3 Easy Ways to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring
For an easy wardrobe transition, pack away those bulky jackets and sweaters and focus on layering in Spring essentials! <!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE START --> <div class="shopsense-widget" style="text-align:center" data-mobile-optimize="true"...
Prom Prep: A Checklist for Parents
Prom season is upon us! Here is our quick prom-prep checklist for parents! The Outfit: For dress trends this year, look for embroidery, full skirts, off-the-shoulder, one shoulder, sequins, and two-piece dresses. Where to shop? Think Asos,...
Springtime Books for Kids + One for Mom, Too
When it comes to children's books, we love finding old classics as well as new favorites. If you're in need of a fun and easy Springtime activity, grab the kids, a basket of books and a blanket and head outside where the books will quite literally come to...
Time to Get Outside: Springtime Adventures with the Kids
It is time for outdoor adventures and we are ready to grab the kiddos, get outside and enjoy all that Spring has to offer! Here are some fun ideas that the whole family will enjoy. Geocaching: Say what? If you haven't heard of geocaching before, think of...
Tips from the Clutter Nanny!
It's Spring (almost anyways). With the sunshine, longer daylight hours, and the bloom of new flowers, it's natural to make Spring a time to cleanse, purge and re-organize. You hear or read about how decluttering your home is the way to decluttering your...
Looks We Love: Resort Wear 2018
With Spring Break and April vacations just around the corner, here are some looks we are loving right now. Breezy coverups, floral dresses, statement hats and stripes galore. Bring on the sunshine! <!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE START --> <div...
Spring Trends From Our Grocery Stores
Spring’s finally here—or at least we hope so! In fashion, we have a good idea of what to expect this season: lavender hues, asymmetrical neck lines, checks, and fringe. But what trends can you expect to find in the grocery store? This spring’s food trends center...
5 Reasons We Love Spring
Spring has a special place in our hearts. Here are five reasons we LOVE the Spring season. Flowers. Who doesn't love a beautiful Spring bouquet and better yet, seeing those first bulbs start to grow?! We can't resist perusing the farmer's...
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...
Nutella Banana Bread
Nutella — say no more! This recipe is fantastic because it makes not one, but TWO loaves. Save one for the family to enjoy (it won't last long) and share one with a friend, neighbor or loved one! Ingredients: 3 large or 4 medium (2 cups mashed) bananas,...
Family Getaway: Houston, TX
Family Getaway: Houston, TX Houston, TX during the livestock show and rodeo is the perfect family getaway with tons to do for both parents and kids — bbq contest, horse show, trail rides, carnival and so much more. Plus, the concert line-up this year is...
Countdown Fitness
Making time for exercise as a mom can be a challenge. I watch my own wife struggle with this on a weekly basis, so I created an at-home workout for her and her friends that can be done when the baby is napping or you have 30 minutes of spare time. They’ve seen vast...
Transitional Looks for Spring
It's finally time to put away those bulky sweaters and clunky boots you're sick of, but not QUITE time for shorts and spaghetti straps. What's a Fairfield County girl to do?? Check out these transitional pieces designed to take you from slush to...
Connecting Moms with their Local Towns
The Local Moms Network, created by moms for moms, provides a user-friendly connection to local communities and a consolidated resource for local needs. From health, fitness, beauty, recipes, schools, sports, parks, camps, travel, parties, excursions, new...
Spring Break 2018!
It’s that time of year again, bring on Spring Break! It is always hard to find the perfect family vacation spot but here are our top three picks for this Spring Break. 1. The Hotel Terra — Jackson Hole, Wyoming Ski in, ski out at this slope side eco-boutique hotel...