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Meet A Mom: Jeanne Collins
Meet Jeanne Collins, the Greenwich native and New Canaan-based mom behind JerMar Designs. Jeanne settled in Connecticut for the "small-town vibe and friendly atmosphere" as well as the "sophistication and culture." She...
Meet a Mom: Lori Leckliter
Today’s Meet a Mom is artist Lori Leckliter, a mother of two who moved to town in 2014. A former fashion designer at Ralph Lauren, Lori started focusing on painting and action portraiture when she left New York City for the suburbs. For Lori, her career in fashion...
11 Signs Your Child Should See A Pediatric Chiropractor
Did you know that chiropractic care isn’t just for adults with back pain? The benefits of chiropractic care extend beyond pain relief! Chiropractic care is actually focused on the health of your nervous system!
Meet A Mom: Jeanne Collins
Meet Jeanne Collins, the New Canaan mom behind JerMar Designs. Jeanne, who grew up in Greenwich, settled here for the "small-town vibe and friendly atmosphere" as well as the "sophistication and culture." She started her company in 2020 after leaving her...
The Play Space’s Tips for Successful Traveling
Travel Tips For Young Children Traveling long distances with little ones can be challenging, especially if you are ill-prepared. Regardless of whether you are traveling by train, plane, or car, requiring little ones to stay cool, calm, and collected for the entire...
MEET A MOM: Kristin Pierce
Meet Kristin Pierce, the New Canaan mom behind Shooting Stars NYC! Kristin and her husband lived in New York City for over 20 years before moving to New Canaan with their daughter, Harper. She created Shooting Stars, a competitive dance and performing arts company,...
MEET A MOM—Dr. Sarah Lacarrubba
Meet Dr. Sarah Lacarrubba, a mother of two boys who practiced family medicine in Manhattan and Westchester County before transitioning to medical aesthetics. Looking for a “coastal town with a strong sense of community,” she and her family moved to Darien in...
How will your property be divided in a divorce in the state of Connecticut?
If you are going through a divorce or preparing for a divorce, it is important to think of how property will be divided. Connecticut is considered an all-property state, which means each spouse’s property, regardless of how it is titled or how it was acquired, can be divisible in a divorce. Learn from the divorce lawyers at Ferro & Battey, LLC how this typically works and what you should know.
Biographer Andrew Morton to Discuss His Book, THE QUEEN!
Darien Library and Ferguson Library invite all British royalty enthusiasts to a special event on this side of the Atlantic that is not to be missed. Biographer Andrew Morton, bestselling author of biographies of the Duke and Dutchess of Windsor, Prince Andrew,...
Everyday Celebrations from Scratch!
The holidays are just a few short weeks away, and that means holiday parties are about to be in full swing. Whether you’re hosting family for casual dinners or throwing a formal fete for a crowd, a new book from Maria Provenzano, “Everyday Celebrations from Scratch”,...
5 Ways to Make Matching Holiday PJs A Tradition that Works for Your Family!
Matching PJs have been a growing family tradition for years, creating priceless memories—as well as photos for social media! But getting kids (not to mention spouses!) to take part in any group activities can sometimes require some prodding. That’s why we’re sharing...
Helping Your Child Develop Resilience
The Children’s School welcomes renowned psychologist Dr. Robert Brooks to present their first parenting workshop of the year.
MEET A MOM — Arianne O’Donnell
Meet local mom Arianne O’Donnell, a halotherapist and the owner of Salt Cave of Darien.
Weird Wonders at The Maritime Aquarium
Join The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk for Weird Wonders, a day of wacky experiments and mind-blowing science shows on Saturday, November 5. They are partnering with Mad Science of Fairfield County to bring science to life through a variety of hands-on, fun STEM...
Everyday Apple Tart!
Whether you're baking for Thanksgiving, or just want to use up your apple-picking stash, this Everyday Apple Tart from TikTok star Kathleen Ashmore is an instant classic (that happens to be gluten-free!). INSTRUCTIONS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2/3 cup...
Candy Corn Ice Cream Sundaes!
Need a last minute Halloween treat? Try these festive Candy Corn Ice Cream Sundaes from South OC Moms Network! Ingredients Vanilla Ice Cream (you can also use orange sherbet if you want to dye one less layer)Food coloring: yellow and orangeWhip...
Simple Updates to Get Your Kitchen Holiday Ready!
Refinishing your cabinets can be a perfect way to update your kitchen! Crystal Decor Painting explains how it keeps you from spending a huge amount of money, while giving the heart of your house a nice facelift!
The Play Space’s Tips for Successful Trick or Treating
Halloween is a fun time to dress up and go trick or treating, but for our little ones it can also be a long overwhelming night, with scary twists and turns, that younger ones may not be ready for. Don’t stress! Here are some fun-filled Halloween tips to ensure a...
MEET A MOM—Shelby K. Smith
Today’s Meet a Mom is Shelby K. Smith, a mother of two and an artist in Darien. A former beauty executive, Shelby is a self-taught artist who turned her talent—and passion for color—into a new hobby during the pandemic. Shelby’s modern, geometric works will be on...
MEET A MOM – Margaret Riley
Meet Margaret Riley, a New Canaan mom of three and Executive Director of the YMCA. She and her family are long-time residents who moved to town in 1998, and their most memorable town events include: summer concerts at Waveny, the Fourth of July fireworks and caroling...