Jessica
Jessica Grutkowski moved to Fairfield County from Brooklyn after the birth of her identical twin girls in 2008. Having grown up in Manhattan and gone to high school in Greenwich, CT, the area isn't new to her, but navigating life with multiples in the burbs certainly took getting used to. Jess enjoys being involved in and supporting the local community and isn't afraid to show off her Fairfield pride. Recently she and her husband Alex launched The Buzz Truck, a mobile coffee truck serving up organic, locally roasted coffee and treats. Jess also volunteers on the PTA and for her favorite local charities, Little Black Dog Rescue and Near & Far Aid.
Twin Etiquette 101: Playdates, Birthdays and More
As a mom of identical twin girls, I know it can be confusing when inviting my children to play. My girls are in different classes, but they share many of the same friends. I...
New Year’s Resolutions: Why I’m Not Making Any
This year, my only New Year's Resolution is to not make any. It's nice to have a clean slate, but every time I focus too much on a goal and make tons of resolutions,...
Gift Swap 101: How to Host a Flawless Holiday Gift Exchange
The Holidays are my second favorite time of year. Sorry Santa, but I have a special place in my heart for ghosts, pumpkins and hayrides. It's a Fall thing, especially here in Connecticut where...
Make Black Friday Great Again
The day after Thanksgiving means I can eat pie for breakfast. For others, it's a chance at amazing deals before dawn. Whatever camp you're in, remember that Black Friday is really just about getting into the Holiday...
My Picky Eaters: Tales From A Short Order Cook
I used to sweat over my job as a short-order cook. But I've come to embrace it; these are serious life skills. One thing I've learned from my mom is that once you get...
“Mommy, I Hate You” and Other Love Sonnets From My Eight-Year-Old Twins
"Mommy, I hate you."
My sweet little twin girls have become stubborn, defiant, emotional, and unpredictable eight-year-olds. I cried the first time they said they hated me. Trust me; I've said that and more to...
A PSA On Why I Joined The PTA
I have a confession: I'm on the PTA. But it's not what you think. It's cool.
Why does the PTA get such a bad rap? Thanks, Bad Moms, but we're actually not baking gluten-free, fun-free...
Mommy Dating 101: Calling All Cool Moms
Mommy Dating is not for the weak. Yup, there's even an app for that - but you couldn't pay me to try it. It took me nearly six years of putting myself out there to find...
Mom-Approved Playgrounds Across Fairfield County
At the Playground, You Know ...
My eight-year-old twins love the playground. Who doesn't love a good swing?
When the girls were small, we'd hit the drive-thru for an iced coffee and spend hours at the playground....
Starting New Traditions: Family Movie Night
On Fridays, we stay home. It's Family Movie Night. Everyone knows that.
We have pizza from Colony, two kinds of candy (daddy's pick) and everyone cuddles on the couch with the dogs.
During the week we talk...