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Meet Linda!
Since 2002, Linda Sharkey and her husband Scott have had a tremendous impact on the Fairfield County community with their founding of Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, a business that now has 40 franchises worldwide. While Sharkey’s has been like a child in and of itself, Linda has 3 other children who she loves spending days with at Compo and a night out at Pink Sumo. She is recently addicted to SnapChat, a self-proclaimed beauty product junkie (Maybelline Baby Lips is a recent fave!), and like so many of us can’t get enough of Joey’s fries! She values loyalty above all, and shares how important she feels it is to ensure each of us maintains something – be it a hobby, job, friend – just for ourselves!
WestportMoms Event at Westport Playhouse- THIS Thursday!
Come join us THIS Thursday, 7/27, at the Westport Playhouse for Happy Hour and the show Grounded - all for $25! Email [email protected] if you would like to join us!
Rad Lab Summer Splash Investigations – Lava Lamps!
Hello science fans and Rad Lab lovers! The amazing teachers at Rad Lab are sharing a “Summer Splash Investigations” series with Newcanaanmoms.com followers! Follow along and try these super cool and exciting science experiments with your kids throughout the Summer!...
Guest Blogger Suzanne Wind: 10 Social Skills Unplugged for Your Digitally Focused Child!
Do you feel frustrated that your child is always facing a screen? Research has shown that today’s child averages 8-9 hours a day of engagement with media. These 10 simple social skill lessons will lead you and your child in a collaborative effort to bring back a little civility to a new digitally focused generation.
Fitness Tracker 101 and How to Choose the Best one for YOU!
While we often think summer means more time for running outside or even a beach walk, there never seems to be enough time in the day. Fitness trackers, however, can help us keep track of our steps, and perhaps burn some extra calories while we’re at it. Here’s a great guide to choosing the best tracker for you!
Dan Woog- meet the man behind 06880!
For many people in Westport, Dan Woog’s “06880” blog is how they find out anything and everything going on locally. What many don’t know is that Dan grew up here, has been the Staples Varsity boys soccer coach for 15 years, has written 11 books, and has been at the forefront of the LGBT community for over a decade. We were honored to sit down with Dan and get the inside scoop from this incredible man who keeps so many of us in the know!
Healthy Summer Desserts- YUMMMMM!
With summer in full effect, ice cream and “special treats” are all the rage! We turned to local mom and food blogger, Amanda Jabukowicz for some healthy dessert recipes in case- like us- you’re looking to mix it up a bit!
Westport Library 25th Annual Book Sale THIS Weekend!
The Library’s huge book sale is this weekend (http://westportlibrary.org/support-wpl/book-sales) and volunteers are still needed on Saturday between 12:00 - 5:00 PM, Sunday between 1:00 - 5:00 PM and takedown on Tuesday between 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Ideally, volunteer...
Meet Irene!
Though many in Westport know Irene for her incredible photography and passion for the “wonder Woman”, many don’t know she was raised on a catfish farm in Oklahoma, and had a very robust career behind the camera for many years helping to style models and fashion designers in NYC, including Betsy Johnson, and working alongside Annie Leibovitz. Here in Westport, she loves hiking at Earthplace, a good dinner at Bodega, and is a CrossFit addict! She also reveals how the Cozi app has helped her stay organized in life, and that her secret guilty pleasure is the show Scandal!
Camp Essentials – Ideas for Meals and Snacks!
Summer is here, which means school is out and camp is in. If you’re sending little ones off to day camp, it’s time to think about what the heck they’re going to eat. Since camp meals can be more stressful than packing school lunches, we turned to registered dietician and athletic trainer, Dana White, for some tasty, healthy and easy ideas to make meal prep feel like you’re on vacation.
All about the Sides!
Everybody loves a backyard BBQ – cold drinks, grilled meat and most importantly, some yummy side dishes. Here is a fan favorite (that does require some chopping!)- Veggie Soba Noodle Salad!
20+ Kid Friendly Restaurants in Fairfield County (thank you CT Bites!)
With the longer days of summer, we’re all constantly looking for new kid-friendly restaurants locally. We turned to the experts at CT Bites to curate a list of their favorites for us, and we love what they came up with! If you’re like us, some you’ve likely heard of, but others appear to be hidden gems – Bon Appetit!
July M&M Picks!
July is all about travel! For us, car mounts for holding your phone and a travel potty are total game changers, so we wanted to share our favorites with you!
Meet Anne!
You may recognize Anne from around town- or because of Beau Soleil- her new line of fun, beach friendly visors! What many may not know is that Anne used to be a fitness model in NYC, and was featured in a MTV fitness video. While Anne absolutely adores her three sons, one of her biggest regrets is that she did not meet her husband sooner in life so she could have had 6 kids! She loves The Whelk, values creativity in all its forms, and is known for often calling loved ones “cutie”. A constant bursting of positive energy, Anne is one not to be missed!
Sunscreen 101: Top Recommendations for kids, moms, dads and more!
If you’re anything like us, every summer involves a new attempt to figure out the best sunscreen options for our kids – and ourselves. With the constantly evolving perspectives on the frequency of application needed, and which sunscreens actually work and are safe, we turned to Westport mom of four, and renowned Dermatologist, Rhonda (Ronnie) Klein for her “favorites” for this summer – and year round!
NY Times – Hot Dog Taste Test- Here are the winners….!
Looking for top hot dog recommendations for summer? NYTimes (and Westportmoms!) has you covered!
Celebrate your Child’s Creativity! Create an ART WALL in your home!
Art is an essential way for children to begin to express themselves. For many years, people seemed to assume that creativity was a talent that some people possessed more than others. Watching children draw and paint, we see that creativity is something that can be nurtured and developed. Using these 3 simple strategies, you can help foster and celebrate your child’s creative side, in the playroom and in life.
4th of July Sale at Groove!
Fourth of July Festivities In and Around Town
Friday, June 30th Stamford Fireworks @ Cummings Park Thousands of Stamford and area residents are expected to attend. The event will feature entertainment for residents throughout the evening, with the fireworks show put on by Bay Fireworks and entertainment provided...
The Scoop on Summer Travel 2017!
While many, if not most of you, have your summer vacation plans on the books – for any procrastinators out there (hoping it’s not just us!) – here are a handful of tips and hacks from the team at KAYAK to help you get a vacation plan on the books before back to school.