Tag: advice
New Beginnings: A To-Do List
Thank goodness we are done with the holidays! Am I the only one who feels this way? I am glad to be moving forward...
Tips For Early Rising
Is your child an early riser? My son has always been ready to start the day at 6:00 a.m., which has been challenging for...
The Hot-Mess Mom’s Guide to Sustainability
New year, new you? New habits? Lifestyle changes? This guide is for hot-mess moms, so let us not get carried away. Here are some...
Organizing My Life
My life has never been organized or structured. In the past, I've done most things spontaneously, without much planning in advance. But, since I...
Simplifying Our Holiday Wish List
I’m a mom with three children, a husband, and a dog living in a cozy northern Fairfield County cape. I have no room or...
As an Adult Educator, I Was the Student
Thirteen years ago, as a second-year teacher, I was offered a position to pick up an English 10 Adult Education course in my school...
Meet Jackie: Finding Balance in Motherhood
Hi, my name is Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper, and I am so excited to be a new contributor for Fairfield County Mom. I live in...
Makeup Tips for Moms
How do I apply makeup without a) looking like a clown and b) looking like I’m this frumpy mom trying to look young?
I stopped...
My Love/Hate Relationship with Social Media
I have a love/hate relationship with social media.
On most days, I love how it makes me feel connected to the people I know, the...
Mom Approved First-Aid Tips and Tricks
When I was a kid, I had my fair share of scrapes, stitches, and other injuries. I never broke a bone, but I did...