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4th of July Family Travel Tips
School is out, 4th of July is approaching and that means summer vacation! While that all sounds relaxing, traveling + kids doesn't necessarily feel like a seamless combo. But we've learned a few tricks over the years and have some products that make things...
Firework Displays Around Fairfield County
Check out the schedule of fireworks displays around Fairfield County, including the Maritime Aquarium’s Fireworks Cruise!
The Solution to Summer Meal Stress
School's out for summer and you're probably going to start hearing "I'm bored" and "I'm hungry" a whole lot more these next few months. Don't panic, PlateJoy is here to calm the chaos and take the guess work out of mealtime. What is PlateJoy? PlateJoy is a...
Know Before You Go: The Downtown Stamford Summer Concert Series!
The Summer Concert Series starts in Downtown Stamford on Wednesday, June 27 with Wednesday Nite Live and wraps up on Thursday, August 2 with Alive@Five. Before heading to either of the concerts in Columbus Park, there are a few things to keep in mind for each event!...
Try a FREE Music Together Demo Class This Summer!
Music Together’s 6 week summer semester starts on Monday, June 25! There are class options for kids newborn to 8 years old. Try a class for FREE the first time.
DIY World Cup Party Ideas
Check out these quick and easy World Cup party ideas for the whole family, courtesy of The Tayra Perez Project. They include a DIY soccer goal that your kids will love!
Celebrate Summer with Simple Desserts
It's officially BBQ season and with invites coming in just about every weekend, it's great to have a few simple recipes in your back pocket. Here are a few easy desserts to whip up for next week's BBQ! Cutaway Blueberry Pie 5 cups blueberries...
Celebrate Summer with Make Music Day
June 21 doesn’t only mark the official start of summer, it’s also Make Music Day! Stamford joins 800 cities and 120 countries in the celebration of music.
Using Inspired Start to Introduce Allergens
Inspired Start is the only baby food designed to introduce 8 common allergens. The purees come in pouches and in a variety of flavors, each with a different allergen mixed in.
Postpartum Health: Natalie Telyatnikov of Better Postpartum Shares Ways to Keep Mom Healthy After Birth
Natalie is the founder of Better Postpartum and suggests 3 things every new mom can do to take better care of herself postpartum!
Gift Ideas for Grads
It’s graduation time! We want to keep you on track with some gift ideas and the high school graduation schedule for Stamford schools.
Meet the Author: Tim McGrath
Happy Father's Day, dads! I'm excited to celebrate with a conversation I had with the author of the children's book, "Donut Touch My Broccoli." Tim McGrath grew up in Stamford and is now dad to two daughters. Tim says he got the idea for the book from watching how his...
Ferguson Library Children’s Summer Reading Club Kick-Off
Sign ups begin this weekend, on Saturday, June 16 for the Ferguson Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Club! This year’s theme for the children, teen and adult reading clubs is, Libraries Rock!
Top Sunscreens for Kids & Babies
With countless sunscreens on the market, the Environmental Working Group has put together of the best sunscreens, to make it a little easier to choose.
Meet the Author: Lisa Genova
I am so thrilled to introduce you to Lisa Genova. A New York Times bestselling author and a neuroscientist. Lisa grew up in Waltham, MA and has three children, ages 18, 10 and 7. You’ve likely already read her book Still Alice, or seen the major motion...
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father's Day is SUNDAY! So, we've rounded up some great gifts for that special man in your life! Add some hugs and kisses from you and the kiddos and he's guaranteed a smile on his face! Happy Father's Day! 1. Trendy sweats that he can lounge in. 2. A Yeti...
5 Crafts Dad Will Love!
We've scoured Pinterest so you don't have to and we're loving these easy and fun DIY crafts to do with the kids this Father's Day. Dad is sure to love them, too and the kids will enjoy making him something special. Happy crafting! You Nailed It Footprint...
City of Stamford Cancels 4th of July Fireworks
The City of Stamford is canceling 4th of July fireworks this year. The annual show was scheduled for July 3 at Cummings Beach. The cancelation is part of the City's first round of budget cuts. This comes after the Board of Representatives imposed a $1.4 million...
Summer Cocktail Party Accessories
We’ve curated a list of some of our favorite accessories of the season, at all different price points. Happy Shopping!
Mom Shaming: Julia Dzafic of Lemon Stripes Shares her Personal Experience
Before I had a baby, I had heard the term “mom shaming” thrown around a lot by my friends and on social media. I’d nod in agreement at how awful it was, but never fully understood the extent of it until I got pregnant. At the same time, before I had a baby I would...
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