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Holiday Chex Mix with Brown Butter & Herbs!
We are loving this Holiday Chex Mix with Brown Butter and Herbs from CatwithaK Cooks! Kathleen (Kat) Ashmore is a mom of two and a contributor to New Canaan-Darien Moms, and she shares healthy, easy and delicious recipes on her food blog. This upgraded holiday...
Female-Founded Gift Guide: Emilie Heathe!
Recently, we shared one of our favorite new brands, Emilie Heathe and its lovely founder, Emily Rudman, with you. (Read our Meet a Mom here.) So when we decided to focus our gift guide series on female-founded brands, we knew we wanted to include this luxe, curated...
Brussels Sprouts Gratin!
This holiday season will probably look a little different for most of us. We might not be hopping on a plane to the in-laws, or maybe we’re setting fewer spots at the table for a more intimate meal. Some of us will be hosting our holidays outdoors, while others will...
8 Easy Holiday Drink Recipes!
Need a last-minute cocktail for a pared down holiday meal (or Zoom call!)? These festive sips will take you from Thanksgiving through New Year’s–and are easy enough to make any night of the week. Cold Pecan Pie Martini from DelishGrapefruit, Honey &...
Parenting During the Pandemic: Easy as ABC?
This essay was contributed by Rachel Perks, PhD, mom of one and author of The Little A-Z: A Companion for First-Time Mothers and Their Partners “You Got This” “We are in this together.” “Stay the course.” These days it is easy to mistake ourselves for extras in a...
Hugh & Grace: A New Clean Skincare Line You’ll Love!
This story was supplied by our new partner, Hugh & Grace. Is your skincare impacting your hormones? FACT: Science shows most personal care products—including clean and natural products—contain Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) that are linked to infertility,...
How a Busy Mom Uses CBD Throughout Her Day
Previously, we’ve shared all about Press Pause, a mom-founded CBD brand we love. Recently, we spoke with one of the two founders, Dawn Fable, about how busy she has been during the pandemic. Not only is she a mom of three with another full-time job in marketing, but...
Holiday 2020 Gift Guide
Our local shops and small businesses have been hit hard this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s more critical than ever for us to support our local economy. We put together this guide to give you some ideas for all of the special people on your list-...
Wondering how to keep your dog busy while you’re busy?
Active Dog is here to help! How many times have you thought to yourself, I wish I had a bigger yard for my dog to run around and play on, or I wish I had more time so I could get my pup out for some exercise and fresh air today? If you’re anything like us, you want the best of the best for your dog. We’re here to make sure your fur babies are getting their exercise, socialization, and training in a safe and fun way! Active Dog is a locally owned and operated dog hiking company that was founded in 2011. Since then, our team has hiked over 250,000 dogs.
Meet Jacey Taub!
December's Meet a Mom is Jacey Taub. It truly is amazing what you find out about somebody after an interview like this. I have known Jacey for 15 years and she surprised me! Take a few minutes and read about Jacey and the many facets of her daily life...... ...
Female Founder: Kathryn Richardson of YearCheer Holiday Delivery Subscription Boxes!
Kathryn Richardson is the founder of YearCheer, a holiday subscription box that each month contains the items that help busy families decorate, connect, and celebrate holidays throughout the year. Designed for kids age three to tween, YearCheer boxes come with easy...
Rye & Rye Brook Moms Presents: Holiday in a Box
Rye and Rye Brook Moms Presents: Holiday in a Box Rye & Rye Brook Moms is thrilled to be offering Holiday in a Box, highlighting festive items from local businesses for the whole family! In a year when we're all trying to support our favorite local businesses...
Holiday Happenings at Cross County Center
The 2020 holiday season is fast approaching, and the Cross County Center is getting ready to deck the halls to get shoppers in the holiday spirit by introducing a new 44 foot tall Christmas Tree that guests can walk-thru, pictures with Santa (outdoors) and tons...
What Having a Home School or Remote Learning “Pod” Is Really Like
Over the summer, it seemed like everyone and their sister was talking about forming a “pod” for their kids. And around the country, many families did, for a variety of reasons, in a number of ways. Some did it out of necessity, and others did it out of choice. Some...
Market Hours on Thanksgiving!
What happens if you realize at 7 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning that you forgot to buy sweet potatoes? Or don't have enough dessert options? If that happens... you're in luck! There are a few local grocery stores open on Thanksgiving (we called them all to check). Check...
History of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Original story from iloveny.com.Since 1924, the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade has been the official kick-off to the holiday season. Each year, more than 50 million TV viewers joined by 3.5 million people in New York City tune in for this beloved event through Manhattan....
Classic, Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe from Maria Provenzano
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...
Maple & Cinnamon Roll Pancakes!
Cinnamon rolls are a favorite holiday treat, but the maple-infused pancake version below, from Nicole Washington—the talented mama behind the Brown Sugar blog—is a perfect Fall breakfast. It uses simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry—including...
Horderly: Tips for Organizing a Home Office
These days, it’s more common than ever to have a child learning from home or a parent working from home. So home offices—once used only at homework time or on weekends—or front and center. That’s why we asked the experts at Horderly to share their simple 5-step...
5 Tips from Academic Approach to Ensure Your Child Gets the Most Out of this Year
It’s only October, but this has already been a challenging school year for students, parents, and teachers. At Academic Approach, we’re happy to be back in the rhythm of a new school year. Even as students and teachers work remotely, we continue to offer...