Julie P
Julie is a full-time 5th grade teacher, full-time mommy, part-time runner and resident of Ridgefield! Originally from Colorado, she grew up in SW Fairfield County and got married in 2008. They spent a few years south of the Mason-Dixon, got a dog, and returned to CT to raise their family. A former collegiate tennis player, she loves staying active and finding ways to get outside with her two boys (Oliver - February 2011 and Miles - October 2013). When she's not grading papers, playing racecars, or training for a race, Julie is trying to cook healthy meals for her (picky) family, keep their golden retriever out of trouble, take photos, stay organized and save some money to buy a fixer-upper.
My Kid, the Card Shark
One afternoon last year, my husband picked up our 4 year-old from school. I immediately received the following text: "Hey - Oliver was beating his teachers at cards when I walked in..." It was then...
One Morning with Julie {A Photo Essay Series}
“One Morning” is a photo essay series that provides a sneak peek into the everyday lives of the Fairfield County Moms Blog contributors. The morning routine is photographed by N. Lalor Photography and words are written...
Gells Belts :: Tie Your Look Together!
When Amy and Michelle, the co-owners of FCMB, approached me to do a sponsored post testing out products from a belt company, I was ecstatic. Why? Because I personally LOVE belts. They add interest...
Lake Loving!
Some of our favorite summer activities involve swimming/wading and playing in the sand. I've discovered that spending a morning or afternoon at the lake perfectly combines the positives of a pool (swimming with floaties and pool toys/water...
From 0 to 60 (summer as a teacher mom)
Summer. Popsicles. Days at the beach. Running through sprinklers. Afternoon barbeques on the porch. Catching lightning bugs after dinner. These are all of the things most people look forward to about June, July and...
What I Won’t Say About Death (to my 4 year old)
Death is an incredibly difficult topic to talk about. At any age. It's never something that anyone wants to talk about until they have to. When I was faced with this challenge, I headed...
Our Journey to Gluten-Free
“Your cooking must taste awful.” “You must eat, like, nothing.” “What IS gluten anyway?” “Well, what ARE you allowed to eat?”
Celiac disease and gluten sensitivities affect at least 18 million people in the United...
Best Baby Gifts!
Springtime means cleaning, organizing, open windows, returning to the playgrounds as well as baby showers and birthday parties galore! After cold weather and hibernation have faded away, the birds and the bees have...well...gotten busy!...
My Go-To Recipes!
Pre-children: I used my recipe box religiously. The best and most loved cards had stains galore on them and stuck to each other often. My husband and I had subscriptions to Food and Wine,...
Happy National Pet Day!
Today, April 11th, is National Pet Day! Let's celebrate all of the furry, fuzzy, swimming, chirping and purring animals that our families, and children, love so much.
According to the ASPCA, almost half of homes...