Michelle
Michelle is the Owner and Editor of Fairfield County Mom and Westchester County Mom. She has spent her entire life in Fairfield County, growing up in Norwalk and now residing in Fairfield, CT. Michelle married her husband, Chris, in October 2008. Before motherhood, she thought she was busy, but now life with her son Shane (March 2011), twins, Blake and Brynn (June 2013), and Hank the Lab; the meaning of hectic has been redefined! Michelle is also a working mom, teaching third grade at a local public school. When she’s not doing laundry, creating lesson plans, and picking up toys, Michelle enjoys standing along the sidelines cheering on her kids, lounging with a good book, eating dark chocolate, and sipping on some tequila.
Whine Time Doesn’t Have to Mean Wine Time
Whine time. You know that time of day, usually right around the time you need to start making dinner, and everyone starts complaining? Babies cry and fuss, toddlers poke and prod at you, big...
Hello Summer, Bye-Bye Aches and Pains
Over the years, I've learned that age is definitely a mindset. Most days, my mind still thinks I'm 25 (does anyone else forget how old they are?), but my body likes to remind me...
A Natural Solution to Pregnancy Aches and Pains
No one tells you about the gross things during pregnancy and how much your body will change. There is so much more going on than that growing belly. Say goodbye to sleeping through the...
We Can Do This – Finding a Vaccine in Westchester County
Our ultimate goal as moms is to keep our families safe and healthy. With COVID-19 vaccines now available for children 5 years old and older, there is a light at the end of the...
Making Decisions: We Can Do This
Moms are the ultimate decision-makers. From deciding on what to serve for dinner each night to planning fun family activities, we were doing it all. And then the pandemic hit, and we found ourselves...
Order Out and Save Money with Foodie Card
After a long day of working and running my kids from one activity to the next, cooking dinner is the last thing on my mind. And please don't mention meal prepping; it's never going...
Vivvi In-Home Childcare Keeps the Summer Learning Alive
As a teacher-mom, I live for the summers! The weather is beautiful, the days are longer, and the pace is slower. But the kids are home, and we need to keep the learning alive...
A 20-Second Hug
We are only a few weeks back to school, and I’m already overwhelmed. Work is piling up, my house is a mess, the laundry is overflowing, and keeping up with distance learning is near...
Mommy You’re Perfect
About a year ago, a very dark spot suddenly appeared on my upper lip. At first, I was able to cover it up with some heavy-duty makeup, but I started to notice the spot...
I Cried Today
I cried today.
I cried when I stubbed my toe when trying to load the dishwasher and check emails from work at the same time.
I cried when my boys were yelling and wrestling instead of...