Daria
Daria lives in Norwalk with her husband, son (2015), and daughter (2017). She grew up in Connecticut (Hartford County) but spent most of her adult life in New York City and traveling the world until moving back to Connecticut with her husband when they started their family. Daria juggles two young kids and a full-time international career. When she’s not spending time with her family or working, she’s daydreaming about where she’ll travel next.
A Working Mama’s Morning Routine: 3 Tips for Getting Ready in a Hurry
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5 Things You Should Never Say to a Pregnant Woman
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Business Travel Tips for Nursing Moms
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You Made Me a Mama: A Letter to My Baby on His First Birthday
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Hospital Bag Tips: What I Packed vs. What I Actually Needed
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Made Up Mamas: Contributor Night Out With Mary Kay
Before last Tuesday night if you asked me if I had any Mary Kay products in my repertoire, I would have told you no....
A New Mom Challenge: Lowering Your Standards
Towards the end of my pregnancy, I was put on modified bed rest and had to leave work two weeks earlier than planned. To...
You’re Not Alone, Mama: Postpartum Support Services in Fairfield County
Having a child has been the hardest and most wonderful thing I've ever experienced. Life, as you know it, changes completely. You're left trying to...
World Breastfeeding Week: Resources and Support for Moms
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4 Practical Tips for Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
I recently returned to work after a six-month maternity leave. I was fortunate to have had so much time off to bond with my...