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 Great School Supply Debate
If you have any experience with children in elementary school, you know what happens this time of year. The aisles of Target, CVS, Walmart,...
Cousins & Best Friends
There's a special kind of magic in watching your kids bond with their cousins.
It's like watching best friends form in real time, without...
Chopped Salad Summer
As the temperatures warm up, I find myself wanting to eat fresher ingredients and prepare faster meals. I recently made a new Amazon purchase...
My Garden Is My Therapy
Every spring, like clockwork, I fall in love all over again - with dirt under my nails, aching shoulders, and seed packets that I...
Motherhood Is Like a Bra
Motherhood is like a bra - shopping for them, wearing them, and the beautiful relief of taking them off at the end of the...
The Question I am Tired of Answering
As mothers, we are bound to encounter all sorts of unsolicited advice, well-meaning comments, and occasionally, just plain rude remarks from strangers. These interactions...
Hobbying My Way Back to Myself
As moms, we spend all our time on others, leaving our tanks empty without enough left for ourselves.
I’m tired of that “norm” - I...
Safety First: Car Seats and Staying Rear-Facing
As a parent, I take a few things more seriously than others. Bedtime and sleep routines have always been a top priority in our...
My New Dish Towels and Other Adult Things
It’s funny how, when we’re younger, we don’t always appreciate the small joys of having good-quality stuff. I never thought twice about how something...
Making Our House a Home: Ten Years Later
Ten years ago, we signed on the dotted line, received a shiny new set of keys, and officially became homeowners. As we stepped across...