Keira Robilotto
Keira is mom to a precocious toddler, G and wife to her wonderful husband, Joe. She's a New Yorker trapped in suburbia, but loving every minute. A self-proclaimed "Type-A" she spends her time volunteering, reading voraciously, drinking wine, and working part time in higher education.
Tutoring :: What Parents Need to Know
As another new year of school is quickly approaching, I am always asked questions about tutoring. Does my child need it? Is it worth it? Why can't I just help my own child? Isn't...
Ode to the Failing Mama
When I first began this journey of motherhood, I was pretty confident that I would be good at it. To my credit, my two-year-old is still alive and well, and my home is mostly...
Ice-Skating in July {Date #2 in 12 Months of Date Nights}
Date #2 did not start out as an ice-skating date when I created the 12 Months of Date Nights to give to my husband. While I had ice-skating as a date night, it wasn't scheduled...
One Morning with Keira {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...
Get Some Free Time Back: Why I (Kinda) Quit Facebook
Let me admit that I was a full-fledged Facebook junkie. I was on Facebook every single free moment that I had. Scrolling through pictures, reading articles, clicking on those ridiculous tests. In case you...
Backyard Beer Tasting {Date #1 in 12 Months of Date Nights}
I have to admit that when I first signed on for this 12 month of dates idea, I thought it was going to be really easy, but getting a little out of my comfort zone has...
12 Months of Date Nights: A Journey of Planning
As any mom will tell you, what we often miss most are date nights with our significant other, second only to showering in peace of course! While hubby and I try to get out...
Give Me a Break: Why Moms Need Downtime
There's not a question in my mind that I love my daughter, love spending time with her, and enjoy the privilege of staying home with her. However, mommy-ing (yes, I just made that up) is...
Save Those Memories, but Ditch the Clutter!
When I first had my daughter, I wanted to savor (and save) every single memory. I took hundreds of pictures each day, saved just about every outfit, and tried to keep every memento I could. In...
Perks of Being an “Older Mom”
I remember the day my students asked me, "Are you EVER going to have a kid? No offense, but aren't you like 30?" I was, in fact, 32. I remember when, at 39, I...