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Find the Perfect Furniture for Your Outdoor Space!
If there is one thing this past year has taught us, it is the importance of family. Many of us have come to realize and appreciate the luxury of connecting with loved ones in our own backyard. At United Home & Patio, owners Andy and Adrienne Cunningham would love...
MEET A DAD: Mike Burkhart
Meet Darien native Mike Burkhart, a father of three who, with the exception of college, has lived here his whole life. As Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Ring’s End, a family-owned building materials supplier, he loves working with customers and...
Places to “Pick Your Own” Berries and More!
We turned to our friends at Stamford Moms for some helpful resources on strawberry picking! Some farms have already begun "pick your own" outings, while others expect to start soon. Below you’ll find a list of great farms nearby that offer strawberry picking. The...
New Canaan YMCA’s Rainbow Station Introduces New 5’s Pre-K Program
Introducing the New Canaan YMCA’s Rainbow Station 5’s Pre-K program beginning this fall! The program is designed specifically for children who would benefit from a year of support, growth, and preparation before entering kindergarten. The Rainbow Station 5’s Pre-K...
Meet Tim Masters, the Dad Behind My Green Mattress!
When Tim Masters’ daughter Emily developed allergies and eczema as a baby, he and his wife Cindy set out to solve her issues through any means necessary. Tim had been in the mattress business since he was a teenager, eventually purchasing the business from his mentor...
Easy Dinner: One-Pan Skillet Spaghetti!
There’s a time and place for cooking an elaborate meal, and it’s not during the week. Especially in the fun but frenetic weeks between school finishing up and camp beginning. This one-pan skillet spaghetti recipe from Kathleen, the mom behind CatwithaK Cooks, is more...
Meet the Female Executives Behind Flow Alkaline Spring Water!
Anyone else feel like staying hydrated is a constant battle? Especially as we head into summer, increasing your water intake is so crucial to your health. But if you’re not great about drinking water (hello, coffee and wine!) you should definitely try our newest...
SUMMER ACTIVITIES & DAY CAMPS!
Let the summer fun begin! Click HERE to check out local summer activities and day camps.
Cobb Salad Board by The BakerMama!
Two things we’re loving right now—food boards and salads. We’ve been sort of obsessed with the gorgeous boards created by The BakerMama for a while now. And with warmer weather, it feels nice to be turning off the oven for dinner more often, and loading up on hearty...
Dominick: Your One Call for Comfort
The temperature is rising, the kids are playing outside and cabin fever is now in our rearview mirror. It is that time of year where we are only going to spend more time outside. Summer is coming upon us fast. Whether you have a pool, spa or grill Dominick is here to...
MEET A MOM: Sunny Gill
Meet Sunny! This local mom is raising her two children in her hometown of Norwalk. She started creating sensory boxes for her son during the pandemic, and they became so popular that she's now selling them on her Etsy shop. Find out more about Sunny, the benefits of...
The Daily Café & Eatery: New Restaurant Opening on Greenwich Ave!
Attention, shoppers…Greenwich Ave has a new spot to grab a quick bite. The Daily Café & Eatery, a new concept from Aux Delices chef and owner Deb Ponzek, just opened at the bottom of the Avenue. With two Greenwich locations (Elm St downtown and Riverside) for Aux...
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Lime Avocado Crema
Thank you to our food contributor CatwithaK Cooks for sharing this delicious plant-based taco recipe with us. Introducing new vegetables (like cauliflower) to kids can be tricky. Experts recommend serving it in a form they are familiar with (in this case, tacos). Try...
Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books: A Chat with Podcast Host & Author Zibby Ownes!
Zibby Owens is known for her podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books, gaining recognition everywhere from Oprah.com to New York magazine. In 2020, she decided to put together a related anthology, a collection of essays covering topics we all deal with—parenthood,...
Motherhood and Sleep!
For many moms, sleep and motherhood can feel pretty incompatible. This phenomenon can start in late pregnancy, when you’re getting uncomfortable and waking up with insomnia. The newborn stage, of course, is like kryptonite to restful sleep. And anyone who has...
Spring is in Full Bloom at Easton Country Day School
Easton Country Day is a small, independent, coeducational school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. ECDS was founded by educators who wanted the best possible academic and social foundation for their own children, in a learning environment where the...
Mauricio Umansky on His Growing Real Estate Empire, Being a #girldad and more!
Mauricio Umansky is founder and CEO of The Agency, a luxury real estate firm with more than 40 offices worldwide. He’s well-known throughout the industry for selling the most homes in the country for over $20 million—including the Playboy Mansion. He’s also, of...
Have a Parents Night Out at The Lloyd Hotel!
Imagine: you just checked in effortlessly to The Lloyd Hotel and dropped your bags in an impeccably designed suite. Now relaxed in the lounge, the bartender shakes your craft cocktail, as the feeling of having arrived sinks in.Yeah, you can get used to this. You’ve...
The 2021 Edition of The Home Guide is Here!
They say home is where the heart is, and never has that been more true than in the past year. We’ve spent more time at home with our families than ever before — and that has been one of the biggest silver linings during this tumultuous time. For some of us, that meant...
The Mother of All Wellness Days: What To Do For Mother’s Day 2021
This story was contributed by our wellness contributor Michelle Calarco. Wellness comes in many forms, but at its core it’s about taking care of you. And what better day to do something extra special for yourself than Mother’s Day? In honor of this very...