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NEW CANAAN SANTA RUN
Grab your running gear on Saturday, 12/21 and join friends and family for the New Canaan Santa Run! The run takes place at New Canaan High School, located at 11 Farm Road. Event starts promptly at 8:30am with the Santa Dash for kids 8 & under, followed...
Holiday Gift Wrap-Up at the Depot Youth Center
Let some friendly elves wrap your presents this year! As a fundraiser for The Depot Youth Center, teen volunteers will supply the wrapping paper and gift wrap your presents so they’re ready to go under the tree. For more information,...
Where To Cut Down Your Christmas Tree
Finding the perfect Christmas tree is the ultimate holiday tradition, and one the whole family can get in on! But when it comes to choosing the perfect place to get your tree, especially if you like to cut your own, it can be tough. So, we’re here to help! Scroll down...
Getting In Shape Down There After Childbirth
by Caryn McAllister, PT, DPT / President & CEO of High Quality Home TherapyAfter giving birth, your new bundle will naturally be your top priority. But as they say on airplanes, you need to put your oxygen mask on first. It’s vital to consider your own postpartum...
Face Your Fears about Hosting a Holiday Party or Gathering: 7 Tips on Decorating, Delegating & Celebrating!
Do you have trepidation about hosting family this season? Want to finally throw that holiday party, but anxiety sets in when you begin to plan? Or has the moment of panic set in after sending out invitations? Carey Karlan, a local interior designer and principal of...
The Local Moms Network Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to The Local Moms Network 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! Before kids, we had all our holiday shopping done by (or shortly after) Thanksgiving. Post-kids? We sometimes find ourselves relying on anything available with overnight shipping, or online gift...
MLK Celebration 01.20.20
Please consider coming out to celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. at United Method Church of New Canaan.
Mother/Daughter Nutcracker Tea
Don’t miss the 4th annual Mother/Daughter Nutcracker Tea on Sunday, 12/1 from 11:30am-1pm. Event will be held at the beautiful DCA mansion, festively decked out for the holidays. Palmer’s Catering will serve a delicious menu, while dancers from the...
Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe!
Kate McDermott, author of Art of the Pie, was a finalist for the prestigious James Beard award for chefs. She’s also mom to Duncan, 32, who started baking with her as a toddler. This classic pumpkin pie is a family favorite for Thanksgiving. Her secret, expert tip? It...
Meet A Mom: Meet Elise Walters
Meet Elise Walters, a New Canaan native and mother of two, who serves as Chair of this year’s Holiday House Tour. A former advertising and marketing executive, Walters is also a published author and founder of E&J Home Consulting. She loves taking...
WHAT NOT TO TEACH YOUR TEEN
7:00 p.m., Wednesday, 11/20 @ the Darien Library. Dr. Turrisi is from Penn State University Department of Biobehavioral Health and Prevention Research and the author of A Parent Handbook for Talking with Students About Alcohol.Parents want to protect their...
HOFFMAN LANDSCAPES RECEIVES TOP HONOR FOR GREENWICH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Hoffman Landscapes is proud to announce they have been selected to receive an Award of Excellence – Judges Award by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). The winning estate sits on a beautifully manicured 3.3 acre lot. Hoffman Landscapes...
CBD & Anxiety: One Mom's Story
Recently, we showcased the moms behind Press Pause, a female-focused CBD company. We also asked the passionate ladies who started the brand to dispel some myths about CBD—including the stigma and misconceptions around CBD. This week, co-founder Dawn Fable shares with...
Drinks and an Informal Evening in Rowayton with Head of New Canaan Country School, Aaron Cooper
You're invited for drinks and an informal evening in Rowayton with Head of New Canaan Country School Aaron Cooper to learn more about the Prek-K through Grade 9, co-ed day school. Hosted by current Darien & Rowayton NCCS parents.Tuesday, Nov. 19 6:30-8...
Newcomers Club of New Canaan’s Holiday House Tour
You are cordially invited to the Newcomers Club of New Canaan’s Holiday House Tour on December 6th and 7th, 2019 from 10am-2pm. Proceeds from the tour will benefit local charities and community service organizations that are based in New Canaan and/or...
Meet a Mom: Meaghan Mallin
Introducing Meaghan, a New Canaan-based mother of two and our latest Meet a Mom. She’s now in her fourth year as Head of the Lower School at New Canaan Country School. Find out more about Meaghan, including her favorite local spots and the best advice...
The Long Ridge School Appoints New Head!
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of Carissa Lewis as the next Head of The Long Ridge School. She was selected by a unanimous vote of both the Head of School Search Committee and the Board of...
Trends in Fairfield County Real Estate from the Experts at Prevu
Are you thinking about buying a new home this spring? One valuable new local resource we wanted to share is Prevu. Recently launched by two career real estate and investment professionals, it helps reduce broker fees by matching buyers with a local agent...
LOVING LEOPARD
One of our fashion contributors, Liz Whitney of the Whit & Whimsy blog, is all about animal prints! In fact, it's more of an obsession. According to Liz, "Whether you call it leopard, cheetah or jaguar it all looks stylish, sassy and current." After...
The Mom Behind Smitten Films
Lisa Ridd is the talented mom who launched the business that helps families preserve memories through video!