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Rain, Shine, or COVID-19: Other Ways to Still Celebrate Halloween
Many of our children, and maybe even some of us adults, look forward each year to the festive holiday of Halloween. We look forward to getting dressed up and dazzling ourselves in fun and...
Pet Peeves of the Never-Ending Summer of 2020
This summer, the "Summer of COVID-19," has changed our daily routines drastically - mask-wearing in public, the lack of indoor dining, and the closings of summer camps for our children. It has also led...
Summer Camp: Virtual Style
It's pretty safe to say that most of us will not forget the year of 2020. We have been enduring a bizarre time in our life with lots of unexpected changes. It began with...
A Sweet Addition
It is very simple. But it wasn't simple to get to where we are today. Weeks of uncertainty created strong emotions and lots of tears for my 8-year-old daughter. It really took a toll...
A Big Thank You to Our Extraordinary Essential Workers
Everyone makes sacrifices, not only to protect ourselves but to also protect others. However, essential workers put themselves at even higher risk daily. Thank you to all the essential workers who have displayed empathy...
Mother’s Day 2020
We all can think back as children, giving cards to our mothers on this occasion and remembering to say, “Happy Mother’s Day.” However, now there is new meaning since it’s something we get to...
The Value of Friendship
I am confident to say that some of the most important people in our lives are our friends. Whether the friendship is based upon shared interests or past experiences, each friendship is unique. I...
Helpful Kitchen Gadgets Under $20
As a mom, we often spend a lot of time tending to our families. We are either cleaning up, shuttling children, doing laundry, or making the "fifth meal" of the day for one of...
Snow Day Fun
Let's face it, we have to endure the cold weather now, and further cold weather is anticipated as we approach the coldest periods of the year. As we dig out our winter coats, hats,...
Bridgeport Sound Tigers: A Personalized Experience
As the weather begins to put a chill in the air and fall is in full swing, it is also time for ice hockey season. One of the great advantages of living so close...