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Meet a Mom: HGTV Star Chelsea DeBoer on her Journey from Reality TV to Mom of Four!
Chelsea DeBoer and her husband Cole are best known as the couple behind Down Home Fab, a popular home renovation series on HGTV, the third season of which just wrapped. Chelsea first entered the public eye as a young mom on MTV’s 16 & Pregnant series; her...
Rosh Hashanah Recipe: Roast Chicken with Thyme
L'Shana Tova to all who celebrate. This Roast Chicken with Thyme and Honey, from Leah Koenig's The Jewish Cookbook, is one of those go-to meals that works as well for holiday dinners as it does for family meals all fall long. Says Leah: "Flavored with sweet...
Fig & Pomegranate Brisket
Want to wow your family for the Jewish New Year? This Fig & Pomegranate Brisket is the perfect way to please a crowd and honor tradition during Rosh Hashanah. Celebrated cookbook author Adeena Sussman calls this meal one of the "crown jewels of Shabbat and holiday...
Fall Fashion: Splurge & Saves for Moms
This story was first shared by Hudson County Moms It’s (almost) my favorite time of year—crisp air, cozy fire pits, colorful leaves, football weekends, and of course, all the pumpkin essentials I can get my hands on! Fall fashion also means the return of my favorite...
Local Moms Travel Guide: Maine with Kids!
By Kelly Postiglione Maine will forever be my happy place. I grew up coming here every summer and the second I step out of the car the salty ocean air mixed with the smell of pine trees and wild blueberries just feels like home. This was the first time we stayed at...
Celebrating 50 Years of Creativity at the Darien Arts Center
Here’s Why It’s a Must for Local Families This Fall If you're anything like us, you're always on the lookout for ways to keep your little ones active, engaged and outside the house. Well, good news, you can mark your calendars because The Darien Arts Center (DAC) is...
How to Talk to Kids About Gun Violence in Schools
For years, schools have made preparations for the potential of a school shooting. Combined with recent coverage of gun violence on TV and on social media, kids are becoming aware of what school shootings are—and it’s important to talk about their fears so you...
Fall Mocktail to Try Cranberry Dream!
Deb Podlogar, aka "Mocktail Mom," has built a devoted following around her passion for creating delicious alcohol-free drinks that never compromise on flavor or fun. Straight from her book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms' Night In, Deb...
Mold in the Attic: Why it’s a Problem for Homeowners
PuroClean of Greenwich|Stamford is explaining why mold in the attic is a problem for homeowners and how to resolve and prevent the issue.
Your Baby’s First Skincare Routine: A Science-Backed Guide to Gentle Care
Just like you have a skincare routine, your baby should have one, too—although it may look a lot simpler than yours! A gentle skincare routine helps protect your baby’s skin microbiome and barrier, preserving that fresh baby softness. And just like your larger bath...
E-Bike Injuries Are Rising Fast—Here’s What Parents Need to Know
As many of us have likely seen driving around town lately, electric bikes (e-bikes) have exploded in popularity among kids and teens in recent years. But with that rise has come a sharp increase in serious injuries—and it’s putting children in the hospital at an alarming rate. The American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma recently issued a national statement on e-bikes, recognizing the growing threat they pose to children and calling for a coordinated public health response. So, what’s changed? The experts at Connecticut Children’s shared some great information with us!
Ultra-Processed Foods and Kids, How to Choose a Healthy Snack
Recently, the term “ultra-processed foods” has become a red flag for parents trying to feed their families healthy foods. In the last few years, studies have linked ultra-processed foods (UPF) to everything from dementia to diabetes. But those UPFs are, unfortunately,...