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Health & Wellness Guide 2022
With a New Year here, there’s no better time to focus on your health and well-being. Check out some local offerings for exercise, healing, food, self-care and more to put you on the right path for 2022.
Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Popcorn
Upgrade your Family Movie night (or Date Night!) at home with this gourmet popcorn recipe. It uses fresh rosemary and garlic for a sophisticated take on a classic, but mix it up with any herbs you like! Thanks to Katie Witten, the talented mom behind Witten...
Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, we’ve compiled some facts, resources and events to share with your families. Visit The King Center for more extensive resources and ways to celebrate MLK Day.
Meet the Moms Behind Send Me a Trainer!
Looking to get fitter in 2022, but not sure where to start or if you have the time? Send Me a Trainer (with mom-owned locations in Northern and Southern Fairfield County) is an innovative fitness app that helps you quickly book vetted trainers for at-home (or live virtual) workouts. Use code CTMOM1 for a 20% discount for any 4-month, 8-month or 12-month program!
Prevent Your Child’s Risk of Injury this Winter!
3 Tips To Help Prevent Your Child’s Risk Of Injury This Winter Season! The first snow has fallen and winter sports and activities have started. While it should all be fun and games, the risk of injury increases with colder weather. Here are three tips to help prevent...
Top-Your-Own Oatmeal Board!
Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? It’s a perfect family-friendly breakfast, because everyone can add their own mix-ins and toppings. You can even make it in the slow cooker overnight for an easy weekday breakfast. We love this version from...
Ring’s End Window Installation
Ring’s End is known for their premium selection of window products and solutions, but did you know they also provide window & door installation?
If you are looking to replace or install new exterior windows and doors in your home, Ring’s End can help. From start to finish, their experts can help you with product selection as you experience windows & doors up close in one of their 8 local window showrooms, and talk you through the installation process.
Our 2022 Ultimate Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide!
Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as...
Wendy Ward on Youth Mental Health Care
Darien native Wendy Ward graduated from Darien High School in 1991 and is now raising her family in town. She has two daughters—one in eight grade and another in tenth grade—and two Bernedoodles. After spending her entire career in sales, Ward became interested in...
Meet the Moms of #IMOMSOHARD!
Meet the fabulous comedic duo #IMOMSOHARD. Kristin and Jen are real-life best friends and comedians who realized that their nightly conversations over wine would be great fodder for a video series. In just a few years, they’ve racked up 2.2 million followers on...
Four Hopkins Students – on Hopkins
Learn about the Hopkins School experience from those who know Hopkins best: our students. The application deadline for the 2022–2023 school year is January 15th, so learn more today!
Blueberry Superfood Smoothie Recipe
One of the easiest ways to load up on all the good stuff—vitamins, fiber, protein, and antioxidants—is to blend them into a smoothie. Plus, you can share it with your kids, and they won’t even know they’re eating veggies. This blueberry version from...
New Year’s Eve Cocktails & Mocktails!
Cheers to 2022, from our families to yours! And a good special toast to you, Moms, for shepherding your herd through everything that you’ve been thrown. We hope you’ve been able to find true silver linings, from more quality time together to gratitude. Here’s a...
What’s Coming Up at Coastal Orthopedics:
The holiday season has officially started, which means lots of hands-on festivities such as baking, shopping, and decorating. It can be a stressful time and more often than not our pain is set aside. Don’t ignore your hand, wrist, or elbow pain this holiday season – visit the Hand Center at Coastal Orthopedics.
DIY Holiday Fragrance
Before your holiday dinner, put a pot of this DIY home fragrance on your stove. It’ll instantly fill your house with warmth and joy, with none of the chemicals or fake fragrances you’ll find in some plug-ins or candles. Thank you to our contributor Kathleen...
Pomegranate Cosmo Recipe!
This recipe was originally shared with Greenwich Moms as part of their cocktail series with Greenwich Cocktail Week. We're loving this Pomegranate Cosmopolitan, created by the moms of Habitual Hostess! It's the perfect thing to cheers to while watching the new Sex...
The Darien Foundation awards two-year, two-part $213K grant to Darien Public schools for a new K-12 Robotics Program
December 2, 2021 (Darien, Conn) – This winter, Darien Public School students will be able to develop their skills as creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and collaborators through a brand new K-12 Robotics program. The program, made possible by a $213,000...
Holiday Gift Guide
Christmas is almost here, so we hope this guide provides some inspiration to help you reach the holiday finish line. Happy Shopping! CLICK HERE FOR THE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!
Jamie Oliver’s New Cookbook: A Conversation with the Super Chef!
Like many of us, British super chef Jamie Oliver needed a quarantine project to keep him busy—so he whipped up a new cookbook, Together, as well as an accompanying TV show of the same name. “I wrote Together through lockdown, knowing the day would come when we could...
How to Keep Your Feet Happy & Healthy This Winter!
The pandemic hasn’t been great all around for our health—so many of us are dealing with issues from increased stress to weight gain. But did you know that doctors are also seeing a spike in foot injuries and other conditions? That’s right—moms especially are prone to...