5 Easy Indoor Outings for Cold January Days
5 Easy Indoor Outings for Cold January Days in Greater Hartford January in Connecticut is no joke. When it’s too cold to be outside and too early for spring activities, just getting out of the house can feel like a win. If you’re staring at the clock wondering how...
Weekend Roundup: January 10–12
🗓️ Weekend Roundup: January 10–12 Family-Friendly Things to Do Around Greater Hartford Looking for plans this weekend? Whether you’re in the mood for a quick craft, an indoor cultural outing, or something a little more adventurous, there are some great family-friendly...
January Family Events Around Greater Hartford (2026)
Looking for ways to get out of the house this January—without breaking the bank or losing your mind during winter break? From free ice skating and storytimes to hands-on science, dinosaurs, and creative workshops, there’s no shortage of family-friendly fun happening across Greater Hartford this month.
Meet a Mom: Sara Sanchez of Fox61
Sara Sanchez is an award-winning FOX61 anchor, West Hartford mom of two, and a journalist known for pairing professional excellence with honesty and humor. On air, she tells powerful human stories; off camera, she’s navigating long days, motherhood’s mental load, and the constant juggle of work and family like so many local moms. In her Meet a Mom feature, Sara shares candid reflections on career, balance, community, and finding joy in the small things—like sleep and solo trips to HomeGoods.
How to Get Great Winter Hair
Winter is a great time to revamp your hair after a summer of sun, saltwater, chlorine and humidity. “I see almost 90 percent of my clients in the Fall and Winter, and they are ready for a change,” says Alexandre Chouery, founder of the Maison D’Alexandre salon in...
Travel Toys We Love (By Age!)
Whether you’re gearing up for holiday travel, a long car ride to visit family, or gearing up for spring break early, having the right travel toys can make or break the journey. Charleston Moms shared a fantastic reel of their favorite travel toys, and we wanted to...
Elf on the Shelf: 5 Easy Tips to Make It Less Stressful
To read our interview with the founders of Elf on the Shelf, click here. Like basically everything in parenting, Elf on the Shelf can be a blessing and, well, a curse. The cute little guy (or gal) creates instant opportunities for magical holiday memories, it’s...
Where to See Santa in Greater Hartford
Your local list of Santa photo ops, train rides, brunches & surprise sightings — all in one place, because moms deserve easy answers when the magic season begins. 🎅✨ 🎅 Santa Photos & Meet-and-Greets 📍 Westfarms Mall — Santa HQ West Hartford / FarmingtonA...
December Happenings in Greater Hartford
🎄 December Happenings in Greater Hartford December is overflowing with holiday magic across Greater Hartford — from pajama parties and light festivals to Nutcracker performances and festive train rides. Here’s your guide to everything happening December 5–22,...
5 Ways to Give Back with Your Kids This Holiday Season
For kids, the holiday season can be all about receiving—gifts of course, but also endless events catered to them (meeting the big guy in red, decorating gingerbread houses, etc.). If you want to encourage them to think of others and give instead of only receive, here...
