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New Canaan Library presents India Hicks & Nathan Turner “Design Stars in Conversation”
Enjoy a fun night of Champagne, Shopping & Live Tablescape Design by India Hicks & Nathan Turner. Followed by conversation with Designers!
An Interview with the Chief Happiness Officer at EasyKicks
We recently spoke with Dominique Shortell, Chief Happiness Officer for EasyKicks, Nike’s kids sneaker club. Here is what she had to say!
Meet the Rockettes @ Darien Library!
Light up the Darien Library with joy— join Darien Library and the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes for a festive craft. After the activity, families are invited to pose and take photographs with their visiting guests.
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The Million Mile Challenge Puts The Squeeze on Childhood Cancer
As moms, our main priorities are keeping our kids safe and healthy. Yet, one in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they are 20 years old.
HOUSE MATTERS. A Moms' Night Out Not To Be Missed!
An Engaging Conversation About Real Estate, Design, And Architecture. Plus Fabulous Cocktails And Nibbles. Join Us For The Ultimate Moms’ Night Out!
Authors @ New Canaan Library: Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee
Have you ever wondered why we stop to watch the orange glow of a sunset or flock to see cherry blossoms in the spring?
We are often made to feel that the physical world has little or no impact on our inner joy. Increasingly, experts urge us to find balance and calm by looking inward – through mindfulness or meditation – and muting the outside world. But what if the natural vibrancy of our surroundings is actually our most renewable and easily accessible source of joy?
Favorite Planners!
Anyone else love a good planner?! I find that writing tasks down and checking them off is one of the more satisfying things in life – agree? Below are a list of planners I’ve loved and used as well as some recommended by other Moms out there. Get yours...
Meet Julie!
Three things in New Canaan that you can’t live without:
The Eggs Benedict at Baldanza… actually everything at Baldanza! Angela & her team know how to do it right!
New Canaan Healthfare… Owners Jim & Margaret are extremely knowledgeable.
Elm Street Books – A gem of a store!
How to Discourage Deer from Eating Your Plants
Over the last few decades deer populations have ballooned in our area, which means that you probably have firsthand experience with the effects—nibbled leaves, bare branches, and headless flowers.
Preparing Children to Begin the School Year
No matter whether a child is excited to return to school or nervous about their first day back, parents can help their children be well-prepared to begin the school year.
Meet Sue & James Patterson who are Teaming Up for a Children's Book Series
Meet the Authors: Sue and James Patterson Wednesday, August 29, 2018 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Community Room Patterson fans young, old, and everywhere in between are invited to meet Sue and James Patterson, authors of the forthcoming picture book Cuddly...
Fall Into New Canaan 2018
The Young Women’s League of New Canaan and the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual “Fall Into New Canaan: Celebrate the Season in our Village”. The town-wide shopping event will take place on Saturday, September 8th, with...
200-hour, Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification to Be Offered at Award-Winning New Canaan Yoga Studio
Sama Yoga has been in business for three years in New Canaan, and will offer their first ever Yoga Teacher Training Program beginning September 15.
Easy, Healthy Back-to-School Lunchbox Ideas
With a brand new school year just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about packed lunches and after school snacks.I know a lot of my mom clients struggle with what to send their child to school with every day. Especially when they’re dealing...
Yoga Saturdays at Weed Beach!
Last 2 Shows for Cinema on the Sound, Rowayton
Rowayton Cinema on the Sound August 22nd & September 14th The RCA and Rowayton Library, look forward to bringing you another outdoor summer movie series. Cinema on the Sound will offer three outdoor movies starting in July. All movies will be free and...
Five Ingredient Fridays: Labor Day Eats!
This delicious potato salad is a Labor Day BBQ favorite in my house. Simple and inexpensive and of course, only five ingredients. The best part? It tastes better the second day so it’s perfect for entertaining.
Have a Night Out on the Town!
Sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties New Canaan Office The Taste of The Town Stroll is A “food-raiser” for the New Canaan Food Pantry. In order to participate you need to donate to the New Canaan Food Pantry in one of three...
Does your lawn need some TLC?
Beautifully lush lawns don’t just happen on their own. They require persistence and impeccable timing! Hoffman Landscapes can help.