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Sheet Pan S’mores!
If you love making s'mores but want to skip the mess of roasting marshmallows, keep things toddler safe and make a lot at once, try these Sheet Pan S'mores from Maria Provanzano of From Scratch with Maria. The best part? You can enjoy them this way well after summer...
Meet a Mom: Lindsay Rechler, Author of Good Morning Zoom!
The Good Morning Zoom author shares details of her pandemic project.
Meet the Dads Helping You Stay Sharp in the Kitchen!
Over the last year-plus, we’ve all spent more time cooking than ever, but check out your knife block and I bet your prized chef knife just won’t cut it anymore. Jack Martin (Westchester), the knife sharpening maestro we’ve all been captivated by at local farmers...
What’s New at Stepping Stones This Summer & Fall!
Recently, a few Connecticut moms from The Local Moms Network visited Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk with our kids, and it was a super fun morning, catching up while experiencing all that is new at this local gem. Although it was closed to the public...
Speech Seagull Services
Seagull Speech Parents everywhere are trying to achieve a new sense of normalcy with their children as we slowly exit the pandemic, but nagging questions about their growth, development and well-being abound. Are my kids where they need to be academically? Can they...
Get To Know the Closet Factory
From your master bedroom closet to your pantry or your home office, The Closet Factory takes care of all your home organizational needs with space saving solutions.
Spring Hill Arts Gathering (SHAG) Upcoming Arts Festival Taking Place This Summer in CT on July 29-August 1 and August 6-8
The Spring Hill Arts Gathering (SHAG), an outdoor festival and cultural event, will take place over two weekends this summer: July 29 - August 1 and August 6 - 8. Located in Washington, CT, SHAG brings an amazing lineup of stars from stage, studio, and screen to the...
Save The Date: The Community Fund Kicks Off its 41st Annual Darien Road Race
The Community Fund of Darien’s 41st annual Darien Road Race is scheduled for Sunday, September 19th, 2021, at Pear Tree Point Beach. This year’s race will begin at 9:00 am for the 1.5-mile Fun Run and 9:45 am for the 5-mile race. The race will feature “The Finish...
Summer Fun with Ledge Lounger!
Summer is officially in full swing, and our newest partner, Ledge Lounger, wants to make sure your family has tons of fun this year! Their products are all about making the most of your outdoor space, from stylish and classic outdoor furniture to in-pool...
Join us and the New Canaan YMCA for a Bootcamp Class on 7/31!
Abilis Expands Programs and Services in Darien
New LEAP Transition Program, Project SEARCH, REACH Supported Living Program and A Café Coming to Darien to Serve the Community DARIEN, Conn., June 29, 2021 — The special needs community in Darien, Connecticut, will be benefiting from new programming and services,...
Giving Digitized: A New, Easy Way to Help Others
During the pandemic, many of us who were used to volunteering may have had to pause these charitable activities, due to increased childcare needs, social distancing, shutdowns or other quarantine regulations. Volunteering not only benefits the organizations or...
The New Frosé: 9 Frozen Spiked Desserts for Summer!
Perfect for summer, we rounded up some of the best spiked frozen drinks, popsicles and other desserts. If you love frosé, bookmark the list below for some fresh ideas, perfect for any summer soiree. We start with a new spicy twist on frosé, and then have some other...
More Fireworks in July!
Although some of the local fireworks and holiday events have been rescheduled, there are still plenty of options! Be sure to celebrate the Fourth of July with a BANG! MONDAY, JULY 5 Stamford Downtown at the Landmark Building in Stamford Downtown At 9pm, you’ll be able...
CT Summer At The Museum Program Offers FREE Admission To Kids!
From July 1 to September 6, 2021, all Connecticut children age 18 and under with one accompanying adult will receive free admission to any of the participating museums, including historic house museums, historic sites, historical societies, art museums, children’s...
How to Prepare Your Child for Sleepaway Camp
Are your kids going to sleepaway camp this summer? As you pack those bags, both parents and kids may be feeling a little nervous—and that's totally normal. We asked Renee Flax, Director of Camper Placement for the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, for her best...
Books to Share on Father’s Day and All Year Round!
This story was contributed by literary specialist and mom Rosemary D’Urso, aka the “Library Mom”. Go to librarymom.com for more of her expert picks, and follow her on Instagram @librarymombooks. Finding that perfect gift for Father’s Day can be tricky,...
Child Custody in Connecticut
In all divorce cases in which there are children under the age of 18, the court will need to make orders concerning the custody of the children. A custody order will have two parts: legal and physical custody. Learn from Ferro & Battey LLC some of the things you should know or contact them for more information!
Add Tile to Your Next Outdoor Project!
Creating a beautiful outdoor space is comprised of many factors including landscape, furniture and fire pits! But the first step when designing or re-designing an outdoor space is thinking about the patio and flooring for the area. Because there are so many options,...
Easy Summer Cocktail – Pineapple, Lime, and Mint Sparkler
Thank you to The Local Moms Network contributor Maria Provenzano of From Scratch with Maria for sharing this delicious recipe! It's really the perfect summer sip—refreshing, special, and able to be prepped ahead of time. Make a batch of the mint simple syrup on Sunday...