Maria Sette
FCMB Goes Back to School :: In with the “new” math and out with...
As mothers, we understand one of the most critical components to our children’s young lives is their education. Since it’s time to ring in a new school year, the contributors at Fairfield County Moms...
Tons of Fun with the CT Sun
When I think of Mohegan Sun, I think of gambling, spas, fine dining and concerts. I have seen families there, but never really thought much about bringing my sons, ages two and six. In...
Family Dinner 2.0
My husband and I both grew up having family dinners every night. On Sundays, thanks to our Italian heritage, we did "Linner." (Lunch that starts at 2 p.m. and goes until 5 p.m.). I...
Father’s Day for the Fatherless
The last time I celebrated Father's Day, I was 10 years old. You could argue that I have recently celebrated it with my father-in-law and my husband. The reality is it's not the same,...
Birthday Parties: Go BIG or go home!
I love big birthday parties, and I can not lie. You other mothers can't deny that when you walk in with a present and see the spread and entertainment you feel the joy too!
My birthday stinks....
Mom Crush: DJ Tanner
As a child of the 80s, I have vivid memories of watching Full House on Tuesday nights. Remember back in the day before the DVR and Netflix? When you actually had to watch live...
Making Peace with Being the Default Parent
"No, I want MOMMY!" This is how my day often starts (an ends). This is not because my husband is a bad parent or not involved. It's because I'm the default parent.
What's a default...
Chicken, Chicken, Winner, Dinner….again?
I can't be alone in have the dreaded shudder attack when asked, "What's for dinner?" "Chicken?" I mean seriously, do they REALLY need to eat dinner every.single.night? The truth of the matter is my older...
40 is the New 20
Fourteen years ago I turned 25. I remember thinking, "Am I having a quarter-life crisis?" In December I turned 39 with little to no thought about it, but on New Years Eve it hit...
12 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas
I don't know about you, but in the crazy month of December, I certainly don't need anything else to worry about, especially not an elf! Fortunately, I always start off the month with fun,...