Hilary
That Toy Looks Well Loved – Life Skills My Son is Learning from his...
"Well that toy looks well loved..."
I am sure many of you reading this have children who have a favorite stuffed toy. You know, the toy you can't leave home without?
My first child never had...
My Kid is Dairy-Free (and Here is Why…)
About five years ago, when our first-born was about a year old, she started to suffer from chronic ear infections. By ear infection number four, we visited our ENT to test her hearing and...
One Evening with Hilary {A Photo Essay Series}
“One Evening” is a photo essay series that provides a sneak peek into the everyday lives of the Fairfield County Moms Blog contributors. The evening routine is photographed by Anna-Liisa Nixon Photography and words are written...
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week: One Mother’s Story
I am that girl. That girl with a secret. A secret I don’t often talk about. My secret is that I had an eating disorder.
The cat is out of the bag.
I have spent the...
Recovering from (Yet Another) Holiday of Excess
I’ll start this off short and simple: my kids are spoiled.
On one hand, they are spoiled in all of the right ways: they have a roof over their heads, plenty of food to eat,...
The Great Debate: Where Are We Going for the Holidays?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Time to gather together with family, break bread, open presents, and snuggle in front of the fire.
When my husband and I first started dating, and...
Pouring from an Empty Cup: When Mom is Sick
“Don’t pour from an empty cup.”
I have spent the better part of my parenting years teaching myself how to prioritize myself. I often fail miserably. But, I still try my best, making time for...
Big City Theater in Fairfield County: ACT of Connecticut Presents Evita
One of the perks of living in Fairfield County, Connecticut is its proximity to New York City, home of world-famous broadway shows. But what if I told you that you could see a Broadway...
Siblings: Bringing Out the Best (and Worst?) in Each Other
A while back, I wrote a post about raising siblings as a parent who is an only child.
Update: I still don’t know what I’m doing.
This past Summer, I decided to take a low-key approach...
Raising a Confident Girl (When I Wasn’t a Confident Girl)
Confidence has never been my strong suit.
When I was little, I stood back watching others try new activities until I was sure I could complete them correctly. In adolescence, I refused to raise my...