Maria F
Maria F. is a high school English teacher who naturally finds herself reflecting upon the routine and randomness that accompany each day as a working mommy. She relies upon humor and some sort of chocolate or frozen treat as survival tactics. She and her husband live in East Norwalk with their three kids, Abbie (2012), Charlie (2014), and Phoebe (2018). You can find Maria F. driving in her beloved dream car, a minivan, listening to audiobooks during her commute, or playing DJ and climate controller when she’s shuttling her kids around town. Forever a sorority girl and Ohio State Buckeye, she will (almost) always choose socializing over chilling on the couch.
Be Resolute: Some Words of Wisdom
A Stronger Me: Two Years and Counting
Fun fact: I was welcomed onto the FCMB contributor team on New Year’s Eve 2016. A few weeks earlier, I completed the brief questionnaire and writing sample with...
Bridgeport Sound Tigers: Experience the Magic Together
When I learned that Fairfield County Moms Blog was partnering with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers this season, I was pumped! Contributors get to attend a home game with their families? Yes, please! Within ten...
From Storage Bin to Store Bought: Gifts that Last
Lessons from The Grinch
The Grinch says, “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe, Christmas, perhaps means a little bit more.” This year, I really got to thinking about Dr. Seuss’ wise words in...
One Evening with Maria F. {A Photo Essay Series}
“One Evening” is a photo essay series that provides a sneak peek into the everyday lives of the Fairfield County Moms Blog contributors. The evening routine is photographed by Anna-Liisa Nixon Photography and words are written...
If Only Everything was as Easy as Teaching Kindness
The Beauty of Kindness
November 13 is World Kindness Day. As parents, one of our most important responsibilities is teaching our children to be kind, so that it’s instinctual for them to perform acts of...
Our Summer with Captain Underpants (and Dog Man)
Back in the winter, I reluctantly agreed to rent Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie from Red Box. I thought it would be lacking of substance, but I decided my kids could veg out as I...
Cheers to Checking out Local Breweries!
Breweries are still all the rage! They’re a great option for adding some fun into your parenting life! Whether you’re bringing the kids along or enjoying some adults-only time, we’ve got you covered with...
How I Cope as (In)destructible Balance Woman
This is the post I didn’t think I’d ever write.
This is the post I needed to write right now.
This is the post that I'm petrified to publish.
If you go back through some of my...
He’s All That and a Minivan
On June 14, 2016, five days before Father’s Day, a little part of my husband died. He sold a piece of his pride to quite literally buy the enormity of my future happiness. Ten...
What I Didn’t Expect to Learn about Myself from a Gender Reveal
The Layers of Surprise
I heard the technician tell us, “You should save your girl clothes.” I looked at the screen and saw that the baby growing inside me was indeed a female. I was...