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MEET A MOM: Jennifer Richardson

MEET A MOM: Jennifer Richardson

Meet Jennifer Richardson, a New Canaan native and mom of four who turned her passion for health and fitness into a second career. Now a nutritionist and coach, she helps clients reach their goals through the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program. The method combines...

Don’t Let Winter Chill Your Home Renovation Plans

Don’t Let Winter Chill Your Home Renovation Plans

From faster project timelines to fewer scheduling conflicts and energy efficiency improvements, Remodeling Consultants is sharing the reasons why winter is actually an excellent time to get to work on home renovation plans!

The Greatness of a School Lies in its Teachers

The Greatness of a School Lies in its Teachers

For young children, the teacher is everything: the one who opens the door to the larger world, encourages their curiosity and openness, and makes them feel understood and valued as learners. Learn more and The Children’s School’s teachers and their philosophy.

12 Calming Exercises to Teach your Child

12 Calming Exercises to Teach your Child

Just like adults, it’s easy for kids to get lost in troubling thoughts, and overwhelmed by the physical sensations that accompany stress. But kids can learn to calm themselves by focusing on what’s happening right now in their body, breath and surroundings – aka, mindfulness. Mindfulness helps focus and soothe a worried mind, and makes it easier for kids to control how they react to stress long-term. It’s an important key to resilience. Try these mindfulness and relaxation exercises for kids.

5 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

5 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

The weather has cooled and we’re bringing the outdoors in with these five fall activities. As your children collect items, paints, and glues, encourage reflective conversation surrounding all the things you’re thankful for. These crafts are simple enough for toddlers and when they’re finished crafting, their art can double as gifts or festive decorations.

Halloween Treats + Tabletop Styling

Halloween Treats + Tabletop Styling

  I’m a huge Halloween fan but this year, got a semi late start pulling out decorations and filling our front porch with Fall plants. To continue the themed festivities indoors, we whipped up some simple, homemade Halloween desserts.  I was so thrilled to...

Halloween Cinnamon Rolls

Halloween Cinnamon Rolls

  We love a good mom hack, and these Halloween Cinnamon Rolls from The BakerMama definitely will be our go-to this spooky season. (Read our Meet a Mom interview with Maegan Brown, aka The BakerMama!) We're *totally* on board with pre-made shortcuts like canned...

New Mom Hack Alert: Evite’s SignUp Sheets!

New Mom Hack Alert: Evite’s SignUp Sheets!

Planning class parties is one of those mom tasks that feel like work even though you don’t want them to. Plus, they have a nasty habit of sneaking up on you. As we head into the holiday season, two of the party planning moms from The Local Moms Network—CEO Layla...

Cozy Up Your Space: Easy Fall Home Decor Swaps You’ll Love

Cozy Up Your Space: Easy Fall Home Decor Swaps You’ll Love

Welcome to Lindsey Boova, my destination dedicated to provide inspirational and attainable sources dedicated to the mom next door, from the mom next door. Consider me that go to friend you ask for decorating advice and mom hacks.

Meet a Mom: Dr. Kim Nichols!

Meet a Mom: Dr. Kim Nichols!

Finding that dermatology is the perfect combination of two passions – science and art, tonight’s meet a mom, Dr. Kim Nichols worked as a dermatologist in NYC for seven years before opening my own practice, NicholsMD of Greenwich.

4 Tips on How to Clean and Remove Smoke Damage from your Clothes!

4 Tips on How to Clean and Remove Smoke Damage from your Clothes!

In the aftermath of a fire, it’s important to take immediate action to clean your home, clothes and its contents to deal with the smoke damage. PuroClean of Greenwich | Stamford shares a few key tips and practices to help you get the smell out!

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