Some of our favorite summer activities involve swimming/wading and playing in the sand. I've discovered that spending a morning or afternoon at the lake perfectly combines the positives of a pool (swimming with floaties and pool toys/water guns) with the pluses of...
I am gearing up for a 3-day camping trip with my three kids this summer (without my husband). Along with a serious pep talk, I have been prepping for the pandemonium that will most assuredly ensue by paroozing Pinterest, making lists, and...
This week marked my 4th wedding anniversary. My husband and I got married on Block Island, one of our favorite places on Earth! I could go on and on about why it's such a great place to visit, especially...
Don't you love how strangers think they are experts on the adequacy of our parenting? Whether it is through unwarranted advice, blatant whispering, or even a positive remark, they want to let you know how you are doing as a parent. This has been...
Since I see this question come up so often I thought it was fitting to blog about how I Disney! I LOVE Disney. LOVE. Disney. I’ve traveled as a kid, as a teen, and even before my husband and I...
We just got home from our first official family vacation since our duo became a trio. It was such a great trip and I'm still recovering from jet lag as I write this. We spent great quality time with my...
Recently I was watching Grey’s Anatomy (yes, it’s still on), and Meredith had a moment that totally clicked with me. Without spoiling too much, in the previous episode she left to go visit Derek who is working in DC,...
A benefit of living in Fairfield County is the ability to hop over to New York City to check out a world-renown museum or famous Broadway show, but this can quickly deplete your entertainment fund. Here are a few...
Only a week and a half until my 5 hour train ride to our Thanksgiving destination. This could go well or very bad. We've already experienced the plane trip from Hell (we're THAT family that makes people question whether small...
Bear Mountain, less than an hours drive from many parts of Fairfield County, has been one of my favorite hiking spots for many years (see my favorite hiking trails here) but there is so much more the park than...
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,...
