Amy
Meet Amy, our founder, and co-owner of Fairfield County Moms Blog and co-owner of Westchester County Moms Blog. In addition to Fairfield County and Westchester County Moms Blog, Amy teaches 7th and 8th Social Studies grade at a local middle school. She married her husband Brien in June of 2009 and is mommy to 3 boys - Dean {May 2012}, Tyler {October 2014}, and Finn {February 2018}. The family lives cozily in their Westport, CT home with two small dogs and one large cat. Besides spending time at home with her family and spending her school days with teens, Amy loves to daydream about traveling across the globe, she’ll read pretty much anything that comes recommended, and is probably the world’s messiest cook. Connect with Amy on Instagram {@amyjones112}.
Pure Barre 101: What You Need to Know Before Your First Tuck
Have you wanted to try barre-style fitness classes but don't know where to go? Do you wonder what that type of workout would be like? Are you afraid you won't be able to do...
I Spy Your Style: Working with Mollie Milano of Style Spies
Recently, I returned home from a shopping trip where I picked up a few basic pieces of clothing. I had picked out things that would 1. Go with the majority of the clothes already hanging...
Finding Joy in the Ice Cream Aisle
I have a hard time watching the news and following trending news feeds. Racism on college campuses, terrorist acts in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, child refugees. It seems like good...
Tips for Introducing Peanuts to Your Peanut
We live in a age where we are bombarded from all different sources with information and many times that information conflicts. We recently had the chance to talk with Dr. Weiss, a local otolaryngologist,...
One Morning With Amy {A Photo Essay Series}
“One Morning” is a photo essay series that provides a sneak peek into the everyday lives of the Fairfield County Moms Blog contributors. The morning routine is photographed by N. Lalor Photography and words...
Dear August, Take It Easy On Me, OK? Love, A Teacher
Dear August,
It’s me, a teacher. We need to talk. I know you’re part of the wonderful season of summer, and that’s one of the things I love about you. I love your long days and super long evenings,...
Practical Tips for Pumping at Work
Feeding babies is hard work! Whether you breastfeed, pump-and-feed, bottle feed, or do a combo, the simple act of feeding a baby is not so simple. For me, the very idea of pumping breast milk was...
Let Them Eat {Birthday} Cake
I've often heard that having a December birthday kind of, well, sucks. One of our sister sites, Tampa Bay Moms Blog, recently featured a post on the things people with December birthdays are tired of...
Make a Pure Resolution for 2015 with Pure Barre
As a full-time working mom, I am always looking for the most effective way to work out in the least amount of time. I need to get the most bang for my sweat bucks....
Your Holiday Table 3 Ways
It's the most stressful wonderful time of the year! A whole season chock full of parties, entertaining opportunities, and endless sweets that begins and ends in a whirlwind. But does the thought of holiday...