I am so thrilled to be writing for FCMB! My name is Laura, and I am a relatively new stay-at-home mother to two young children (Mikey is 2 years, 10 months, and Molly is 6 months). I wanted to...
January marks Cervical Health Awareness Month. Did you know that in the United States, 12,000 women get cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease at this time....
When I was a little girl, I swore that my mother had "mom superpowers." The first of which was that her hands could tolerate any temperature of water. Another was that she knew where any and all items were...
My husband, W, and I grew up very differently, and in many ways are polar opposites. Our parenting ideas and styles are very different as well. Where I can multitask the heck out of a to-do list, he can...
As I sit down to write this post, I’ve gone back and forth on whether or not I want to share this experience. On the one hand, it was terrifying and therefore feels incredibly personal. On the other, it’s...
That's right...Baby Sheerin #2 is on the way! My due date is May 25th, which means the new baby and my daughter will be 16 months apart. The true meaning of Irish Twins is babies born to the same...
tod·dler ˈtädlər/ noun
noun: toddler; plural noun: toddlers
1. a young child who is just beginning to walk.
Synonyms: small child, infant, tot, preschooler informal moppet, munchkin, tyke, rug rat, young 'un
When I was pregnant, people gave me advice (wanted and...
Lib DeNure didn’t set out to create a boutique dedicated to showcasing local artisans and fair trade products. It just kind of…happened.
About a year and a half ago, Lib and her son were on a Metro-North train returning from...
As a kid, we drove down to the suburbs of D.C. right after that half day of school the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to spend the holidays with my mother's family. I remember the 6 hour drives down in bits...
As I looked through the drawers, packed tightly with odds and ends, I came across buttons, spools of thread, pins, jewelry, notepads, envelopes, and a hodgepodge of other things. My school ties were a mandatory part of my Catholic...
In + Around Fairfield County
A Guide to Where to Brunch in Fairfield County
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, and more. But let’s face it, most days, we...
