Mom Life

Meal Planner: Trader Joe’s Edition
Trader Joe’s freezer aisle Ask any mother – working woman or stay-at-home mom, contented chef or takeout pro – busy families need meal inspiration. Use the Local Mom’s Network meal-planning guide to get breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table simply and easily. In...

Our 2023 Local Summer Camp Guide
Your guide to Summer Camp in Connecticut!

School’s Out Camps & Activities
Looking for something fun for the kids to do on Monday when school is out?! Check out these local activities below and be sure to sign up as classes fill up quickly! Don't forget about Martin Luther King National Day of Service - more info is below! Martin...

Meet a Mom – Author of ‘Stroller’, Amanda Parrish Morgan
Meet local Mom of two, Amanda Parrish Morgan - Author and Fairfield University Professor.. She just wrote her first book; Stroller, which is on sale at the University bookstore and many larger national stores! Where are you originally from and how long have you...

2022 Private School Guide
2022 Private School Guide! Choosing the right school for our children is a big decision and we know that it can feel overwhelming as you consider the learning environment, school philosophies and curriculum that best suit your child. The 2022 Private...

My Teeth Whitening Experience at Dr. Dani Dental
I recently had the opportunity to get my teeth whitened and I was so excited to try out a new whitening product from Kor Whitening at Dr. Dani Dental's office in Fairfield. I am an avid coffee drinker and over the years, my teeth have shown my love for coffee. I've...

5 Reasons We Love Lesser Evil Snacks For Our Family!
As moms, feeding our kids can take up a lot of our time and brain power. If you have picky eaters or constant snackers, it can feel like half of your bandwidth is taken up by monitoring what your kids are (or aren’t) eating. That’s why we love LesserEvil, a company on...

2022 Back to School Activity Guide
2022 Back to School Activity Guide As summer is winding down, we have lots of great ideas for Fall Activities to keep your little ones engaged after school! Fairfield has a ton of amazing after school programs for all ages and interests, from sports to...

Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!
It’s a common pain point of the back-to-school routine: packing lunches. Though we might typically dread this step on a busy morning, we’re sharing some mouth-watering inspiration – and easy hacks – to help you reimagine the process. (Think: sous chefs and make-ahead...

4 Ways to Get Organized for Back-to-School
School’s finally out for summer, but for parents, it’s just about time to start thinking ahead to Back to School! Making a game plan now for August and September, including ordering some key supplies, can really take the stress out of school prep. As experienced moms,...

How to Build Resilience in Kids!
Life isn’t easy, and as parents, one of our biggest priorities is to raise kids that can bounce back from disappointments big and small. From toddlers to teenagers, how can we build resilience in our kids—so they can pick themselves up when we aren’t there to do it?...

Our Family Trip to Disney
We just returned from Disney (for our 1st time), it was also our first time traveling with 3 kids...and it was such a blast! Yes, it was HOT and EXHAUSTING (what vacation isn't?!?), but worth it (especially for the kids!!). All of my insights below are from my own...

Our Girls Weekend at The Surfside Hotel!
Our girls just graduated Pre-K, so in celebration, we took a trip last weekend up to the new Surfside Hotel right on the beach in the Lordship area of Stratford. The Surfside Hotel is so DREAMY!! The hotel is situated right on the corner of Washington...

Insider Tips on Making a Jewelry Investment with Nicole HD Jewelry
At NicoleHD Jewelry, our mission is to make high quality fine jewelry accessible to everyone. Our founder Nicole Hendelman-Dersovitz comes from a family of jewelers and has rocked the jewelry industry for over 3 decades – so you can trust she knows that when...

Your 5 Most Pressing Diaper Questions, Answered!
Choosing the right diaper for your family can feel like a daunting task— We asked you to share your most pressing questions on Instagram, then tapped the experts at our personal favorite diaper brand, Coterie, to help us make sense of it all

April Break Camps 2022
Your guide to April Break Vacation Camps! If you are staying local this April break, and are looking for something to do, here are some local activities + week long camps to keep your kids busy or to plan a fun family day! Some book up quickly, so...

Kindergarten Readiness with Local Moms Rachel Gerber and Dr. Emily Byne, Educators Who Work for AdmitNY.
Last month we hosted a zoom call with local moms Rachel Gerber and Dr. Emily Byne, educators who work for AdmitNY. The topic of the presentation was Kindergarten Readiness – how best to prepare your child, and yourself, academically, socially and emotionally.

FairfieldMoms Easter Egg Hunt!
Join FairfieldMoms for our 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Silverman's Farm! Friday, April 15th from 10am - 1pm Ages 2yr - 10yrs old PLEASE READ! Must purchase ticket prior to event. Max of 50 per time slot & one parent per family during the egg...

Coterie Diaper Review, from the Founder of The Local Moms Network!
As moms, when we come across a product that makes our lives better (read: easier), we love to share it with our mom friends. So when Layla Lisiewski, Mom of four and CEO of The Local Moms Network, tried Coterie diapers and wipes, she knew she wanted to spread...

Working Moms & Career Burnout
We’ve all read the stats about moms leaving the workforce in records numbers during the pandemic. But most working moms, aside from the pandemic, can relate to feeling burned out at times (or all the time), by work, responsibilities at home, and the simultaneous push...