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Game Day Recipe: BBQ Nachos with Pineapple Salsa!
Photo Credit: Julia Dags; Fleece Sweatshirts: Dudley Stephens Take your Game Day eats up a notch with these crowd-pleasing nachos! "Everyone gets excited when you pull out a warm tray of cheesy nachos!"...
Come & See St. Aloysius Catholic School, Wednesday February 16!
To register for the Open House, visit www.sasncct.org. Or you can email [email protected].
Learn To Irish Dance!
Irish Dance is for everyone! Build lifelong friendships while learning a new skill and having fun. This athletic form of dance is great for learning coordination, discipline and keeping kids engaged with its energetic music.
Valentine’s Day Wine Pairings
Cooking and staying in this Valentine’s Day? Sommelier and dad of two, Greg Rubin, the owner of Horseneck Wines in Greenwich, is sharing his favorite Valentine’s Day wine pairings.
Heart-Shaped Pizza
Try this perfect Valentine’s Day activity for the whole family!
Thinking About Kindergarten?
Prospective parents are invited to take a closer look at a typical day in the life of New Canaan Country School's Kindergarteners. Head of Early Childhood Beth O'Brien will share how academics, arts, music and athletics are deliberately designed for children this...
Binge Worthy TV Shows!
Need a new show to binge-watch? From Netflix, to Hulu, to HBO and now even Apple TV, Westport Moms has rounded up some shows you’ll be sure to love! Click the links to learn more and find your new guilty pleasure, revisit an old classic, or catch up on a series you may have missed!
Spend the Summer on the Water with Camp SoundWaters!
Camp SoundWaters’ core principles of hands-on discovery, adventure, skill building, and working as a team create the ultimate summer experience for your child. Learn more about their summer programs here!
Meet a Mom—Abby Glover
Meet Abby Glover, a local mom who moved here from Austin 11 years ago. As Vice President of Educator's Ally, she works with private schools nationwide to help with their hiring needs. When it comes to down time, you can find her at the New Canaan Library or heading to...
Does the Affair Matter in Divorce?
Carole Topol Orland, Esq. of Broder, Orland, Murray & DeMattie shares how after practicing law for 44 years – much of which has been focused on her matrimonial and divorce practice – rhe number one question she is asked is, “Does the affair matter in divorce?” She shares that It is not a simplistic answer, and some reasons why.
Women & Heart Disease: What You Should Know
As moms, it can seem like we’re always taking care of someone else – children, a partner, aging family members, even pets. As a result, we might put off our yearly physical, or brush it off if we’re not feeling well. But not taking steps to prevent heart...
Anna Kaiser’s Home Workout Motivation Tips!
Working out at home has always had some advantages—the most obvious being you don’t have to waste any time driving to a gym...or combing your hair. However, motivation can be pretty tough. “What I am hearing from clients is the lack of results, accountability, and...
MEET A MOM—Dr. Ashley Rosset
After living in three countries over the last five years, Dr. Ashley Rosset and her family moved to New Canaan five months ago. She loves the "tight community" feel and "could not be happier" with the decision to settle in town. A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr....
MEET A MOM—Jennifer Besgen
Jennifer Besgen, mom of four and Associate Director of Athletics at St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, shares her favorite family activities and why she loves living in Ridgefield! How many kids do you have, and what are their...
MEET A MOM—Connie Bennett
Fairfield mom Connie Bennett, a mother of two teenagers, has channeled her creative side to do everything from party planning to luxury home consignment. We spoke to Connie about her go-to family activities, favorite local...
Vegan Buddha Bowl
Rice bowls are a perfect lunch for busy parents. Prep the ingredients on the weekend, and you can assemble an easy weekday lunch or dinner in just minutes. We love this vegan version from Maria Provenzano of From Scratch with Maria. Don’t have everything listed? Use...
Winter Board Books for Kids!
Snuggle up and share a good winter read
MEET A MOM—Simrat Mehta
Local mom Simrat Mehta and her family moved to South Salem from New York City during the pandemic. After visiting here on weekends and during school breaks, they fell in love with the relaxing community and made it home....
Prepared to Thrive
What does my child need to thrive—now and into the future?That’s the question on our minds as we make decisions that impact our children’s lives. It’s also the question every school needs to answer. What and how should children be learning now in order to thrive in...
Health & Wellness Guide 2022
With a New Year here, there’s no better time to focus on your health and well-being. Check out some local offerings for exercise, healing, food, self-care and more to put you on the right path for 2022.