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Governor Lamont Announces Plans for the 2020-21 School Year Amid the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
Press Release (Hartford, CT) Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona today announced details of the framework to allow all students – in all school districts statewide – the opportunity to have access to in-school, full-time instruction at the...
Every Kid Wins – Pinstripes Art Challenge!
Pinstripes is inviting children up to the age of 12 to create a personal work of art that describes their favorite thing about coming to Pinstripes with their family or friends. It can be about the games they enjoy, their favorite food, the fun decor, a party they’ve...
MEET A COACH: Nate Jean-Baptiste
To celebrate Father's Day this weekend, we are featuring local dads who are making a difference in the community! Our first “Meet a Dad” is Nate Jean-Baptiste, Program Director/Head of Player Development at High Rise Basketball. Besides spending time with his three...
Meet the Founder Behind OYUN Luxury Loungewear
Interested in upgrading your “mom uniform” with super comfortable but incredibly stylish go-to pieces? We’re always looking for clothing that fits this bill, and that’s why we were thrilled to learn (and share) all about OYUN. Founded a year ago by fashion industry...
MEET A DAD: Steve Bloom
This week’s Meet a Dad is Steve Bloom, a New Canaan native and father of a young son named Albie. Not only is he Owner and Director of Camp Playland, he grew up on the camp property. For more about Steve and his family, check out the interview. How old are your kids,...
New Summer Read: Happy & You Know It!
Author Laura Hankin’s book, Happy and You Know It, shines a spotlight on a rich and hilarious topic—kids music classes. Laura is, in real life, a playdate musician in addition to being an author, and hilariously and adeptly covers the outlandish world of Upper East...
Cocktails for Summer!
Rosé is the official drink of summer, and it’s also a perfect base for warm weather cocktails. We asked Erica Blumenthal and Nikki Huginar, who co-authored Yes Way Rosé, for their favorite pink mixed drinks. See below and cheers to summer! Photos: Sarah Anne Ward Spa...
MEET A DAD: Nick Martschenko
Our latest "Meet a Dad" is Nick Martschenko, chef and owner of South End and Uncorked in New Canaan. Besides spending time with his three children, he loves food (of course), sports and anything outdoors. Read more to find out how he went from playing rugby to working...
Best Baby & Kids Sunscreens for Summer 2020!
Looking to keep your kids safe from the sun this summer? The first thing to look for in a sunscreen is a physical (as opposed to chemical) formula. Safer ingredients include zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, while ones to avoid include avobenzone, oxybenzone,...
Hoffman Landscapes Acquires Kent Greenhouse & Gardens
Business will continue under the Kent Greenhouse & Gardens name, in the same location, with all employees retained Wilton, CT – Hoffman Landscapes, Fairfield...
MEET A DAD: Tim Nee
To celebrate Father’s Day, we are profiling local dads during the month of June. Our first “Meet a Dad” is Tim Nee, a father of two and Darien native who grew up playing Little League baseball here. In 2018, he started a local business called Darien Garage Door and...
What You Need To Know About COVID-19 Related Child Inflammatory Disease
We’ve heard a lot in the news lately about pediatric multi-system inflammatory disease being linked to COVID-19 cases in kids. The new development is frightening for families, especially as we weigh the possibility of camp, and school next year. So what exactly do we...
Love Your Home this Summer with Dibico!
This story was provided and sponsored by Dibico. Most of us have found ourselves spending more time in our homes than we ever have in the past - and without the usual distractions of everyday life, noticing anything that’s in need of repair, updating or just...
Darien Library to Celebrate Annual “1894 Day”
Darien Library will celebrate their 126th Anniversary on May 27, 2020 by holding an annual giving day called “1894 Day.” 1894 Day will run from 12:00am to 11:59pm on May 27. In honor of the Library’s 126th Anniversary, their goal is to raise $126,000 on May 27. All...
Small Business Spotlight: Inner Light
We recently kicked off a new series called Small Business Spotlight. Nancy Joyce, the owner of Inner Light in Darien, spoke to us about her wellness and healing center. In addition to being a wellness entrepreneur, she's a certified yoga instructor. On her website,...
The Lost Husband Movie: Interview With the Director
If movies have been a favorite distraction for you these days, put The Lost Husband on your download list. Based on the novel by bestselling author Katherine Center, this heartwarming and funny film features Leslie Bibb (a woman rebuilding her life after her husband's...
MEET A MOM: Camp by Mama’s Megan Schinella
Check out our interview with the woman behind the Camp by Mama blog! Megan Schinella is a New Canaan mother of three who started Camp by Mama “as a creative outlook into motherhood.” With children ranging in ages from 3 to 9, she’s been busy keeping up with work,...
7 Tips for Pediatric Telemedicine Appointments
One of the many new experiences we’ve had during quarantine (aside from cutting our spouse’s hair and homeschooling our kids...) is telemedicine visits. In many ways, telemedicine is incredibly convenient, particularly with kids—you don’t have to wrangle littles ones...
How to Do A Manicure at Home: Tips from Eva Amurri!
This story was shared by Eva Amurri and originally appeared on Happily Eva After. SUPPLIES… Nail Polish Remover Cotton Balls Nail File Acetone-Based Lacquer Remover (only if you have gel on your nails) Aluminum Foil (only if you have gel on your nails) Nail Clipper...
Meet a Mom: Author Elin Hilderbrand!
This interview with New York Times bestselling author Elin Hildberbrand originally appeared on South Shore Moms. I was so thrilled to get the chance to connect with the lovely, talented and very busy writer, Elin Hilderbrand. I just love breezing through her books...