Dark, which is coming up on March 25.

Join The New Canaan Darien Moms Network Community

Stay up-to-date with what is happening in-and-around New Canaan Darien CT with local events, community highlights, and exclusive deals.