Fairfield County Mom

I firmly believe in the positive benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. Most of the time, I run, swim, or strength train, but I am always open to trying new things. There is one form of exercise that...

When my daughter was six months old, I began to introduce some baby signs to her. I picked a handful of words that I thought would be helpful for her to communicate to us: eat, drink, milk (formula), more,...

There are many ways to celebrate Black History Month. Supporting one of these five luxury black-owned hotels is just one way. For all of you travel junkies, please consider booking one of these sensational properties for your next trip, and...

I recently had coffee with a dear friend when she mentioned she was reading the book, Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist. Since she was not the first person to mention it to me, I asked her a little bit...

As with any family of multiple children, our kids are their own person and are very different from one another. While my boys love Legos, the outdoors, and video games, their personalities, ambitions, and interests vary greatly. It is easy...

We've all been there. You're dying for a coffee, but the daunting task of unstrapping your squirming toddler from their car seat stops you. You really need a last-minute present for this afternoon's latest birthday party circuit, but the...

Life. It can be beautiful, and it can be heavy. We may find ourselves in the midst of struggle and still accept that there are always brighter days ahead. When the world's weight seems too much to bear, I seek...

As an intuitive medium, I’m often asked if we, as a group, are exempt from the grief process because we understand what is on the other side. I think it’s an interesting question to ponder. However, I also think...

Connecticut is a gorgeous place to live with so much to offer. The benefit of this small state is that you have the ability to see the mountains and the ocean in less than a 2.5 hour drive from...

Almost a year ago, we lost our dog, Frank. He was with us for almost six years, which in the life of a Labrador, or any dog for that matter, is just not enough time. He was the stereotypical...