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Hoffman Landscapes Receives a National Award of Excellence
Each year, the National Association Landscape Professionals Awards of Excellence recognizes exceptional landscape, lawn care, and interior plantscape design projects from around the nation…
Meet Liz! Aka Mrs. Nipple
Follow Liz! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bou791iAlF-/?taken-by=mrsnipple_ Where are you from originally? I grew up in Ridgefield, Connecticut. I have so much love for Ridgefield but when it came to picking a town to settle down in it was just a...
New Canaan Library’s Online Auction & 11th Annual Literary Luncheon @ Woodway Country Club
New Canaan Library’s Online Auction in support of the 11th Annual Literary Luncheon is LIVE! Bid on amazing items & experiences! Purchase your tickets for the 11th Annual Literary Luncheon on November 8th featuring New York Times Bestselling Author, Jennifer Egan!
Why We Love KIDBOX for Little Ones’ Clothes!
If you’re like us, you had plenty of super cute clothes for your kids’ first few months. Seriously, our babies looked pretty much like mini models after leaving the hospital, with gorgeous gifts on constant rotation. But very quickly…
Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese, Compliments of Anna Gass
Once cold weather months are upon us, we begin craving the dishes that keep us warm and stick to our ribs. One fall favorite for my family is good old fashion, macaroni and cheese. It’s filling, super comforting and meal my kids always request. Because...
Daddy Pig Gives The Inside Scoop on Peppa Pig Live!
Peppa Pig Live is coming to The Palace Theatre in Stamford on November 9 for two shows!
Halloween Hoot and Howl @ Darien Nature Center
Visit the Darien Nature Center on Sunday, October 28th, 4:00 – 6:00 PM for their 16th annual Halloween Hoot and Howl! This event is filled with Fall fun for the entire family!
Get Inspired: Halloween is Almost Here!
If you are one of many who have been pinning DIY halloween costumes and parties for years, but never find the time to bring them to life, join the club! Between monster mashes/dashes, pumpkin carving, scarecrow making, house decorating, neighbor “boo”ing, and so on, there is never enough time for thoughtful and creative party throwing!
How to Get Dinner on the Table FAST.
Debra Ponzek knows something about trying to get dinner on the table after a busy day. Not only is she a successful chef—she and her husband Greg own four popular Aux Délices cafes in Fairfield County, CT, as well as an in-demand catering business and...
Darien Arts Center presents Madeleine L’Engle’s The 24 Days Before Christmas!
Bring on the Holidays with The Darien Arts Center! On November 3rd the DAC is hosting a fun family event that includes a holiday craft and refreshments, a staged reading of Madeleine L’Engle’s The 24 Days Before Christmas, and a talkback with Madeleine L’Engle’s granddaughter, Charlotte Jones Voiklis!
You’ve Been BOOED! New Canaan & Darien Moms Edition
One of the latest and greatest Halloween traditions is BOO-ING friends!
Meet Stacey – Creative Director & Founder of Pink Chicken
Our Hamptons Mom, Enid O’Brien, had the chance to interview the incredibly talented, Creative Director & Founder of Pink Chicken, Stacey Fraser. Stacey founded Pink Chicken 12 years ago after working in design for over 15 years at places like The Gap,...
Treasure Hunt Tours
Introducing magical ‘Treasure Hunts Tours’ walking downtown CT or NY culminating in great food. Our mission is to gets kids off screens and let adults be kids. These hyper-local hunts are not just about answering questions, we want teams to find hidden...
Falling for Fall, Planting Season is Here!
After a sweltering summer, fall is in the air! And that means planting season is finally here!
MIDDLE GRADE (8 to 12 yr olds) AUTHOR EXTRAVAGANZA! @ New Canaan Library
Calling all readers from ages 8 to 12 and their families! On Sunday, October 28th from 1:00-3:00pm, in partnership with Elm Street Books, the Library will be hosting a Middle Grade Author Extravaganza! Eleven nationally published children’s authors are coming out to New Canaan for the day and will be discussing their work and themselves at an informal panel discussion.
A Better Chance Invites You To Its 2018 College Tailgate Gala @ Wee Burn Country Club
Since its founding in 1981, the mission of A Better Chance Darien has been to provide talented young girls of color from inner cities a top notch high school education in preparation for college.
Aqua-Scarium @ The Maritime Aquarium Norwalk
Visit the Maritime Aquarium @ Norwalk the weekend before Halloween when the Aquarium transforms into the AquaScarium! Don’t miss this popular family attraction! Kids in costume get free admission with each paying adult.
Belden Hill, Wilton: The Montessori Way
WHAT IS MONTESSORI? Montessori education was founded in 1907 by Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori designed a "prepared environment" in which children could freely choose from a number of developmentally appropriate activities. Montessori emphasizes learning through...
COURAGE CONFIDENTIAL vol.3
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As the leaves begin to fall and you’ve moved from outdoor bar-b-ques to indoor scrabble you might be asking yourself “how the f- – – did my house get so outdated?”
New Canaan Country School Early Childhood Fall Discovery Fair 2018
This Saturday event is for our youngest explorers and their parents. Using children’s natural curiosity to teach simple concepts of discovery, they will be guided through a series of hands-on exploration stations including…