Tried & True
Hair Trends for Spring!
If you’re looking to change up your ‘do, click here for the latest hair trends from Spring.
Visit a Local Farm This Spring
Save this round-up of local farms offering visits, programming and more.
Motherhood, Sleep, & CBD
Press Pause on sleep issues and our favorite CBD brand’s new product.
Easy Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Cookies
Try this easy (and healthy) breakfast recipe today!
Spring is in Full Bloom at Easton Country Day School
Students have been working together on this transformative garden project.
Advice from Connecticut Children’s on Sports Overuse Injuries
After a long winter and a year with more limited activity, many of us are eager to see our kids get back out there, playing sports and getting much needed physical activity!! That said, if your child is an athlete, you’re probably cheering them on one minute – and the next, holding your breath that they don’t get hurt. Have you heard of sports overuse injuries? These injuries aren’t something you can see from the stands, like a collision or a fall. They start small, and are easy for athletes to ignore at first. If you catch this type of injury early enough, they’re no big deal. But if you wait, an overuse injury can turn into something serious – in the worst case, even impacting your child’s bone growth. So if you have an athlete in your life, what should they – and you – look for?
Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Love
Show mom you care this year.
Rainy Day Activity: DIY Soap Molds
Another easy idea to fill those rainy days.
Easy Recipe: Shaved Spring Salad with Creamy Tarragon Vinaigrette!
Simple, healthy salads for spring? We can’t get enough!
Meet-a-Mom: Local Realtor Jen Kelley
Jen Kelley is a Newtown-based Realtor with the Around Town Team and mom of two.
Upcoming 5K’s & Other Run/Walks
Spring & Summer are the perfect times for local 5K’s! Click here for a list.
Entitled Housewife: Comedian Becky Robinson on her Hilarious Character!
Becky Robinson is the comedian behind Entitled Housewife, one of the funniest spoofs on “mom culture” we’ve seen.
Earth Day 2021: 10 Ways to Celebrate with Kids!
Earth Day is the perfect jumping off point to get the conversation started about taking care of the planet.
Earth Day is Thursday!
Celebrate Earth Day with one of these events or activities!
Restaurant Style Caesar Dressing!
We’ll be making this easy lunch on repeat!
Meet the Mom Duo Behind Miss O and Friends!
This mother/daughter duo is on a mission to raise the self-esteem of middle school aged girls.
Meet a Dad: Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s Jeff Kinney!
Diary of a Wimpy kid has sold over more than 150 million copies, making it one of the best-selling children’s books of all time.
The Local Moms Network Book Club Interview: Laurie Frankel!
Read the interview with the author of our latest book club pick.
Raising the Bar: An Organization Helping Young Adults (and Moms!) Launch Careers!
Sandy Golinkin is the CEO of Raising the Bar, a consulting company that specializes in career development.
Ricci’s Salon & Hero Barbershop Celebrate 70 Years in Business!
Learn about the services offered at these two well-known spots in town!