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Summer Sunset Mini Sessions with Stephanie Conti Photography!
Summer Sunset Mini Sessions Weed Beach Darien, CT Price includes a 30 minute session, 5 fully edited files, and location fee. Please note this is an outdoor location and rain dates may fall on a week night. Sessions booked between 6pm and 8pm. Limited spaces...
Governor Malloy Signed! CT’s Car Seat Laws Are Changing October 1st
This is a HUGE increase in safety for CT’s kids! To save you time, we have highlighted the parts of the bill that pertain to child seat safety but full details of the bill can be found here. Remember that in addition to choosing the correct seat for your child’s...
The Bronx Zoo’s Nature Trek Exhibit is Now Open
[easy-image-collage id=7749] A whole new experience is waiting for you at the Bronx Zoo! Nature Trek allows children (ages 3 and up) to get a giraffe’s-eye view as they explore a tree village 14 feet off the ground. Cross wavy bridges and crawl through elevated...
The Young Entrepreneur Fair is coming back!
The Young Entrepreneur Fair is coming back to New Canaan's Pop up Park on August 27th. It is a unique to our area summer challenge for creative youth to test their business ideas. " The fair's value lies in the opportunity for business minded youth to interact with...
Meet Lee Ann!
Where are you from originally? Born in San Jose, CA but lived from first grade through college in Stamford. Went to Bucknell University. How long have you lived in New Canaan? How many kids and their age(s)? I moved to New Canaan from Bronxville 4 months after my...
STAR, Inc. Lighting the Way to Open Office in New Canaan Expanded Services for Neighbors with Intellectual Disabilities Anticipated
STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way, a Norwalk-based non-profit agency that is celebrating its 65th year serving New Canaan…
Guest Blogger Suzanne Wind: 10 Social Skills Unplugged for Your Digitally Focused Child!
Do you feel frustrated that your child is always facing a screen? Research has shown that today’s child averages 8-9 hours a day of engagement with media. It is a constant effort to engage kids in simple face-to-face conversations and good old-fashioned manners. Don’t...
Rad Lab Summer Splash Investigations – Lava Lamps!
Hello science fans and Rad Lab lovers! The amazing teachers at Rad Lab are sharing a "Summer Splash Investigations" series with newcanaandarienmoms.com followers! Follow along and try these super cool and exciting science experiments with your kids throughout the...
Accessible Design for Ideal Living by DesignDot
If you’re like me, you enjoy spending your long-awaited “free time” browsing home décor sites searching for interior design inspiration. I really enjoy scouring Pinterest, Houzz and all the other blogs but, in the end, I often feel overwhelmed and don’t really know...
Meet Christa!
Welcome to your Meet a Mom Interview! Where are you from originally? Jersey Strong. How long have you lived in New Canaan? How many kids and their age(s)? 6 years. Two little girls at West School. Favorite things to do with your kids in general or in...
20+ Kid Friendly Restaurants in Fairfield County (thank you CT Bites!)
When The Port opened its doors in Westport recently, crafting a dining experience for all ages was part of the goal. “I’ve always wanted to open a restaurant, a neighborhood spot where locals can enjoy food that is approachable and comfortable,” said owner Sal...
DesignDot: Hour Style for busy moms!
We found the perfect design service for busy moms. Created by busy mom Megan Wunderlich, DesignDot is a local interior design firm that offers an easy and affordable way to decorate. With DesignDot’s Hour Style service, you pay by the hour for great design advice and...
All about the Sides!
Everybody loves a backyard BBQ - cold drinks, grilled meat and most importantly, some yummy side dishes. Unlike when you eat inside and the main dish takes center stage, at a BBQ, everyone is always excited to see what you’re serving to compliment the grill. Don’t...
Mark Your Calendars! Your Local Sidewalk Sales 2017
Thursday, July 6th – Saturday, July 8th
Save the dates of July 6,7, 8 for Darien’s Annual Sidewalk Sales and Family Fun Days! Bargains, Family Fun with Children’s Entertainment, Collectible Car Show, Bands, and great food! Sponsored by the Darien Chamber of Commerce
#itsallgood Tales and Tips from Roe Chlala at Festivities
The end of June and beginning of July is a time that should feel really good… but the busyness of end of school seems to rob us of the sweet transition time to summer.
So let’s plan a “let’s go summer” closet filled with healthy, fun and yummy snacks and fun activities that are all set “to go” giving you time to enjoy the slower pace (hopefully).
Sunscreen 101: Top Recommendations for Kids, Moms, Dads and More!
If you’re anything like us, every summer involves a new attempt to figure out the best sunscreen options for our kids – and ourselves.
Sunflowers for Wishes
Buttonwood Farm’s iconic annual event, Sunflowers for Wishes, is returning for its 14th year July 22nd through July 30th.
13th Annual Darien/Norwalk Push-n-Pull Parade
Darien VFW Post 6933 Proudly Hosts the 13th Annual Darien/Norwalk Push-n-Pull Parade and Local Sponsors Show Their Support for this July 4th Tradition
Meet Julie!
Welcome to your Meet a Mom Interview! Where are you from originally? I am from New Canaan. I grew up going to East and West School, Saxe and NCHS. I moved away for several years, but nothing compares to this town. I moved back when my twins were 10 months old. How...
FAMILY FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION 2017
The 37th Annual Family Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Waveny Park (raindate of Wednesday, July 5- Fireworks Only).