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Jamie Oliver’s New Cookbook: A Conversation with the Super Chef!
Like many of us, British super chef Jamie Oliver needed a quarantine project to keep him busy—so he whipped up a new cookbook, Together, as well as an accompanying TV show of the same name. “I wrote Together through lockdown, knowing the day would come when we could...
How to Keep Your Feet Happy & Healthy This Winter!
The pandemic hasn’t been great all around for our health—so many of us are dealing with issues from increased stress to weight gain. But did you know that doctors are also seeing a spike in foot injuries and other conditions? That’s right—moms especially are prone to...
Elf on the Shelf Ideas!
This story originally appeared on South Houston Moms. This year, I’m helping to bring the magic of Christmas to your home with a pre-planned list of Elf on the Shelf ideas! You’ll spend under 5 minutes each evening setting up a daily surprise that will help create...
Jo Keohane of the Family Food Kitchen
Meet Jo Keohane, a recipe developer and food stylist living in New Canaan. A busy mom of three, she is known for quick and easy under 30-minute meals. Her recipes feature simple ingredients and one-pan meals for busy families. Before starting her own recipe blog, The...
Meet Kesti from Darien Chamber of Commerce
Meet Kesti Aysseh, Executive Director of the Darien Chamber of Commerce. A mother of three, she moved to town in 1999 to raise her family here. Kesti talked to us about local holiday shopping and how customers can enter to win a $250 gift certificate through the...
How Vivvi is Reinventing In-Home Childcare To Work For TODAY’s Families
Vivvi employs a team of experienced educators who are well-versed in childcare and learning. Vivvi’s In-Home program delivers these educators to your doorstep, and handles hiring, background checks, taxes, insurance, and more, making the process simple and headache-free. Learn more here!
Holiday Gift Guide
Festive Finds for Everyone on Your List!Christmas is almost here, so we hope this guide provides some inspiration to help you reach the holiday finish line. Happy Shopping! Allbirds Holiday Offer We have a very special connection to Allbirds. One of our Connecticut...
Holiday Entertaining Tips from Chef Melissa Clark!
Get help this holiday season from the owner of What Clark Cooked & Fairchild’s Fromage.
MEET AN AUTHOR—Katherine and Caroline Brickley
Meet local authors Katherine and Caroline Brickley—twin sisters, writers and co-founders of Blossom Children’s Media Group. The talented duo published their first book, The Blossom Shoppe, in 2017 while still in college. Their new title, The Friendly Bookshelf, was...
At The Children’s School Every Child Is an Artist
At The Children’s School, we nurture artistic expression not only by including art in our curriculum but also by providing numerous spaces that beckon children to create when they have time. Learn more and find details about an upcoming open house!
MEET A MOM—Danielle and Emily of SimplySortedCT
Meet Danielle and Emily, the New Canaan moms behind SimplySortedCT. These two friends were on a walk during the pandemic, when Danielle shared how she wanted to get an organizing company off the ground. The two bonded over the idea and decided to go into business...
Small Business Spotlight: New Canaan Toy Store
With the holiday season here, there's nothing more magical than a toy store! We spoke to Annie Hedrick and Nathan Shapiro, owners of New Canaan Toy Store, to get the scoop on the latest and greatest toys and games. This brother-and-sister team remodeled the store over...