Melissa
Explore Fairfield County :: Fairfield
“Explore Fairfield County” is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse in that it includes big cities, small suburbs, beaches, farms,...
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!
Santa Claus is coming to town, and he is back in full force and ready to get visits from all the good little boys and girls!
The Holiday Wish
The Holiday Wish is an interactive, light-filled...
Etsy Shop Round-Up in CT
Imagine yourself at a craft fair. There are rows of tables as far as the eye can see, each covered with beautiful pieces of art handcrafted by someone with a creative passion.
Now, imagine a...
Talking About Sex with Your Kids
Why aren’t parents talking to their kids about sex?
I currently teach a course for high school juniors, and when we get to the topic of sex, my opening question is how many of...
Making a House a Home
As we are getting ready to say goodbye to the house we have made a home over the past decade, many emotions come up, and I have come to realize that a house means...
The Top 10 Mom Hacks for Summer
Here is a list of cool life hacks for summer to make things easier when you are already a bit frazzled having your kids back with you 24/7 (if they aren’t in camp), or...
2022 Summer Fairs and Festivals in Fairfield County
As soon as June hits, it’s my favorite time of year! Not only is it summer, but it is also fair and festival season! I can already smell the cotton candy and freshly popped...
Brave Moms
Motherhood is bravery.
To be a mom is to have a kind of bravery that is unique and different from other types of bravery. It is a bravery that is instinctive and inherent and will...
I Love Them All the Same…I Think
When I had my first daughter, I was consumed by a love that I never thought could be replicated. It wasn’t an easy start for us. I had a c-section and a rough recovery....