stacey
Originally from New Hampshire, Stacey now resides in West Norwalk with her husband Doug, their two year old son, Boden and their Newfoundland dog, Hemingway. She graduated college with a degree in fiction writing but her real passions include art, home design and all things animal (she hopes to have mini donkeys and chickens someday). She is home full-time and is enjoying the adventures of motherhood.
Big Brother {a letter to my son}
(A letter to my son before he becomes a big brother)
Dear Boden,
Little one, you're no longer so little. And it all happened faster than I could prepare either one of us for it. As...
Choosing and Sourcing Art for a Nursery or Kid’s Room
When my son moved into his big boy room, I brought most of his nursery art with him, so he'd be surrounded by the familiarity of the art that comforted him or caught his...
Tips for Surviving a Long Flight with a Toddler
We just got back from a week in southern California that was a healthy combination of restful and adventurous. We had initially planned a babymoon to Turks and Caicos but with me being seven months...
Transitioning to a Big Kid Room
With just two and a half months to go until our family's newest member arrives, we've been busy creating a new space for our firstborn. It was a real labor of love for me,...
Remembering Grandpa {sharing memories}
My dad died tragically and unexpectedly just before my twenty-first birthday. We were very close and his absence became even more painful when I entered motherhood. I will forever daydream about how much he...
The Importance of Fostering Curiosity and Compassion for Nature
Today I'm sharing something near and dear to my heart: how and why we should all be raising children who not only enjoy being in nature but who also respect and care for it....
Our Favorite Play-Dough Recipe
Hey Mamas! With the weather starting to feel a little more seasonal, I find myself having to get creative with indoor activities, especially for after my son's nap when it's too dark to play outside....
Hello Moms! {meet Stacey}
I'm thrilled to be added as a contributor to the Fairfield County Moms Blog. My name is Stacey and I want to introduce myself a little! I'm a wife to Doug and a mom...