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What Does Living a Simple Life Mean?

From the start of the New Year for 2013, A LOT has happened….and it’s only January 31st!  But...

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Any Mompreneur’s Out There?

I love when I meet other women that also took the plunge to start their own business.  Last week, I had the...

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Get Ready for NYC’s 4th Winter Wine Festival

She’s back….New York City’s 4th Winter Wine Festival.  In previous years, this now annual...

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Try Local Beers, Wines and Spirits this New Year

One of the most popular and easiest things to purchase for people during the Holiday’s is always alcohol. ...

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Your Local Holiday Gift Guide

Christmas is quickly approaching, which means less and less time to get that perfect gift for family members,...

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‘Tis the Season at Sono Market Place and Jone’s Tree Farm

This weekend was the kick start to Christmas for me.  For most, it’s tradition to get their Christmas tree...

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Have You Found the Perfect Gift Yet for the Holiday’s?

Let me make some suggestions to help you get a thoughtful, beautiful gift.  And feel good about it, because...

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Great Gift Ideas – Go Local this Holiday!

from ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am so happy to say that each week I am...

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“The Meat House” in Avon – Not Your Typical Butcher’s Market

Have you ever gone to a butcher for better quality meat, but felt like you were in an insane asylum?  The white...

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Connecticut’s Sweet Spot, Lyman Orchards – Family Fun, Great Food & Championship Golf

If you’re looking for an easy going, fun and memorable day trip with the family, then I highly suggest...

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25 Amazing Facts About Food

Recently a friend of mine and I were chatting online about health and nutrition and it seemed we both had the...

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Starting Your Own Business Is Easier Than You Think With VentureMom.com

I have been receiving the VentureMom e-newsletter for quite awhile now and I’m always amazed at the stories...

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Why Knowing Where Your Meat Comes From Is Valuable

I read this story written by Ryan Fibiger, owner and head butcher of Craft Butchery in Westport, and thought it...

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Fall Apple & Pumpkin Picking

Have you had the pleasure of picking fresh apples yet this year?  How about choosing your very own pumpkin? My...

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“Mastering Mommy Brain”

I had the pleasure of meeting Dana with Mastering Mommy Brain well over a year ago while pregnant with her second...

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New Business: Back Up Better – Vehicle Safety Products

“It’s simple. We’re a group of parents with SUVs and Minivans, just like you.” I would...

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Fall Fun & Big Country Fairs in the next 2 Weeks

Are you ready to enjoy all the Fall Festivals and Big Country Fairs Connecticut has to offer?  Well within the...

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Great Website for Family Fun Activities

What I love about my community is that there are so many great moms and dads that are proactive in their kids...

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Get Raw Over Milk

I personally LOVE raw milk.  It’s a little thicker, it’s creamier and actually has a taste to it,...

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A Local Farmer’s Message: Changing the System

I read this post from the Westport Farmer’s Market Newsletter.  I loved John Boy’s honesty in what he...

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Kids Events & Farmers’ Markets

There’s some great things happening on this beautiful weekend coming up that I want to tell you about.  So...

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2. Hello Organic Farming!

Being that I grew up in Darien, CT, we didn’t have many farms around us to go to and get fresh veggies. ...

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Local “Stuff”

Hello everyone, my name is Carissa and thank you so much for checking out the site.  Be sure to come back each...

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