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Vaping & Teens: What Parents Need to Know

The first thing you need to be aware of in regards to vaping? More teens are doing it—every single day. According to a recent study published by the University of Michigan, over 37 percent of 12 graders say they vaped sometime in 2018—compared to less than 28 percent...

Whole30: An Interview with CEO Melissa Hartwig Urban

You might not know the name Melissa Hartwig Urban, but you have undoubtedly heard of Whole30, aka the diet everyone and their sister has raved about over the last few years. Melissa is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, and currently has two books on the New York...

Spring Break Guide: The Florida Keys

  Taking the family to Florida for Spring Break? Then you won’t want to miss our three-part series on trips to the Sunshine State, including our Local Moms’ recs for the Florida Keys, Palm Beach and Naples. First, read on for where to stay, what to do, where to...

Weekend Round-Up 2/8 – 2/10

Here are some ideas for happenings in our area this weekend. Enjoy! Friday The Danbury, Brookfield, Bethel, and New Milford libraries all have story hours on Friday morning. Check the calendar for details. EverWonder is hosting a Parents’ Night Out on Friday...

Giveaway Alert: Best in Variety Leggings

A few weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to try a new brand called Best in Variety. I was excited when Gloria the owner reached out because one of the main products the brand makes are LEGGINGS! And besides that, the brand is a mom-owned and Houston-based online...

5 Pieces Every Mom Needs in Her Closet

Kristin Koch, the executive director of Seventeen magazine and blogger behind Closetful of Clothes is, like all of us, a busy mom who still wants to feel put together. “I often get asked for my mom wardrobe essentials—the tried and true items that I can wear to...

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