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As Vice President of Product at Evite, Karen Klein wears a lot of hats. “I oversee product development, product marketing, merchandising and user experience. I love my role because it allows me to be analytic, strategic, creative and work with everyone across the...
HEALTHSPAN > LIFESPAN: A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH TO STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN
Over the past two decades their has been a major emphasis on fat loss, but very little focus on building lean body mass. Boot camps and large group training have been all the rage, but have the results supported the excitement? There is a better way... We are...
2024 Featured Local Photographers
Capture the fleeting moments in your life with these incredible local photographers we are featuring throughout Connecticut! We are so excited to share these photographers with you and we hope that by showcasing them, you can take advantage of their local...
8 Summer Dental Care Tips for Kids
As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, summer brings a host of fun activities and family gatherings. For kids, it’s a season of ice creams, sports, and adventures. While all this excitement is fantastic, it’s essential to ensure that your child’s dental...
Memorial Day Idea: 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 Max and Emilia,...
Local Farmer’s Markets 2024
If you wanted to, you could go to a different Farmer's Market almost every day of the week locally! Fresh produce, fun music and sometimes food trucks! See our list below of local farmer's markets - all within a 20 minute drive! Fairfield Farmer's Market...
Fairfield Healthcare Professional Offers a View on Gas-Powered Landscaping’s Risks
With spring’s return also comes the return of gas-powered landscaping equipment. The equipment is noisy, to be sure – but perhaps less appreciated are the actual healthcare risks that such equipment also poses. The SFTF invited Fairfield resident and board-certified...
Fairfield Moms 2024 Party Guide
As our children's birthdays fast approached this year, we were both in the midst of planning fun and beautiful parties and we realized the need for a PARTY GUIDE! With that in mind, we created our 2024 Party Guide which highlights local event venues, event...
Cookbooks To Try in the New Year!
If one of your New Year’s resolutions for the new year is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. Below, you’ll find six recently published cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around family meals and saving money on...
5 Self-Help Books to Make Next Year Your Best One Yet
Get ready to tackle the new year with these 5 popular self-help books. Read them and pass them on to friends who could use a little inspiration, too. Self-Care for the Real World by Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips, $29 Reese Witherspoon called this book...
Night away at Katrite in nearby Monticello, NY
Have you ever been to an indoor water park? Never did I think you'd get me to one, but then you have kids and will do whatever they want and see on tv but then love it! We spent a night at Katrite in Monticello, NY last weekend to celebrate the end of summer and it...
A Signature Facial at Nichols MD
Last week I had the pleasure and most amazing hour of this holiday season by slowing down, and visiting Nichols MD and getting a Signature Massage. At this time of the year with all the running around, holiday events, seeing all the Santa's, getting and wrapping the...
Portion Sizes for Kids: How Much Food Is Healthy for My Child’s Age?
Navigating Your Child’s Growing Pains
A Guide To Knowing When To Seek Professional Advice As your child grows and becomes increasingly active in sports and activities, they are more susceptible to injuries such as fractures, specifically with growth plates. Also known as epiphyseal plates, growth plates...
Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving!
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...
Breast Cancer Reconstruction: What Women Should Know
Dr. Jason Weissler Did you know that one in eight women in the United States develops breast cancer in her lifetime? As a result, roughly 3.8 million women in the U.S. are survivors of breast cancer, and this number is expected to continually increase. Early...
Molly Sims’ 5-Minute Skincare Routine
Moms don’t have time for elaborate skincare routines – whether they’re mere mortals like us, or iconic model and entrepreneur Molly Sims. Recently, she shared her 5-minute skincare routine with The Local Moms Network CEO Layla Lisiewski. “We were in the sun for the...
10 Festive Halloween Treats – No Sugar Added!
We get it, Halloween is about dressing up and having fun. But the holiday doesn’t have to be synonymous with sugar! Whether your kids are young (and possibly more affected by sugar, food coloring, etc) or you simply want to celebrate with a more creative option,...
Raising an Intuitive Eater
Ellen Coghlan, MS, RDN. Navigating life in today's world, especially as a parent, can be incredibly challenging. Overnight, your child's mental, emotional, and physical well-being becomes your top priority. While nutrition is crucial, it can also be overwhelming....
6 Ways to Raise Children with a Growth Mindset
By: Preeti Sandhu, PsyD Ever worry about your child’s desire to learn? Are you concerned that they do not feel as smart as other kids, but do not know how to change this outlook? A positive attitude can help them reshape their perspective on learning and what it means...