Around Town
Where to Get Your Trees and Wreaths this Year
Cut your own or pre-cut, we have you covered with a list of local farms & businesses.
2020 Holiday Guide
Shop early, shop local, and shop small with gift ideas from these small businesses.
DIY Thanksgiving Day Balloon Parade
No parade this year, no problem! Try this fun craft instead!
Meet a Mom: Neviana Zhgaba, owner of Aquila’s Nest Vineyards
This mom of two shares her vision for Newtown’s new vineyard Aquila’s Nest.
Thanksgiving Simplified: Local Businesses Offering Meals, Sides, and More!
Check out these businesses offering meals, sides, and desserts for Thanksgiving.
Learn About The Fraser Woods Difference
Fraser Wood Montessori welcomed students back to the classroom at the end of August. Gina Tryforos, Interim Head of School & Alison Kistner, Director of Admissions recently shared how the school reimagined many of its learning spaces, while creating reopening...
Giving Back this Holiday Season: Local Organizations Seeking Donations
Looking to help this season? Check out these events and organizations
Turkey Trots Happening this Thanksgiving!
Some are virtual, some are in person with COVID guidelines in place.
Tuesday is Election Day: Here’s What You Need to Know
Key things to keep in mind for Election Day.
What Having a Home School or Remote Learning “Pod” Is Really Like
Why these 4 moms choose to form a pod.
Your Home Office: 5 Tips for Making It Work for Your Whole Family!
These days, it’s more common than ever to have a child learning from home or a parent working from home. So home offices—once used only at homework time or on weekends—or front and center.
Healthy Halloween Veggie & Fruit Board!
The BakerMama is our go-to inspiration for snack boards.
Chic Black & White Halloween Tablescape!
Set the table for a spooky meal.
Breast Health and the Pandemic: What to Know That Could Save Your Life
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we spoke to an expert at Yale New Haven Hospital about this important topic.
12 Easy Halloween Recipes
Give your family a treat with one of these snacks, desserts, and drinks!
10 Ways to Celebrate Halloween Safely
Happy Halloween everyone! Here’s how we’ll be celebrating this year.
Easton Country Day is Open Full Time this Fall!
Easton Country Day offers students PreK through 12th a small, independent, coeducational learning experience.
Parenting During the Pandemic: Easy as ABC?
An essay from Rachel Perks, PhD, mom of one, and author.
Halloween Happenings at a Social Distance
Main Street was officially cancelled as of last night, but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in and around Newtown.
Northern Fairfield County Wave of Light to Foster Connections for Local Baby Loss Moms
October is National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Learn how two Newtown Moms are honoring their children and creating a virtual community for families to support one another.