jessicabrown
Jessica lives in Ridgefield, CT, with her husband, daughters (2010, 2012), and son (2014). She is a sought-after newborn photographer with JW Brown Photography, a small business she started in 2018. She's a Michigan native, a road tripper, an audiobook reader, a coffee drinker, and a not-so-great skier. She and her husband make international travel with their family of five an annual priority and have learned how to fit it into their life and budget.
Embracing a $3 Water Bottle
I’m done buying $25+ water bottles.
We have Stanleys and Cirkuls, Gatorade and Simple Modern, and many others.
Or, as I should say, we used to have all of these.
Like socks, water bottles have been disappearing...
Why You Should Choose Europe for Your Next Spring Break
Taking your family on a European vacation is on many family bucket lists, and I’m here not only to encourage you to go for it but WHEN. And the answer: Spring Break.
We just got back...
Support Local (And Eat Healthy!) in Fairfield County
New and noteworthy small businesses are cropping up all around CT, and many are in the healthy food and beverage space.
As a busy parent, I'm always looking for ways to find healthy and convenient...
How to Enjoy International Travel with (Big) Kids
Our favorite family activity, by far, is to travel.
We especially love international travel. We've taken our kids to places all around the world, from Dubai to Scotland, Japan to Guatemala. In our tiny kid...
Explore Fairfield County :: Ridgefield
“Explore Fairfield County” is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse, including big cities, small suburbs, beaches, farms, and busy highways....
Christmas Cookie Magic: Creating Beautiful (and Delicious) Gifts
Last year, we decided to take a break from the typical office holiday gifts and get a little creative (and sweet) with regard to gifts for my husband’s colleagues. After all, who needs another...
What Not to Wear for Fall Family Pictures
It’s family photography season around Fairfield County! Family photographers like me often work morning, noon, and night every fall because it’s one of the most popular seasons for family portrait sessions! Many families choose...
Reflections on Tent Camping From a Rookie
It was early summer. Our vacation budget for the year had already been blown on a Spring Break trip to Guatemala, but we looked at the calendar and spotted an opening for a week-long...
Fun in the Sun: Fairfield County Beaches
Unfortunately, summer is beyond the halfway mark, but fortunately, plenty of time is left before school starts to take advantage of Fairfield County’s beautiful beaches. I’m rounding up some of Fairfield County’s best beaches...
Helping Kids Embrace Summer Reading
Ah, the sun-kissed days of summer! It’s a nice time for kids to bask in the freedom from school routines and homework and appreciate a more laid-back life for a couple of months.
At least...