Easter holds a special place as one of my favorite holidays. Beyond its religious significance, I love cooking up our annual ham dinner and, of course, all the candy from our Easter Baskets (yes, my mom still gifts me...
I won’t be the first or last person to say that Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day is a whirlwind of celebrations, get-togethers with family and friends, and road trips. And, because there’s never a dull moment in parenthood, we...
Ever since I can remember, my parents participated in sponsoring individuals or families in need around Christmas time. We would all shop for necessities such as jackets, gloves, socks, and toiletries. From a very young age, I can recall...
Holidays are an exciting time to spend quality time with family and friends, enjoy great food, and embrace the season of giving. Holidays can also be extremely stressful, from the never-ending to-do list, the decorations, preparations, gift shopping, and...
Confession: I have never been a huge fan of the holiday season.
For me, once Thanksgiving hits, it is usually straight to high-stress. I go into “I need to get things done” mode, and I barely take the time to...
The party invites, the school plays and singalongs, the gift buying and giving, class crafts, holiday card designing and sending - this all equates to a super stressful month for moms! After 14 years, I feel like maybe, just...
As the weather gets chillier and the days are darker, I often try to find some easy and fun activities to keep my toddler entertained while I cook dinner, tidy up, or need a few minutes where I’m not...
We've made it through Thanksgiving and are officially in the Holiday Season. From plays to winter sports, class parties, work parties, or just hosting for the big day, the holidays can bring out the best (and sometimes worst) in...
Last year, we decided to take a break from the typical office holiday gifts and get a little creative (and sweet) with regard to gifts for my husband’s colleagues. After all, who needs another mug?
So we went old school...
It’s that time of the year again. You know, when my regular, day-to-day, over-functioning anxiety seems like a walk in the park and my fancy holiday, strung up but with lights, anxiety is on 24/7.
This time of year...
In + Around Fairfield County
Where to See Holiday Lights in Fairfield County
Driving around to see holiday lights after dark is a fun memory from my childhood that I recreate with my family each year. It...
