Around Town

Apple picking begins at some farms over Labor Day weekend! It's one of the fall activities we all look forward to and there are plenty of places in Connecticut and New York to go picking September - October! Many of them also have petting zoo's, eventually will have...

by Caryn McAllister, PT, DPT / President & CEO of High Quality Home Therapy According to the World Health Organization, health is "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease." (who.org)  In this day and age...

Beat the Rush Before Temperatures Drop Although the sun is out and vacations are in full swing, it’s never too early to plan for Winter! Temperatures start to drop around Labor Day and appointments fill up around town. Beat the crowd by setting...

Yale New Haven Health’s Pediatric Minute video series features health-related questions from area parents being answered by pediatric and women’s health specialists. Thank you to the Local Moms who submitted questions! The premier video features Dr. Gary...

Suburban Jungle launched from a real need—having a resource to get the real insider scoop on a community. The reality? Real estate agents sell towns so they can sell houses. And if you don’t have personal connections in a town, it can be hard to engage...

Looking for a last minute summer staycation weekend in Connecticut that’s fun for the whole family? Consider Litchfield County.  In addition to unique lodging options, fresh and local dining and plenty of fun activities ranging from pick-your-own to hiking...

Any moms out there love a great before and after photo? Um, yes! We all love a mic-dropping Transformation Tuesday!  This home exterior’s evolution will have you calling the professionals at Hoffman Landscapes immediately. Post-hurricane a Hoffman client...

If you need a qualified plumber, look no further than Al Dexter Septic & Drainage. Their goal is to provide consistent service on all jobs large and small. Whether you're looking to have a basic fixture repaired or want more extensive plumbing work done, they're...

 In honor of Father’s Day, we spoke with Mike Gellar, father of two and founder of Mike’s Organic Delivery, one of our favorite secret mom hacks for keeping delicious, fresh produce and prepared foods in the house, without dragging our kids to the grocery...