Yesterday afternoon, the decision to cancel Halloween on Main Street was communicated to Newtown residents via a town-wide email, as well as an article in this week’s Newtown Bee. Although it’s another disappoint this year, it is completely understandable...
October is National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. On 10/15, people around the world will light candles in remembrance of babies gone too soon creating a “Wave of Light”. Two Newtown Moms have created a Virtual Event on Facebook for this...
As moms, we all want to give our kids a healthy start, and that’s why so many of us have made our own baby food. From those adorable first bites to enticing picky toddlers, feeding our kids can be rewarding, a struggle, or (in most cases), both. That’s one of the...
Within the last few days, I’ve noticed how quickly the leaves have started to change color. Just walking around our neighborhood means an amazing view of red, yellow, and green leaves. This week marks the shift to peak foliage in the northern most parts of New...
We’re calling it now—pumpkin bread is the new banana bread. And besides the fact that it is a delicious fall treat, the beta-carotene in pumpkin (converted to Vitamin A in the body) is a true powerhouse vitamin. It boosts the immune system, promotes eye health and...
Pumpkins are popping up everywhere over the course of the last few weeks. Whether you are looking for a pumpkin patch or a gardening center, pumpkin picking is the perfect activity for cool (or warm) Fall day. Below is a list of local spots selling pumpkins. Please be...
