Sara Hood has met many challenges over the course of her life. Born into a Sudanese refugee camp, she recovered from a heart attack at age 23 after the birth of her first child, Josiah, with NFL player Ziggy Hood. Now 9, Josiah has autism, and she is a fierce advocate...
There’s no disputing it, Memorial Day weekend will look a bit different this year. But that doesn’t mean the next two days aren’t great excuses to try some new recipes with your family. Here’s a round-up of some of my favorite barbecue recipes...
Today is the day Connecticut enters Phase One of the re-opening, which includes restaurants opening for outdoor dining. I know the decision to head out to enjoy a meal at your favorite restaurant during this time is an incredibly personal one. If you do feel...
Earlier today, Newtown Parks & Recreation announced Dickinson Park and Treadwell Park will reopen on Wednesday. The town recognizes the importance of the ability to be outside in open space, especially during this time. The Parks & Rec department is working...
One of the many new experiences we’ve had during quarantine (aside from cutting our spouse’s hair and homeschooling our kids…) is telemedicine visits. In many ways, telemedicine is incredibly convenient, particularly with kids—you don’t have to wrangle littles...
So why a book list from me? And why was I asking for book suggestions? Well, I’ve been an avid reader for pretty much my whole life and I have to read before bed each night. It’s definitely how I disconnect from my day and send the signal to my body that...
