Scout and Cellar
Have you heard about Scout & Cellar? It’s a clean-crafted wine that moms across The Local Moms Network are loving. Clean-crafted wine, if you’re not familiar yet, is held to a higher standard than your usual vino. For instance, there are no synthetic pesticides,...
Meet an Entrepreneur – Hilary Olivier, DPT Co-Owner, Pure Barre Ridgefield
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in Ridgefield? I was born and raised in Northern California. I moved to Brookfield, Connecticut in 2008 to be with my husband and start my career in Physical Therapy. I...
Music Together of Fairfield County
Looking for a fun, educational, engaging and social activity for your child ages 0 – 10 ? Want to meet other moms and kids ? Join a Music Together of Fairfield County class outdoors, in your backyard/pod, or online and have fun singing, dancing and making music with...
Pumpkin Picking!
Pumpkins are popping up everywhere over the course of the last few weeks. Whether you are looking for a pumpkin patch or a gardening center, pumpkin picking is the perfect activity for cool (or warm) Fall day. Below is a list of local spots selling pumpkins. Please be...
Fall Fashion
Fall Mom Fashion: From School Drop Off to Apple Picking! This story was contributed by Kristin Koch, executive editor at Seventeen magazine, blogger behind closetfulofclothes.com and mom of two. Fall is one of my favorite seasons to dress for. There’s nothing better...
Classic, Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe from Maria Provenzano!
We’re calling it now—pumpkin bread is the new banana bread. And besides the fact that it is a delicious fall treat, the beta-carotene in pumpkin (converted to Vitamin A in the body) is a true powerhouse vitamin. It boosts the immune system, promotes eye health and...
Honey Chipotle Salmon Tacos
Trying to change up your Taco Tuesday routine? Try these salmon tacos from Elizabeth Lim, the mom behind The Beach Cities Moms. Before having her 15-month-old daughter Sailor, Elizabeth ran a meal delivery business throughout Los Angeles. "Salmon has become a weekly...
Rosh Hashana Recipe Round-Up!
L’Shana Tovah to all those who are observing the Jewish New Year! The recipes below are wonderful seasonal dishes that work for anyone looking for some new Fall family-friendly favorites (think: crunchy apple salads, warming matzoh ball soup and a sweet and spicy...
Back to School Near and Far
Throughout our country, “back to school” looks different than it ever has. Some kids are going back in-person. Some are virtual learning. And some are doing a hybrid model. Wonder what others are doing? So did we. So we asked a few of the over one hundred moms of The...
Local Fall Farm Guide
Fall Farm Guide! Silverman’s Farm 451 Sport Hill Rd, Easton, CT Open Daily: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Farm is currently open. Apple picking started with Ginger Gold on 8/26. No PYO during the weekend & no tractor rides to the orchards this season. Outhouse...
Meet the “Lunch Box Dad”
Anyone else dreading packing a lunch again as we head back to school? (Or if you’re homeschooling, making and serving yet another meal at home?) For inspiration, we turned Beau Coffron, the dad of three behind the @lunchboxdad Instagram account and lunchboxdad.com....
What a Nutritionist and New Mom- Eats!
We spoke with Registered Dietician and Functional Medicine Nutritionist, Nathalie Rhone, about her best, busy mom-approved tips for healthy eating!
What Teachers Want Parents to Know About This School Year
There are so many emotions heading into this school year—from anxiety and fear to hope and joy. As parents, many of us have faced hard choices about whether to enroll kids in-person or remotely. We may be trying to figure out last-minute childcare plans. Buying masks...
Meet A Mom, Kate Pearce
Kate Pearce is a Danbury mom of two and owner of Kate Pearce Educational Services. As a former special education teacher, advocate, mom, and a proud dyslexic, her goal is to provide your child with effective, evidence-based educational support that will allow your...
Music Together of Fairfield County
With Music Together Fairfield online, your favorite music class will come right to your living room. Your whole family will have a blast singing, dancing, and jamming along to songs from our award winning curriculum during weekly live online/ interactive classes. Our...
Strawberry Fields Cocktail from Camp Cocktails!
This summer has certainly been an “outdoor” one, and we hope to keep that trend going well into fall. That’s one of the reasons why we love food and drink writer Emily Vikre’s new book, Camp Cocktails: Easy, Fun and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors, which is...
Virtual Learning-Blue Light Glasses
Whether we’re homeschooling, doing virtual school, or simply giving more TV/tablet time in order to get 15 minutes to ourselves, many of us are allowing more screen time than in years past. But how bad is extra screen time for kids’ eyes? And are tech-y accessories...
Meet A Mom- Kate Fitzpatrick
Meet this dynamic and kind-hearted, Ridgefield mom of three who is a social media coach and consultant specializing in supporting women-owned businesses through Kate Fitzpatrick Consulting.
One Mom’s Experience-Raising Bi-Racial Kids
Randi Zinn, the mom behind the popular podcast, The Going Beyond with Randi Zinn Podcast, has made a career out of helping other moms find themselves again after having kids, through mindfulness, wellness and self-love. Previously, we featured this talented mama of...
5 Ways to Get Kids to Wear Masks
With many schools requiring kids to wear masks, teaching kids to keep their mask on is going hand in hand with teaching ABCs and geometry. Help your child’s teacher by encouraging your kids with these easy tips! Practice During Screen Time We’ve hearing this...