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Candlewood Lake: The Perfect Summer Day Trip!

Nestled in Northern Fairfield County, Candlewood Lake is an easy and adventurous summer day trip! Spanning over 8 miles and bordered by five towns, the Lake offers so much for families looking to get out on the Lake and make memories this summer. This month, we’ve...

Beach Reads for Summer!

This story is contributed by  Zibby Owens As moms, we don’t have a playbook. Maybe that’s why we’re (I’m??) constantly searching for stories about other moms to make me laugh, to teach me how to do it (or how not to do it), or just to take my mind of my own...

5 Danish Parenting Secrets for Raising Happier Kids

Denmark consistently ranks among the world’s happiest nations—but what if the secret isn’t just about hygge and work-life balance? What if it starts in the nursery? Jessica Joelle Alexander, co-author of The Danish Way of Parenting, believes...

List of Local Splash Pads in Newtown, Danbury & Beyond

 There’s no better place to escape the summer heat, than by heading to a splash pad or waterpark. Here’s a quick list of spots that will help you cool off within an hour’s (or so) drive of Newtown: NewtownNewtown Community Center(Indoors only. Open...

Where to Pick Your Own Fruit this Summer!

Pick Your Own Fruit is the perfect summer. This year, many farms are opening around 6/1. Check out the list below for what to pick, where to pick, and when to pick it. Jones Family FarmShelton, CTPick your own strawberries & blueberriesStrawberry PYO Now Open....

Why I Travel With My Little Kids

This story is presented by Basically Soho. Click the images below to shop travel-inspired pajamas and gifts. Photos provided by Basically Soho As a mom of two, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard: “Why bother traveling with them now? They...

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