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Amber is a stay-at-home mom who lives in Trumbull with her husband, Kevin, and two very active boys. After moving from Queens, she can't imagine living anywhere else. As a homeschooling mom and habitual list-maker, she's learning to savor a slower pace of life, and making memories along the way, even if it means not getting everything done.
Easy-Peasy Gardening
I love gardening. By the end of February, I will absolutely yearn to spend my evenings in the garden, tending to plants. It’s done wonders for my mental health, and I consider it my...
Vacationing the Winter Blues Away
As the winter chill settles in, I don’t know about you, but it makes me grumpy.
After living in Florida for ten years, the gray days, the bundling up to survive outside, the endless lost...
Tightening the Belt
It’s the new year, and I’ve more than blown our budget. Between presents, donations, new Christmas lights and decor, tubing, and city visits, it’s all got me slightly overwhelmed as the bills keep rolling...
Simplifying Dinner: 30-Minutes Meals
Between all the organized chaos that is ensuing around us this month, it can feel like our heads are in a tangled blur of holiday lights when the kids start uttering those dreaded words,...
Keeping It All Together: 5 Tips for Keeping Your Sanity Through the Holidays
We've made it through Thanksgiving and are officially in the Holiday Season. From plays to winter sports, class parties, work parties, or just hosting for the big day, the holidays can bring out the...
Homeschool: Daring to be Different
Living in Fairfield County usually comes with the expectation that you send your kids to some of the best schools around because, after all, "Isn't that what you're paying taxes for?"
When we tell people...
Cozy Cafes for Fall: Fairfield County’s Best Spots for Hot Drinks
Welcome to our caffeinated journey through Fairfield County’s most enchanting cafes, where the aroma of espresso mingles with the scent of crisp air and falling leaves. Whether you’re a devoted coffee connoisseur or a...
5 Organizational Tips to Make Your School Year Smoother
As a homeschool mom, we spend much time in our home. The only secret to success for our family is order. For me, an organized, clean home is a happy and functional home. Here...
Mama, You Are So Important
As I was driving down the Merritt on the way to our Fairfield County Mom headshots and group photos, alone, ahead of schedule, and only five minutes from my destination, I received a frantic...
7 EASY Mom Hacks to Keep Your Home Spring Clean
We know that with the start of spring, we are all looking for that spring clean feeling, and let’s face it, even if you’ve got a weekly housekeeper (or you are the housekeeper), the...