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This story was contributed by Greenwich, CT-based entertaining experts Host to Perfection.   Quarantine hasn't been easy for anybody; when you are secluded in your home with only your immediate family members, it can definitely take an emotional toll on all of...

Brooke Connors is a local mom to two teenage daughters, 18 and 17 years old, and a 21 year old son. When things began to shut down due to COVID-19, she and her family decided to use the time to do good. So, she launched a chapter of Pandemic of Love in Fairfield...

As busy moms, we’ve realized well-made clothes are crucial. For one, they simply last longer which saves us time shopping for constant replacements (and can be used as hand-me-downs for future kids—bonus!). But perhaps more importantly, they encourage active play and...

Have you heard the term “pandemic puppy?” Well, it’s probably the cutest phenomenon to come out of this Covid-19 crisis. Across the country, families in quarantine are jumping into the puppy pool, taking their extra time as a family to  bring home a furry friend. It’s...

  Anyone else need help now with groceries, tutoring during homeschooling or other errands? Or are you planning on hiring some extra hands *as-soon-as-possible* post-quarantine for babysitting and other household tasks? Previously, we’ve shared about one of our...

First Selectman Jayme Stevenson enlists local specialists to offer support for mental health and well-being during the pandemic Story by Lesley Osborn The pandemic has had a significant impact on many people’s health, particularly in our area. While there has been...

Anyone else cleaning out their closet during this time (or planning on doing it as soon as the kids are back at school – ha!)? In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to share a company that is helping you do just that, while providing shoes for those in need, and offering a...

In 2011, founder Caryn Antonini set out to develop an early language learning system unlike anything on the market and her hard work, dedication and research led to the creation of the Early Lingo Learning System. The easy-to-use tools make language learning so fun...

Next Year in Havana, New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s latest book, about a Cuban-American woman who journeys to Havana to explore her family’s history, has garnered praise from critics around the world—including Hollywood. Actress Reese Witherspoon...

No doubt about it, anxiety and Covid-19 seem to go together like two peas in a pod. Whether you were already battling anxiety before this pandemic began, worrying about keeping your family healthy, the economy, homeschooling and more can certainly trigger it....

Hey it’s spring! The sun is getting warmer, the days are getting longer. The obvious thing is to do spring cleaning. Home security and safety is one spring cleaning item you don’t want to leave off your list! “Today’s security systems go far beyond intrusion detection...