Hilary
Hilary was born and raised in New York City. She moved to Connecticut after college to go to graduate school, where she met her husband Dan on their very first day. She now lives in Ridgefield with her husband and their two rugrats, a daughter C (born 2013) and a son L (born 2015). She works from home as an attorney, which would be completely impossible without coffee (for mom) and television (for the rugrats). She spends most of her free time (when there is any!) reading, drawing, and listening to lots of music. You can find her over at https://www.instagram.com/apinchofsaltus/, where she documents the humor of life through all things colorful.
I’ve Never Hired a Babysitter {But I Wish I Had}
Growing up, my parents never once hired a babysitter. If they needed to go out together, for date night or otherwise, my grandmothers or...
A Million Dreams: How My Daughter’s Love for Dance Taught Me to be Present
This year, my children turned six and four years old. I need to be more present.
I am sure that many of you reading this...
That Toy Looks Well Loved – Life Skills My Son is Learning from his...
"Well that toy looks well loved..."
I am sure many of you reading this have children who have a favorite stuffed toy. You know, the...
My Kid is Dairy-Free (and Here is Why…)
About five years ago, when our first-born was about a year old, she started to suffer from chronic ear infections. By ear infection number...
One Evening with Hilary {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...
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week: One Mother’s Story
I am that girl. That girl with a secret. A secret I don’t often talk about. My secret is that I had an eating...
Recovering from (Yet Another) Holiday of Excess
I’ll start this off short and simple: my kids are spoiled.
On one hand, they are spoiled in all of the right ways: they have...
The Great Debate: Where Are We Going for the Holidays?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Time to gather together with family, break bread, open presents, and snuggle in front of the fire....
Pouring from an Empty Cup: When Mom is Sick
“Don’t pour from an empty cup.”
I have spent the better part of my parenting years teaching myself how to prioritize myself. I often fail...
Big City Theater in Fairfield County: ACT of Connecticut Presents Evita
One of the perks of living in Fairfield County, Connecticut is its proximity to New York City, home of world-famous broadway shows. But what...