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2024 Apple Picking Season in Connecticut!
2022 Apple season is here!! SEPTEMBER...the leaves are starting to change colors, the weather is cooling down, and apple picking season is here!! A fun activity to do with family or friends, apple picking is a fall staple in New England, so we've rounded up...
Newest Subscription…Fiddlebox & Co.
Fiddlebox & Co is a preschool educator designed monthly subscription box that provides fun activities to help with your child's kindergarten preparedness. At Fiddlebox we love that each child is unique & genius in their own way. We aim to teach...
2020-2021 School Tutor Guide
The school year for 2020-2021 is without a doubt looking a little different this year. With all of the uncertainty for the new way of learning, some families are looking for tutors, educational support services, and before/after school care. To assist...
Reflections of the Montessori Teacher
By Cathy Billone and Brianna Banahan"The teacher, when she begins work in our schools, must have a kind of faith that the child will reveal himself through work. She must free herself from all preconceived ideas concerning the levels at which the children may be." --...
Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Pediatric Minute with Dr. Anthony Porto
Anthony Porto, MD, medical director of ambulatory operations at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, discusses the convenience of virtual visits and shares how parents can make the most out of a video visit with their child. For more information, visit:...
Navigating School Reentry
JOIN THE CONVERSATION EXPERT PANEL HAPPENING AUGUST 22nd @1:00pm PST/4:00pm EST TOPIC: Navigating School Reentry Expert Panel via Zoom: Lessoning the Anxiety and Fear Amongst Parents Register here: https://mailchi.mp/f833b2cb0f5f/navigatingschoolreentry Hear from a...
5 Ways to Get Kids to Wear Masks
With many schools requiring kids to wear masks, teaching kids to keep their mask on is going hand in hand with teaching ABCs and geometry. Help your child’s teacher by encouraging your kids with these easy tips! Practice During Screen Time We’ve hearing this...
Shopping For Back To School With Joules!
This year, the “back-to-school” transition feels a little different. Along with pencils and notebooks, some of us are adding masks to backpacks. Maybe we’re prepping to homeschool or do virtual school, with mom as teacher. Others are dividing into pods with friends....
Want a Pest-Free Summer? We Do!!
We love, love summer, but hate the bugs that come along with it. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with Fox Pest Control, who has been helping busy families enjoy their homes pest-free since 2012. (For a free inspection and estimate, and even same day...
Save Money Fast on Prescriptions with Hippo
As moms, we’re always looking to save money and time. That’s where our new partner, Hippo, comes in. It’s a free digital savings card that helps people save up to 97% on their prescription medications—just by using their app or website to instantly compare...
Alliance Tutoring is Here to Help!
This story was provided and sponsored by Alliance Tutoring. According to a report put out by the ACT, a college testing agency, the national average in the United States for college freshman retention rate is 65.7%. That means that more than one third of college...
Meet The Moms Behind Zipped Bags!
After spending so much time at home recently, is anyone else itching to get organized? That’s why we love Zipped Bags, durable, reusable clear bags that are designed and sewn in the USA. They each have colorful, chic accents, are more eco-friendly than...
Sunscreen 101: For Your Kids!
Looking to keep your kids safe from the sun this summer? The first thing to look for in a sunscreen is a physical (as opposed to chemical) formula. Safer ingredients include zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, while ones to avoid include avobenzone, oxybenzone,...
Summer Camp Updates
Summer Camps are gearing up to open at the end of June and with new guidelines in place, many have updated their information, start dates, and protocols. For more details on Summer Camps in our area that are OPEN - head to our Summer Camp Guide (click below)! ...
Kid Friendly Snacks
When going to the beach why do the kids just want to eat snacks? It's like the main reason for them to go to the beach! So make sure you are stocked and here are some simply snacks the kids can help with before heading off to the beach! Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter...
Outdoor Activities now open!
While the weather has been getting a lot nicer to be outdoors, and our Fairfield beaches, marinas, golf courses and tennis courts have re-opened for families and friends to enjoy, there are also other local businesses who are in the beginning stages of re-opening...
Meet a Dad – Superintendent of Fairfield Public Schools, Mike Cummings!
In less than a year at Fairfield Public Schools as the new Superintendent, Mike Cummings really had to get to work instilling distant learning with the staff and students in Fairfield - all of which happened over a weekend in time. He owes it all to the teachers,...
Kindergarten – UPDATED for Fall 2020!
For any new mom or dad in the same boat as me, getting ready to send your son or daughter off to Kindergarten in the fall seems very overwhelming, sad, and exciting all at the same time, especially during these times!! Weren't they just our babies a few weeks ago,...
Restaurants Opening May 20th in Fairfield!
Hallelujah - it is time to have restaurants open for in-person dining, at least on their patios. And with the warm weather finally here, we can definitely look forward to this! We spoke to restaurants in the area with outdoor seating who plan on opening on May 20th...
Bathroom Renovation! What we did and why we love it!
We have been in our house and in Fairfield for almost 7 years. We ended up buying a house that was pretty up to date and didn't have to do a lot of work other then paint (the people before us loved browns and gold tones throughout the house) and we wanted light and...