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Silky Blender Hummus Recipe

This hummus recipe from our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore gets its silkiness from a blender. Using protein and fiber-packed white beans, it’ll blow the store bought version away. Says Kat: “I’ve been making this for a decade, ever since learning the...

Memorial Day Parades, Food and Thirst Quenchers!

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Parades Monday, May 29 Ridgefield Memorial Day Parade The parade begins at 11:30 from Jesse Lee Church marching down Main Street and ending in Ballard Park with a closing ceremony. City of Danbury Memorial Day ParadeThe parade starts at 9:30 am Wilton Memorial Day...

Kickoff Summer With These Festive Recipes!

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Summer Recipe Round-Up! Photo credit: The BakerMama Summer is around the corner and the seasonal shortlist of recipes below will take you from Memorial Day to Labor Day. From potlucks to backyard barbecues, there’s something for everyone. Most include fresh,...

The Run Like a Mother® 5k Road Race Returns to Ridgefield!

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Back for its 14th year, the Ridgefield-based Run Like A Mother® 5k road race is set for Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023! Registration is now open for this beloved annual Mother’s Day event. An annual tradition for many, the race includes a women-only 5K distance, a Kids’...

How to Use Affirmations to Boost Your Child’s Positive Inner Voice

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Ever been told you’re your own worst critic? It happens to all of us. It’s likely a habit we learned long ago… and one we should do our best to break for our children, according to psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Niro Feliciano. “If you’re...

See How Closet Factory Turns An Extra Room Into A Closet

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Sometimes our homes simply do not offer enough storage. Or perhaps there is an odd space, like a small bedroom not being utilized. The charge to turn an unused bedroom into a dream closet is a request the Closet Factory continues to hear from clients across Fairfield...