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Whether you are a hobby crafter or looking to tackle some home projects, Fairfield County Mom is here to inspire and equip you with the tools and knowledge for a variety do-it-yourself projects. From homemade decor and closet organizing systems to fun activities for kids, our curated resources aim to spark your imagination with practical and enriching DIY ideas you can easily incorporate into your life!

Our homes are the heart of the family so many of our DIY ideas focus around home improvement in Fairfield County. We’ve got tips on easy gardening that showcases the best plants that require zero effort and come back year after year. We also have ideas from local Fairfield County moms on how create an outdoor oasis and a playroom in shared spaces in the home.

Feeling crafty? Our contributor team offers resources to help moms capture memories with scrapbooking and find stress relief with knitting. We also help keep kids expand their creativity with summer craft stations, homemade valentines and fun winter craft activities.

At Fairfield County Mom, we aim to empower families with fun and innovative DIY ideas that not only transform your living spaces but also create lasting memories! Whether you’re diving into home improvement, exploring gardening, or unleashing your inner crafter, our resources are here to spark your creativity and help you enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

I'm not afraid to admit that my recipe collection was a disaster. There were some handwritten small cards that used to belong in a recipe box. There were some on magazine pages, torn out from God knows when. There...
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Easy-Peasy Gardening

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I love gardening. By the end of February, I will absolutely yearn to spend my evenings in the garden, tending to plants. It’s done wonders for my mental health, and I consider it my happy place. Sometimes, life gets busy....
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In My Gardening Era

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I am a self-proclaimed gardening girlie. Though I'm more of a seafoam green or celadon at this point, I am working hard towards that proud emerald green thumb! I have always loved having flowers and things growing around my yard. My...
Calling all Type-As and Enneagram 1s! Seriously, though, aren't all moms on a never-ending quest to make life a little easier? The mental load of motherhood is a lot to carry, and I don't know about you, but when...
Winter is not yet over, but we are eagerly looking toward spring when all the outdoor plants will come to life. In the meantime, regularly walk properties to inspect boxwoods and rhododendrons for signs of winter stress. Proper lawn...
Sourdough baking is a lot like parenting; it requires patience, you must nurse and feed it, and you are bound to make mistakes. However, I promise you will figure it out along the way! It is a new and...
Crafting is self-care. Crafting is family care, too. And women throughout history have known it and passed it down. This summer, I want to reconnect with myself, my crafts, and my community.  A woman sat in my house two hundred...
I firmly believe that crafting is self-care and I am making time for it this summer. The last time I needed to carve out some space for being creative, I decided to start Summer Craft Club. It was a...
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Creating a Memory Garden

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My grandmother passed away five years ago, at age 94, and I'm still not over it. We were close, and I have a void I'm not sure I'll ever fill again. Grief is a part of life we have...
We live in a fairly small house. Our living area is an open-plan living room, dining room, and kitchen area. The bedrooms are down a hall off of that. There are no extra spaces to turn into a playroom.  Since...

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A Guide to Birthday Parties in Fairfield County

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