Jenna
Jenna is a full-time working mom to two rowdy kids. Originally from Guilford, CT, she eventually made her way down the shoreline to settle in Fairfield County with her husband. In the little spare time she has, Jenna enjoys true crime podcasts and running.
Crossing the Aisle: Target Reminds Me the Baby Stage Is Behind Me
Like the suburban mom I am, I found myself on a Saturday afternoon at Target. We needed dryer sheets, so obviously, I was making my rounds from women's clothes to shoes and then onto...
What if I Don’t Want to Lean In?
I love being a working mom. Having a career and a life outside of raising my children is something I value. Despite all this, I wholly reject the idea of "leaning in."
Women in the...
Flinders Lane : Fun and Food from Down-Under
Flinders Lane recently invited Fairfield County Mom to come to Stamford for a family-style meal. Always excited to try something new, I checked out their menu and saw that they were Australian-inspired. My knowledge...
For Lent, Instead of Giving Up, How Can We Grow?
As a good Italian Catholic girl, I always had something to give up during Lent.
When I was younger, it was giving up candy or chocolate. As I got older, it was social media or...
What Allergy Moms Want You to Know
As a seasoned allergy mom, I have learned to navigate this world while trying my best to keep my kids safe. While I can control what goes on in our house, I cannot keep...
My Year Becoming a Mother Runner
If someone had told me I would be working on becoming a runner two years ago,...
Why Am I an Angry Mom?
4 a.m.: Youngest crawls into my bed. I hear the gentle whirring of my husband's CPAP machine. My son falls back asleep between us but kicks me in the back. I try to tuck...
Judge Away, I Will Still Feed My Kids Processed Foods
Processed, shelf-stable, palm, (gasp!) seed oils, and food dyes. For the love of science, I am a huge fan of these foods for my family.
Before you go ahead and call child protective services (Karen),...
Making the Most of Spooky Season
Spooky season is upon us! For some of us (me), we started in July. For others, October 1st and a chill in the air is the cue to start enjoying the fall season. Here...
Headed East? New Haven Date Night Guide
As much as we all love Fairfield County, sometimes it is fun to explore outside our neighborhood and head east. New Haven is a city that is home to amazing date night spots.
Only a...