Tried & True
Spotlight: The Local Gourmet, Kitchen & Market — Fresh, Homemade Meals for Busy Local Families
A fresh, local alternative to meal kits—made daily, never delivered, and always customizable. Pick up in Southbury, Newtown, or Watertown and make dinner easy all week.
Meet a Mom: Lilah Richcreek Estrada
Our Meet a Mom feature is Lilah Richcreek Estrada. Lilah has been working as an actress for over 15 years, with roles on Criminal Minds, Two and a Half Men, Cougar Town, and currently, Man on the Inside and Chicago Med. Off-screen, she’s also taken on the role of Mom; her son Jade is six months old.
Thanksgiving Day Crafts to Keep Kids Busy (and Happy!) at Dinner
8 craft ideas rounded up from around the web.
Strong as a Mother: Expert Prenatal Education & Lactation Support in Newtown
If you’re expecting a baby or navigating the early days (and nights!) of feeding, having the right support can make all the difference. That’s exactly why Strong as a Mother was created—a Newtown-based practice focused on evidence-based, compassionate care for growing...
Apple Cider Margarita!
Warm spices meet crisp fall flavor in this Apple Cider Margarita – the perfect seasonal twist on a classic.
Bourbon Brown Butter Roasted Cauliflower
Thanksgiving Dinner Favorite!
Your 2025 Local Holiday Tree Guide
Kick off the holidays with a local tradition! Find the best farms near Newtown/Danbury to cut or buy your perfect Christmas tree.
Back to School Guide
As summer wraps up our eyes are set on getting organized and ready for the first day of school. From shoes to clothing to snack & haircuts, I've compiled a list of local businesses & brands that will help you check off all your kids' back-to-school needs....
2024 2025 Preschool Private School Guide
Selecting a Private School or Preschool Program for your child is no easy task. Our annual School Guide seeks to make this process a bit easier by providing you with a list of local programs. Scroll down to take a look at the list of Private Schools, followed by...
Newtown Moms Summer Camp Guide – 2025 Edition
Registration for summer camps are open (or about to open) in Newtown and the surrounding towns. The annual Summer Camp Guide aims to give you a list of local summer camp programs that aid in making summer camp planning for your family simple. Below you'll find details...
Community Support
As we head into the holiday season, it’s more important than ever to make sure every family in our community has what they need. Discover local food pantries and ways to give back right here in Newtown and beyond.
Meet a Mom: Krystie & Lauren from Grow Your Own Way
Krystie and Lauren, the couple behind Grow Your Own Way, are helping families navigate the NICU journey with compassion, confidence, and care.
Candy Dough
Once Halloween is past its due date, you’ll probably be ready to get your kids’ candy out of the house!
Caramel Apple Recipe
Enjoy our new Caramel Apple Recipe!
Think Tick Season is Over? Here’s Why It’s Not
Fall is actually the most important time to address rodent control, before mice and rats establish themselves indoors for the winter.
Shirley Temple Black: A Grown Up Version of the Kids’ Classic Drink
Looking for a tasty fall drink? Check out the recipe here!
Back to School Lunchbox Inspiration from the Lunch Box Dad
Anyone else dreading packing a lunch again as we head back to school? (Or if you’re homeschooling, making and serving yet another meal at home?) For inspiration, we turned Beau Coffron, the dad of three behind the @lunchboxdad Instagram account and lunchboxdad.com....
3 Strategies for Gifting Money to Your Children
Now that you’ve achieved financial security for your family, you might be asking yourself, What’s the smartest way to share this success with my children?
Local Connecticut Spots Where You Can Pick Your Own Apples
Fall is is here and pick your own apples is one of those must-do activities. Here’s a list of Connecticut Pick Your Own Apple Orchards.
5 Ways to Center Yourself for the New School Year
Reset for the new school year with these tips from Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu.
