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Pine Street Concessions; New Canaan’s Newest Culinary Hot Spot
Hello Ladies! I have some fantastic news. Pine Street Concessions is open and let me tell you, it is a treasure trove of delicious fresh food from some very talented chefs. I recently sat down with Dante Mirafiore and his wife Miyuki to chat about their new culinary...
The New Canaan Seventh Annual Taste of the Town Stroll
Love food? You will love what New Canaan has planned for the ‘Seventh Annual Taste of the Town Stroll’ on Thursday, August 24th brought to you by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properites and the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce.
Meet Elizabeth!
Where are you from originally? Greenwich, Connecticut and Durham, North Carolina. I was born in Greenwich and lived in Durham from 7th – 12th grade. How long have you lived in New Canaan? How many kids and their age(s)? I’ve lived here 21 years and have 3 children...
Five Ingredient Fridays! Artichoke Francese
For this week’s Five Ingredient Friday I wanted to offer a great vegetarian option. This veggie dish can be served as a main or hearty side dish. I think it would also taste fantastic over a bed of rice or garlicky, buttered pasta. Chicken Francese, a very...
The “Wait Until 8th” Pledge – Let Kids be Kids a little longer…
The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least 8th grade. By banding together, this will decrease the pressure felt by kids and parents alike over the kids having a smartphone. Why Wait? There is a...
Five Ingredient Fridays! – Chicken Fajitas
So you have all heard of taco Tuesdays so why not Fajita Fridays! They are quick, easy and come together in minutes. Now believe me, you can go crazy with sides like guac, salsa, lettuce and all the fixins BUT, if you are low on time, I promise these will still taste...
Sarah's Solutions – Summer Organizing
It’s that time of year when many of us find ourselves feeling disorganized, even though we are supposed to be feeling relaxed! With kids and family coming and going, frequent barbeques and parties, and you name it (!)…not to mention the loss of rhythm without school...
Meet Claire!
Where are you from originally? I’m originally from McLean, Virginia which is just outside Washington, D.C. I don’t have a southern accent though! How long have you lived in New Canaan? How many kids and their age(s)? We moved to New Canaan just over 3 years...
Five Ingredient Fridays! Creamy Clam Chowdha
It’s Friday, and lets face it, you’re exhausted. You’ve emptied the camp bags, rung out the bathing suits and now you just want to plop on the couch and relax. However, as everyone rushes in, it’s inevitable, you need to get going on dinner and fast, before everyone starts complaining.
BooZoo's Pup Party at Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Bring your dog to Stepping Stones Museum for Children this Thursday and partake in a fun filled night!
Save 25% off CT Open Tickets and Support The Young Women's League of New Canaan!
Looking for something to do with your children this August? Why not check out some of the kids’ events at the CT Open at the Tennis Center at Yale! Children’s Day is Sunday, August 20th and features clinics, giveaways, appearances and goody bags for the first 1,000 people.
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...