Tried & True
Five Mommy & Me Resort Looks!
Planning a much-needed warm-weather break? This year, pack your suitcase with sweet mommy & me matching looks perfect for soaking up the sun. Read on for five coordinated resort wear pieces that are guaranteed to brighten your trip and create some picture-perfect...
Whole30 Macrobiotic Bowl with Ginger Turmeric Dressing
This Macrobiotic bowl is a perfect lunch to meal prep for the week, or serve for a Meatless Monday dinner. Featured on the cover of The New Whole30, cofounder of Whole30 Melissa Urban says “it’s as stunning as it easy to prepare.” She suggests doubling the...
Host A Valentine’s Day Party for Your Family!
A holiday dedicated to love seems like a no-brainer for moms, but even the best of us are prone to pressure to make it perfect. This year let’s keep it simple! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to host a simple Valentine’s Day Party by way of recipes, decor,...
Start Off Your Valentine’s Day with this Breakfast Idea!
If your family likes to celebrate holidays from morning till night, you’ll love starting your Valentine's Day with this filling (and pink!) strawberry smoothie bowl from Tabitha Blue, a Tampa, Florida-based mom of four who pens the popular Fresh Mommy Blog....
Easy Peanut Butter Football Dip
This no-bake recipe uses ingredients you probably already have.
Cozy Comfort Food: Dutch Oven Pot Roast
This Dutch Oven Pot Roast is the definition of cozy comfort food.
Valentine’s Day Events In & Around Newtown, CT
Looking for a way to mark the holiday with your family? Check out this list of Valentine’s Day Events & Activities in & around Newtown, CT.
14 Reasons Why I Love You
Start this tradition with your kids on February 1st!
9 Ways to Feel Instantly Happier
Proven ways to be happier, today.
Norovirus 101: Symptoms, Prevention, and More!
The Norovirus seems to be every where this winter. Click here to learn about the symptoms and prevention.
Dry January: A Chance to Rethink Mommy Wine Culture
Could this month help reframe how we look at motherhood and drinking?
Kindergarten Registration is Open for Newtown Public Schools!
Kindergarten Registration is available for Newtown Public Schools. Click here for links and details on how to register.
Winter Fun: Where to Go Skiing, Snow Tubing Sledding, & Ice Skating
With snow in this weekend’s forecast, here’s a list of activities and ideas to keep you going all winter.
Perimenopause: Understanding the Transition
What you need to know about perimenopause, from an expert OB-Gyn at Nuvance Health.
Meet a Mom: Entrepreneur & Actress Elizabeth Banks of Archer Roose Wines
Elizabeth Banks is an accomplished actress (30 Rock, Pitch Perfect, Hunger Games), director (Charlie’s Angels) and producer. She’s also a mom of two, and now an entrepreneur, as co-owner and Chief Creative Officer of Archer Roose Wines.
Kids Gift Guide
If you haven’t started shopping for the holidays, or you're just looking for a few more special items, we’re rounding up some amazing gifts for kids of all ages. From teethers to Tamagotchi pets, these are the presents that will still be played with well into the new...
2024 Local Moms Holiday Gift Guide: Men, Women, & Hosts
Holiday shopping is one of those items of the mental load that generally falls on moms, and this 2024 Local Moms Gift Guide is meant to lighten that load. We’ve polled our moms nationwide, asking what they’re giving the men, women, and hosts (and hostesses) in their...
12 Calming Exercises to Teach your Child
Just like adults, it’s easy for kids to get lost in troubling thoughts, and overwhelmed by the physical sensations that accompany stress. But kids can learn to calm themselves by focusing on what’s happening right now in their body, breath and surroundings – aka, mindfulness. Mindfulness helps focus and soothe a worried mind, and makes it easier for kids to control how they react to stress long-term. It’s an important key to resilience. Try these mindfulness and relaxation exercises for kids.
Upcoming Holiday Shows
Celebrate the season by purchasing tickets to one of these upcoming holiday shows. From The Nutcracker to Disney on Ice to local show, there is something for everyone.
Local Christmas Tree Lightings & Holiday Light Shows
Checking out holiday light displays and attending tree lightings are some of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit.
