Lifestyle

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...

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...

Lunch Box Roundup: 6 Styles Kids and Parents will Love!
If you remember taking lunch to school in a brown paper bag, today’s lunchboxes will make you wish you could go back to the cafeteria. The functionality behind keeping food leak-free and at-temperature, while still looking cute, is nothing short of science. The...

Registration is now open for the Lil Stags Club!
Registration for Fairfield University’s Lil' Stags Club for the 2023-24 school year is open now for all new and returning Lil' Stags! The membership package includes a Lil' Stags Club hat, a Lil' Stags Club Drawstring Bag, free admission to over 100 games including...

Mini Getaway to Portsmouth, NH
We took a few days last week to celebrate the end of school and the start of summer and wanted to check out Portsmouth, NH. A quick 3.5 hrs from Fairfield. We have heard such great things to do and it was such a great little trip! We booked at the Hampton Inn right...

My experience with Emsculpt at Nichols MD
Nichols MD came to Fairfield a little over a year ago and has been amazing ever since. Located right in the Brick Walk they offer more then just botox, as I have done my yearly skin check there, facials, botox and now Emsculpt! I never knew much about it and after...

Fairfield Fireworks 2023!
Join the Town of Fairfield on Saturday July 1st at 9:15pm for their Annual Fireworks Show!! We are thrilled that Fairfield will be putting on their annual Fireworks show this year! We might be bias, but we think it is one of the BEST shows in Connecticut! If...

Local Farmer’s Markets
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...

2023 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...

Meet Julie Kucinski, The Founder of Wile
Julie Kucinski has spent years working for beauty and wellness brands as a strategist, consultant, and creative director. The list reads like a who’s who of cool brands with a natural focus, from Mrs. Meyers to Aveda, as well as other big names like Levi’s, Target,...

Introducing Trillium Architects
Trillium Architects, has been actively designing sustainable and energy efficient, custom homes since 2004.

OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics is Here To Keep Your Kids Moving
Connecticut’s Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists Because children are still growing, they require specialized orthopedic treatment. Our experienced team of specialists at Coastal Orthopedics is dedicated to helping your children reach their full potential. We use the...

Weekend in Mystic
We had the pleasure of spending the weekend in Mystic. A quick 1 hr and 15 min ride, a great hotel, with a pool and so much to do throughout the town, put it on your list! Of course we started with Mystic Pizza, a very family friendly and pretty good pizza with a lot...

Kindergarten Fall 2023-2024 Info!
For any new mom or dad, 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, asking to be picked up...

Health and Wellness Guide
Our 2023 Health & Wellness Guide is here!! We’ve partnered with some incredible businesses and put together this guide that is stocked full of information on local fitness classes, wellness, family life & much more!! A lot of business offering deals to Fairfield Moms Only!!