Shannon

Shannon
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Shannon has lived in Fairfield County, CT for most of her life and currently lives in Monroe. She has a daughter L (September, 2008) and a son B (May, 2012). Shannon balances being a wife and mom with working 186 days out of the year as a special education teacher. Thank goodness for vacations, summer break, and snow days! You can be sure that she fills those days with as many amazing activities and outings that she can think of to make up for the time that she is at work. In a distant life, way before babies, Shannon was an aspiring actress and musician. You can sometimes still find her leading sing-a-longs with her guitar at the kids’ playgroups or at her daughter’s school.
A paper heart for Valentine's Day.

A Paper Heart

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Cupid's favorite holiday is almost here! Maybe because it is a fun excuse to be creative or a day that encourages eating chocolates or simply that...
A mom and daughter dancing.

Play It Again, Mommy

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The other night, my children and I were listening to some songs from Wicked on my iPod. As my daughter stood on our fireplace stage...
Elf on the shelf.

Elf Season

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He's back! Our elf Marshmallow has returned from the North Pole bringing with him his traditional small tokens of good cheer to get...
Boys playing with toy trucks.

Our Favorite Things

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The Toys R Us big book of toys has already arrived, and the house is a buzz with ideas for what Santa should bring. ...
A woman crying.

Talking to Your Children About Death

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The anniversary of September 11th is approaching, and in our house, it is a very significant day in which we honor the loss of...

A Year of Firsts

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My daughter will begin her first day of first grade in just a few short days. As I prepare for this, I am aware...
A toddler boy getting a vaccine.

A Cautious Approach to Vaccines

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I always prefer to go the natural route first when treating my or my children's ailments. I value medicine, but I wouldn't say I...
Raspberry picking

Summer Fun at Jones Family Farm

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It's berry season. Strawberries, that is. I can't think of a more perfect way to celebrate the end of another school year than...
Kids at a birthday party.

A Sesame Street Birthday Party

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My son just turned the big two. To celebrate, we hosted a Sesame Street themed party in our backyard. One of the things I...
Kids at Home Depot building.

Kids Build Free at Home Depot

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Every first Saturday of the month, Home Depots across the country offer a free workshop for children. I don't know how I've missed out on...