Spring Break Events, Activities, and Camps!
Spring break starts now! If you're not headed out of town this week, here are some events, activities, and camps to keep you and your kids going all week long. EventsMusic Monday with Principal AlAfternoon Art - Danbury Library (All Week)Sybil Ludington: A Connecticut...
Local Earth Day Events!
With the solar eclipse scheduled for Monday, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate Earth this month. If you're looking for ways to mark the occasion, learn more, or enjoy a fun family activity, check out one of these events happening this month: 4/8: Solar Eclipse...
Meet Shazi Visram of HealthyBaby
Mom of two and entrepreneur Shazi Visram first turned the baby industry upside down with the Happy Baby food brand, and now, is doing the same with her HealthyBaby product line. All of the products are EWG Verified Safe. Their diapers and diaper cream, prenatal...
9 Earth Day Books Your Kids Will Love
This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. To help honor Earth Day, Rosemary D'Urso, aka Library Mom, chose five fantastic books perfect for the occasion. Says Rosemary: "From its sparkling waters to its majestic mountains and curious creatures, there...
Weeknight Meal: Healthy Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Whether you're sneaking veggies into your kids' meals any way you can, or just trying to increase your family's vegetable intake, this healthy cauliflower alfredo pasta recipe is a weeknight-meal must-try. "Will it taste exactly like the butter, cream, and cheese...
Head Lice: How to Prevent & Treat These Hair Pests!
Lice. Just the word is enough to make your head start itching. If you’ve got kids in school, though, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be exposed at some point, and if you’re unlucky, your kids will bring the pests home. To be prepared if and when that does happen,...
Healthy Recipe: General Tso’s Chicken from The Foodie Physician
Healthy takeout? It can be if you make it at home! Try this recipe for General Tso’s Chicken from The Foodie Physician that’s all flavor and no icky ingredients.
7 Easy Ways to Recycle
Use Spring Cleaning as a motivation to purge with the environment in mind.
Wondering About the “Mysterious Illness” Affecting Dogs?
Given many of us dog owners have been experiencing – or hearing about – dogs with a new mysterious respiratory illness, we turned to our friends @activedogllc, for their thoughts and additional information about what is going on with dogs right now and how to keep your dog safe!
College Rejection? What to Say (And Not Say!) To Your Child
Rejection stinks. But parents aren’t powerless in supporting high school seniors who hear “no” from a dream college.
Easter Dresses: The Florals and Pastels You Need this Season
Spring is a great time to add some new dresses to your closet. When dressing for holidays from Easter to Mother’s Day, a new outfit can make you feel instantly festive. And dresses for moms are always a good call, as you can throw one on and feel put together, fast....
Prioritizing Your Mental Health
Filled with joyous moments and unexpected challenges, the journey of motherhood can be a whirlwind.Among the chaos, it’s important to recognize the toll it can take on your mental well-being. The importance of mental health. The stress and anxiety often experienced...
Feeling Foggy? 6 Steps to Ease Symptoms of Brain Fog
There isn’t a mom who can’t relate to the idea of her brain as a computer with 50 tabs perpetually open, juggling a personal life, kids, activities, career, errands, housework, spouses…the list is endless. And brain fog is real. It’s not odd for motherhood and its...
Lemon Stripes Blogger Julia Dzafic on her New Cookbook!
This mom of two and social media star shares details of her newest project – a garden-to-table cookbook.
Boost Your Mocktail to Superfood Status
You’ve heard of superfood smoothies but how about a superfood mocktail? It’s true! The health-boosting ingredients are likely in your refrigerator or pantry already.
Tween Skincare Solutions in 3 Steps with Dr. Marnie Nussbaum
Your tween’s skincare obsession isn’t going anywhere – so keep it fun and safe for them!
Top 5 Reasons to Take Your Family to the Downtown Cabaret!
Looking for family fun? Join us at the Downtown Cabaret! Our Theatre for Youth Audiences productions offer a season of entertaining shows for all ages. They are the perfect mix of your favorite fairy tales, slapstick comedy, upbeat dancing, fabulous costumes and stage magic. So grab a table and bring the whole family! Learn more about why DCT is a great weekend activity for the family!
Bunny Themed Breakfasts, Egg Hunts, and More!
Mark the Easter and start of Spring with one of these local events.
St. Patrick’s Day Parades & Events!
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. If you're looking for something to do as a family to mark the holiday, check out one of the events below. 3/7: Make a Celtic Knot - Brookfield Library 3/8: St. Patrick's Day Bingo 3/9: Irish Dance Performance - Danbury...
Healthy Dessert: Earl Grey Dark Chocolate Mousse
Kathleen Ashmore shares a healthy dessert from her new cookbook, Big Bites.
