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MEET A MOM: Drew Lamm
Meet Drew Lamm, the Rowayton-based author and Mom behind Taste Life Twice Writing. What started as a word-of-mouth writing group 20 years ago, quickly turned into a haven for locals who want to "taste life twice" through writing. Find out what inspired Drew to start...
Darien Library to Celebrate Annual “1894 Day”
Darien Library will celebrate their 126th Anniversary on May 27, 2020 by holding an annual giving day called “1894 Day.” 1894 Day will run from 12:00am to 11:59pm on May 27. In honor of the Library’s 126th Anniversary, their goal is to raise $126,000 on May 27. All...
Small Business Spotlight: Inner Light
We recently kicked off a new series called Small Business Spotlight. Nancy Joyce, the owner of Inner Light in Darien, spoke to us about her wellness and healing center. In addition to being a wellness entrepreneur, she's a certified yoga instructor. On her website,...
The Lost Husband Movie: Interview With the Director
If movies have been a favorite distraction for you these days, put The Lost Husband on your download list. Based on the novel by bestselling author Katherine Center, this heartwarming and funny film features Leslie Bibb (a woman rebuilding her life after her husband's...
MEET A MOM: Camp by Mama’s Megan Schinella
Check out our interview with the woman behind the Camp by Mama blog! Megan Schinella is a New Canaan mother of three who started Camp by Mama “as a creative outlook into motherhood.” With children ranging in ages from 3 to 9, she’s been busy keeping up with work,...
7 Tips for Pediatric Telemedicine Appointments
One of the many new experiences we’ve had during quarantine (aside from cutting our spouse’s hair and homeschooling our kids...) is telemedicine visits. In many ways, telemedicine is incredibly convenient, particularly with kids—you don’t have to wrangle littles ones...
How to Do A Manicure at Home: Tips from Eva Amurri!
This story was shared by Eva Amurri and originally appeared on Happily Eva After. SUPPLIES… Nail Polish Remover Cotton Balls Nail File Acetone-Based Lacquer Remover (only if you have gel on your nails) Aluminum Foil (only if you have gel on your nails) Nail Clipper...
Meet a Mom: Author Elin Hilderbrand!
This interview with New York Times bestselling author Elin Hildberbrand originally appeared on South Shore Moms. I was so thrilled to get the chance to connect with the lovely, talented and very busy writer, Elin Hilderbrand. I just love breezing through her books...
Zipped Bags: Organization with Style
After spending more time than ever at home with our kids, many of us are trying to get organized. But that can be a challenge, whether we have little kids who leave Legos and art projects in their trail or teenagers whose makeup is taking over a shared bathroom....
Small Business Spotlight: Andrew Stefanou Salon and Spa
We recently kicked off a new series called Small Business Spotlight, featuring some of our favorite local businesses. Check out our interview with the husband and wife team behind Andrew Stefanou Salon and Spa. They are scheduled to reopen on May 20, with certain...
Brighten Your Home with Flowers!
This story was contributed by Greenwich, CT-based entertaining experts Host to Perfection. Quarantine hasn't been easy for anybody; when you are secluded in your home with only your immediate family members, it can definitely take an emotional toll on all of...
MEET A MOM: Mary Elizabeth Shaw
Learn some book picks for children of all ages from Mary Elizabeth Shaw, a reading specialist and the founder of Busy Bee Literacy. She also shares the best way to promote literacy with young children and how to make reading fun! This local Mom grew up in Wilton,...
Cheers to Moms – some delicious recipes presented by NuKitchens!
This Mother’s Day, lets raise a glass to all of the Mom’s out there, including us! We’ve become teacher’s, entertainers, chef’s, house cleaners and everything else our families have needed during this quarantine. Treat yourself with this tasty drink (and maybe breakfast in bed with these pancakes!) from NuKitchens, a local family-owned kitchen design company that knows how important a mom and her kitchen truly are!
Local Mom Starts Fairfield County Chapter Of Pandemic Of Love
Brooke Connors is a local mom to two teenage daughters, 18 and 17 years old, and a 21 year old son. When things began to shut down due to COVID-19, she and her family decided to use the time to do good. So, she launched a chapter of Pandemic of Love in Fairfield...
Joules: A Brand for Fun in Any Weather!
As busy moms, we’ve realized well-made clothes are crucial. For one, they simply last longer which saves us time shopping for constant replacements (and can be used as hand-me-downs for future kids—bonus!). But perhaps more importantly, they encourage active play and...
Puppy Pandemic: Families Who Recently Added Furry Friends
Have you heard the term “pandemic puppy?” Well, it’s probably the cutest phenomenon to come out of this Covid-19 crisis. Across the country, families in quarantine are jumping into the puppy pool, taking their extra time as a family to bring home a furry friend. It’s...
QuadJobs: Getting Help During & After Quarantine!
Anyone else need help now with groceries, tutoring during homeschooling or other errands? Or are you planning on hiring some extra hands *as-soon-as-possible* post-quarantine for babysitting and other household tasks? Previously, we’ve shared about one of our...
MEET A MOM: Stephanie Stellwagen
Meet the lifestyle and travel blogger behind @stephstell. Stephanie is a New Canaan Mom who loves to write about her travel experiences and capture everything with photographs. For now, she's focusing on home-based activities, art projects and getting outside as much...
Music Together Online
With Music Together Fairfield online, your favorite music class will come right to your living room. Your whole family will have a blast singing, dancing, and jamming along to songs from our award winning curriculum during weekly live online/ interactive classes. Our...
Small Business Spotlight: Chou Chou
We are really excited to kick off a new series called Small Business Spotlight, featuring some of our favorite local businesses. Now more than ever, they need our support. First up is our interview with Kathy Sanford, owner of the beloved Rowayton store Chou Chou …....