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 :: August 2018
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...
A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: July 2018
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Fairfield County Target Locations to Offer Shopping Addiction Therapy
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A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: December 2017
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How to Enjoy Motherhood
When my youngest daughter was a newborn, I reflected on how to enjoy maternity leave. Flash forward, that newborn is now almost two years...
9 {Not So} Easy Steps to Beat the Morning Rush
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A Mom’s Guide to Fairfield County :: September 2017
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