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Roasted Fall Vegetable Salad

Roasted Fall Vegetable Salad

CatwithaK Cooks shares her divine Roasted Fall Vegetable Salad. It makes a unique and fresh addition to your holiday spread! You can use another type of squash in place of the delicata,or use pears or apples in place of the grapes. You can use sage, or even tarragon...

Thanksgiving at Mike’s Organic!

Thanksgiving at Mike’s Organic!

Just in time for Thanksgiving, we caught up with Mike Geller, owner of Mike’s Organic. We asked him the tough questions—like how to avoid looking like a turkey while carving one—and his suggestions for what to serve at a downsized, COVID-friendly meal. To place an...

Self Care is More Important Now Than Ever!

Self Care is More Important Now Than Ever!

How you feel. Safe self-care during these uncertain times at Adam Broderick It is finally fall and the seasonal change feels good … nothing feels better than crisp air or the quiet intimacy of sitting in front of a nice fire in the evenings. Isn’t that more important...

Coastal Orthopedics is Here for You and has some New Team Members!

Coastal Orthopedics is Here for You and has some New Team Members!

Welcome to the Newest Members of the Coastal Orthopedics Team: Dr. Sealey & Dr. Shulman! Coastal Orthopedics is Here To Keep You Moving! Our team of experienced specialists are here for all of you and your family’s urgent and non-urgent orthopedic needs. We are...

Shop Local! Darien Together – Holiday 2020

Shop Local! Darien Together – Holiday 2020

DARIEN TOGETHER – HOLIDAY 2020 The Corbin District is teaming up with The Darien Chamber of Commerce to spread the joy of the season and to support our local retailers during this holiday season. 2020 has been quite a year, and it has never been more important to...

Where to Begin Thinking About College Admissions: Test Prep Today

Where to Begin Thinking About College Admissions: Test Prep Today

This has been a tough fall for high school juniors and seniors, as test schedules and cancellations made a chaotic spring feel even less predictable for many students.   But that doesn’t mean juniors shouldn’t be gearing up for the SAT and looking toward the...

Meet Lindsey Harrison from Dear Elizabeth Interiors

Meet Lindsey Harrison from Dear Elizabeth Interiors

Lindsey is a Rowayton, CT based mom-next door and interior designer, highlighting her favorite home, lifestyle and tot-friendly finds. She and her friend, Emily, recently launched Dear Elizabeth Interiors, a boutique interior design firm named after the co-founders'...

Creamy Pumpkin Risotto from CatwithaK Cooks

Creamy Pumpkin Risotto from CatwithaK Cooks

  Just when you thought you’d hit your “all things pumpkin” limit for the year, CatwithaK is here to prove you wrong.  She is taking pumpkin in a different direction here, a savory one, that is just as comforting and cozy as your favorite pumpkin bread. For more...

2020 Holiday Catering Guide!

2020 Holiday Catering Guide!

The holidays might be a little different this year…but we all want to make them special and delicious for those we are celebrating with (even if it’s only a few people). And the last thing we need is more stress in 2020! So, along with our sister sites, Greenwich and...

Ways To Teach Your Kids To Honor Veterans At Home

Ways To Teach Your Kids To Honor Veterans At Home

On Veteran's Day we honor, remember and thank all of those who serve and have served our country. Many of us with little ones are looking for ways to teach them about Veteran's Day and how to show thanks to our veterans. Scroll down for a list of options including...

Meet the Mom Behind CatwithaK Cooks

Meet the Mom Behind CatwithaK Cooks

We are thrilled to introduce our latest “Meet a Mom” and new food/recipe contributor, Kathleen (Kat) Ashmore. Kat recently launched the CatwithaK Cooks food blog with a focus on clean eating recipes that are family friendly and we are so excited to have her share her...

MEET A MOM: Rebecca Comizio

MEET A MOM: Rebecca Comizio

Meet school psychologist Rebecca Comizio, a Greenwich-based mother of four who is known as “the feelings teacher” at New Canaan Country School. She also works as a therapist at The Waverly Group, counseling children, adolescents and parents. Additionally, she runs...

10 Things Your “Best Friend” Might Want To Know About Divorce

10 Things Your “Best Friend” Might Want To Know About Divorce

TEN THINGS YOUR “BEST FRIEND” MIGHT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT DIVORCE! When can I DATE? Does the CAUSE OF THE BREAKDOWN matter? How much does “the affair” matter? Alcohol? Drugs? Physical/emotional abuse? Are E-mails discoverable? Who will get CUSTODY of our children and...

Meet the Custom Builder Behind Fletcher

Meet the Custom Builder Behind Fletcher

Fletcher Development specializes in custom home construction and opportunistic commercial assets. Recognized for many HOBI Awards, Fletcher delivers impeccable, unparalleled products. Ryan Fletcher, a Sergeant in the Infantry Division of United States Marine Corps,...

Healthy Halloween Veggie & Fruit Board!

Healthy Halloween Veggie & Fruit Board!

  Halloween is almost here and we are sharing an amazing last-minute, festive board from The BakerMama, which incorporates much needed vegetables into an adorable design. If you haven’t been, make The BakerMama’s Instagram and site a regular stop for inspiration...

What exactly is a Montessori School?

What exactly is a Montessori School?

What exactly is a Montessori school and how does a Montessori kindergarten classroom differ from a traditional kindergarten classroom? Let's consider some of the differences below: The role of the teacher. In a traditional classroom, the teacher is typically viewed as...

12 Easy Halloween Recipes!

12 Easy Halloween Recipes!

Get your crew into the spooky spirit with these fun, simple recipes. We’re rounded up our favorite snack, dessert and even cocktail recipes from around the web. We hope they make your holiday just a little more festive—and delicious. SnacksSmoky Pumpkin Deviled Eggs...

Fall Pests: 5 To Watch Out For!

Fall Pests: 5 To Watch Out For!

You may think since the weather is cooling off, pests like bugs and other critters will start disappearing—but sadly, it isn’t so. According to the experts at Fox Pest Control, some pests actually start appearing in Fall—often looking for shelter or food before...

Meet a Mom: Shoe Designer & Entrepreneur Rebecca Allen!

Meet a Mom: Shoe Designer & Entrepreneur Rebecca Allen!

We’re thrilled to share our latest fashion find—and partner—Rebecca Allen. This chic line of nude shoes has already gained buzz everywhere from Elle to Refinery29, and it’s easy to see why. First of all, the shoes are gorgeous; the line is a curated collection that...

10 Ways to Celebrate Halloween Safely

10 Ways to Celebrate Halloween Safely

Halloween is an annual rite of passage for kids. From the first time a new walker toddles up to trick or treat with his parents, to older kids finally being allowed to go door-to-door on their own—Halloween is as much a part of childhood as any holiday. Which makes it...

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