Around Town
Meet Tim Masters, the Dad Behind My Green Mattress!
When Tim Masters’ daughter Emily developed allergies and eczema as a baby, he and his wife Cindy set out to solve her issues through any means necessary. Tim had been in the mattress business since he was a teenager, eventually purchasing the business from his mentor...
Easy Dinner: One-Pan Skillet Spaghetti!
There’s a time and place for cooking an elaborate meal, and it’s not during the week. Especially in the fun but frenetic weeks between school finishing up and camp beginning. This one-pan skillet spaghetti recipe from Kathleen, the mom behind CatwithaK Cooks, is more...
Meet the Female Executives Behind Flow Alkaline Spring Water!
Anyone else feel like staying hydrated is a constant battle? Especially as we head into summer, increasing your water intake is so crucial to your health. But if you’re not great about drinking water (hello, coffee and wine!) you should definitely try our newest...
SUMMER ACTIVITIES & DAY CAMPS!
Let the summer fun begin! Click HERE to check out local summer activities and day camps.
Dominick: Your One Call for Comfort
The temperature is rising, the kids are playing outside and cabin fever is now in our rearview mirror. It is that time of year where we are only going to spend more time outside. Summer is coming upon us fast. Whether you have a pool, spa or grill Dominick is here to...
MEET A MOM: Sunny Gill
Meet Sunny! This local mom is raising her two children in her hometown of Norwalk. She started creating sensory boxes for her son during the pandemic, and they became so popular that she's now selling them on her Etsy shop. Find out more about Sunny, the benefits of...
The Daily Café & Eatery: New Restaurant Opening on Greenwich Ave!
Attention, shoppers…Greenwich Ave has a new spot to grab a quick bite. The Daily Café & Eatery, a new concept from Aux Delices chef and owner Deb Ponzek, just opened at the bottom of the Avenue. With two Greenwich locations (Elm St downtown and Riverside) for Aux...
Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books: A Chat with Podcast Host & Author Zibby Ownes!
Zibby Owens is known for her podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books, gaining recognition everywhere from Oprah.com to New York magazine. In 2020, she decided to put together a related anthology, a collection of essays covering topics we all deal with—parenthood,...
Motherhood and Sleep!
For many moms, sleep and motherhood can feel pretty incompatible. This phenomenon can start in late pregnancy, when you’re getting uncomfortable and waking up with insomnia. The newborn stage, of course, is like kryptonite to restful sleep. And anyone who has...
Spring is in Full Bloom at Easton Country Day School
Easton Country Day is a small, independent, coeducational school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. ECDS was founded by educators who wanted the best possible academic and social foundation for their own children, in a learning environment where the...
Have a Parents Night Out at The Lloyd Hotel!
Imagine: you just checked in effortlessly to The Lloyd Hotel and dropped your bags in an impeccably designed suite. Now relaxed in the lounge, the bartender shakes your craft cocktail, as the feeling of having arrived sinks in.Yeah, you can get used to this. You’ve...
The 2021 Edition of The Home Guide is Here!
They say home is where the heart is, and never has that been more true than in the past year. We’ve spent more time at home with our families than ever before — and that has been one of the biggest silver linings during this tumultuous time. For some of us, that meant...
The Mother of All Wellness Days: What To Do For Mother’s Day 2021
This story was contributed by our wellness contributor Michelle Calarco. Wellness comes in many forms, but at its core it’s about taking care of you. And what better day to do something extra special for yourself than Mother’s Day? In honor of this very...
Healthy Alfredo Pasta Recipe!
If you’re trying to sneak more veggies into your family meals, this Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta from our contributor CatwithaK Cooks is a great start. Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta Serves 4 Ingredients 1 small to medium cauliflower, cut into 2-3 inch pieces½ cup...
Ring’s End Inspiration Day
Are you new to the area or looking to update your home’s interior or exterior living space? Join us at Ring’s End on May 8th at their flagship Darien location for the first ever, Inspiration Days. From 7 am to 2 pm you can talk to experts from your favorite brands...
Lyme Disease – 7 Easy Ways To Protect Your Family This Season
We love Spring for so many reasons, but as the warmer weather comes out, we also start thinking about ticks and Lyme disease. The good news is that there are easy steps you can take to prevent Lyme disease. Below, Eugene Shapiro, MD, a Yale Medicine pediatric...
Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Love!
This Mother’s Day, we’re sharing some gift picks for all the amazing moms we know. Purchase them for any deserving mom in your life—yourself included. Happy Mother’s Day from all the moms here at The Local Moms Network! A Table in Paris by John Donohue This gorgeous...
Stay Healthy at Home
Darien Moms and nutritionists, Pam Byrne and Amy Kiser co-founded the Stay Healthy @Home program in the beginning of the pandemic. Pam is a certified holistic nutritionist and Amy is a Board Certified holistic nutritionist. They created the 28-day online group program...
Earth Day 2021!
Earth Day 2021 is Thursday April 22, and all of us at The Local Moms Network love celebrating with our kids—but try to keep it genuinely fun. Depending on the age of your little ones, celebrating Earth Day may be as simple as going for a walk outside in the...
Celebrate Mom on Saturday, May 8th with The Community Fund of Darien’s “Community Dinner for a Cause”
Feed your family, fill your heart!The Community Fund of Darien (TCF) is starting its Mother’s Day celebration a day early with a “Community Dinner for a Cause” on Saturday, May 8th. Proceeds from the dinner, prepared by Michael Joseph’s Fine Foods, will help TCF...