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,...
Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese from Anna Gass
Once cold weather months are upon us, we begin craving the dishes that keep us warm and stick to our ribs. One fall favorite for my family is good old fashion, macaroni and cheese. It’s filling, super comforting and meal my kids always request. Because it’s fall and I love roasting, which fills the kitchen with great smells and warms it up in the process, I love adding butternut squash to my pasta.
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.
This Weekend in Newtown…
What are your plans this weekend? In my house, we have a bit of garden clean up to do and some painting. Super exciting, right? When we’re not busy with these projects, we’re planning to check out some of the following events.
Meet the Founder of Alexa James
Like many of us, Karina Drake says that having her first child completely changed her perspective. “We were living in New York City where I was attending a merchandising program at Parsons [School of Design] when we found out we were expecting Alexa,” says Drake. “Alexa was the inspiration behind the business. She was born in the city and as a new mom I was exposed to so many beautiful things that I really wanted to bring a piece of that back home with me.”
Election Day means a day off school!
Day off from school have you scrambling to find something to do with your littles? If you looking for something to do with your kids on Tuesday 11/6, I have you covered. After you cast your vote, consider some of these amazing programs going on in our area.
The Weekend Round-up for 11/2 – 11/4 is here
Cheers to the weekend! I’m excited to bring you all of the happenings in and around Newtown via my very first Weekend Round-Up blog post. You can continue to expect these posts on a weekly basis. So here goes…
Meet Carissa: Co-Founder of Wolf+Friends
Wolf + Friends is a free app made for—and by—moms raising kids with special needs, from developmental delays to autism. Download it on iTunes today, and read on for an interview with one of the founders! How did the idea come up to start Wolf &...
Have you booked your holiday photos?
Have you had a chance to book your Holiday family photos? My family had the opportunity to take a few holiday shots with Liz Newman a few weeks ago. The day was a beautiful (and very crisp) fall day. We met Liz at a local tree farm around 5 for
late afternoon pictures.
How to Travel with Kids: A Guide
Traveling with kids is just that—relocating with your children. In other words, it’s a trip, not a vacation. Once you realize that and accept that your time away will look a little different than it did pre-kids, what are some ways to ensure more fun and...
Quick & Easy Parfait Recipe from Fresh Made Simple
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Fun Halloween Party Ideas!
October is always a fun month for families. It's time for little ones to enjoy spook-free Halloween parades and costumed play dates. Older kids get into the ghoul, gore and zombie side of the holiday while parents try to make the entire special...
Have you tried KIDBOX?
October is always a fun month for families. It's time for little ones to enjoy spook-free Halloween parades and costumed play dates. Older kids get into the ghoul, gore and zombie side of the holiday while parents try to make the entire special...
New Car Seat Guidelines Based on Height & Weight
The American Academy of Pediatrics is changing its guidelines for how long a child should remain in a rear-facing car seat. The organization now says children should ride rear-facing in a car seat until they reach the height or weight limit for the seat. This...
Election Day – Where to Vote in Our Area & Who’s on the Ballot
Like me, I’m sure many of you have been inundated with online ads, mailers, and even phone calls with Tuesday’s upcoming election. Unfortunately when I see ads, I’m not always able to look into the candidates and better understand their positions on issues that are...
Freezer Friendly Snacks & Sweets
by Erin Parekh, Holistic Health Coach + Culinary Nutrition Expert Now that we’ve covered easy, healthy lunchbox ideas—let’s talk snacks and sweets. Because at the end of the day, we all know snack time is where it’s really at. The key to preventing afternoon meltdowns...
ON-TREND LOOKS FOR YOUR FALL MATERNITY WARDROBE
By Melissa Birge, Co-Founder and CEO of Mia Tango We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: there’s no reason not to rock your favorite trends just because you’re pregnant or a new mom. Maternity and motherhood designers have outdone themselves this fall, and we’ve...
Meet-a-Mom
Rebekah Harriman-Stites is one busy mom! She is a co-founder of HK Consulting & a current member of the Newtown Board of Education. With all this on her plate, Rebekah still finds time to give back. She is a founding member of the My Sandy Hook Family Fund & founding board member of EverWonder Children’s Museum. And on 11/6, she is running for State Representative for the 106th district.
