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Parfait
We're so excited to bring you this delicious and quick recipe from Lauren K. Stein, author of Fresh Made Simple, a family-friendly illustrated cookbook. This breakfast cereal parfait is perfect for those busy mornings. Enjoy!This recipe is from Fresh Made...
Fall Shoe Picks
Fall is in the Air! A few favorite shoe finds to get you through the season -- boots, slippers, loafers, sneakers and more! It is time to transition from Summer sandals to Fall boots. Happy shopping! !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb;...
Using Vital Proteins? Recipes for You!
Vital Proteins Collagen contains 18 amino-acids, including 8 out of 9 essential amino-acids. It is characterized by the predominance of glycine, proline and hydroxyproline, which represent about 50% of the total amino-acid content. Glycine and...
How to Talk with Your Child About Emergency Response Drills in School
Immediately after the last presidential election, and for four days after, I received telephone calls, had in-office sessions and was asked to speak at forums regarding concerns about our political state. Often, I was asked, “How am I going to explain this...
New Car Seat Guidelines Based On Height & Weight
The American Academy of Pediatrics is changing its guidelines for how long a child should remain in a rear-facing car seat.The organization now says children should ride rear-facing in a car seat until they reach the height or weight limit for...
Fun Halloween Party Food Ideas!
October is always a fun month for families. It's time for little ones to enjoy spook-free Halloween parades and costumed play dates. Older kids get into the ghoul, gore and zombie side of the holiday while parents try to make the entire special...
You’ve Been BOOED! New Canaan & Darien Moms Edition
One of the latest and greatest Halloween traditions is BOO-ING friends! Now we have some cute signs to go along with it! Let’s make the most of October and have some Halloween fun! This is a simple way to let your friends or neighbors know you are thinking about them...
How to Travel with Kids: A Guide
Traveling with kids is just that—relocating with your children. In other words, it’s a trip, not a vacation. Once you realize that and accept that your time away will look a little different than it did pre-kids, what are some ways to ensure more fun and...
Meet Carissa: Co-Founder of Wolf + Friends
Wolf + Friends is a free app made for—and by—moms raising kids with special needs, from developmental delays to autism. Download it on iTunes today, and read on for an interview with one of the founders!How did the idea come up to start Wolf &...
Susan Corvo Redesign
Do you love coming home? If your answer is “no”, or, “not every room”, then it is time to reimagine and redesign! Interior design allows you to enhance your space to be functional, as well as beautiful. Your home should reflect your personal style and...
FARE Connecticut Fall Luncheon Benefiting Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
CONTACT:Hillary Carter, Event [email protected]:Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)WHAT:FARE Connecticut Fall LuncheonWHEN:November 7, 2018 at 11:00amWHERE:Greenwich Country Club19 Doubling RoadGreenwich,...
BREEZEMONT DAY CAMP
Breezemont Halloween Openhouse and Camp Reunion This coming October 20, 2018, from 11 AM to 3 Pm Breezeemont Day Camp will celebrate its Breezemont Halloween Openhouse and Camp Reunion. There will be Pizza and Snacks, Face Painting, Friendly...
The 10 Best Apps for Moms in 2018
Source Link: https://www.gokid.mobi/the-10-best-apps-for-moms-in-2018/ Moms today have a lot on their plate, and when you’re trying to juggle work, kids, school schedules, activities, playdates, and more, well, things can get pretty hectic quickly....
3 Steps to Getting Dinner on the Table—Fast
Debra Ponzek knows something about trying to get dinner on the table after a busy day. Not only is she a successful chef—she and her husband Greg own four popular Aux Délices cafes in Fairfield County, CT, as well as an in-demand catering business and...
The Confidence Gap for Girls: 5 Tips for Parents of Tween and Teen Girls
Image: Stephanie DeAngelis Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/01/well/family/confidence-gap-teen-girls-tips-parents.html By Claire Shipman, Katty Kay and JillEllyn Riley The early weeks of a school year can rattle even the most self-assured kid — the...
Freezer Friendly Snacks & Sweets
by Erin Parekh, Holistic Health Coach + Culinary Nutrition Expert Now that we’ve covered easy, healthy lunchbox ideas—let’s talk snacks and sweets. Because at the end of the day, we all know snack time is where it’s really at. The key to preventing afternoon meltdowns...
ON-TREND LOOKS FOR YOUR FALL MATERNITY WARDROBE
By Melissa Birge, Co-Founder and CEO of Mia Tango We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: there’s no reason not to rock your favorite trends just because you’re pregnant or a new mom. Maternity and motherhood designers have outdone themselves this fall, and we’ve...
How to Squeeze “Me Time” Into Your Busy Schedule
Taking time for yourself to do things that truly nurture you is essential to your wellbeing. Yet many of us treat “me time” like a luxury and can feel guilty before, during and after taking time for ourselves, even when doing something beneficial to our health like...
MacInspires Makerspace Open House for Ages 5-17 & Parents!
FALL OPEN HOUSE Visit our Makerspaces for FREE educational activities for ages 5 to 17 and parents! Launch a rocket into space, make a trick shot with a robot, code your own video game, create 3D art and more! MacInspires Makerspaces have it all....
The MOM Who Wears Many Hats.
I'm a Mom. Wife. PTA enthusiast. Stylist. Designer. Chef. Fitness addict. Oh and did I mention Mom?! With my work hat on, I am a stylist & designer at Jolie Gotique, an online and mobile boutique for girls and women. Wardrobe is my top priority. I am...