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Start 2024 Off with a Clean Slate from Feast & Fettle

Start 2024 Off with a Clean Slate from Feast & Fettle

Got New Year’s goals on top of a full schedule? Try turning back the clock. Sign up for Feast & Fettle and win back two hours of every day! Order fresh, fully-prepared meals delivered to your door. Start the year fresh with Feast & Fettle. Use code CLEANSLATE2024 now through January 31st to get your second week free!

Strategies for Returning to School After Breaks

Strategies for Returning to School After Breaks

Heading back to school after taking time off can feel like stepping into a brand-new world. Whether it’s catching up on missed work or fitting back in with friends, these tips are your trusty guide to getting back on track without the stress.

Cookbooks to Try in the New Year!

Cookbooks to Try in the New Year!

If one of your New Year's resolutions for the new year is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. Below, you'll find six recently published cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around family meals and saving money on...

Give Back in 2024!

Give Back in 2024!

During the holidays and throughout 2024, consider giving back to local organizations. In this guide, you’ll find options to volunteer and donate your time.

How to Style a Festive Bar Cart

How to Style a Festive Bar Cart

If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year, stocking the bar is likely a priority. But in this Instagram age, why not make the cocktail setup as beautiful as it is functional? Your guests will surely appreciate the extra effort, whether or not they’re posting...

New Year’s Eve at Home!

New Year’s Eve at Home!

New Year's Eve at home this year? Us too! So we're sharing a round up of fun and family-friendly ideas from Stamford Moms to make our low-key celebrations extra special. The best part? You can all be in bed well before midnight to start 2023 ready to go. Order take...

Pomegranate Cosmo Recipe!

Pomegranate Cosmo Recipe!

This recipe was originally shared with,Greenwich Moms as part of their cocktail series with Greenwich Cocktail Week.     We're loving this Pomegranate Cosmopolitan, created by the moms of Habitual Hostess! It's the perfect thing to cheers to while watching the new Sex...

Tablesetting 101: Host to Perfection!

Tablesetting 101: Host to Perfection!

This story was shared by our contributors Host to Perfection.  The holidays are upon us and this year, more than ever, appreciate being together with your family and friends. So, whether you are hosting a casual or a formal dinner party, take the time to set a special...

3 Ways to Transform Your New Year’s Resolution Into Healthy Habits

3 Ways to Transform Your New Year’s Resolution Into Healthy Habits

This year, I want to exercise more, lose weight and eat better – sound familiar? That’s because some of our most common New Year’s resolutions revolve around adopting healthier lifestyles. While it’s easy to come up with a resolution, many of us struggle to stick to...

Meet a Mom: Elizabeth Ballantyne

Meet a Mom: Elizabeth Ballantyne

  Meet Elizabeth Ballantyne, the New Canaan mom of two behind Stories, Songs, and Senses. Her parent-child classes are for toddlers up to age four, and they involve "digging into various sensory bins—rice, slime, gooey mud, finger paint, water play." The groups...

Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Holiday Gift Guide 2023

‘Tis the Season! Get some holiday inspiration with our 2023 Gift Guide and find the perfect present for everyone.

Meet a Founder: Melissa Bernstein

Meet a Founder: Melissa Bernstein

Meet Melissa Bernstein, the co-founder of inimitable toy brand Melissa & Doug, and now Lifelines, a collection of physical tools designed for stress relief using a revolutionary wellness technique called Sensory Immersion™: using your senses to send calming signals to your brain.

Navigating Your Child’s Growing Pains

Navigating Your Child’s Growing Pains

A Guide To Knowing When To Seek Professional Advice As your child grows and becomes increasingly active in sports and activities, they are more susceptible to injuries such as fractures, specifically with growth plates. Also known as epiphyseal plates, growth plates...

25 Reasons Your Elf Didn’t Move

25 Reasons Your Elf Didn’t Move

    Ah, the Elf. A mercurial fellow, he (or she) is apt to get himself into some questionable situations this season. Hanging from the mantle like a tiny daredevil? Taking a bath in rainbow sprinkles? Fishing in a questionably clean potty? There’s nothing...

All Aboard the Holiday Wish Express

All Aboard the Holiday Wish Express

You and your family are invited aboard the Holiday Wish Express, an immersive holiday odyssey that promises delights for all ages. With an exhilarating virtual train ride, meticulously crafted themed rooms, and beloved characters, all centered around the captivating tale of Teddy’s Christmas Adventure.

Meet a Founder: Lydia Thibodeau of Sommet

Meet a Founder: Lydia Thibodeau of Sommet

  Finding reliable and top-notch childcare is at the top of every new mom’s list—but can often feel next to impossible, akin to finding a unicorn.  Jumping from nanny to nanny can be stressful for both parents and kids, so finding the right person without a lot...

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