Author Archive: Nicole
Full-time working mother of 2 who grew up in Darien, enjoys offering helpful tips and insights about life here, and is always on the hunt for ways to better connect local moms with their community through cool technologies and the web.
Easy DIY Police Hat for Cops and Robbers Birthday Party
As part of planning my son’s 5th ‘Cops and Robbers’ birthday party, I put a ton of time and energy into The Police Hat. The wearing of one by each child, I was convinced, would be central to 15 five year old boys’ willingness to run around the yard and actually play cops and robbers. [...]
Bloggercizing #winning
OMG this is hilarious. I’m sure the people driving by me are thinking to themselves “That is so sad… Are we really so connected by technology today that we can’t even take a walk without typing into our iPhones?” The answer is… I am a busy working mom who cherishes this borrowed hour to myself [...]
Pinner’s Poll: Do You Always Check The Source?
More often than not, I find myself skimming through new Pins and just re-pinning them based on their ‘face’ value, with the intent of digging deeper later or when I am ready to, say, make that cheesey chicken bake or spray paint an old dresser. I have been dismayed by the discovery that, often times, [...]
Pin~timidating?
As someone who is completely obsessed with – and inspired by – Pinterest, I was totally shocked to hear not one, but TWO of my friends at a party recently declare that they don’t “pin” because they feel like what they would want to pin is personal, i.e. they don’t want the whole world all [...]
You’re Not Alone Dot Mom
You know when somebody tells you “you’re not alone,” or “believe me, you’re not the only one who feels that way,” in an effort to comfort you … and it kind of doesn’t comfort you AT ALL? I mean, look, it’s not like you’re not sympathetic to the ‘others’ for their version of what you’re [...]
Feeling Like a Moron Dot Mom
It’s me, it’s totally me that interprets that camp director’s question about where my son’s medical form is as a pointed accusation that I am an inadequate mother – right? The panic that grips my throat while she unnecessarily leafs through the PILE of paperwork I have already submitted, knowing that the form in question [...]
10 Places To Call For Food or Wine Delivery in Darien
10 Places To Call For Food or Wine Delivery in Darien Restaurants 1) AUX DELICES Aux Délices Can Deliver To Your Home or Office (for orders as small as $50) To Your Home Whether you are entertaining a few people in your home or wish to treat your family to a special meal, Aux Délices [...]
8 Can’t-Miss Family Events in Darien This Summer
1) June 13th, 2012, 6:30pm: DARIEN YOUTH COMMISSION KICKS OFF FAMILY CONCERT SERIES AT WEED BEACH- “ANNIE & THE NATURAL WONDER BAND” Cost: $4.00 per person/ $10.00 per family per concert. (Beach stickers are not required.) Bring bug spray, some cheese and crackers and make a night of it while the kids dance and play! Uncle’s By [...]
5 Places in Darien to Find Great Guy Gifts
Shop Local – 5 Places in Darien For Great Guy Gifts NOROTON HEIGHTS 1) Edward Tunic DARIEN 2) Darien Sport Shop *last-minute shoppers: order online with free local delivery! 3) Brooks Brothers 4) Wireless Zone 5) Johnny’s Tweet
Lobster and Steamers and Clambakes – Oh My!
A friend just asked me where to find great lobster rolls, and I replied: “Mmmm the best lobster rolls around in my opinion are in Rowayton at Brendan’s 101 …It’s actually a fun ‘outing’ with the kids on a summer day – super casual, they serve ice cream, etc. I’m sure you’ve been there but [...]
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