katemoncayo
Kate is a working mom who is constantly trying to balance the chaos of a full-time advertising career with caring for her twins. She is a New York transplant who’s fallen in love with the CT shoreline she now calls home. Kate lives by the beach in Fairfield with her husband and boy/girl twins. When not working or chasing her kids you can find Kate sweating it out at a Bar Method Class or watching reality TV with wine in hand! Having it all may be a myth but Kate is trying her damnedest to live a balanced life. She hopes you can relate as you follow along on her crazy journey through motherhood!
Daily Hair Battles with my 3-Year-Old
This is more of a cry for help than a best practice post. Sure, we’ve found a few things to help with my daughter’s unruly hair, but every day is still a battle with no end...
Goldfish Swim School Norwalk
My twins are at the perfect age to enjoy an afternoon of swimming, so when Goldfish Swim School offered to host our contributor play date I jumped at the chance! The facility is conveniently located near...
Is it Wrong to Feel DONE!?
Have you ever gone through a period where it seems like everyone in your circle is getting pregnant? I don’t typically feel pregnancy FOMO, but my family is at a stage where I’m really...
What the Heck is a Mobile Preset?
Since having my twins, I’ve been trying to take my photography up another notch. I purchased a fancy DSLR camera, special lens, and all of the accessories. I taught myself how to use said fancy camera by...
My Kids Share a Room and It’s Great (Until It’s Not!)
From birth on, my twins have always been attached at the hip. As infants, we kept them on a strict schedule to make sure they were always eating, napping, playing, etc. at the same...
What I Cherish (and Dread) About the Holidays Now That I Have Kids
Now that I have kids, my approach to the holidays is completely different! I wouldn’t call myself a Grinch per-say, but I never fully embraced the magic of the holidays pre-kids. Now that my twins are...
The Day I’ve Been Dreading is Here: My Daughter Insists on Dressing Herself
Anyone who knows me is aware of my obsession with children’s fashion. I've never been a fan of character clothing or bright colors on my twins. I curate unique pieces for their closet like collecting rare artifacts....
One Evening With Kate M. {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...
Building a Capsule Wardrobe: Items We Couldn’t Live Without!
The concept of a capsule wardrobe seems to be very poplar on social media right now. The term capsule wardrobe refers to a collection of clothing that is composed of interchangeable items. The goal...
Surviving a Traumatic Preschool Drop-Off
Our family dynamic is unique. My husband is a preschool teacher who gets to bring our 3-year-old twins to work with him! Most days, I enjoy riding to work alone, iced coffee in hand,...