Aarika Friend

Aarika Friend
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Aarika lives in Trumbull with her husband, two daughters (2013 and 2015), and son (2020). Originally from Ulster County, NY, she fell in love with her husband at a UConn football game when she told him he had nice biceps and the rest is history. Outside of work and motherhood, she enjoys eating good food, sharing a drink with friends, summer days spent at Pinewood Lake or on vacation in Cape Cod, and mindlessly streaming too many shows with her husband. Her favorite time of day is early morning before her kids wake up with a hot cup of coffee and a good book.

Thank You to Daycare Providers

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You could say that my girls go to daycare, but I've never called it that. We call it "school" because it's so much more than just babysitting. My girls are learning, socializing, and being...

A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: March 2017

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Welcome March, Spring is officially on its way! It's finally time to dig out the rain boots and get moving outside. This is in no way intended to be a comprehensive event guide, so...
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PANDAS/PANS: Trust Your Instincts & Be Your Child’s Advocate

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Imagine you have a happy, loving 5-year-old son. From ages 5 to 10, he suffers from the typical elementary school-aged illnesses, including strep throat infections, about once a year. At age 10, your son...

A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: February 2017

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It's February and love is in the air! So is cabin fever, so here is a list of family fun events to enjoy this month. This is in no way intended to be a comprehensive...

Why Working Moms Don’t Have An Ugly Secret

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I've seen this article and others like it shared many times on social media by fellow working moms. The article talks about the "ugly secret of working moms" and how as a working mom, the...

A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: January 2017

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Happy New Year! A new year means a new format...you'll notice that the events are now listed by location to make it even easier to find great events going on near you (or away...

Our Favorite Holiday Traditions

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I live for traditions. To me, traditions are like visiting with an old friend - they are predictable, you can count on them, they bring a smile to your face, and they always give...

A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County: December 2016

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Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! The holiday season is officially in full swing and we are knee deep in holiday music and gift shopping! Here is a list of family fun...

From the Heart: Handmade Holiday Gifts

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I don't know about you, but the holidays always make me want to make things! With more and more days being spent indoors now that it's getting colder and darker out earlier in the day,...

A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County: November 2016

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Put away those costumes and get ready for Thanksgiving because November is here! This month is all about giving thanks and we are thankful that we have the best readers! Here is a list...