Around Town
Where Designer Chris Roughan Shops for Holiday Décor
Chris Roughan of Roughan Interiors is well-known in Greenwich, New York City, Palm Beach and beyond for her warm and sophisticated style. Since 1994, she has focused on carefully listening to clients to create spaces they truly love to live in.
Fjällräven Gift Guide: Warm, Functional & Stylish Essentials
When giving clothing or accessories, we’re always looking for pieces that are made well and will last for years. From a go-anywhere backpack to a warm coat that will never go out of style, these gifts from our favorite Swedish brand fit the bill and are guaranteed to be winners.
This Weekend in Newtown
This weekend starts with a difficult day for Newtown. At 9:30, our town will observe a period of silence and reflection in remembrance of 12/14. The Newtown Bee has listed the hours local places of worship and the Resiliency Center of Newtown will be open for members...
Meet a Mom: Monogram Mary
If you’re looking for some special gifts this holiday season, then you’ll probably appreciate the mantra Brooke Shepard—aka “Monogram Mary”—keeps in mind at all times: Everything Is Better With A Monogram. Having found a passion for monograms early on (growing up she...
The Elf on the Shelf Interview: Behind the Book & Brand
‘Tis the season for every parent’s favorite little Elf. Read our interview with the creator in which we talk about building this iconic brand and why parents shouldn’t feel pressure to get creative when moving that little elf.
What’s Happening in Our Area this Weekend
Congratulations! You’ve just about made it to the weekend. With a little over two weeks left until Christmas, this weekend calls for more action packed days filled with friends, family, and local events. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, here are some suggestions:
Holiday Giveaway Time!!
So it’s giveaway time! Those of you who subscribe to our newsletter know WHO is participating, but the question now is WHAT they’re giving away. Continue to check this post daily at 7AM to find out what we’ll be giving away that day.
What’s Happening this Weekend in Newtown??
The answer to that question is A LOT, actually….
Since the weekend has just about arrived, here’s the rundown of what’s going on:
Kick off the weekend with Newtown’s annual tree lighting over in Ram’s Pasture. The event starts at 6:30 with singing, dance performances, the arrival of Santa and Mrs Claus, light refreshments and the lighting of the holiday trees.
A New Subscription Services Gets Personal
These days, you can get subscriptions sent to your home for everything from steaks to flowers. And naturally, we’re all about them—because what mom doesn’t have a soft spot for something that helps eliminate one more errand on a never-ending list? That’s why we wanted to share Kali, which sends women customized boxes of organic “period boxes”.
How to Get Involved in #Giving Tuesday
Started in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y in New York, #GivingTuesday has grown tremendously over the course of the last six years. I read an article over the weekend that stated more than $300 million has been raised online to benefit a variety of organizations. And this doesn’t even take into consideration that amount of volunteer time, food donations, and clothing donations that have also occurred. If you’re looking to give back on Tuesday or anytime during the holiday season, here’s a list of local organizations and events.
Meet Amy – Owner of Basil Rose Boutique
Amy Polinsky is a Newtown mom of 3 and owner of Basil Rose Boutique. BRB carries a wide assortment of funky, unique, and vintage inspired items curated by Amy. From women’s clothing to accessories to home goods - you’re sure to find something in this store. And the...
Jumping for Joy for the Long Weekend!
It’s nice having the extra two days to this weekend, right?!?! Due to the holiday weekend, there’s definitely a lot going on in and around Newtown. In addition, to all these great family activities and gatherings you have going on in your own family, there are also a ton of local “Black Friday” or Small Business Saturday deals.
How to Have a Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Megan Palmer Rivera, executive chef at Palmer’s Market in Darien, clearly knows a thing or two about preparing a perfect holiday feast. After all, area families rely on her to make their Thanksgiving, Christmas and other festive meals special, from hors d’oeuvres to dessert. But that doesn’t mean she can’t understand how stressful this time of year can get.
Early Lingo Provides Tips for Teaching Your Child A New Language
Much like learning to swim or ski, it’s a heck of a lot easier to learn a second language when you’re young. But did you know the other benefits to growing up bilingual? “Learning a second language has lifelong benefits from cognitive to social to health,” says Caryn Antonini, founder of Early Lingo, a foreign language learning system for children ages 0 to 9.
Orange Is the New Black’s Laura Prepon Shares Her Mom Life
Actress and director Laura Prepon has played plenty of memorable roles in her life—feminist teenager Donna Pinciotti on That ‘70s Show and prison inmate Alex Vause on Orange Is the New Black both come to mind—but her newest one is mom to 1-year-old Ella, who she shares with husband Ben Foster.
Getting in to the Holiday Spirit
Are you ready to get in the holiday spirit?!?! I’m guessing the answer is yes, if you’re reading this post. I’ve put together a list of holiday-themed events in our area. There’s a lot going on over the next six weeks and tons of opportunities to snap a picture with the jolly man in red.
The Weekend Round-Up (11/16) is Here!
Is it me or does it feel like this weekend is a bit of a mix of Thanksgiving & the Holidays? It seems like we’re completely at that point in November where Thanksgiving is just around the corner and yet, everyone is focusing on the holidays. With that being said,...
Spice up your home this fall with Susan Corvo Redesigns
Do you love coming home? If your answer is “no”, or, “not every room”, then it is time to reimagine and redesign!
Tips for Getting Toddlers to Eat Better
Yummy Toddler Food is one of our absolute favorite resources online for, well, really yummy toddler food. Whether it’s mini pumpkin muffins or baked chicken tenders, recipe developer, blogger and mom of two Amy Palanjian takes foods most kids like—like...
Start your Holiday Shopping Early for a Good Cause
Did you know colon cancer is on the rise in young adults and if you were born in the 1990’s, you are 4x’s more likely to be diagnosed than someone born in 1950? And if found in the early stages, the survival rate is 90%. I didn’t know that until recently.