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Kathryn O’Brien, Senior Designer for Closet Factory shares her process for creating a more usable and organized space for this important spot in the home.

Use these tips from the experts at Shoott.

It’s that time of year again. Once you’ve got the costumes set, here’s a list of local events & activities.

Selecting a Preschool Program or deciding on a Private School for your child is no easy task. Our annual Preschool & Private School Guide seeks to make this process a bit easier by providing you with a list of local programs. View the Guide here.

Stefanie Sassos, R.D. give tips for getting more, for less.

Founder Sattie Persaud shares her vision for this local non-profit and more about the upcoming “World of Colors” concert.

Grab a group and head to one of these celebrations – with the kids or without!

Go get lost in one this fall!

Make the start of the year smoother with these tips from Dr. Harvey Karp.

With little rain these past few weeks, leaves are likely to change colors earlier this year.

Click here for a list of local orchards to explore this fall.

These essential picks from Seventeen magazine’s Kristin Koch will update your wardrobe seamlessly.

Everything you need to get ready for school & the fall…All in one place!

A lot has changed over the course of COVID-19 with remote, hybrid and in-person learning, but backpacks are here to stay. They’re customizable, come in all shapes, sizes and colors and are the ultimate in self-expression. But—when not worn properly, they can cause short- or long-term problems in kids’ muscles, joints and—well—back.So what’s the right way to wear and carry a backpack? What else should you know so we can keep our learners in good physical health? Dr. Phil Mack, orthopedic surgeon with Connecticut Children’s, has answers.