When Elizabeth Rietz’s daughter was eight, she was an “early bloomer.” Like many preteens, she wasn’t quite ready for a bra, but started wearing a second layer under her shirts to feel more comfortable. When Elizabeth scoured stores to find a next step solution—a comfy cami with a shelf bra—she wasn’t impressed with the options. “That became my first idea: to create a super soft, cami with a shelf bra to add more coverage and help girls get used to wearing a bra,” shares Elizabeth.   A few years later, the mom of two says she needed a better solution. “When it came time to her moving t ..read more

Let’s face it, grilling is just the easiest way to prepare meals during this time of year… and avoid a big clean up! So, we are always excited to try a new recipe to switch things up! Jo Keohane, the mom of three and recipe developer behind The Family Food Kitchen is sharing a recipe for Grilled Honey Lime Chicken Thighs that we can’t wait to add to the menu! INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs Chicken Thighs – boneless & skinless 2 Limes – juice only 4 cloves Garlic – peeled ¼ cup Honey 1 tbsp Soy Sauce ½ tsp Sea Sa ..read more

Expecting and welcoming a new baby is not only an exciting time for the whole family… but it can also be an overwhelming time. With so many emotions and parents suddenly looking for answers in so many places, it can be hard to quickly and easily find the resources you’re looking for. To help, we have put together a guide featuring some of our favorite resources for new & expecting moms in our area! We hope this helps you navigate this special time with as much ease as possible! THE ALLIANCE CENTER The Alliance Center is a holistic maternal mental health space that provides emotio ..read more

You already know this… but it’s HOT out! We could all use a cold sweet treat to cool down with this week. If you’re looking for a great place to get ice cream, popsicles and ices take a look at our list below! We also have a few of our favorite kid friendly ice cream sandwich and popsicle recipes! Where To Go For Cool Treats! Kona Ice Truck, find where they are here! 16 Handles, 219 Bedford Street Carvel, 1060 Long Ridge Road & 1980 West Main Street Cold Stone Creamery, 1109 High Ridge Road Dairy Queen, 885 Summer Street Fun Land Yogurt, 100 Greyrock Place (Stamford Town Center) Gofer Ic ..read more

We hope your summer has been full of laughter, pool, beach and play time! While Monday, August 29 does mark the beginning of a new school year for Stamford Public School students, there is still plenty of time to soak up and ENJOY this last month of summer. We want to help you have as much fun as possible! That’s why we’ve put together the August 2022 Stamford Bucket List! Scroll down for a list of our 28 favorite activities to do in Stamford this month (one for every day before school starts) to keep everyone smiling daily and to help your family build amazing memories of Summer 2022 ..read more

Help Your Kids Prepare For The Upcoming School Year and Fall Sports Season With Coastal Orthopedics Can you believe summer is coming to an end? With your children going back to school and the fall sports season beginning, there is a lot that you can do to help them be prepared. Watching your children succeed in school and on the field playing their favorite sport, as they smile with their best friends is truly one of the most joyous feelings. It’s time for your children to start training and conditioning in the pre-season so they can make it to the postseason without injuries. By sticking to ..read more

The question I am now most often asked: Did COVID cause a rise in divorces? The answer is: It is hard to define it. For some couples who were on the cusp of divorce prior to the pandemic, being confined at home for months with each other and with kids, further exacerbated the tension. Not getting out to the office and to social and recreational activities, led to increased hostilities. Many experienced an increase in alcohol or drug consumption while at home, which further strained relationships. We have repeatedly seen this scenario in our rise in divorce cases. For other couples who were t ..read more

School’s finally out for summer, but for parents, it’s just about time to start thinking ahead to Back to School! Making a game plan now for August and September, including ordering some key supplies, can really take the stress out of school prep. As experienced moms, we’ve realized over the years that a few hours of planning early can save *days* of catch up work later, particularly if you have preschoolers or kids starting in Kindergarten, when you haven’t been through it a few times already! Here are four tips that will help you get to the finish line—aka the First Day of School—without ..read more

The City of Stamford is selling food scrap recycling kits at cost. The $20 kits include a countertop bin, a 6-gallon transport bin with a locking lid, and a roll of compostable bags. Additional $2 rolls of bags are also available. Interested residents can buy them at the Transfer Station (101 Harborview Avenue) and the Stamford Government Center (888 Washington Boulevard). Residents are free to use their own containers. According to a press release from the city, Stamford residents recycled 45,939 pounds of food scraps in the first year of the Stamford Food Scrap Recycling Program. The program ..read more

Anyone else looking for delicious recipes to use the tomotoes from your vegetable garden? Well this BLT Panzanella Salad from The Local Moms Network contributor, Habitual Hostess is a perfect way to use up your garden’s harvest or farmers market haul and we are SO excited to try it! INGREDIENTS Salad: 1/2 loaf of sourdough bread, cut into 1” cubes (about four cups) 6 oz slab bacon, (about three thick cut strips) 3 beefsteak or Campari tomatoes, cut into 1” cubes (about three cups) 3 large handfuls of arugula Dressing: 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon of whole ..read more