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4th of July Fireworks!

Believe it or not, Fireworks Displays start the weekend of the 24th with Danbury’s show over Candlewood Lake. Here’s a short list of local displays happening from the end of June through July 4th. Saturday 6/24: City of Danbury FireworksCandlewood Town...

Summer Reading Programs

As parents it can be challenging to keep your child reading all summer long, practicing those skills he or she has mastered during the school year. Local libraries are wonderful resources during the summer to motivate your child to continue to read. Here’s a...

Roasted Summer Squash & Zucchini with Goat Cheese

  Recipes that are so simple they get committed to memory are a great #momhack. Especially in summer, getting a few healthy weeknight recipes onto the weekly rotation (particularly if they include seasonal produce) can help make meal-planning a snap. Below, Jo,...

Local Farms to Visit

With a wide variety of local farms, spending a morning or afternoon visiting with animals is a must-do on your Summer Bucket List! Here are a few options: IN NEWTOWN… Appleberry Farm8 Zoar Road, NewtownContact to schedule a visit. Blooms in the Barn events happening...

Pick Your Own Fruit

One of the best Summer Bucket list activities is pick-your-own fruit. Late Spring and Summer are the perfect times to take advantage of all the amazing local fruit available. Here are a few places to check out this summer, along with when to go. If you have a favorite...

Fancy Lady Chicken Salad

Chicken salad makes a lovely make-ahead lunch served in lettuce cups, with crackers or on toast, but in warmer weather it also makes a great no-cook dinner. This version from The Local Moms Network food contributors Habitual Hostess can be made with rotisserie chicken...

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