Before I ever became a baby mommy, I was a dog mommy. Five years ago, my husband and I adopted George, a Great Pyrenees/Aussie Sheepdog mutt. On the way home from the shelter, I made my husband promise we...
Our first trip to Babies R Us, to browse and get ideas for our registry, was brief. The mega warehouse store, full of all the things we could possibly need for a baby...was just overwhelming! Perhaps it was the pregnancy hormones? ...
Are you looking forward to that extra hour of sleep on November 3rd when it's time to move back the clocks one hour? If you're the parent of a young child, the answer to that question is probably a...
Around the time that my son Owen turned 3, I decided to implement a reward chart. At the time, Owen was working on a number of self care skills all at once, including getting himself dressed, potty training, and...
When 5 o’clock rolls in, and my stomach starts growling, I realize how quickly the day has gone by. Most days, I’ve only completed two out of the endless items on my to-do list, and the panic of dinnertime...
A few days ago, our own lovely Liz posted an article about her favorite baby things. Which got me thinking about all of the products and gadgets that have really come in handy for me as a parent. Let's...
My husband likes to say that organizing is one of my hobbies. I think he's right! I just genuinely enjoy it. Is that strange? I am by no means an expert organizer, so I share these "tips" cautiously. Organizational systems...
Between summer art camp, summer work packets from our school, swim lessons, play dates, and picnics, we didn't have a lot of time this summer for vacations let alone all the wonderful activities I was planning for us (we...
I anticipated the Little Monkey’s entry into the world of solid food with a mix of great excitement and total dread. On the one hand, I am a long-time lover of food. I’m rarely picky, anticipate mealtimes happily, and...
The first few weeks with a newborn can drive any person crazy. The lack of sleep alone makes you cranky, but add raging hormones to the mix, and most mommies will experience the Baby Blues.
For me, the second time...
In + Around Fairfield County
Explore Fairfield County :: New Canaan
“Explore Fairfield County” is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse...
