vanessav
Born and raised in a suburb of Buffalo, NY, Vanessa moved to the Bronx, NY after college, where she met her husband and gradually migrated north together. Now they reside in Newtown, CT with their three children; two sons (2013 & 2019), a daughter (2016), two dogs - Gracie (2022 lab mix) and Penny (2022 pitbull mix), and three cats - Bella (a 14-year-old Persian cat), and Ozzy & Luna (2023 tabbies). By day she's a school administrator; by morning/night, she's a taxi for her kids' activities. In her "free time," she enjoys being in her pool or hiking with her family, listening to 80s/90s hip-hop, watching the Bills game, and sharing sarcastic mom memes with friends. You can follow @resiliencethrougheducation for more!
Grandparents Are the Best
September 8th is National Grandparents’ Day. While the greeting card companies may have created this as an excuse to sell more cards, I’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate the role grandparents play...
Let’s Taco-Bout It! {FCM’s Favorite Taco and Margarita Spots!}
Time to live every day like it’s Taco Tuesday! And maybe a delicious margarita or some sangria to go along with it? This round-up is our favorite by far. It got us so excited...
A Travel Sports Mom’s Guide to Essential Gear
As a travel sports mom, I’ve experienced blazing sun, torrential rain, and freezing winds while cheering my kids on from the sidelines. Over the years, I’ve compiled a list of must-have items that help...
The Scoop on Fairfield County Ice Cream Shops
As soon as the temperature gets warm, my kids get excited for "ice cream season." We have compiled a list of Fairfield County’s tastiest ice cream shops to aid your quest for a cool...
Explore Fairfield County :: Redding
“Explore Fairfield County” is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse, including big cities, small suburbs, beaches, farms, and busy highways....
Troop Beverly Hills 2.0
I honestly never thought that out of all my kids, my daughter would be the one to get involved in scouts. My oldest son is all about living on the land, survival strategies, and...
What Happened to “The Village?”
In our town, most extracurricular activities in our intermediate school are held before school starts. As a dual-working household, we cannot get our son to any before-school activities. I felt awkward asking other parents...
My Baby is Going to Kindergarten
Sitting here, sipping on my iced coffee, I am overwhelmed with a whirlwind of emotions. You see, I registered my youngest child for kindergarten last month, marking the end of an era in my...
Saying Yes to Less
I asked fellow working moms what their priority is in the New Year, and the resounding answer was around setting boundaries and saying “no” to opportunities in the spirit of self-care. Why do women...
Sync, Plan, Thrive: Family Calendar Systems
Whether you have one or multiple children, keeping track of all the things is overwhelming. Especially at this time of year with all of the classroom, school, group holiday celebrations, school spirit days (pajamas,...