When Elizabeth Rietz’s daughter was eight, she was an “early bloomer.” Like many preteens, she wasn’t quite ready for a bra, but started wearing a second layer under her shirts to feel more comfortable. When Elizabeth scoured stores to find a next step solution—a...
How old are your kids and how long have you lived in the area? My children are 22 and 20 … We moved to the area (Darien) from Manhattan 22 years ago! How did you end up where you are now in terms of your job, or whatever passion project it is you might be doing? I was...
FALL 2022 – U14 LEARN TO ROW Maritime Rowing Club’s Fall Under 14 Learn-to-Row program is designed to help young rowers improve in all aspects of rowing including fitness, strength, flexibility, mental toughness, and discipline. Using facilities both on and off the...
Meet Sydney Ellis, a Darien native and the founder of Niall Knithouse. After working in the fashion industry for seven years, Ellis launched her sustainable, modular knitwear line in 2021. The collection “offers shoppers a way to reduce their yearly consumption,...
Review from Stefanie with our sister site, Stamford Moms As the parents of two small children… date nights are very rare for my husband and me. So, when we have a babysitter and head out we love knowing that we are going to a restaurant that will not only feel...
School’s finally out for summer, but for parents, it’s just about time to start thinking ahead to Back to School! Making a game plan now for August and September, including ordering some key supplies, can really take the stress out of school prep. As experienced moms,...