Aarika Friend
Aarika lives in Trumbull with her husband, two daughters (2013 and 2015), and son (2020). Originally from Ulster County, NY, she fell in love with her husband at a UConn football game when she told him he had nice biceps and the rest is history. Outside of work and motherhood, she enjoys eating good food, sharing a drink with friends, summer days spent at Pinewood Lake or on vacation in Cape Cod, and mindlessly streaming too many shows with her husband. Her favorite time of day is early morning before her kids wake up with a hot cup of coffee and a good book.
A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: November 2017
Pack away the costumes and start Pinteresting turkey and stuffing recipes because November is here! This month is all about giving thanks and we are thankful that we have the best readers. Here is...
A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: October 2017
Finally, it's time for crisp air, football, and sweaters - welcome October! Here is a list of family fun events to enjoy this month. This is in no way intended to be a comprehensive event...
Over-Entertaining Kids is Overrated
In today's world, we are taught that once you enter motherhood, your sole existence in life going forward is to keep your kids happy and entertained. Your life needs to revolve around them. Social...
A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: September 2017
It's hard to believe that the summer is coming to a close - it's September! We love summer, but we also can't wait to wear boots, eat and drink pumpkin everything, and go apple picking! Here is...
A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: August 2017
August means that it is the last month to take advantage of lazy summer days! Can you believe that it's almost time to get ready for back to school!? While we love the summer, we...
A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: June 2017
June brings the end of a school year, swimming, summer nights spent out by a fire pit, farmers' markets, and lots of playground time. Here is a list of fun family events to keep...
Why My Daughter is a Princess
My 3-year old is princess-obsessed, and my husband and I encourage it. We have a rapidly growing collection of all things princesses, from dresses to water bottles to movies to graham crackers. We listen to...
Survival of the Fittest: When Your Spouse Travels
My husband is a collegiate Athletic Trainer and an Army Reservist. The combination of these two jobs mean that he works during off-hours {nights and weekends} and travels frequently for both short and extended periods of...
A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: May 2017
May is such a wonderful month for so many reasons! Flowers are blooming {thanks to April showers}, windows can be opened, the smell of BBQ is back in the air, and there are many...
A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: April 2017
Bring on April showers, so that we can see May flowers! April brings lots of Spring celebrations and, hopefully, lots of sun. Here is a list of family fun events to enjoy this month. Easter-related...