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CT Schools To Remain Closed This School Year
CT Governor Ned Lamont is ordering in-person classes at all K-12 public school facilities in Connecticut to remain canceled for the rest of the 2019-2020 academic year and continue providing distance learning during this period.
Mother’s Day Card Print Outs To Color!
Since the kids won’t be creating works of art to bring home for gifts on Mother’s Day this year, we have a fun alternative!
Meet Sarah!
Sarah is a Stamford mom to two boys, as well as a children’s book illustrator, painter and sculptor. She’s talking about what inspires her and how she’s using her work to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Shop Local Stamford Moms Mother’s Day Gift Guide!
Looking for the perfect gift for an amazing mom in your life this Mother’s Day… or maybe a treat for yourself? Shop local and find some great options! Check out our gift guide, here!
Pick-Up & Delivery Options For Cinco De Mayo!
Cinco De Mayo is Tuesday! While this year may look a little different than years past, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate with pick-up and delivery options from local restaurants! Here’s a list to help you plan.
NuKitchens: Recipes For A Happy Mother’s Day!
This Mother’s Day, lets raise a glass to all of the Mom’s out there, including us! We’ve become teacher’s, entertainers, chef’s, house cleaners and everything else our families have needed during this quarantine. Treat yourself with this tasty drink (and maybe breakfast in bed with these pancakes!) from NuKitchens, a local family-owned kitchen design company that knows how important a mom and her kitchen truly are!
Joules: A Brand For Fun In Any Weather!
Joules is a British lifestyle brand that specializes in rainwear for all! We’ve fallen in love with their cheerful, high-quality functional pieces that encourage family fun outdoor play. Their supporting small local businesses that make up the Joules community and are encouraging one another to spread a little sunshine during this time.
Stamford To Re-Open Tennis Courts & Golf Courses On Friday
The City of Stamford will reopen golf courses and tennis courts in Stamford on Friday, May 1 with restrictions. Learn more, here.
Local Mom Starts Fairfield County Chapter Of Pandemic Of Love
When everything began to shut down due to COVID-19, Brooke Connors and her family decided to use the time to do good. So, she launched a chapter of Pandemic of Love in Fairfield County. Learn more about it and how to get involved!
Recipe: Soft Pretzels!
Need a fun and delicious recipe to make with the kids this week? Try Joy Bauer’s pretzels! Here’s the recipe!
How To Get Your Stamford Beach Sticker!
Parking permits will be required at Cove Island, Cummings, West Beach, Southfield, Dorothy Heroy & Newman Mills Riverbank Walk Parks beginning May 1, through September 30. This year due to COVID-19, residents can only purchase beach permits online or by mail. Beach permits will not be sold at the Government Center until it is re-opened. Find details on how to get your permit, here!
SPEF & The Ferguson Library Offer Homework Help!
Feel like your kids need a little extra hep during this period of virtual school? The Stamford Public Education Foundation and The Ferguson Library have partnered to launch Home Work Helpers, which provides FREE, online, interactive academic help. Learn more, here!
Birthday Celebration Options While Social Distancing
Figuring out how to make your child’s birthday a special one is a bit more challenging now, due to social distancing. But there are still a few ways to make the day a happy one and to make your little one feel special! Check here for some suggestions!
Rebuilding an Authentic Life, Post-Pandemic
We may not through the storm yet, but at some point we’re going to be. So, Carolyn Kagan with Alliance Therapy Practice is helping us prepare. Read more, here!
Message from Stamford Public School Superintendent
Dr. Tamu Lucero sent a letter to Stamford Public School families on Thursday, April 23 addressing Phase II of distance learning. Read her letter here!
Local Mother & Daughter Team Up To Make Masks!
Glaucia is a Stamford daycare owner who is making masks with her mom to donate and for sale to cover the cost of materials. Read about their story, here!
How To Support The Stamford Food Scrap Recycling Pilot Program
Stamford has kicked off a voluntary Food Scrap Recycling initiative in Stamford. This is the environmentally sustainable way to turn your kitchen scraps into compost without needing a backyard compost pile of your own.
Meet Lauren!
Lauren is a registered nurse at Stamford Hospital and mom to a two year old. She explains how her job has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how she juggles work and mommyhood.
Looking To Help Patients With COVID-19?
Stamford Hospital is conducting a study to research the feasibility and safety of convalescent plasma in patients with COVID-19 and if you’ve tested positive and have recovered, you may be able to help.
Divorce Attorney, Melissa Needle: FAQs for Single/Divorcing Parents During COVID-19
Westport mom and Family Law Attorney, Melissa Needle, from Needle Cuda, shares some helpful information on the court status during this time, and other questions related to custody, domestic violence, and general relationship challenges.
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