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Monday Morning Play N Learn: COMPRHENSION STRATEGIES SERIES
#1 Predicting
Did you know that when you children are reading, they are using multiple comprehension strategies to understand and make meaning of the text?
Computer Help on Call! Call The Computer Fairy!
Feel clueless in front of your computer? Know somebody who does? Do you fear “download” and “software update?” The Computer Fairy will work with people just like you who are intimidated by technology.
Casey Carle's BubbleMania @ The Palace Theater
Back by “pop”ular demand! Featuring Casey Carle, comic bubble artist, who has “burst” onto stages across the world…with a flair for showmanship and an infectious energy for bubbling – from the intricate to the massive.
NC Cares: Screenagers, Growing Up in the Digital Age
January 11, 7 PM
Grace Farms, West Barn Hall
View this first rate documentary with follow-up discussion addressing the impact of electronic devices, with tips for managing social media use in your family.
Walk in a Life-Sized Inflatable Humpback Whale at the Maritime Aquarium
See what it’s like to stand beside – and inside – a life-sized humpback whale in the “Giant Walk-In Whale Exhibit,” part of the special fun Jan. 7-16 when The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk invites guests to “Celebrate Whales.”
Meet Kristen!
Happy New Year New Canaan Moms! My name is Kristen and I’ve lived in New Canaan for 7 years but I’m originally from Fayetteville, NY. My husband and I have been married for 12 years and we have two children, a daughter (7) and a son (3). I love living in such...
Post Holiday Health Reboot: Quinoa Salad
So 2017 is here and a new year always lends the promise of new beginnings. Resolutions are made, lists are compiled, every one of us determined to be better in all aspects of our busy lives. A great time to start fresh and feel inspired for the year ahead.
Henry Whiskers Day at Stepping Stones Museum
Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 21. Stepping Stones Museum is proud to be celebrating Henry Whiskers Day!
Synergy Salon, the premier organic hair spa in New Canaan
Synergy Salon, the premier organic hair spa in New Canaan, will be your latest obsession. Started 12 years ago as an eco-friendly salon, Synergy's owner and New Canaan mom Michele Maestri-Murphy, is a pioneer in bringing this healthy alternative to Fairfield County....
New Year's Eve Family Fun Night at Waveny House
December 31, 2016 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Live Disc Jockey playing your favorite tunes for dancing and dance activities, door prizes, refreshments, and food will be served complements of Diamond Deli, Norwalk.
Important Advice for Finding the Perfect and Safest Baby Nurse for your Newborn
Advice for finding your Baby Nurse/ Newborn Care Specialist
British American Newborn Care provides heavily screened and highly qualified Baby Nurses and Newborn Care Specialists in The United States and United Kingdom, all of whom are known for their incisive knowledge and expertise in the newborn and childcare industries.
Congrats Christina! Winner of Mom's @toribrownthelabel Giveaway Tote
Thank you to all who signed up with us and to those who participated! 3 free Go Figure Classes plus signature grippy socks! Nutrition consultation Delamar Spa Products
Reconnect to your Great Outdoors at the Nature Center!
The New Canaan Nature Center is offering some terrific after school programs starting after break!
Meet Nina!
It's a little strange to answer your own interview questions, but here I go 🙂 Where are you from originally? How long have you lived in New Canaan? How many kids and their age(s)? I grew up in Southern California (Irvine). My brother and I were born in NYC, but moved...
Cut It Out! Making Holiday Cookies A Real Treat by Anna Gass
[easy-image-collage id=5285] Let’s just face it, the holidays stress us out. Thanksgiving and New Years are just too close and the time in between to get everything done just seems like a recipe for disaster. Sorry to be glum but when the end of the year...
There’s Snow Place like the Y for Middle Schoolers this Winter
Keep your Middle Schooler active in spirit, mind, and body this winter with some exciting new programming at the New Canaan YMCA!
Relax, You’ve Got This!!
Fabulous guest blogger, Roe Chlala from Festivities, is back with invaluable tips and delicious recipes for this holiday season. Take it away, Roe!
2016 Holiday Gift Guide #shoplocal!
Welcome to our 1st Annual Holiday Gift Guide! We are thrilled to connect our readers with our amazing local shops and brands in New Canaan and Darien through Instagram!
Winter Wonderland at New Canaan Nature Center
Saturday, December 17th from 11am-2pm
Admission includes:
*Pictures with SANTA: from 11:30A.M. until 2:00P.M. for families, kids and pets.
Angela Baldanza Wins Food Network Cooks vs Cons – ‘Tis The Seasoning
Angela Baldanza, owner Baldanza Café in New Canaan, Connecticut cooked her way to victory on Food Network’s Cooks vs Cons.