Sometimes someone tips me off to a great, FREE activity for kids in Fairfield County and I can barely wait to get to my computer to blog all about it. Ok... that sounds a little crazy but you know what I mean.
Here's an example of such an activity. Head to SoundWaters at Cove Island Park in Stamford on Saturday July 11th and Saturday July 18th for free family sailing. That's right, kids will be given free sail rides around Holly Pond, all thanks to SailLaser, the premier sailing school and water sports center with locations worldwide. SailLaser is operated by LaserPerformance, the producer of market-leading sailboats such as Laser, Sunfish, Pico and SB3.
I'm getting all jazzed up for my favorite holiday of the year. July 4th is festive and low maintenance and fireworks just make me happy. Don't forget that you'll find a great display tomorrow night at dusk at Danbury Fair. Rain date is Sunday, July 5th. Click here for details.
Anyone who knows me knows I could use a little yoga in my life. I find it hard to sit still and relax, but when I tried yoga in the past, I was bored. Not anymore! For five weeks I've been attending the weekly prenatal yoga class at Elements in Darien and I'm hooked.
About halfway through this pregnancy I decided I needed to take better care of myself and when someone suggested this class, I gave it a whirl. I went into it thinking my experience would be the same as in the past. Not so much. I leave there on Monday evenings feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and a much nicer person. Just ask my husband.
So if you're expecting a baby, come check it out. It's a great group of women and the instructor, Sherry, makes even beginners feel right at home.
Hello July! Where did June go? I guess that means it's time to start thinking about 4th of July fireworks. I found this schedule for all of Fairfield County, so thought I'd pass it on....
Ohhhh I'm liking this idea. On July 16th you can drop off your kids at Sweet Rexie's in SoNo while you go enjoy discounted food and drink nearby at Black Bear Saloon. Sign. Me. Up.
Bright Beginnings at 52 Laurel Road in North Stamford (off High Ridge)
FairfieldCountyChild.com subscribers living in Stamford, New Canaan or Pound Ridge should have received an email from me on Friday about FCC's latest sponsor Bright Beginnings, a brand new home daycare in North Stamford. Openings for kids 0-6 years old are available for full-time, part-time and drop off programs.
If you live elsewhere or you did not receive the email, just contact me at fairfieldcountychild@gmail.com and I'll be happy to send you all the details -- including more photos. FCC readers receive 10% off the first month at Bright Beginnings, so why not contact the owner Ridhita Gupta for a tour? You can view the web site at www.brightbeginningsct.com
Thank you to Bright Beginnings for sponsoring FCC!
(I must be dreaming... a sunny morning? On a Saturday? We were out early today to grab coffee and when I walked out the door I finally felt that summery feeling. In my mind, summer = ice cream, so that's why I'm rerunning the post below from last June. It got quite a response the first time around and I hope more of you will weigh in now).
I have a favorite ice cream spot, but it's in Mystic -- a little far from home. I love it because the ice cream is delicious and you really feel like you're going back in time when you enter the doors. Everything just smells and tastes like Summer at the Mystic Sweets Shop. Now that my daughter is old enough, I'm on the lookout for a place in Fairfield County that's just as wonderful to bring her, so I'm turning to you. I've found two places that are good for very different reasons (see below), but they are not my favorites:
Dairy Queen on Summer Street in Stamford. If you don't mind a little dinginess and a super long line on hot Summer evenings, then DQ is the place to be. Their Blizzards never disappoint and you can't go wrong with the soft serve.
And on the total other end of the fancy spectrum is Gelatissimo Artisan Gelato at 26 Forest Street in New Canaan. Here you'll find a beautiful, sparkling interior and delicious authentic Italian gelato. Their web site is still under construction at www.gelatissimo.net but you can read more about Gelatissimo by clicking here.
Please hit COMMENTS below to add your favorite ice cream spot in Fairfield County. Tell us why you and your kid(s) love it and the general location. You can post anonymously or use your name. Either way, thanks!
The Danbury City Fair is in full swing on the Danbury Fair grounds. You can enjoy the rides and entertainment until July 18th, but this Tuesday, Danbury Fair is offering all Kidz Camp members free access to the fair between 1-3pm (save $17)! Danbury City Fair will open all age-appropriate rides for children 10 and under on Tuesday, June 30th from 1-3pm. Registration begins at noon at Guest Services in the mall.
Plus, on Tuesday only, all Kidz Camp members will receive 10% off coupons to Old Navy and the offer below from Arby’s (in the food court):
One FREE kids meal with purchase of any one Combo meal. This is to be limited to be available on camp days only for kids 12 years or younger. Restrictions apply. Discounts available at Kidz Camp registration table.
Visit www.danburycityfair.com for more info about the fair or click here for more details about KidzCamp.
Please welcome FCC's latest sponsor, Ballet des Enfants! At Ballet des Enfants in Stamford, each fairytale ballet class brings together dance and music with enchanting children’s literature, exquisite costumes and props that will capture your child’s heart. BDE's magical classes allow children to explore the never-ending fantasy world within their imaginations, building confidence and individuality.
BDE is still accepting registrations for their Summer camps and class that begin on July 6th and go until August 20th, as well as registration for the upcoming Fall Session. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. Classes are for girls ages 2 and up. You can call Ballet des Enfants at 203.973.0144 for more information on schedules and fees, and to register, or visit www.fairytaleballet.com.
To receive a free trial class, just mention FairfieldCountyChild.com. Offer valid one per family and only good until September 19, 2009.
Ballet des Enfants is at 2000 West Main Street (In the ShopRite Commerce Plaza), Stamford. www.fairytaleballet.com
Just a reminder that this Friday and Saturday, Tutoring Club of Ridgefield and Stamford is offering FREE testing days for your child. Click here for all the details.
We've been house hunting and while many of the homes we look at are lovely, none will ever, ever in a million years measure up to my dream home, The Glass House in New Canaan. Have you been? Last summer I toured this iconic piece of modern architecture and as expected, I fell in love. Not only is the home itself breathtaking, but the 47 acres surrounding it will blow you away too. The house is sort of hidden off Ponus Ridge and once you're there, you feel like you're a million miles away from the hustle bustle of life in busy Fairfield County. I'll be back again in October for another tour. I can't wait to see it surrounded by the fall foliage.
I just learned that a some high school students in New Canaan recently created some new media additions to the Glass House visitor center at 199 Elm Street in New Canaan. How cool is that? Why don't I recall working on stuff like this in high school? The video above is one of the three projects the high school students created. It shows The Glass House transformed as day turns into night. The other two new media projects can be found on YouTube by clicking here and here.
I just wanted to call attention to these talented kids and to The Glass House. It's definitely one of Fairfield County's gems, don't you think?
Please welcome Danbury Fair as FCC's latest sponsor. If you received yesterday's FCC newsletter from me, you already know about Danbury Fair's KidzCamp. Every Tuesday between June 30 - August 18, come to Danbury Fair for a FREE concert and craft for kids of all ages. The performance schedule is below. Plus, there's lots more happening at Danbury Fair all year long:
A new play area for kids with a family restroom with space for breastfeeding and changing diapers.
The double decker carousel (the only one in New England)
Plus, lots of great shopping for kids like Janie & Jack (now open) and Naarjtie (opening in August)
Visit www.danburyfairmall.com for more info and hope to see you at one of the KidzClub events! Click on the image below to enlarge it.
The weather report for tomorrow calls for showers (surprise, surprise!!), so why not head over to My Gym in Fairfield for a FREE Open House of games, sports, face painting, balloon animals and much more? And enter for a chance to win over $500 in raffle prizes.
Learn about My Gym’s flexible afternoon drop off summer camps with themed, action packed days full with games, sports, crafts and much more. All in the comfort of the cool, air conditioned My Gym facility.
We lucked out with the weather yesterday and made our first farmers market trip of the season. My 2-year-old loved checking out the baby goats who provide the milk for
We weren't shy about grabbing some free samples from Riverbank Farm in Roxbury.
The spring salad and hummus were to die for. And check out their beautiful produce and fresh flowers.
Lots of other pretty stuff to look at and taste from local farmers! The Darien Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 11am--6pm on Mechanics Street. For more info, visit www.darienfarmersmarket.net
I've been reading a lot lately about childhood obesity and I recently heard about a network for local parents who are concerned about the food quality in Fairfield County schools. Check out the organization at www.FairFoodFairfield.ning.com.
It seems like a really sane bunch of moms.
Alternately, there's Meme Roth. I first read about Ms. Roth in the New York Times a few days ago. She's a Manhattan mom of two and founder of the National Action Against Obesity (NAAO) and she's on a mission to eradicate junk food from schools, community centers or anywhere else kids gather. She's pushing for schools to use permission slips before serving birthday cupcakes. She called Santa "fat". She makes her kids deposit all suspicious foods they might get at school in a tupperware container to be examined at home before eating (imagine, her poor daughter tried to stuff a frozen juice pop in there on a recent hot day!).
Anyway, when I read about her I thought she sounded a little extreme, but this morning I caught her on Good Morning America and that sealed the deal for me. She's crossed the line. You can watch the video here. I just don't like her condescending tone toward parents who actually let their kids enjoy Girl Scout Cookies and other treats. I don't like her assumption that an ounce of sugar leads to obesity. Has she never heard of "moderation"? Oh wait, yes she has and she thinks Americans are incapable of it. Okaaaay.
What do you think of Ms. Roth? Do you run a sugarfree household? Do you allow sweets in moderation. Geez, I thought I was sort of a health nut but she's making me out to be Paula Deen. Would love to hear what you think!
Please welcome FCC sponsor, Tutoring Club of Stamford and Ridgefield. Tutoring Club is now offering a special package just for FairfieldCountyChild.com readers. Now until June 26th, new families get free enrollment (a $50 value) and $25 off all summer enrichment programs and existing families get $50 off. Sign up for 18, 27, or 36 hour tutoring packages.
And, for two days only, Tutoring Club of Ridgefield and Stamford will offer FREE days of testing, a $75 value.
Friday, June 26th, from 10 – 4 in Ridgefield
Saturday, June 27th, from 10 – 4 in Stamford.
Plus, free enrollment, a $50 value, when you sign up that day. Spaces are limited; reserve your spot now by calling 1-888-868-8867.
Tutoring Club offers individualized instruction for grades K – 12 in Reading Math, and Writing. Additionally, they offer review and preview classes for Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, French and more, including a 23-hour SAT/ACT Prep.
Rolling admissions
Make-ups given for vacations
Sibling hours may be combined
Summer hours are Monday and Wednesday 2:30 – 6:30 and Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 – 1:30.
Please welcome FCC's latest sponsor, Lynn Romano Photography. Lynn specializes in newborn, children and family portraiture and she's also a friend of mine and I cannot recommend her enough. She's based in Fairfield County but she travels to the NYC area as well. As you can see here, her photos are lovely, but she also has a way of putting people at ease and I know how important that is when photographing babies and kids.
Visit www.LynnRomano.com to view her portfolio and to read more about Lynn's background and approach. To receive 20% off your family's sitting fee and a free 8"x10" photo, just mention FairfieldCountyChild.com when you call to book your session.
Did you know that tomorrow is Open House Day all around the state? That means that you can get free or reduced admission at many of the area's most kid-friendly places like:
The Norwalk Aquarium ($2 off admission)
Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk (free admission for first 100 visitors)
Just wanted to remind you of two great discounts available to you from two new FCC sponsors:
From the Long Ridge Music Center in Stamford: Mention FairfieldCountyChild.com and receive 50% off your registration fee when you register for Kindermusik and other classes by June 15, 2009. Click here for all the details.
From My Gym of Stamford, Norwalk and Fairfield: Special Offer for FairfieldCountyChild.com Members: Get 1 day FREE when you buy 2 days of camp (for kids 2.5+)
Summer Camp Member Pricing: 1 - 6 days: $50 per day 7 - 12 days: $45 per day 13+ days: $40 per day
Summer Camp Non-Member Pricing: 1 - 6 days: $60 per day 7 - 12 days: $55 per day 13+ days: $50 per day
Note: Siblings receive and additional 10% off when enrolled the same day!
This offer is valid one per family and they are only good until August 21, 2009. Make sure to mention FairfieldCountyChild.com when asking for the discount!
Links to each location's web sites with schedules, class descriptions and more summer camp details are below.
Are you a mom who's successfully breastfed more than one of your kids? If so, I want to hear from you. See, I was all about breastfeeding my daughter when she was born and I did so for about 6 months. Now that I'm expecting #2 in November, I have some concerns about how I'm going to juggle a toddler and breastfeeding a newborn. When I think of breastfeeding, I think of sitting for hours a day. How on earth will I be able to sit so much when I'm dealing with another kid too (advice please?).
This event tonight with The Holistic Moms Network of Fairfield County seems like it might help alleviate any fears I have. I know it's last minute notice (sorry!) and I can't make it myself, but I thought I'd pass it on. If you go, take notes and let me know what you learn! "Breastfeeding Today" Presented by Lorna Aliperti,APRN,IBCLC
Everyone says breastfeeding is best-so why doesn't everyone breastfeed? Close to 75% of mothers start breastfeeding-at Norwalk hospital initiation rates are close to 90%-- but at 6 months, only 11% are exclusively breastfeeding. Why? What are the real benefits? Are there risks? Can anything be done to make it easier?
There are very real problems moms encounter, and there are also some ways to prevent or treat such difficulties. We'll discuss practical ways to help make things easier.
Not everyone is aware of some of the benefits of breastfeeding. One many have not heard of is a 50% reduction in SIDS. Breastfeeding is also recommended by the CDC as a way to protect babies against swine flu. Mothers who breastfeed benefit in important ways.
Many moms are worried about pollutants in breastmilk. There are things you can do to decrease the contaminants in your milk.
Finally, moms worry about the effect of herbs, vitamins, alcohol and medications on their baby. It helps to know the facts to make informed decisions.
These subjects and more will be discussed. Bring your questions. Feel free to bring babies-this is not too formal of an evening!
Location: 156 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 At offices of: Associates in Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Care, P.C. Contact: Dr. Risa Sloves (203) 838-1555
Here's something a little different from FCC sponsor, My Gym. Come to My Gym's Stamford location this Tuesday, June 9th at 1:00pm for a FREE Boot Camp by inSHAPE class. That's right, a class for YOU!
Combines three elements: cardio, strength and flexibility
50-minute workout: abs, core, strengthening your legs and toning your arms
Cool, air conditioned My Gym facility
Don't worry about a babysitter because My Gym staff will be there to entertain your kids* with games, puppets, music and more.
Congratulations to Sarah Darer Littman of Greenwich and Jennifer Angerame of Wilton for sharing their thoughts on Fairfield County's uppity factor for the Uppity Shirt Giveaway! You're the randomly chosen winners so pick out a tshirt from www.uppityshirts.com and email me with your shirt size and address and it will be shipped to you asap.
It was fun to read all your responses to the question, "Does Fairfield County live up to its uppity reputation? Why or why not?" The consensus seems to be that this area is peppered with a few uppity people but the rest of us are just regular folk. Take that!
Thanks to everyone who entered and Uppity Shirts for making this fun giveaway possible!
I have a few friends either going through the adoption process or considering it for down the road. It's a huge decision and from what I gather, they have a lot of questions. That's why this caught my eye:
Spend an evening with a group of birth mothers who made adoption plans for their children and would like to share their stories with adoptive families. Those attending will hear from the panelists about how they made their plans of adoption and how they have viewed this decision over the years. There is a $10 per person registration fee for this event.
To reserve your place, contact Linda Hall at 203.299.1532 ext. 335 or e-mail lhall@fcagency.org
I'm sort of having a bad day. Nothing major, just busy and tired. But I found a site that's making me laugh despite it all. So I thought I'd share with you in case you're having a case of the Tuesdays too.
Check out www.uppityshirts.com for a great selection of snarky tshirts for adults and kids. Uppity Shirts is based in Weston. Timothy Cataldo, the founder, sees the business as a reaction to "today’s pervasive and persistent sophomor(on)ic humor and lame p.c. posturing." Note: I could never have written such a great company description. Those words are all him.
Lucky you, Uppity Shirts is giving away two tshirts to two FCC readers! To win, just answer this question by leaving a comment below:
Do you think Fairfield County lives up to its uppity reputation? Why or why not?
GIVEAWAY RULES
Post your answer by Friday (June 5) morning at 9am.
Please leave your first name and town along with the post (see sample below)
Check back here later on Friday when I'll announce the two winners. Each winner receives one t-shirt of his/her choice.
Good luck and thanks to Uppity Shirts for making this giveaway possible!
Get an amazing deal on local goods and services while supporting an important cause with this Ebay auction organized by Greenwich Education & Prep. Donated items include professional tennis lessons, jewelery, personalized DJ services, a multidisciplinary educational evaluation, and much more. All proceeds go to Autism Speaks. Check the virtual auction before it ends this Friday, June 5: www.stores.shop.ebay.com/Greenwich-Education-and-Prep
Upscale retailers like Neiman Marcus, Ballard Designs and Darien Sport Shop carry Jaye’s and Malabar Bay's merchandise and this weekend, for 2 days only, you can shop their warehouse for low manufacturer direct prices in Norwalk.
Accent your home with lovely individually hand painted accessories. Treat yourself to 100% organic cotton beach cover-ups, Cape Cod totes, tennis racket covers and so much more.
Perfect prints and bold statements make ideal gifts for graduates, teachers, and you.
Warehouse sale takes place this weekend, Friday and Saturday June 5, 6 from 9 am – 4 pm
I'm truly overwhelmed by the response to the latest FCC giveaway. A grand total of FOUR readers entered the Swingset Mama ticket giveaway!!! Your enthusiasm just blows me away, people.
Congratulations to Deb D in Stamford. You've scored four tickets (a $40 value) to this Saturday's Swingset Mamas show at Rack 'n Roll in Stamford. Deb please email me to claim your tickets and thanks to the three other entrants! A special thank you also goes to The Swingset Mamas for donating the tickets and for all the hard work they do to benefit organizations like Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Autism Speaks.
Please welcome FCC's latest sponsor, The Long Ridge Music Center. Now open in North Stamford off exit 34 on the Merritt, it's the new home of Kindermusik with Mrs. Smith. My daughter and I have been taking mommy-and-me classes with Mrs. Smith for over a year now and we are huge fans! Our first class at the new location took place last Friday and it made a wonderful experience even better. The new space is so bright and inspiring.
Students of all ages and levels are encouraged to pursue their musical goals in LRMC's state-of-the-art teaching studios, acoustically designed for private instrument and group lessons and classes. The faculty of the Center are a wonderfully talented group of professionals, chosen with the student always first in mind. LRMC offers private lessons in piano, strings, guitar and voice, as well as classes in chamber music, music appreciation of all kinds and theory.
Registration is going on now, and flexible scheduling can accommodate your hectic summer schedules. Plus, Please call us at 203.968.1068 and ask for the Director of Long Ridge Music Center. To receive 50% off your registration fee, be sure to register by June 15 and mention FairfieldCountyChild.com when you call.
For children from birth to 7 years old, Kindermusik offers a musical foundation in fun, 45-minute classes designed to engage the whole child in developmentally appropriate activities. The leader in early childhood music education for 30 years, Kindermusik is the best choice you can make for your child. Classes are arranged by developmental stages:
birth-18 month old babies
18 months-3 year old toddlers
3-5 year old preschoolers
4-7 year old young children
Every class at every stage stimulates children with song, movement, vocal play, literary learning and instrument exploration. And because Kindermusik firmly believes that parents are a childʼs first and best teachers, award-winning At Home Materials are included with each session- the fun follows you home and keeps you engaged in the musical learning all week long!
This summer there will be 2 sessions of fun for each age-group:
Session 1, June 1- July 3
Session 2, July 6-July 31
These 5-class "Adventure" camps are a great way to find out why 99% of Kindermusik parents would recommend it to a friend!
Registration is open now! You can call the Long Ridge Music Center at 203.968.1068 for more information on schedules and fees, and to register, or visit Kindermusik.com.
Long Ridge Music Center is at 1068 Long Ridge Road, Stamford.
Come on down for a family show to benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters on Saturday May 30th at 3pm at the Rack 'n Roll in Stamford. Click here to buy tickets. Or, even better, to win 4 tickets to the show for your family, just answer this question by Wednesday, May 28 by leaving a comment below:
How do you teach acceptance of people's differences in your household?
This question came to me after watching the Swingset Mamas' latest video above for "Take a Walk in Someone Else's Shoes." This song is inspired by Marlowe's (one of the Swingset Mamas) family and their experiences with autism. It features local Stamford families and children of all ages and abilities joyfully "stepping into someone else's shoes" to promote the message of acceptance and inclusion for special needs children and all people. Enjoy and share with as many people as you can!
To win for tickets to the Swingset Mama's performance next Saturday, May 30 just:
Answer the question above by leaving a comment below with your first name and city/town by midnight on Wednesday, May 27 (see sample below).
Check back here on Thursday, May 28 when I'll announce the winner
Good luck and thanks to the Swingset Mama's for the ticket giveaway!
All winter long I've been looking forward to farmers' markets and now the season is upon us. Later, crappy grocery store produce! Hello, fresh, local fruits and veggies.
Only problem is, I can't keep track of what market takes place on what day at what time. So I contacted Analiese Paik of the Fairfield Green Food Guide for some help. The Fairfield Green Food Guide is a relatively new site that offers the best way for consumers to find green food in their towns and stay current on the local green food scene.
The Buying Guide is a searchable database that has the most up-to-date listings of Fairfield County Farmers' Markets and CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture). It also includes specialty stores and grocers carrying local, organic or sustainably raised/manufactured foods. The database is continuously updated so new resources appear regularly.
The search box enables consumers to search The Buying Guide database by town, zip code, business name and business description. Someone looking for a farmers' market would simply type in "farmers' market" in the "business description" field, hit "search", and every single farmers' market in Fairfield County will appear.
Play around with the tool to search by town, date and market name. Plus, if you care about feeding your family the healthiest foods, you'll find the site really helpful.
Register to get email updates about everything related to green food in Fairfield County.
Analiese is offering a pair of Lunch Skins (choice of sharks and lizards or apples and mangoes) to the FCC reader who refers the most new subscribers to the Fairfield Green Food Guide. Runner up receives a Planet Zero Gravity 1 liter stainless steel water.
All you have to do is ask your friends to put your name in the "how you heard about us" field when they register for the Fairfield Green Food Guide newsletter. Deadline is Thursday, June 4.
Please welcome FCC's latest sponsor, My Gym of Stamford, Norwalk and Fairfield. My Gym offers structured, age-appropriate, non-competitive classes for children 6 weeks to 13 years that incorporate fitness, sports, gymnastics, music, dance, relays, games, story times, and most importantly FUN!
My Gym is giving current and new members unlimited classes and free plays during the months of June, July and August as part of their monthly fees so that YOU can work around summer vacation plans and the weather! Registration is also now open for their drop off 3-hour/day summer camp where you can sign your kids up by the day, week or month beginning June 23rd (a great way to recoup some mommy time once school is out).
Mention FairfieldCountyChild.com and get 1 day FREE when you buy two days of summer camp!
Links to each location's web sites with schedules, class descriptions and summer camp pricing are below.
Kaleidoscope Children’s Apparel and Gifts in Stamford will be hosting a free child identification program made possible by New York Life on Saturday. If you haven't ID'd your child yet, I recommend you do. It's scary to think about, but when I ID'd my daughter last year, I felt a sense of relief. Plus, it's quick and FREE.
Child safety is one of the primary concerns of parents today. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), as many as one million children are reported missing every year. Parents who are concerned about the safety of their children and want to take action to protect their children should bring their families to this important event. For each child, parents will receive a printout with photo, fingerprints and information to identify the child. A CD with the same information, for easy sharing with family and officials will also be provided.
I'm not an overly sentimental person, but I did want to wish you a happy Mother's Day. Even though I've never met many of you in real life, I know you're out there working your butts off, loving your kids and juggling a million things at once. And I'm impressed.
Why this event on Thursday, May 21 is Greenwich is cool for you: You'll get to hear Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus (above), authors of the best-selling book The Nanny Diaries, dish about their writing process and how they've become so successful.
Why this event on May 21 is cool for your teenaged kids: Your kids will have the opportunity to ask these two youngish authors questions about creative writing. What better way to motivate an aspiring author than to have access to two real-life ones? McLaughlin and Kraus are about to release their first book for teens, The Real Real, so they'll be reading from it this evening as well. Plus, two local students (one middle school and one high school) will be announced as winners of a creative writing contest sponsored by Greenwich Education & Prep. The deadline for the contest is May 18, so hurry and check out the details. Winners will receive a $75 gift certificate to Diane's Books in Greenwich.
All the contest rules and event details can be found on the Greenwich Education & Prep blog at www.greenwichedprep.com/blog (and there are a lot of them so read carefully!). Please RSVP by emailing rsvp@greenwichedprep.com by May 19.
DATE: Thursday, May 21 at 7pm LOCATION: Greenwich Water Club, 49 River Road, Greenwich SPONSORED BY: Greenwich Education & Prep
I think this is so sweet. If you have a daughter who's at least ten years old, here's a nice activity for you to do together to celebrate Mother's Day.
Mother/daughter pairs will assemble “care kits” in for the non-profit Women’s Center serving Greater Danbury.
The kits will include a variety of essential everyday items donated both by center retailers, local Danbury businesses and the participating women themselves. Women’s Center serving Greater Danbury will in turn deliver these packages to the women they serve to help brighten their Mother’s Day during these challenging economic times.
While you're there, enjoy:
• Complimentary makeovers by Bobbi Brown cosmetics
Panera Bread in Darien at 63 Post Road is sort of my home away from home lately. It's where I go after I drop my daughter off at playgroup. It's a great place to get some work done because the wireless Internet is FREE and very reliable (unlike a certain other place that rhymes with barstucks). Plus, everyone who works there is beyond nice and they don't seem to mind me loitering there on a regular basis.
Today I noticed a sign at the register announcing that tomorrow (May 7) is FREE SAMPLE day. Come in and try the Asiago Roast Beef sandwich, several varieties of their delish fruit smoothies and Forest Mushroom soup -- for free!
I apologize for the last minute nature of this announcement. Some day I'll get it all together, but this one just slipped my mind!
My friend Alison Bouffard of Too Cute for Words will be at Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk tomorrow for a FREE baby signing workshop. If you're interested in finding out about Baby Sign Language, come for a FREE* half hour introduction to baby sign language seminar by Too Cute for Words at Stepping Stones Museum.
