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Super Bowl Snack Board!

Super Bowl eats are known for being heavy—cheesy dips, fried wings, and rib-sticking chili. And we’re all about comfort food, but we also love to serve a little something green to go along with it. That way, there’s something for everyone, from kids to adults,...

Preparing for Monday’s Snow!

If you want to avoid cabin fever tomorrow (and possibly) Tuesday, here’s a round-up of some of my favorite ideas from past posts:   Ideas for During the Storm: 10 Family Friendly Staycation Ideas! Snow Days Ahead? Crafts & Recipes to Beat Boredom ...

2/3 is World Read Aloud Day!

Wednesday marks the 12th Annual World Read Aloud Day, which celebrates the power of reading aloud. This annual celebration was created by the global non-profit Lit World, which works to strengthen kids & communities through the power of stories. This global event...

Winter Capsule Wardrobe!

This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor Kristin Koch, executive editor at Seventeen magazine, blogger behind closetfulofclothes.com and mom of two.        I’ve really tried to simplify my wardrobe since becoming a mom. Each season, I put...

NPS Preschool Program is Accepting Applications

Newtown Public Schools offer a preschool program, run out of Sandy Hook school for children with disabilities and their typically developing peers (or “Play Partners). The 2021/2022 program will run Mondays – Thursdays with a morning (for 3 year olds) and...

New Recipe: Mushroom Risotto

Phinney’s is Newtown’s newest grocer dedicated to supplying curated and high quality goods such as seasonal produce, breads, and pantry staples. Owned by husband & wife duo Stephen Forgione and Gayle Miner, Phinney’s supports local agriculture by...

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