nancy
Nancy is mom to 3 girls (2016, 2018 and 2022) and lives in Trumbull with her husband Tom, daughters and black lab Norman. Originally from Farmington, CT, Nancy met her husband while living in Baltimore after college. In 2014 Nancy moved back to her home state of Connecticut, living in West Hartford, Norwalk and finally settling in Trumbull. Nancy is a Special Education teacher turned micro-bakery owner who loves the simple life - finding creativity and joy in everyday moments. Cape Cod, family dinners and a fresh manicure are some of Nancy’s favorite things.
The Girl Who Ate Cereal For Dinner
When she was in her twenties, she lived in a small rowhouse in Charm City. It wasn’t as glamorous as a brownstone, but it...
I Just Want to Live on Vacation
“I just want to live on vacation!”
In between breakfast, having to find her shoes, pack her snack, get her backpack ready to go, and the...
Strength Over the Scale
4:35 a.m., my alarm goes off.
I don't necessarily enjoy waking up before the sun, and the birds, and before the paper delivery man, but...
Staying Quiet at Youth Sports
Orange slices and Capri Suns.
A hot day in the sun was synonymous with the soccer field, the baseball diamond, and schlepping from one park...
Thursdays are Hard
Friday eve.
It's almost the weekend. You can see it, practically taste it.
But first, Thursday.
For reasons that don't always make sense to me, Thursday is...
Pack the Car and Take the Trip
There is a moment that happens right before you decide to go. The car is still in the driveway. The bags aren’t fully packed...
Giving Back: The Joy I Didn’t Know I Needed
Life has a funny way of shifting. A year ago, I was stressing about the holiday season, making sure gifts were purchased and wrapped, and...
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
I remember in elementary school having to dress like the career you wanted! The number of marine biologists was staggering! Not sure if it...
Finding Light in a Heavy World
It’s no surprise that the world is an interesting place right about now. We are seeing and hearing things that feel surreal. Thanks to...
Change Is Scary
As moms, we spend a lot of our lives trying to keep things steady for our kids, our partners, and even our extended families....