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Meet A Dad- Tom Tuohy

Meet - A - Dad Tom Tuohy   Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town?   I’m originally from Bergen County, NJ.  My family moved to Ridgefield when I was three years old and I have been in town for the last 34 years.   One thing people...

Scary Mommy!

Scary Mommy!

Launched in 2008, Scary Mommy is a guilty pleasure for millions of moms—including us. The site's intelligent take on tough mom issues are must-reads, and its no holds barred video series (from Momsplained to Preggo Nancy) is addictive. So we couldn’t wait...

Kids Summer Reading Guide

Kids Summer Reading Guide

As a follow up to our Summer Reading Guide for Moms, we decided to put together a Summer Reading Guide for Kids, with recommendations from some of our moms across the country that make up The Local Moms Network. Check out their picks and freshen your...

Summer Reading!

Summer Reading!

 If we’re being real here, summer reading for moms can be a bit of a pipe dream, particularly for those of us who have young kids (as in, you need to be 100 percent focused on them to keep them alive). Or kids with crazy sports schedules. Or full-time...

Fathers Day Gift Guide

Fathers Day Gift Guide

Father's Day Gift Guide         Ridgefield Kempo is located at 106 Danbury Road & a great practice for both Dad's & Kids! Call them today to try a class & give Dad the gift that keeps on giving! Check out these awesome offers and & get...

Meet A Dad-Brad Bellagamba

Meet A Dad-Brad Bellagamba

Meet - A - Dad  Brad Bellagamba- Prospector Theater   Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? Born and raised in Ridgefield. Class of ’99! Went to school in Boston, stayed up there for awhile, then moved to San Francisco briefly before...

April Larken

April Larken

 This story was adapted from one that originally ran on Greenwich Moms. This week’s Meet a Mom is DJ April Larken. After a successful career in the bridal industry (including stints spent working at Vera Wang and Carolina Herrera), and time spent as a...

Hot Dog Bar

Hot Dog Bar

    Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So on this summer kick-off weekend, we wanted to share this adorable hot dog bar from one of our favorite food bloggers, Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats. Mom to...

Mom Apps

Mom Apps

 This story originally appeared on one of The Local Moms Network local sites, West University Moms. Between shuffling kiddos to school, their activities, appointments, exercise, work and never-ending errands, many of us moms feel rushed and anxious....

Karolina Kurkova

Karolina Kurkova

Over the last few decades, Karolina Kurkova has made a name for herself with a hugely successful modeling career. Her resume includes highlights such as twenty-five Vogue magazine covers, being named a Victoria’s Secret Angel and completing massive...

HQHT- Home Therapy

HQHT- Home Therapy

by: Caryn McAllister, High Quality Home TherapyWhen you or someone in your family is struggling with a health issue such as autism, back pain, cerebral palsy, dementia, developmental delay, headache, chronic pain, concussion, Multiple Sclerosis, Pelvic Floor...

Taco Tuesday

Taco Tuesday

 Anyone else feel like they're constantly working to find easy recipes that the whole family will not only eat, but love? Taco Tuesday is always a crowd pleaser, even in Melissa Hartwig Urban's house. We spoke to the Whole30 CEO about her favorite spin on...

Dudley Stephens

Dudley Stephens

Most of us have "mom uniforms"—those go-to pieces that make us feel put together quickly. The best are stylish, cozy, washable, and flattering (especially to post-partum bellies). The Connecticut-based Dudley Stephens fleece line, launched by sisters (both...

Mothers Day Gift Guide

Mothers Day Gift Guide

There are some Mother’s Day gifts that are priceless—the classic breakfast in bed and homemade card, for instance. We can’t help you there, but the list below are things we would love to get, and plan to give, for every kind of mom. Happy Mother’s Day from...

NEINH– Migraine Help

NEINH– Migraine Help

Dr. Kate Mullin is the Medical Director of Clinical Research at the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache (NEINH), a multi-disciplinary, tertiary care neurology and headache center headquartered in Stamford, CT. (To learn more about Dr. Mullin...

Beekeeper’s Natural

Beekeeper’s Natural

If you’re like us, you’ve been hearing about the benefits of honey—and more specifically, propolis—for awhile. And who isn’t always looking for ways to keep their family healthy? We spoke to Carly Stein, who created Beekeeper’s Naturals, about her new...

Cinco de  Mayo

Cinco de Mayo

We are big fans of Cinco de Mayo—the tacos, the margaritas…what’s not to love? And one day of eating and drinking like you still have your pre-kids, college-age metabolism (sigh…) won’t derail your health and wellness goals (in fact, research has proven...

Mothers Day Cocktails

Mothers Day Cocktails

Whether you're hosting a Mother's Day brunch this year, or simply want to toast to yourself, we can't think of a better cocktail to do it with than these Mother's Day Floral Cocktails from The Local Moms Network contributor Domestikated Life. Elderflower...

Meet A Mom

Meet A Mom

Meet A Mom, Ashley Rizzo Owner, Well Rested Baby Where did you grow up and how did you find your way to Ridgefield, CT? I grew up the youngest of four in Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb on the west side of Cleveland. I adore where I am from, but after college I was eager to...

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