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Meet our new secret weapon for dry, brittle nails – the SI-Nails pen from ISDIN!
As moms, life can be pretty rough on our nails. Between wrangling (and cleaning up after) kids, scrubbing dishes and constantly washing our hands, our nails go through a lot on a typical day. Not to mention the effects that other factors like hormones,...
How To Monitor What Apps You’re Subscribed To!
Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, Apple Music, Calm, LinkedIn – the list goes on and on and the next thing you know, you’re subscribed to all of these “free” apps either on a weekly, monthly or yearly basis. Luckily, Genius On The Go has a few easy steps to help you check what you’re subscribed to and mange your subscriptions.
Tips for Gardening – from the experts at Rehab Associates!
Gardening is an enjoyable hobby and it is a great form of physical activity – it can improve your overall strength, endurance, flexibility and can clear your mind from life’s daily stress. It’s important to keep your body conditioned, practice healthy habits, and follow these simple ergonomic tips while you’re out working on your yard – read more here!
What would you do with MORE energy? This summer, find out by trying our new secret mom weapon – Evolve Footwear!
Running after kids in the summer—from toddlers to teens—we are constantly looking for go-to shoes that are as comfortable as they are stylish. That’s why we’re loving the new Evolve Footwear line, which has patented energy return technology (in short, a responsive footbed to give you a mini energy boost with each step!).
4 Commons Myths About CBD, Debunked
Founders Dawn Fable and Torrey Benson are passionate about encouraging women to “take a moment and press pause,” by utilizing their organic, CBD-infused products, which includes creams, teas, capsules and more. Not sure exactly what CBD might help with—or what it’s effects may be? We reached out to Dawn and Torrey to clarify some common myths of CBD, below.
Elementary School Night Out! Hosted by the Fairfield Public Libraries!
We are so lucky in this town to not only have a great Fairfield Public Library…but TWO great public libraries! They are such a huge asset to the Town of Fairfield, and also provide many events FREE for local families. One special event that we thought is a great way to meet some new families is their Elementary School Night Out!
Swimming Safety Tips
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 4,406 people drowned in 1998, including 1,003 children under the age of 15. In fact, drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death for children. More drowning deaths occur during summer –...
What Happens When the Symptoms of Concussion Last Longer Than Expected?
What happens if you (or your child) has had a concussion but symptoms last for weeks or even months beyond the normal recovery time? The culprit could be Post Concussive Syndrome. We spoke to Dr. Kate Mullin with the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache (NEINH) about what you need to know.
Everyday Brunch at The Sinclair Bar +Kitchen
You don’t have to save your brunch dates for the weekends anymore! The Sinclair Bar + Kitchen now offers Brunch 7 days a week until 3pm!
Genius on the Go’s tips on how to clean up your Photo Library
There are duplicate photos and then there are similar photos, but in the end we typically just want to keep one version of that shot. Here are a few tips from Genius on the Go on how to clean up similar/duplicate pictures from piling up.
PopShop Market this Sunday June 9th
We are all about shopping local in Fairfield and visiting the PopShop on Sunday is the same idea. Come by to shop local vendors. Doors open at 10 and it is free to get in! Come hungry because there are some great Food Trucks as well! Its supposed to be a beautiful...
Paula’s Choice: A Better Skincare Option
We love to share brands that are true to our mission of “giving moms the gift of time”. That’s why we wanted to share what we’ve learned about Paula’s Choice, a company that is dedicated to research, using top-notch ingredients and offering formulas that give a full spectrum of benefits (meaning you can wash, heal and protect your skin without spending any more time than necessary).
High Quality Home Therapy: Helping You Navigate the Insurance Maze & Achieve Your Rehab Goals!
When faced with medical problems that require rehab therapy, you shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to get the care you need. That’s where High Quality Home Therapy comes in!
The most common orthopedic injuries we see in moms & how to prevent them!
In honor of Mother’s Day, the team at Coastal Orthopedics thought they’d give some helpful hints to all those hard working moms out there! Whether you stay at home or work full time, motherhood can take a toll on your body. Here are some of the most common orthopedic injuries we see in moms.
10 Reasons Why GCA of CT is Great for Kids
It’s Fun Develops strength Develops Flexibility Develops Coordination Teaches Listening Skills Gain Self-esteem and Confidence Provides social interaction with peers Teaches goal setting Develops cognitive abilities in the classroom Develops skills to enhance other...
The benefits of hiring an au pair, from the experts at Cultural Care
This month, we decided to explore a lesser-known—but increasingly-popular—childcare option that families across the United States have been utilizing for over thirty years: Hosting an au pair!
How to avoid Email Hackers – tips from Genius on the Go
Genius on the Go’s tips on how to avoid email hackers Email Spoofing/Phishing is a method where hackers trick users to think an email is coming from a legitimate source (Amazon, Apple, LinkedIn, etc) to capture sensitive information such as Usernames, Passwords,...
Beekeeper’s Natural – a new line of product that includes the health benefits of honey & propolis!
Anyone else keep hearing about the fabulous health benefits of honey and propolis? We are thrilled to partner with Beekeeper’s Natural who has harnessed these super-ingredients into wonderful, effective products like throat spray (for adults and kids), raw honey blended with hemp oil, and raw bee pollen.
Ask a Pediatric Specialist – Pediatric Minute
Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital is excited to announce the summer debut of a health education video series for parents, “Pediatric Minute”. We want to provide relevant information so we’re polling the LocalMomsNetwork for questions that you may have for our pediatric specialists.
Best facial moisturizers for any skin-type!
Whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin types, we have some great facial moisturizer recommendations for you provided by Danielle Munday PA-C & Lisa Sheehan PA-C from Connecticut Dermatology Group! Protect your skin Moms!