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Robin’s Recipes for the New Year – Healthy Eggplant Parm, Penne A La Vodka, and Salmon!
Yep, it’s that time of year again: January when everyone wants to crash diet to drop the extra pounds gained over the holiday season. In the case of 2022, perhaps you’re looking to rid all the extra Covid weight. Instead of following the latest fad, try incorporating a couple new simple healthy recipes into your week. The Eggplant Parmesan and Penne a la Vodka recipes are lighter versions of old favorite and salmon is a perfect light, but nutrient-dense resolution-worthy dinner. ENJOY!
Help Prevent Your Child’s Risk Of Injury This Winter Season!
With winter in full effect – and both indoor and outdoor sports such a big part of our kid’s lives right now – learn from Coastal Orthopedics 3 tips for keeping your children safe this season, while enjoying all of their favorite activities & sports!
Four Hopkins Students – on Hopkins
Learn about the Hopkins School experience from those who know Hopkins best: our students. As a heads up, the application deadline for the 2022–2023 school year is January 15th, so check It out today!
What’s Up and Coming at Coastal Orthopedics: Stop Ignoring Your Hand Pain in Time For Holiday Festivities!
The holiday season has officially started, which means lots of hands-on festivities such as baking, shopping, and decorating. It can be a stressful time and more often than not our pain is set aside. Don’t ignore your hand, wrist, or elbow pain this holiday season – visit the Hand Center at Coastal Orthopedics.
Interview with Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver’s about his newest cookbook, Together
Like many of us, British super chef Jamie Oliver needed a quarantine project to keep him busy—so he whipped up a new cookbook, Together, as well as an accompanying TV show of the same name. “I wrote Together through lockdown, knowing the day would come when we could finally reconnect with our friends and family in the intimacy of our homes. We chatted with him to learn more!
Elf on the Shelf Ideas
This year, we’re helping to bring the magic of Christmas to your home with a pre-planned list of Elf on the Shelf ideas! You’ll spend under 5 minutes each evening setting up a daily surprise that will help create the best memories for your kids while keeping you sane at the same time. ENJOY!
How Vivvi is Reinventing In-Home Childcare To Work For TODAY’s Families
Excerpt: Vivvi employs a team of experienced educators who are well-versed in childcare and learning. Vivvi’s In-Home program delivers these educators to your doorstep, and handles hiring, background checks, taxes, insurance, and more, making the process simple and headache-free. Learn more here!
Why UPS is the Hottest Place in Westport!
If you have lived in Westport longer than a month, you have likely visited the UPS store on Post Road (across from Fresh Market, and next to Dunkin’ Donuts), and you have likely met Don and/or Nelson! These two men have been at this store for a collective 44 years, and truly make all of us smile each and every day- and also feel like supermodels!! Whether it’s their slightly off color (yet always amusing!) jokes, or simply taking 13 boxes off our hands, and making It seem easy, they just make It all better, each and every time. So, as we all likely will be sending (and returning!) lots of packages in the coming weeks, go out of your way to say that extra Happy Holidays to the amazing people that run that place, and maybe take that extra moment to THANK THEM for all they do to constantly brighten our days! We love you Don & Nelson!!!!
Holiday Entertaining Help is HERE!
Get help this holiday season from Melissa Clark, owner of What Clark Cooked & Fairchild’s Fromage.
Holiday Gift Picks for Kids!
Have you started (or finished?!) your holiday gift shopping for your kids? Recently, Layla Lisiewski, co-founder and CEO of The Local Moms Network, appeared on CNBC to discuss how supply chain issues were adding another layer of holiday stress for parents this season. “Most of the moms in our network of over 100 suburbs are shopping early so they don’t risk not getting the gifts they want because of supply chain issues—the fastest way to get your hands on gifts is to shop locally!” Here are the gifts for kids our moms are buying now! Happy Shopping!
Cheese Latkes – YUM!
These sweet rendition of latkes will be a hit at Hannukah, but also a fun, festive breakfast all year round. More like a pancake than a tradition latke, they are tender and light, and filled with ricotta cheese. Happy Hannukah to all who celebrate!
Moms Holiday Wishlist!
In our opinion, it’s the hardest to shop for the moms in our lives. That’s why we’re sharing our Moms Network Holiday Wishlist, with fun picks from some of our moms nationwide. With ideas and inspiration from chic purses to cozy jackets to exercise equipment, use it to shop for friends and family—or forward it to anyone shopping for you! (Hint: That person can also be you…) From all of us, we wish you and your families a happy holiday!
Take Action to Protect those you Love
Knowing your family health history is the first step to understanding your cancer risk. This holiday season, start the conversation with your family.
2021 Holiday Happenings for the Whole Family!
With the holidays here, we have compiled a list of local events and activities the whole family can enjoy!
Easton Country Day Celebrates Halloween in Style!
We checked in with this private, co-educational school in Easton, CT to catch up on fall happenings!
Vaccine Questions for Kids Age 5-11
With the recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11, millions of parents nationwide have already vaccinated their kids—and millions more are weighing the decision. As parents, we always want to have the most information we can when making decisions for our kids’ health, and that’s why we turned to the experts at Yale Medicine, to go over the most common questions we’re hearing about the vaccine and kids, from side effects to what it means for your travel plans, playdates and more. Read our conversation with Magna Dias, MD, Regional Director for Pediatric Inpatient Services at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital and chair of pediatrics at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, CT.
Honey Sweet Potatoes!
Looking to mix up your usual marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes this Thanksgiving? Try this spicy and sweet take on taters, which uses fresh peppers and honey for an updated, elevated take on the classic.
Closet Factory Can Help Transform Any Space In Your Home!
Let Closet Factory help you reimagine a space in your home.
Organize Your Kids Toys before the Holidays (in 5 easy steps)!
With the holidays coming up, that means more crafts, artwork, gifts….and clutter. In order to start 2022 as organized as possible, we’re taking some time over the next few weeks to organize play spaces in our homes. Whether you have babies, toddlers, or older kids, having some strategies in place can keep your home tidier, and help kids play more independently and stay engaged longer. Here are FIVE smart tips to try!
No Peel Apple Almond Crisp
This easy crisp makes for a healthy Thanksgiving dessert or a yummy breakfast any morning. Skip peeling the apples, and you’ll save time and boost the fiber content. Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing.