Jana McQueen
Jana is a stay-at-home mom, currently living in Greenwich with her husband, Iain, and daughters, Laila and Nora. Jana is originally from Westchester County, NY, met Iain at college, married in June 2011, welcomed Laila in December 2012, and welcomed Nora in August 2015. On any given day, you can find us playing, reading, or out and about running too many errands and taking advantage of some of the many perks that Greenwich and Fairfield County have to offer.
‘Tis the Season: Cough and Cold Remedies
It’s that time of year… My family’s been busy picking up germs wherever we go, bringing them home, and sharing. Our last bout of colds started with croup for my older daughter and ended...
The Ultimate Guide to the Holidays in Fairfield County
It's the most wonderful time of the year! With so much to do and so many family traditions - both new and old - it can also be the most overwhelming time of the...
Ready for a Road Trip
As the holidays and school breaks near, are you planning any road trips? This past summer, I made a handful of 2-5 hour drives, always with my children, and only sometimes with my husband's...
Dinnertime Dilemma
I previously wrote a post about meal planning... how I did it, and how it simplified my life. It was all true. Fast forward a few years, and I'm now mom to two picky...
Fairfield County’s Sidewalk Sales
This month, seven Fairfield County towns will host their annual sidewalk sales. Sidewalk sales not only offer great shopping deals, but many also offer dining discounts, children's activities and entertainment, and live music. Be sure...
Beach Day Must-Haves
Hello Summer! We've already made a handful of visits to the beach, and now that school's out, we're planning to visit more often. Over the years, I've learned that it's easiest to keep our beach...
Outdoor Movie Nights in Fairfield County
This summer, be sure to check out one (or more!) of these outdoor movie nights planned throughout Fairfield County. Most movies will start at dusk, often with entertainment (music, magicians, games, face painting, etc.) starting...
What’s in your Easter basket? 20+ Ideas
In my house, we prefer to celebrate holidays simply. This year, our Easter Bunny was given a total budget of $20-25 and tasked with only bringing "gifts" that my two children are sure to...
Fairfield County Moms Blog’s 50+ Favorite Children’s Books
March 2nd marks the 20th anniversary of the National Education Alliance's Read Across America Day, held annually on Dr. Seuss' birthday. Read Across America is a "year-round program focused on motivating children and teens to...
A Week’s Worth of Breakfast Ideas
I spend most weekday mornings frantically trying to feed my girls breakfast, while getting us all dressed and ready, packing our bags, and hoping we're on time for pre-school drop-off. As a mom, it's...