Daria
Daria lives in Norwalk with her husband, son (2015), and daughter (2017). She grew up in Connecticut (Hartford County) but spent most of her adult life in New York City and traveling the world until moving back to Connecticut with her husband when they started their family. Daria juggles two young kids and a full-time international career. When she’s not spending time with her family or working, she’s daydreaming about where she’ll travel next.
Hospital Bag Tips: What I Packed vs. What I Actually Needed
As a first time mom I did a lot of research. A lot of research. What to register for, how to write a birth plan, pre-baby to-do's, and what to pack in your hospital bag are...
Made Up Mamas: FCMB Contributor Night Out With Mary Kay
Before last Tuesday night if you asked me if I had any Mary Kay products in my repertoire, I would have told you no. I confess to previously knowing very little about the brand...
A New Mom Challenge: Lowering Your Standards
Towards the end of my pregnancy I was put on modified bed rest and had to leave work two weeks earlier than planned. To everyone around me, this was glorious permission to ride out...
You’re Not Alone, Mama! – Postpartum Support Services in Fairfield County
Having a child has been the hardest and most wonderful thing I've ever experienced. Life, as you know it, changes completely. You're left trying to put the pieces of a puzzle back together but they...
World Breastfeeding Week: Resources and Support for Moms
August 1-7, 2016 is World Breastfeeding Week. Each year there's a different theme, but the overarching goal of this annual event is to raise awareness of and encourage support for breastfeeding. As a mom of a...
4 Practical Tips for Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
I recently returned to work after a six month maternity leave. I was fortunate to have had so much time off to bond with my son and adjust to life as a family of three. Despite my...
Even the Sock Pile is Different: Meet Daria
To say that motherhood hit me like a ton of bricks is an understatement. As all of you experienced mamas out there already know, life changes pretty much overnight when you have your first...