Amy
Meet Amy, our founder, and co-owner of Fairfield County Moms Blog and co-owner of Westchester County Moms Blog. In addition to Fairfield County and Westchester County Moms Blog, Amy teaches 7th and 8th Social Studies grade at a local middle school. She married her husband Brien in June of 2009 and is mommy to 3 boys - Dean {May 2012}, Tyler {October 2014}, and Finn {February 2018}. The family lives cozily in their Westport, CT home with two small dogs and one large cat. Besides spending time at home with her family and spending her school days with teens, Amy loves to daydream about traveling across the globe, she’ll read pretty much anything that comes recommended, and is probably the world’s messiest cook. Connect with Amy on Instagram {@amyjones112}.
Finding Joy in the Ice Cream Aisle
I have a hard time watching the news and following trending news feeds. It seems like good news items are few and far between....
Dear August, Take It Easy On Me, OK? Love, A Teacher
Dear August,
It’s me, a teacher. We need to talk. I know you’re part of the wonderful summer season, and that’s one of the things I love...
Boys Will Be Boys and Other Opinions You Should Keep to Yourself
I knew almost instantly when I became pregnant for the second time. Call it mother's intuition, but I swear I knew. I also knew...
Confessions of a Former FOMO-aholic
Hello, my name is Amy, and I have had FOMO.
A little over a year ago, I started to feel like my life was falling...
Mom Dating: A Guide for Moms and Friendships
I was lucky enough to find a great moms group when my son was only two weeks old. And I truly mean lucky. Through...
The Secret Other Moms Don’t Want You To Know
We all have that friend — you know the one. Her home is spotless, and her children are well-mannered. Stepping into her home is...
Vacation in a Jar
Just a couple of short years ago, my life was forever changed by the tiny person who made his way into it. I wasn't...
I Got Rid of My iPhone and the World Didn’t End
Yes, you read that right. I got rid of my iPhone and the world didn't end. The iCloud didn't stormily open up and rain...
One Evening with Amy {A Photo Essay Series}
“One Evening” is a photo essay series that provides a sneak peek into the everyday lives of the Fairfield County Moms Blog contributors. The...
Kids Music That Won’t Drive You Crazy! No, Really!
There is one thing that both of my kids have consistently loved since the moment they were born. And that thing is music. We...