Sometimes it takes a little more effort and creativity to plan fun activities as a family during the winter months. On the weekends, I find it exceptionally easy to turn on a movie or a video game or for...
I love a good start date. Setting them for myself has kind of become my thing. A start date is a way to cope with and mentally prepare myself for all the things I need and want to do...
I have always had mixed feelings toward New Year's Resolutions. While, in theory, the idea of setting new goals and starting fresh for the New Year is great, I feel there has always been so much pressure put on...
So, I am a very extroverted person. In college, I wanted to meet everyone in my class year, and I attended a large state school. Personality tests place me at 98% extroverted. So unsurprisingly, I have often walked into...
We often don’t hear the word “play” associated with learning. Similarly, social skills are typically not discussed until kids reach elementary school age but only if and after barriers to interactions become noticeable and disruptive enough to learning.
The...
Are you worried that holiday travel will wreak havoc with your child's sleep? Here are my top travel sleep tips to help you enjoy your vacation and have a happy, well-rested child.
1. Make your child’s temporary bed or crib...
I posted about quinoa a while back, and since then, I get asked, "What's that quinoa cake recipe again?" So much so that I thought they were deserving of their own post! I seriously love this recipe. These days,...
It started with a drum. Just your average plastic electronic drum that I purchased on my neighborhood Facebook tag sale group for $5. This same drum will provide hours of joy for my little guy for a season and...
When my oldest child was a toddler, she ate everything. Peas, broccoli, carrots, entire meatball subs. Whatever she tried, she liked, making mealtime a breeze.
Until she turned two-and-a-half.
During this time, we lived in temporary housing while purchasing a new...
November 2nd is Stress Awareness Day.
Stress is something that we all experience and struggle to manage each day. Whether it is a child’s upcoming test, a sports tournament, or a deadline at work, every day has a possible way...
In + Around Fairfield County
A Guide to Beauty & Pampering in Fairfield County
We claim to know how important self-care is, yet we often neglect ourselves. Book that appointment! Go and get those highlights you've been wanting....
