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25 Fall Activities Your Family Will Love!
Whether you’re in the mood for a spooky adventure or simple pleasures, we’re sharing a list of 25 fall activities that appeal to all ages.
Apple Picking & Apple Festivals in CT!
Check out a list of farms for PYO apples and where to go for apple festivals this fall!
Mosquito Squad Pest Control
Already using Mosquito Squad for tick and mosquito protection? Try their new pest control services and consolidate your home care!
Spring & Summer 2024: Connecticut Food Truck Festivals
Get your tastebuds ready… check this list of food truck festivals in Connecticut this spring and summer!
Protect Your Yard with Mosquito Squad
Learn what local moms are loving about Mosquito Squad, a company founded in 2005 that has protected over 300,000 backyards in this area from mosquitos and ticks– and perhaps yours next!
3 Ways to Transform Resolutions Into Healthy Habits
What’s the key to making a lasting, healthy, New Year’s resolution? Muhammad Bhutta, MD, a primary care provider with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Stamford, shares what it takes to beat the odds and make your healthy resolution a lifestyle change.
3 Sheet Pan Recipes for Weeknights!
We love the collection of 3 Sheet Pan Dinners Maegan Brown of The BakerMama shared with our parent site, The Local Moms Network.
Portion Sizes for Kids: How Much Food Is Healthy for My Child’s Age?
Do you struggle with meal planning (and creative lunch packing!) as much as we do? Some days, figuring out WHAT to feed your child is hard enough. Figuring out HOW MUCH can seem downright impossible. The recommended portions for a child depend on their age and even gender – and unfortunately, the serving size listed on grocery store labels doesn’t have much to do with It. Connecticut Children’s is here to help. Here’s a guide to understanding healthy food portions for kids, including some time-saving tips.
12 Holiday Events Not to Miss on the CT Shoreline!
With so many events planned, we have put together a list of the 12 holiday events not to miss this year!
Molly Sims’ 5 Minute Skincare Routine
Molly Sims shared her 5 minute skincare routine with the founder of TLMN! Learn all about it here!
Governor Lamont Announces Launch of CTParks.com
Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of CTParks.com, the new official website for Connecticut State Parks.
Mosquito Squad: Helping Fight the Spotted Lanternflies in CT
3 things you should know about the Spotted Lanternfly—and how Mosquito Squad can protect your landscaping (and even your outdoor furniture and car) from their damage.
6 Ways to Raise Children with a Growth Mindset
Ever worry about your child’s desire to learn? Are you concerned that they do not feel as smart as other kids, but do not know how to change this outlook? A positive attitude can help them reshape their perspective on learning and what it means to achieve a goal. For years, researchers have looked into the effects of a “growth mindset,” where children focus on learning from their failures rather than worrying about being judged by them. We spoke to the experts at Connecticut Children’s to learn more about SIX ways to develop a child’s Growth Mindset to make them even more successful in life!
How to Find a Qualified Nanny!
Are you in search of childcare for your new baby, or school-age children? Let us help you find a trustworthy, responsible, and highly qualified nanny. Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny, serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire and Rhode Island, stands by your side throughout the search, during placement and after.
Tech-Free Fun in August!
Take a look at this awesome list of 30 tech-free activities to keep the kids entertained and away from the iPad and TV this August!
CT Summer at the Museum Returns for Summer 2023!
The Connecticut Office of the Arts is partnering with Connecticut Humanities again for the CT Summer at the Museum Initiative in 2023.
2023 Food Truck Festivals in Connecticut!
This summer, there are several Food Truck Festivals in Connecticut to look forward to! Many are on the CT Shoreline and others are a little road trip away! Check our list here!
5 Tips for Planning Lunch for Girlfriends
If you’re looking to plan a lunch to get your girlfriends together before the kids get out of school for summer, we have five tips to get you started!
Recipe: Lemon Yogurt Cake
The Local Moms Network food contributor, Kathleen “Kat” Ashmore shared this cake that is sweet enough to be kid-friendly, but sophisticated enough to be perfect for Spring and Summer entertaining.
What are the Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning?
Struggling with allergies, constant colds this Spring? Did you know it might have something to do with dirty ductwork?!