Many of us make resolutions as the clock strikes midnight and the New Year begins. And, if you are like so many others, one of those resolutions might be to “get healthy this year!” But before you set this...
I am not a beef eater. I don't eat steak. I eat a hamburger maybe twice a year at most, and it is almost always at a summer barbecue. Beef stews, soups, or other beef dishes are extremely unappealing...
It’s that time of year when we’re dodging illnesses left and right. We do our best to avoid getting sick, but sometimes it’s inevitable. As moms, our deepest desire is for our children to feel better fast. That said,...
A few years ago, I had a friend who was planning to open a bookstore in her hometown. She wanted to create a space for families with a large children’s section, a performance space for open mics and musicians,...
Mamas of newborns, I'm holding you close to my heart. While it has been some years since I had a newborn with RSV, the current season has triggered me emotionally from that traumatic time. While this serves as a...
Processed, shelf-stable, palm, (gasp!) seed oils, and food dyes. For the love of science, I am a huge fan of these foods for my family.
Before you go ahead and call child protective services (Karen), let me explain why I...
Life can feel like a rollercoaster. It’s filled with highs and lows. The ebbs and flows of our emotions are often connected to our present situations. How things are going that hour, that day, that week.
One minute, you could...
The fall season is well underway, and the school routine and after-school activities are in full swing. Schedules are hectic and, at times, overwhelming.
As the calendar fills up with meetings, activities, sports, and other obligations, it is easy to...
Stress relief and mood enhancement are two popular reasons to run. It’s good for your health too. Unfortunately, road running accidents are on the rise. I want to preface this by saying that women should never have to feel...
A friend told me that her mom gave her a 10 p.m. curfew when she was a teenager because “nothing good happens after 10 p.m.” When it comes to nighttime eating, that’s probably true.
So many of us plan healthy...
In + Around Fairfield County
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,...
