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9 Things to Know About Nines!
In 2020, many of us put a lot on hold. Some of us had kids doing remote-learning, others cut back on work and we may have closed our doors to some or all outside help, from house cleaners to childcare. But if you’re ready to start getting back to normalcy, and catch...
2021 Maple Sugar Season Events!
Maple sugar season events are set to begin in Connecticut this weekend! February through March marks maple sugar season in Connecticut! Cold nights and warm sunny days are needed to turn sap into syrup! Maple syrup production is winter farming and, therefore, weather...
Valentine’s Day Dessert Board!
We love this Valentine’s Day dessert board from our food contributor, CatwithaK Cooks, and think it will for a sweet activity and family-friendly snack. Not only is it colorful and festive, it’s easy to use it as a template and go with any ingredients you have—and...
Summer 2021 at Alford Lake Camp!
Anyone else getting super excited to start planning for Summer 2021? After a very different (and sometimes challenging) school year, we’re looking forward to providing our kids with fun new adventures when the weather warms up. If you’re interested in a...
Stepping Stones Studio Offers Every Day Fun
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day! During these times of uncertainty, making someone laugh or offering a few nice words to a friend is a great way to lift spirits and boost the mood of those you love. Do you have a joke that always gets a big laugh from you...
Famed Voice on Substance Use Chris Herren Speaks Via Virtual Event on February 10th
January 26, 2021 -- The Community Fund of Darien and eight local partners invite students and parents to the must-see presentation “Changing the Conversation on Substance Use” with Chris Herren, celebrated former professional basketball star and wellness advocate, on...
CT Family Law
If you are thinking about divorce, ready to start, or frustrated that your divorce case is not proceeding in ways you would like, you should know that It is possible to initiate, work through, and finalize a divorce during COVID. And you will not even have to go to Court. Hear from Divorce and Family Lawyer, Carole Orland, how her office – CT Family Law – is handling these cases regularly, and with positive results! You are not in this alone.
Creamy Sweet Potato, Corn, and Kale Chowder
With the cold January temperatures, it is so important to have a go to list of soups to keep you warm and satisfied. Cat with a K Cooks shares her recipe for a delicious creamy sweet potato corn chowder with kale. Stay warm! Yield: 4-6 3 cup sweet potato, peeled and...
Meet Mom and Photographer, Corinne Parker
Local New Canaan Mom, Corinne Parker, is a talented photographer who is originally from Sydney, Australia. We loved finding about her favorite spots in town and how she developed her interest in photography that led her to start Piccolo Pictures. Read our complete...
12 Tasty Mocktails for Dry January!
If you’ve committed to Dry January, you might be in the market for a good mocktail right about now. Sure, a sparkling water with dinner or an herbal tea post-bedtime can do the trick, but these 12 options will help mix things up. We’ve rounded up options for whatever...
Curry Chicken Salad Recipe from Meli Melo’s Nadia Ramsey!
This curry chicken salad from Meli Melo's Chef Nadia Ramsey is a tasty, easy weekday lunch or dinner that can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for up to 5 days! Nadia Ramsey's Curry Chicken Salad Serves 4 4 skinless chicken breast 2 cups of...
How to Keep Your 2021 Resolutions!
Did you make resolutions this year? And if so, how it all that going? Researchers who have studied resolutions predict that most people will slip by January 19. If you’re in that faltering group, it’s...