Mom Life
Kindergarten – Fall 2021 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...
The Toy Post’s Gift Guide!
Toy Post Holiday Gift Guide As we all know, 2020 is not quite the year we expected, and holiday shopping - especially for the kids - is going to be a bit different this year! Therefore, we turned to The Toy Post Westport to help us out by providing a list of their...
Are You Ready to Fall Back? Tips from Corey Cenatiempo of Dreamweaver Sleep Consulting
ARE YOU READY TO FALL BACK? As if 2020 hasn’t been enough of a circus, now it’s time to add Daylight Savings Time to the laundry list of things to worry about! I envy the individuals looking forward to the “fall back” switch gaining that glorious extra hour of...
Why Cerebelly means you can stop making your own baby food!
As moms, we all want to give our kids a healthy start, and that’s why so many of us have made our own baby food. From those adorable first bites to enticing picky toddlers, feeding our kids can be rewarding, a struggle, or (in most cases), both. That’s one of the...
Featured Local Photographers!
In the blink of eye, your family is changing. Your children are growing up, life events are happening, and what better way to remember these beautiful moments with your loved ones than with timeless photographs. To capture these fleeting moments is something...
Mom’s Night Out Bonfire!
Huge thank you to all the moms that came out last night to our Annual Mom's Night Out Bon Fire! After months quarantined and then a storm that left us with no power we all agree it was much needed! Thank you so much for socially distancing and making it not a huge...
National Breast Feeding Week, our stories!
Breastfeeding is hard. We think it's the one thing no one tells you just how hard and time consuming it is. Especially in the beginning and especially as a first time mom! Everyone is different and there are no wrong or right ways to do it. Fed is Best is the way we...
Working out during pregnancy
I feel like there is a lot of questions about working out when pregnant and you have to listen to your body when doing anything. They say if you were working out before you got pregnant then you can continue doing what you were doing. I am not a doctor but can tell...
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,...
Show Mom Some Love this Mother’s Day
We are sharing some creative ways to show some love to the mom in your life! Read more here!
National Infertility Week – Our Stories
For National infertility week, we wanted to share our personal stories in hopes to give some insight into what we experienced and maybe help some of you who are also going through the same pain and struggles. We know that miscarriages are not often talked about and...
Saint Jane Founder Casey Georgeson Talks Clean Beauty!
A few months ago, we introduced you to Casey Georgeson, the inspiring mom of three behind Saint Jane Beauty, a clean CBD beauty brand known for their luxurious and effective serums and lip glosses. (Read her Meet a Mom here.) After chatting more with Casey, we learned...
Stay at Home Activities!
The best thing we can practice right now is SOCIAL DISTANCING. With schools closed, and e-learning beginning next week for Fairfield Public Schools for the next few weeks, we thought it would be helpful to share some ideas on how to keep your kids occupied,...
5 Reasons to Consider Moving During the Preschool Years!
There’s no “right” time to move from the city to the suburbs—but moving in the preschool years can make getting in the mix even easier… There’s something special about the preschool years—if you’ve had a preK’er you know the feeling. They’re big kids but they still...
Why You Should Be Wearing Sunscreen Year Round – And One Must-Try Brand!
In the heat of summer, it is relatively easy to remember to wear sunscreen. For one, it prevents you from burning, which is a built-in reminder! But according to experts, we should be wearing sunscreen even when the sun isn’t shining. “Every person should be...
Kindergarten – All you need to know for the 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!! Weren't they just our babies a few weeks ago, asking to be picked up and rocked...
HQHT: Helping New Moms Treat Mastitis Effectively & Conveniently
Carolyn with High Quality Home Therapy explains how physical therapy can effectively and conveniently help moms with mastitis… and doesn’t even require leaving your new baby!
Traveling with Kids? How to Pack a Perfect Carry-On!
Flying with kids this Winter? For most moms, that means prepping ahead by thoughtfully packing a well-stocked carry-on. Before kids, your carry-on might have typically only held some noise-cancelling headphones, the latest magazines and a book—stuff to pass the time....
Getting In Shape Down There After Childbirth
The days after having a baby are a total blur with our attention focused on the new baby’s every need. But what about us as moms? With so many changes to our bodies during pregnancy, pelvic floor issues are common. Caryn McAllister with High Quality Home Therapy explains the options for healing.
4 Childcare Personalities You’ll Find in Suburbia
While there are tons of childcare options in the suburbs, most towns tend to have one approach that’s most popular. “Every town has its own childcare ‘personality,’” says Suburban Jungle Strategist Alli Levine. “Kids may go from preschool to extended care. Parents may pick up from school every day. In other towns, driving nannies take kids from parks and playdates to activities.” Here’s what Suburban Jungles suggests people moving consider…