In my house, we prefer to celebrate holidays simply. This year, our Easter Bunny was given a total budget of $20-25 and tasked with only bringing "gifts" that my two children are sure to use. Did I mention no...
Bring on April showers, so that we can see May flowers! April brings lots of Spring celebrations and, hopefully, lots of sun. Here is a list of family fun events to enjoy this month. Easter-related events are denoted by an asterisk...
It's February and that means Valentines Day is almost here. This is the time for flowers, chocolates and date nights with your significant other. This year I choose a Valentine other than my husband - my daughter. My first...
Resolutions are the little white lies most people, myself included, tell themselves in the hopes of lighting a fire under their kiesters to do something they know very well they probably won't do without making it a thing. Resolutioners...
After seeing a friend clean out a pretty massive amount of toys last week, I was inspired to do the same. The recent holiday had brought quite a few new toys into our house. The fact that my daughter's birthday...
It was a typical weeknight about ten days before Christmas. I had a list of twenty items that needed to be completed before the holiday arrived, yet the idea of sitting on my couch in sweatpants watching Monday Night...
I love everything about the month of December. Twinkling lights, frost on the window panes, Starbucks' Caramel Brulee Lattes, my family's traditions, and the list could go on for days - 31 to be exact.
This Christmas season has started off a bit differently...
Tis the season of unreasonable high parenting expectations.
I put pressure on myself all year to create the “perfect” magical childhood for my two young daughters. But once the air turns crisp and cool and the sunsets literally arrive when...
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 you something to look forward...
Mason jars have become a very popular trend! From drinkware and decor to the perfect vessel for holiday gifts! If there was one thing I have massive amounts of, it's mason jars! In my past life (aka before kids)...
In + Around Fairfield County
Girls’ Day Out
Sometimes, being a mom doesn't fill our cup completely; we need MORE. A day to forget our responsibilities and have a girls' day out...
