New Year, New You! 2020 Wellness Guide
Fitness FluxFit is a new locally owned group fitness studio offering high-energy classes led by certified personal trainers, onsite childcare, Parent-and-Me Movement classes, and open gym hours. We are building more than a gym, but a community where we can all motive,...
New Years Bar Cart
If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year, stocking the bar is likely a priority. But in this Instagram age, why not make the cocktail setup as beautiful as it is functional? Your guests will surely appreciate the extra effort, whether or not they’re posting...
TBP Fit
Why go to the gym when the gym can come to you? Working out can be intimidating. And, going to the gym without a plan and guidance can lead to a sense of being overwhelmed, poor results or injury. Total Body Performance Fitness and Wellness is here to help...
Holiday Sangria!
Holiday entertaining can be equal parts joyful and stressful. You may have a house full of guests, a to-do list a mile long and any time you’re hosting (whether it’s New Year’s Eve or a regular dinner party), you’re pulled between getting the meal and drinks...
Kristin Chenoweth
Emmy and Tony award winner Kristin Chenoweth is known as one of the hardest working women in show business, and the end of 2019 is no exception. Her latest holiday movie, A Christmas Love Story is currently airing on the Hallmark channel. Her For The Girls...
JuJube Travel
Flying with kids this Winter? For most moms, that means prepping ahead by thoughtfully packing a well-stocked carry-on. Before kids, your carry-on might have typically only held some noise-cancelling headphones, the latest magazines and a book—stuff to pass the time....
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men
Melissa d’Arabian has three daughters, and like many of us, baking (and decorating!) cookies is a big part of the holidays. She's always makes sure to have a recipe ready that's safe for anyone who is gluten-free, like one of her daughters. Says Melissa, author of...
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 dealing with (or will in...
Camp Guide
Spending part of their summer at camp is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use this guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway options throughout the United States. All of them will help your child gain valuable confidence,...
Holiday Books
This story was provided by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso, aka LibraryMom. December is here and that means it’s time to break out the holiday books! Whether filled with a heartwarming storyline, engaging characters, or gorgeous illustrations, each...
Getting In Shape Down There After Childbirth
by Caryn McAllister, PT, DPT / President & CEO of High Quality Home TherapyAfter giving birth, your new bundle will naturally be your top priority. But as they say on airplanes, you need to put your oxygen mask on first. It’s vital to consider your own postpartum...
Entertainment For The Whole Family At Webster Bank Arena!
In the winter, we can't get enough ideas for fun family activities that will keep everyone entertained! That's why we're so lucky to have Webster Bank Arena nearby. With Sound Tigers hockey games and other sporting events, fun family entertainment, comedy shows and...
Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf: 5 Easy Tips to Make It Less Stressful Courtesy of Elf on the Shelf To read our interview with the founders of Elf on the Shelf, click here. Like basically everything in parenting, Elf on the Shelf can be a blessing and, well, a curse. The cute little...
2019 Extraordinary Holiday Gift Guide!
The Extraordinary Holiday Gift Guide! Before kids, we had all our holiday shopping done by (or shortly after) Thanksgiving. Post-kids? We sometimes find ourselves relying on anything available with overnight shipping, or online gift cards (when we’re truly out of...
Meet A Mom, Terri Katz
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in Ridgefield? I grew up in Staten Island NY and have lived in Washington DC, New Rochelle, NY and Danbury CT. When we lived in Danbury, my family always loved to come to Ridgefield for...
Turkey Carving
These helpful instructions were provided by dad of two Mike Geller, founder of Mike’s Organics in Stamford, CT. The traditional image of The Thanksgiving Turkey being carved at the dinner table is very romantic, but it not practical, nor is it the best way to...
Thanksgiving Wines
This post was contributed by Kate Santangelo of our Monmouth Moms site! Are you hosting this Thanksgiving? Bringing the wine to your in-laws? Just want to have a little vino while you’re cooking? I’ve got you covered! As a former wine professional, I learned a lot...
Pesto Mac and Cheese
If your kids are like ours, you have some serious mac ‘n cheese connoisseurs in your house. And as parents, we’re always looking to boost the nutrition in this dinnertime staple. We’ve been known to stir in some peas, (very fined) chopped spinach, and even pureed...
Pumpkin Pie
Kate McDermott, author of Art of the Pie, was a finalist for the prestigious James Beard award for chefs. She’s also mom to Duncan, 32, who started baking with her as a toddler. This classic pumpkin pie is a family favorite for Thanksgiving. Her secret, expert tip? It...
Thanksgiving Cauliflower
Although turkey gets a lot of attention on Thanksgiving—it is nicknamed "Turkey Day" after all—we have come to realize it's all about the sides. From brown sugar-laced sweet potatoes to green beans topped with fried onions, the comfort food dishes surrounding the...