Cheers to Your Health: The Wellness Benefits of Wine!
Raise a glass to these benefits of wine!
Meet a Mom- Jill Rae
We are thrilled to introduce you to Jill Rae, this week’s incredibly talented, uplifting and all around beautiful mom inside and out! Jill has lived in Ridgefield for 6 years and has already made an incredible impact on the community, whether it be decorating/staging the most spirited events at our town’s center, The Lounsbury House or empowering other women to chase their dreams, take care of their appearances and seize each day and connection made.
Sunday Brunch!
Olive Oil Yogurt Cake Recipe! This versatile brunch recipe is elegant enough to serve guests, but easy enough to make on a Sunday morning with the kids, to pair with coffee all week long. “When I lived in France my host family taught me how to make this insanely...
4 Signs You’re Done Having Kids
Along with the decision to have a child, the decision to stop having kids is one of the biggest a couple can make. And like all important choices, it’s not always clear cut. “I think it is more difficult for some couples because of expectations or previous plans, as...
Assisted Living & Planning for the Elderly
Meet-A-Mom Wendy Day Wendy Day is this week’s Meet a Mom! This Old Greenwich resident and mom of two is a Certified Senior Advisor with Assisted Living Locators, helping families find solutions for their aging loved ones. Since this is something so many of us are...
Coronavirus 101
Coronavirus. We’ve all been hearing a lot about it—and seeing some pretty dramatic images and stats in the news—but what exactly is it, and how concerned should we be? By definition, a coronavirus is common virus that causes relatively harmless cold...
Your Family Schedule: How to Keep Chaos Controlled
These simple tips from a busy mom of 3 will help any family trying to keep it together.
“Giving Day” with The Iris Fund
THE IRIS FUND with FOUNDERS & RIDGEFIELD PARENTS- BRITTNEY & JOSE ALEMAN CELEBRATE ‘GIVING DAY’ AT THE RIDGEFIELD RUNNING COMPANY FEBRRUARY 27, 2020 The Iris Fund is participating in the region’s largest online day of philanthropy, Fairfield County’s...
Meet the Mom Behind Dune Jewelry!
This week’s Meet a Mom is Holly Daniels Christensen, the Founder & CEO of Dune Jewelry, which is a unique, “Experiential Jewelry” brand. “We use sand and natural elements from thousands of locations around the world to create jewelry that holds your personal...
Kathy Carroll- “Giving From the Heart”
Kathy was born in Greenwich, CT and moved to Ridgefield in her teens. She settled back in town with her husband, John, in 1997. All three of her children went through Ridgefield Public schools. Oldest daughter, Morgan(25) lives in NYC, Madison(22) lives in Ridgefield...
Healthy Valentine’s Day Board
Valentine's Day doesn't always have to be about sweets. Don't get me wrong, I love making all of the fun sweet treats for my family on Valentine's Day. But thought I would try a healthy version of chocolate covered strawberries. What's the secret you ask? Chocolate...
Non-Candy Valentine’s!
Candy and cards are a classic combo for class Valentine’s gifts, but with more school’s broadening food bans (from peanuts to wheat to, in some cases, all sweets), non-food related choices can be a safer bet. Even if your school is still cool with candy, other parents...
Valentine’s Day Crafts!
Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids This story was provided by The Local Moms Network contributor, Maria Provenzano, Lifestyle + DIY Expert of Hallmark’s Home and Family and founder of From Scratch. Searching for some creative and fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s...
Stray From The Heart
Help Homeless & Neglected Dogs in Puerto Rico We are so excited to recognize Ridgefield Mom, Jamie Lynn & her tireless efforts to help save homeless & abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico. Please consider donating to her cause, Stray From The Heart &...
How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids
This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes baby….and hating your husband? Doesn’t sound too great, but we can all agree that new factors like exhaustion, lack of personal time and mom guilt aren’t...
Meet A Mom
This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Actress Brooklyn Decker became a household name by dominating the pages of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues as a model, starting in 2006 and landing the coveted cover in 2010. Marrying tennis superstar Andy...
Easy Peanut Butter Football Dip! This easy, no-bake dessert dip from Lynn Lilly, the talented mama behind the Craft Box Girls blog uses basic pantry ingredients like peanut butter, chocolate chips and pretzels. We’ll be making it for the Super Bowl and then again for...
Crafty Kids!
Superbowl: 4 Craft Ideas to Try! Whether your kids are into football or not, having something to keep them occupied during the big game can be clutch. All the adults will then be able to enjoy the action on the field (not to mention the commercials and half time...
How Not to Hate Your Husband: 5 Things to Do Every Day
How Not to Hate Your Husband: 5 Things to Do Every Day First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes baby….and hating your husband? Doesn’t sound too great, but we can all agree that new factors like exhaustion, lack of personal time and mom guilt aren’t exactly...
Chicken Sausage Pasta
` For us, a perfect weeknight dinner has three components—it’s fast, something that the whole family will enjoy, and incorporates some healthy ingredients. This Chicken Sausage with Broccoli Pasta, created by Mike Geller, a father of two young boys who owns and...