Around Town
FEED – Fighting Childhood Hunger
The name Lauren Bush Lauren incorporates two distinct, all-American Dynasties—the (George H.W. and George W.) Bush political one and the (Ralph) Lauren fashion one. Lauren, however, has carved her own path by founding FEED, an impact driven lifestyle brand...
New Year, New Diet: Add Rather Than Take Away!
After weeks of heavy holiday meals, sugary cookies and festive cocktail parties, most of us are trying to clean up our eating. And that usually involves cutting out things, from fried foods to dairy. Sometimes, though, being too strict can backfire,...
Artist Profile
Artist Katie Ré Scheidt traded in a 12-year career on Wall Street, to focus on her abstract expressionist, portraiture and nude works that she creates in her Litchfield County, Connecticut-based studio. We’re always fascinated by second (or third) acts of...
Meet Beth
Meet Beth! She makes the cutest things for Moms and babies that she sells online, at local events around Nashville and wholesale! And she’s got the most adorable family! Enjoy!
Dressember
December is a month filled with festivities—including fun holidays and the family and food that go along with them. But it’s also the month for Dressember, an inspiring, female-lead movement that’s fighting slavery and sex trafficking. In 2009, CEO and...
Meet Jenni
I met Jenni last year when she moved into our neighborhood and started up a super fun monthly Bunco night! Not only is she a mean dice thrower, but a great mother and she has started a fabulous business I'm excited for you all to learn about too! Thanks for letting us...
Bilingual Babies (well… kids!)
Much like learning to swim or ski, it’s a heck of a lot easier to learn a second language when you’re young.
Nashville Indoor Play
Here’s a list of great places to visit in Nashville when the weather is less than cooperative!
Freezer Friendly Snacks & Sweets
When thinking about snacks, you can either make smaller versions of the lunchboxes I talked about here, or do a little prep ahead of time and make a stash of all-in-one, freezer friendly options like a veggie packed cookie that can double as breakfast too.
How to Talk with Your Child About Emergency Response Drills in School
How do we speak with our children to keep them safe while they spend approximately 3060 hours of their lives within school? Allyson Maida has some great ideas that are age-appropriate and effective without being too scary!
3 Steps to Getting Dinner on the Table—Fast
Debra Ponzek knows something about trying to get dinner on the table after a busy day. Not only is she a successful chef—she and her husband Greg own four popular Aux Délices cafes in Fairfield County, CT, as well as an in-demand catering business and cooking school—she’s a mom of three.
How to Travel with Kids: A Guide
Traveling with kids is just that—relocating with your children. In other words, it’s a trip, not a vacation. Once you realize that and accept that your time away will look a little different than it did pre-kids, what are some ways to ensure more fun and less meltdowns (from them and you…)?
Why We Love KIDBOX for Little Ones’ Clothes!
Now don’t get us wrong—we have nothing against a few cast-offs from the cousins or some inexpensive play outfits—but we are always on the lookout for ways to upgrade our kids’ wardrobes and not break the bank. Because honestly, is there anything more frustrating than spending more money on their clothes than your own—right before they hit an inevitable growth spurt?