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Explore Fairfield County :: Newtown
“Explore Fairfield County” is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse in that it includes big cities, small suburbs, beaches, farms,...
Start Dates
I love a good start date. Setting them for myself has kind of become my thing. A start date is a way to cope with and mentally prepare myself for all the things I...
Your Presence is Present Enough
“Your presence is present enough” are the words written at the bottom of all our party invitations. I firmly mean it when I say it is just your presence that means the most to...
Finding Nostalgia in a Bucket
There is something extraordinary about sharing a movie, song, toy, or experience that brought me joy as a child or as a less-aged version of myself with my children. This is why my twins...
An Evening at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards
I had the pleasure of joining fellow Fairfield County Mom contributors on an October evening at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards in Newtown, CT.
It was truly a wonderful experience. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the...
Who Will I Be Now?
Who will I be?
I left my office job on September 1, 2017 to be a stay-at-home mom. I had a strong desire to be at home and soak up those sweet early childhood moments....
For My Middle Child
Being a twin, there was a 50% chance of you being our family’s middle child. You came into the world two minutes earlier than your brother. We became a family of three and can...
Favorite French Fries in Fairfield County and Beyond
My love of French fries runs deep. I love fries of all kinds - thick, thin, curly, sweet, fast food, or restaurant fries. Since becoming a vegetarian in eighth grade, my go-to meal at...
The Preschool Years are the Best
My twins have eight days of preschool left - EVER! However you choose to measure time as a parent by ages, stages, or seasons, our preschool stage is over.
While I’m happy to have tuition...
Ask Your Mom
My children ask me A LOT of questions, all day long, from the moment they wake to the last thing they say to me at night. Most recent subjects include volcanos, space, real estate,...