Fairfield County Mom is a locally-focused parenting resource for moms and families. Passionate about parenting and our community, Fairfield County Mom strives to connect area moms to relevant resources, local businesses, can’t-miss happenings, and most of all — each other!
Our contributor team of 28 local moms willingly shares their lives through personal mommy experiences, perspectives, and local knowledge. We occasionally get together to talk business and share ideas. We recently gathered in person for our tenth annual Favorite Things Party!
Each contributor shared their number one favorite thing (three of the same item – but possibly different colors, styles, etc.) with a $10 limit. We randomly selected names, so each of us would receive three new favorite things. Sharing our favorite things helps us get to know one another better and discover new products that make our days as mommies and women easier and more enjoyable.
Fairfield County Mom Favorite Things
Owl’s Brew Boozy Tea :: At Owl’s Brew they make hand-crafted, award-winning, delicious hard tea seltzers and canned cocktails. All of Owl’s Brew’s products are made with freshly brewed organic tea, botanicals, and real fruit juice – nothing fake! Additionally, all of the beverages are gluten-free, vegan, and use no sugar substitutes. Inspired by a love for tea, co-founders Jennie and Maria were inspired to make a great-tasting beverage that consumers can trust.
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Garlic Expressions Vinaigrette :: Why be average at a few things when you can be an expert in one? Meet Garlic Expressions. They exclusively produce a zesty vinaigrette dressing fused with hand-sorted, pickled garlic cloves. Dub it a dressing, marinade, condiment, sauce, or your secret weapon in the kitchen – the flavor’s versatility adds a flavorful punch to your favorite dish. Non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and allergen-free. The simple ingredients result in a versatile flavor.
Manny’s Ultimate Bloody Mary :: Manny’s Ultimate Bloody Mary is a truly authentic, non-alcoholic mix with no artificial colorings or preservatives. Handcrafted and produced locally with authentic ingredients. It is gluten-free, nut-oil-free, and low sodium, with no measurable amounts of seafood. Made with Sacramento tomato juice, organic horseradish (grown upstate Connecticut), Lea and Parens low sodium Worcestershire, true Tabasco, celery salt, fresh ground pepper, European sea salt, and lemon juice. Together with four proprietary ingredients, make for a bold, savory, and spicy experience. Chill and serve as is (virgin), or beside the obvious vodka, feel free to try it with tequila, gin, sake, or even a clear moonshine. Great for adding to tomato sauce, marinating meats, and replacing cocktail sauce. Available in various sizes, from their signature 16 and 25-ounce mason jars to the ever-popular 34-ounce Liter Bar bottle. Available in over 1500 locations statewide, including 11 others. Ask for them by name at your local wine and spirits shops and specialty food stores, or you can order online.
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light this way :: They love a good party and are on a mission to bring light and joy to every party and celebration throughout the year! LIGHT THIS WAY luminaries are truly one of a kind; they are re-usable, customized for each celebration and use water to magically activate the tea light when it’s dropped in the luminary bag. Shine Bright with LIGHT THIS WAY!
Receive 20% off your purchase with the mention of Fairfield County Mom.
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Stylish Spoon :: Founded by a local Fairfield County mom, Stylish Spoon is a gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free bakery that opened in SONO. What makes Stylish Spoon’s allergy-friendly baked goods special is that they taste amazing and are also made with nutrient-dense ingredients. Basically, what you would want to make for your family if you had the time! Stylish Spoon’s signature is a baked OatMEAL Cup, a great breakfast, snack, or even dessert. The founder, Ilana Eck, created the cups when she was a nursing mom and needed an easy way to get good calories in with one hand while holding a baby. (Bonus: They also help to naturally boost milk production for nursing moms since they contain naturally lactogenic ingredients!). Stylish Spoon’s cups can be shipped to your door (they offer subscriptions online with 5% off + free shipping), or you can pick them up at their SONO bakery and the Westport and New Canaan Farmers Markets.
Alchemy, the Salon :: Introducing Alchemy Beauty Haircare! Reasonably priced, vegan, sulfate, and paraben-free, exclusive professional products designed with mom’s self-care needs in mind. DRENCH hair mask tames, smooths, rejuvenates, and hydrates distressed hair with intense emollients that revive youthful hair. Fortified with powerful antioxidants that protect, strengthen, and condition, dry, damaged or dehydrated hair. Reduces breakage and effortlessly smooths hair, DRENCH hair mask is the perfect summer addition to your hair care routine!
Mention Fairfield County Mom with your purchase of a full-size tub of DRENCH, and receive 10% off through August 31!
LesserEvil Snacks :: At LesserEvil, their mission is to create organic, sustainably made, delicious snacks that inspire mindful snacking. Their philosophy is that less is more. They stand for the little things in their products and life. They aim to cultivate a microcosm of care for their products, people, and environment. From sourcing organic ingredients to practicing sustainability to nurturing the core of the company – their people – and being transparent with their snack fam, they are focused on making healthier, minimally processed, earth-friendly snacking available to everyone.
Kash & Liv Coffee Creations :: They made their big debut at the Newtown Labor Day Parade in September of 2022. From day one, Kash & Liv Coffee Creations prides itself on handcrafting beverages that only consist of house-made syrups and locally roasted beans. While they operate out of Uncle Matt’s Bakery & Cafe in Sandy Hook, Connecticut Tuesday through Sunday, they also specialize in bringing the fully customizable experience to you via pop-ups and catering options for any event, from intimate get-togethers to corporate meetings to formal events. They will also be launching their first satellite location inside of Danbury Ice Arena starting August 2024. To find where they are, follow them on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with hours, locations, weekly specials, and collaborations
Bare Life:: Just add hot water or any plant-based milk to instantly enjoy a chocolatey plant-based treat! Their assorted hot cocoas and frozen hot cocoa are crafted from simple, organic ingredients that are sustainably sourced from socially conscious producers. Their whole ingredients contain no preservatives and make their hot cocoa mixes organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, kosher pareve, paleo, plant-based, vegan, non-GMO, soy-free, and corn-free – all without sacrificing taste! The packaging is BPA free and recyclable.
The Bites Company :: They have reimagined and reinvented the traditional biscotti cookie into a modern round shape to make it more appealing and more fun to eat! Five delicious flavors Lemon, Almond, Brown Butter, and Chocolate, are available in a 4.5oz bag, perfect for enjoying yourself or with friends – it also makes a great hostess gift! Their Bites To Go 1.25oz offering includes an additional Key Lime flavor, ensuring you’re prepared with Bites for your busy lifestyle. Located in Bridgeport, CT, The Bites Company has produced biscotti Bites for over eight years. Twice baked, their Bites are made with organic, clean ingredients locally sourced from New England and Non-GMO. Their “better for you” Bites are certified Baystate Organic, Kof K Kosher, low in sodium, low calorie, peanut free, tree nut free, and do not use preservatives. Women-owned and operated, they employ a female workforce from Bridgeport.
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NaturalAnnie Essentials :: NaturalAnnie Essentials is an island inspired home fragrance company. They make hand-poured soy candles with a feel-good vibe! Thier non-toxic natural soy candles fill your home with vibrant scents, lift your mood, and make you want to escape to a tropical place. The candle bar is an extension of the NaturalAnnie Essentials brand. Their “Sip & Pour” operation allows guests to come into our studio to gather, create new experiences, and learn the art of candle making in a relaxed atmosphere.
BOOK 4, GET 1 FREE! Book a group of 4 guests for a Sip & Pour candle-making experience, and the fifth person is free!
Sunnyside Sweet Shoppe :: A cottage food bakery specializing in scratch-made unique desserts. Owner
Amber Samaroo also loves to make bespoke cakes to make any event extra sweet! Her treats are simply homemade, from scratch, and delicious!
Mention Fairfield County Mom and receive 20% off your first Trumbull Farmers Market Purchase.
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Smuggling Nun Irish Poitin :: Smuggling Nun Irish Poitin [POT-cheen] is an award-winning Irish liquor and the newest, most exciting thing to hit the distilled spirits scene. Outlawed in 1661, the Irish got so used to poitin’s illegal status that it didn’t occur to them to legitimize it again until 28 years ago. Smuggling Nun is smooth and sippable neat–and its authentic strength and flavor make it a standout in simple mixed drinks and elevated cocktails. #SmugNun is a special treat to serve at home and also makes an inventive gift for curiosity seekers, whiskey heads, spirits enthusiasts, cocktail lovers, and Celt-o-philes. Read all about the real smuggling nun behind the woman-owned brand and CT-based brand at SmugNun.com
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BaBylissPRO :: BaBylissPRO is a luxury styling tool brand that brings the salon quality of professional tools to the home user.
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Get Real Foods LLC :: REAL Cookies are delicious and indulgent gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free cookies that have won the Good Housekeeping Best Snack Award the past two years.
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Sok-It :: Sok-It makes stylish Soft Personal Beverage Coolers designed to keep the drips away while letting you express your individual style. They believe everyone should be able to enjoy their favorite drinks without worrying about wet napkins, puddles in cup holders, or rings on desks – no matter what they drink!
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The Spice & Tea Exchange :: At The Spice & Tea Exchange of New Canaan they offer a variety of fine spices, handcrafted seasonings, loose-leaf teas, salts, sugars, gifts, and more! Explore some of the best New Canaan gifts and accessories in town. Whether you’re new to the culinary scene, own your own food service business, or are simply looking to add a bit of spice to your life, their friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect menu additions! They’re known for over 85 handcrafted seasonings, which they hand-mix in-store daily. Visit them at one of the best New Canaan Gift Shops – plus, watch Spice Masters at work as you sip from a freshly brewed hot or iced tea from the Tea Bar! They look forward to meeting you!
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Funbox :: Come join them at The World’s Biggest Bounce Park! FUNBOX is a 25,000-sq.-ft. inflatable playground filled with ten play zones, including Tumble Temple, Marshmallow Mountain, Gumball’s Gallop, and a giant obstacle course big enough for the whole family.
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Nips and Paws LLC :: A brick-and-mortar and online shop for treating you and your pet. They specialize in dog and cat mama/dad tees, bandanas, bow ties, and treats. At thier B&M they offer sweets, drinks, and snacks from many parts of the world for our humans.
Receive a Friends & Family 10% discount with the mention of Fairfield County Mom.
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Kathie’s Kitchen / SuperSeedz :: They import pumpkin seeds from Austria, a special variety that is grown without a shell and much larger than the Chinese variety. They small-batch and dry roast them with simple ingredients. One of Mother Nature’s Super Foods, a serving gives you 7 to 9 grams of protein, 15% of your daily iron and zinc, and an amazing 40% of your daily magnesium, which you need for over 300 bodily functions. Their crunchy seeds are fun to eat out of the bag or sprinkled on just about anything.
Use the code FCM15 to receive 15% off your order.
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Struesli :: Founded and developed by trained chef Adrienne Lufkin, Struesli was created to power your health journey and elevate your every day. Their superfood granola brings together the best organic ingredients to add delicious versatility to your favorite foods, plus a potent pop of convenient nutrition with prebiotic fiber, healthy fats, and no added sweeteners, grains, or fillers. It’s granola with benefits and comes in three craveworthy, innovative flavors: Original, Savory Seed, and Cacao + Coffee.
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Cloudy Lane Bakery :: Cloudy Lane is a Connecticut-based innovative bakery offering nutritious and delicious grab-and-go treats perfect for athletes, busy parents, health-conscious consumers, and individuals seeking a healthy lifestyle while still indulging their sweet tooth. They are a purveyor of healthy baked goods for people who aren’t willing to sacrifice flavor or nutrition.
Use the code LOVEYOURFOOD2024 for 10% off your first online order.
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Clio Snacks :: Clio Snacks eat their yogurt with their hands! Here at Clio they make Greek yogurt bars, think creamy Greek yogurt wrapped in an indulgent coating, combining the nutritional benefits of Greek Yogurt (8g+ of protein & billions of probiotics) with the convenience of the bar! Find them in the yogurt or refrigerated bar aisle!
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Floraco :: Consciously crafted, botanical products to nurture the connection between mind, body, and home. Life is messy. Find the beauty. Floraco aromatherapy oil blend will simultaneously ground and enlighten you. The rich and complex scent is a beautiful restorative blend that will truly transport you to a relaxed state of mind. Its soothing notes of sandalwood, cedarwood, and cardamom are both feminine and masculine and are known to ease tension and relieve stress.
Use the code FCM10 for 10% off your first order.
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Bricks & Minifigs :: Bricks & Minifigs is a one-stop-shop for all things LEGO®, new and used! Local owners Lindsay and David Orr dreamed up a space that LEGO lovers of all ages could enjoy, and carry everything from brand new sets, used sets, retired sets bulk LEGO pieces, and LEGO minifigures! The Ball Fig is a favorite in the store – a shopper can find a unique minifigure in the clear ball – super popular with kids! Bricks & Minifigs employees create these “figs” themselves, and make characters they know young LEGO lovers would connect with. It’s the perfect little toy to enjoy!
Receive 10% off in store with the mention of Fairfield County Mom (excludes new-in-box sets).
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Sundial Cocktails :: Sundial Cocktails are rum-inspired canned cocktails making a splash across New England. Each refreshing beverage is carefully crafted with premium rum and boasts an 8% ABV. With options like Island Rum Punch, Tropical Mai Tai, Sunset Mojito, Spiced Rum & Ginger, and the seasonal Fall Fusion returning on August 1, there’s a drink for every occasion. Sean Cote, Co-Founder and Quinnipiac University alumnus, is excited to partner with F&F Distributors to bring Sundial Cocktails to Connecticut communities. They are eager to introduce their products to new stores, bars, and festivals as they expand in Connecticut. Elevate your drinking experience this summer and fall with Sundial Cocktails, where premium cocktails and convenience converge.
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CocoaJoe’s House of Cookies LLC :: They offer FREE delivery of delicious freshly baked cookies right to your door. Their six flavors: Classic Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Mocha, Dulce de Leche, Cinnamon Swirl, The Butter Finger & S’mores are sure to impress you. They deliver locally to Trumbull, Fairfield, Bridgeport, Shelton, Stratford, Monroe, Easton, Weston, Wilton, and Westport.
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Attune Wellness Med Spa :: Attune is a female-led and operated team with more than 20 years of experience in the luxury spa industry. As practitioners and patients themselves, they saw the med spa industry needed disruption. They realized they had the opportunity to introduce a new concept – a national wellness med spa that marries beauty and wellness. Attune makes it easy for more people to access high-quality, technologically-advanced treatments, all at an affordable price. They firmly believe that everyone is unique and deserves personalized care. That’s why they begin your beauty and wellness journey with a 360° Assessment. This provides their team with your body’s unique data so that they can design a treatment plan tailored to your long-term beauty and wellness goals, with expert guidance every step of the way.
Receive 20% off your first visit with a complimentary 360 Assessment consultation with a nurse and aesthetician.
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Green & Tonic :: They believe good food should be healthy and healthy food should always be delicious. Their chef-designed menu offers healthy food and drink that is vibrant, powered by superfoods and uniquely crave-able. Whether you’re in need of a warm breakfast on your morning commute, a gathering place for lunch with friends, a little bit of indulgence to sweeten your day, a latte to perk you up, or a wellness cleanse program, Green & Tonic is here for you.
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Here For You Clothing :: Here For You Clothing is not just a clothing brand; it’s a movement dedicated to spreading mental health awareness and fostering a supportive community. Established in 2021 by the passionate founder Ellie Haney at the age of 25, the brand’s mission goes beyond fashion. It seeks to provide comfort both physically and mentally, becoming a beacon of hope for those navigating the complexities of mental health.
Use the code FCM15 to receive 15% off.
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Deep River Snacks :: Deep River Snacks is all about crafting bold flavors with simple, clean ingredients. Since their founding in 2002, they’ve been committed to making deliciously crunchy kettle-cookedchips using only the best ingredients available. From their classic Sea Salt chips to the more adventurous flavors like Mesquite BBQ and Zesty Jalapeno, they’re on a mission to provide snack lovers with a better, tastier chip.
Baked and Sauced :: Looking for something unique and special for your child’s birthday party, graduation, or even a family get-together? Baked and Sauced has you covered. They make some of the most delicious sweet treats you’ve ever tasted. Fun cupcakes, push-pops, cakes, and mouth-watering craft cocktails too! They deliver free in Fairfield County, or can roll up to your party in one of their Vintage Airstreams to serve your guests in person.
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Winfield Street Coffee :: Created to be a community gathering coffee place where guests can find a warm smile, excellent coffee, and creative food. Serving coffee, breakfast, lunch, and catering to Fairfield County, Westchester County, NYC, and Southwest Florida residents. Winfield collaborates with Future Five in Connecticut and STARability in Naples, Florida, to give opportunities to teens and young adults from all walks of life, needs, and abilities. They also recently began roasting their own coffee beans and are excited to bring them to the community! The beans are of Brazilian origin from a small family farm in central Brazil. They are happy they use organic, sustainable farming techniques!
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Contributor Favorite Things
Michelle :: Planter’s Rosemary & Sea Salt Cashews, Parm Crisps, and Craftmix Espresso Martini
Lauren :: Cool Coolers
Maria F. :: Beaded Keychain Wristlet
Aarika :: Dashing Diva Gel Nail Strips and Heavanly HUnks
Elisabeth :: Chomps,Ocen Blue Napkin Towels, and Rattan Statment Earrings
Kate :: Homemade Flower Arrangement with Trader Joe’s Flowers
Daria :: Trader Joe’s Brazil Nut Body Butter & Body Scrub
Melissa K. :: Never Enough
Caroline :: Supergoop Sunscreen
Jenna :: NYX Epic Ink Liner and Sourdough Starter
Janice :: 90+ Prosecco
Nancy :: Living Proof Dry Shampoo and Ultima Replenisher
Lindsay :: Dawn Platinum Powerwash
Vanessa :: Wonderland Jam
Cindy :: Rose Quartz Face Roller
What favorite things would you pass along to a fellow mama?
