The Fifth Trimester: Working Moms & The Coronavirus
If you’re a working mom who already felt constantly pulled between two busy worlds, coronavirus school closures (and adding a “teacher” job to your daily To Dos) can be incredibly overwhelming. We turned to Lauren Smith Brody, the author of The Fifth Trimester: The...
Homeschooling Apps
If you’re moonlighting as a homeschool teacher for the next few weeks, technology can help get you up to speed. High quality apps and websites exist for every subject and every age. For younger kids, they can add some variation to other screen-free activities....
Covid-19: How One Mom Beat It
On March 14, Kristina Gregory, a CT-based mom of two boys (11 and 13), felt some tightness in her chest, but attributed it to a tough workout. By the next day, she was experiencing flu symptoms including chills, aches, sweats, low grade fever and headache. Luckily,...
Holistic Health Coach & Yoga Instructor, Claire Moffatt
In these stressful times we can all use ways to learn to deal with life’s stress. Meet Claire Moffatt a Holistic Health Coach & Yoga Instructor!
What’s HOT for Spring Exteriors? Hoffman Landscapes’ 2020 Look Book. Get Inspired!
Landscaping and construction businesses will remain open during the quarantine period, as they are considered "essential businesses." To adhere to social distancing, Hoffman Landscapes will offer phone or video call consultations. They can assess your property alone...
Meet a Mom, Author- Brandi Matz
Identify, examine, and eliminate unwanted thoughts and feelings with Cultivating Calm: An Anxiety Journal, written by Ridgefield mom and resident, Brandi Matz.
Medical Masks
Masks for Medical Workers: How Fashion Designer Lauren Gabrielson is Helping! Lauren Gabrielson is a Brooklyn, NY-based fashion designer known for her chic, wearable women’s pieces as well as her adorable “mommy and me” custom bomber jackets. But she recently made...
Pantry Recipes
As we spend more time at home doing our part to slow the spread of coronavirus, many of us are cooking regularly—for stress relief, because restaurants may be closing, and because, well, we’re home. But once our stock of fresh fruits and veggies dwindles, that doesn’t...
Meet Christine Walker- Career Coach For Moms
Christine is a Career Coach and Job Search Strategist who is committed to helping moms find jobs that support the work-life balance they need.
Family & Children’s Aid-How you can help!
Family & Children's Aid provides behavioral health care to children throughout our area. The children we serve have already experienced trauma, and need our support in order to cope even more in current circumstances with schools closed,...
Hiking Ideas in Fairfield County
This story was provided by Steph Stellwagen, the mom behind travel & lifestyle blog Steph Stell. She lives with her daughter and husband in New Canaan.
More Ideas for Kids Activities During Coronavirus Closures!
A few weeks ago, South Austin Moms shared a list of “rainy day” activities and we can’t think of a better time to share them with you. If you’re home with your kids this week, screenshot or print these ideas and you’ll have some offline activities ready to go in your...
Catering by Chef Paul
ORDER NOW FAMILY STYLE We’ve seen the shelves, we heard about avoiding crowds. This isn't take-out. We offer a safe, healthy alternative to a trip to the grocery store. Catering by Chef Paul's Family Style Delivery offers you safe, fresh, cooked meals prepared in our...
Pantry Recipes
As we spend more time at home doing our part to slow the spread of coronavirus, many of us are cooking regularly—for stress relief, because restaurants may be closing, and because, well, we’re home. But once our stock of fresh fruits and veggies dwindles, that doesn’t...
Meet A Mom, Kelsey Rollinson
Owner, Recess Playworks Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I grew up in Darien, CT and after college lived in Spain for about a year. Then I moved back to the US and lived in CT, followed by Manhattan for many years before...
St. Patrick’s Day Craft and Recipe Ideas for Kids!
This story was provided by contributor From Scratch with Maria Provenzano. Ready to go green on March 17th? I've got all the fun crafts, DIY’s, and recipe ideas that'll make your kids want to celebrate! St. Patrick’s Day is a fun way to talk about Ireland's heritage...
What to Do with Your Kids if School is Closed Due to Coronavirus
No doubt about it—these are weird and worrying times. For many regions of our country, coronavirus concerns have led to (or will lead to) school closures. If you’re at home with your kids, please use this social distancing-friendly list for ideas to keep kids engaged...
Talking to kids about the Coronavirus
Covid-19 (often referred to as "coronavirus") is clearly top of mind for all of us—moms, dads, and, as a result, kids. Even the littlest ears pick up things, and small kids can feel our anxiety as well as notice our actions. Bigger kids and teens, of course, are...
St. Patrick’s Day Spinach Muffins
Our kids are just getting off of the Valentine's Day chocolate high as St. Patrick's Day is approaching! I have played around with this recipe for a few years now & this is the way I can sneak (a lot) of veggies into a muffin that is also fun for St.Pat's...
National Meatball Day Recipe
Meatballs are one of those go-to meals that every mom needs in her tool bag. Not only do kids love than as much as adults, but they can be customized to everyone’s preference and dietary restrictions.
