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Meet George Knapp of PBandJ Babyproofing
Meet George Knapp, the owner of PBandJ Babyproofing. A carpenter by trade, George started a building and remodeling company in 1993 and was often asked to install baby gates and other safety features. After solving problems that babyproofers couldn’t fix, he decided...
Ring’s End: Your Inspiration. Our Expertise
If you have lived in Fairfield County for some time, chances are you have made a stop at Ring’s End. If you’re new to town, you may still be on the hunt for the local home improvement store in your area. To the homeowner, Ring’s End is a local resource you can trust...
New Canaan Country School is now accepting applications for Fall 2021-22
New Canaan Country School is now accepting applications for Fall 2021-22. A co-ed, independent, day school, the school welcomes students in Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 9 from all over the region to its 75-acre campus. Join them on a Campus Tour online or in...
Meet a Mom: Chrissy Mactaggart of Who We Play For!
Chrissy Mactaggart is this week’s Meet a Mom! This Greenwich Mom has lived in Greenwich for 22 years with her husband Ian and three kids; Emma, 20, is a junior at Dartmouth, Kelli, 19, is a sophomore at Boston College and Annabelle, 17, is a senior at Greenwich...
Fall Veggie Chili!
It’s officially chili season! Chili is one of our favorite Fall weeknight meals for so many reasons. First, it’s as easy as chopping up ingredients. Second, you can customize it in endless ways (vegan/meat, spicy/mild, gluten-free, etc.). Finally, you can put it on...
Meet a Dad: Arthur Lih III of LifeVac!
Arthur Lih, III is the Inventor and CEO of LifeVac, an upper airway clearance device that can save someone from choking to death. The device has saved 78 lives around the world to date—including the lives of 27 children. We spoke to Arthur, dad to Jackie (15), about...
Middle School Matters: Academic Approach
It’s only October, but this has already been a challenging school year for students, parents, and teachers. At Academic Approach, we’re happy to be back in the rhythm of a new school year. Even as students and teachers work remotely, we continue to offer one-on-one...
Join St. Luke’s School Middle School Virtual Open House
It’s a challenging time for families—particularly when it comes to school. If you would like to find out what your child’s school day would be like at St. Luke’s, please join them Sunday, October 18 at noon for the Middle School Virtual Open House. During this Zoom...
Your Home Office: 5 Tips for Making It Work for Your Whole Family!
These days, it’s more common than ever to have a child learning from home or a parent working from home. So home offices—once used only at homework time or on weekends—or front and center. That’s why we asked the experts at Horderly to share their simple 5-step...
Who We Play For: Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Did you know that Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death amongst student athletes and on school campuses? And that 1 in 300 kids have an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk? That’s why the parents behind Who We Play For (WWPF) formed a...
KC Kids Convention Is October 17th Thru 18th
KC 2020 is a two-day virtual convention for and about children who want to make a positive social impact in their community. On October 17 and 18, join Stepping Stones Museum for Children and its partners, the Connecticut State Department of Education, Literacy How...
Wondering about CBD? Welcome New England Hemp Farm!!
Wondering about CBD? Meet New England Hemp Farm – a new Westport company, committed to delivering only the highest quality, thoroughly tested, CBD products to their customers. Not only are the founders two local Dads but the VP of Sales- Colin Bannon is the coach for the Staple’s High School Lacrosse Team! Use the discount code “MOM15” for 15% off your first purchase.
Meet a Mom: Emily Rudman of Emilie Heathe!
Emily Rudman is a new mom and founder of lifestyle brand Emilie Heathe, which has been featured in publications like Vogue and Allure. Her curated product lineup currently includes nontoxic nail polish, an exfoliating lip treatment, fine jewelry, makeup sets and...
Parenting During the Pandemic: Easy as ABC?
This essay was contributed by Rachel Perks, PhD, mom of one and author of The Little A-Z: A Companion for First-Time Mothers and Their Partners “You Got This” “We are in this together.” “Stay the course.” These days it is easy to mistake ourselves for extras in a...
MEET A MOM: Beth Lenhard
Meet Beth Lenhard, a mother of two and the school nurse at New Canaan Country School. She worked at Stamford Hospital for 14 years before taking on her new role at NCCS, where her children are students. Beth and her husband, Mason, grew up in Ohio and moved to...
YWCA Stand Against Domestic Violence Luminary Night
Every third week in October is YWCA USA’s National WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE. The Week Without Violence is part of a global movement to end violence against women and girls. Each local chapter of the YWCA hosts its own programming and events in support of the...
Rafael Magana M.D.: Experienced Cosmetic Surgeon in Riverside!
If you’ve considered giving yourself the gift of plastic surgery this year, Dr. Rafael Magana is a highly skilled and trained doctor located right here in Riverside, CT. He has NYC training and 13 years of postgraduate experience in cosmetic surgery. He even practiced...
2020 Private School Guide
Thank you to our sponsor, Betteridge!Whether you're still searching for the right school for your child this academic year or are beginning to think about next year, we know the decision can be a tough one and it ultimately comes down to choosing the best fit for your...
Weekdays are Kids’ Days at Pinstripes
Pinstripes has begun a new promotion for their Kids Club Program. Monday through Thursdays, up to 4 Kids are able to enjoy $5 Kids Meals and/or $5 hour of Bowling or Bocce including shoes with each adult meal purchase. Pinstripes has lots of activities coming up for...
SuiteTooth: Delivering Dental Service at The Safety of Your Own Home
Mathew Barnett and Dr. Dani Mishaan founded SuiteTooth in 2019 with the goal of solving the biggest obstacle most patients have when it comes to going to the dentist – its inconvenient. Visiting a dentist with a family can wreak havoc on your schedule. Covid-19 has...