Healthy Kids First

Posted on June 27, 2015

The Bridgeport Farmer’s Market is in full swing and will feature a number of delicious finds this weekend like g...

Posted on May 24, 2015

Growing your own vegetables at home is a great way to get kids involved in trying new foods. In fact, studies show t...

Posted on May 09, 2015

It’s Mother’s Day, which means it’s the perfect weekend to plant flowers. But along with flowers a...

Posted on April 11, 2015

I often hear from families that healthy eating is too expensive and that they can’t possibly eat healthy on a budget...

Posted on March 14, 2015

Did you know that the most searched term on the Internet is “how to boil an egg?” Close behind is...

Posted on February 21, 2015

We talk a lot about healthy eating, but sometimes hearing how others pull it off inspires even more change. ...

Posted on February 14, 2015

This year we are tackling Healthy Habits. Each month is a new habit and at the end of the year you will find that yo...

Posted on November 26, 2014

Here are my top three tips for a healthy turkey: 1.It’s all about the Butter.The Holdernesses in North Caro...

Posted on September 27, 2014

Now that School is back in full swing, it’s time to revisit some new breakfast options. Top on that list is alwa...

Posted on August 16, 2014

It’s here! We’re back to school and we now have kids’ lunches on our minds. A recent study of k...

Posted on July 26, 2014

I’m sure you’ve heard the craze about Coconut Water. It’s nearly everywhere we turn- grocery stores,...

Posted on May 24, 2014

With summer around the corner, it’s the perfect time to explore picnic treats. This is a new favorite! Getting kids...

Posted on February 17, 2014

I am always looking for quick and easy snacks for the kids and nothing beats a granola bar. Lately, I can’t...

Posted on January 04, 2014

This is truly my favorite time of year – an opportunity to start fresh with new goals and in our case, new healthy r...

Posted on November 29, 2013

Thanksgiving dinner is such a treat, but coming up with creative ways to use leftovers can be a great way to extend th...

From the Bench: History on Hold as India...

It was just around 50 degrees Tuesday afternoon and the air had a bit of a nip to it. Not ideal for lounging outside,...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Bridgeport's Mike and Conni...

The man and woman to the left of the photo are a pair of Bridgeport icons in Mike and Connie Salvio. Mike was known for ye...

Posted by Dick Duez
Off the Shelf: Library Closed, Fines Wai...

The library remains closed until further notice because of the Coronavirus. You can still return books in the bo...

Posted by Sharon Saye
It's Happening: Send the Light

If I hadn't known better, I would have thought all was right with the world. Afte...

Posted by Julie Perine
ArtsLink: The Life of Terrence McNally a...

Terrence McNally has passed away. I understand that most of you engaging with this blog probably have no id...

Posted by Jason Young
ToquiNotes: Asking Community to Assist 1...

The name Danny Beevers may not ring a bell with everyone in Bridgeport, but he’s been in your city doing good de...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Outside the Tribe: State Tournament Canc...

Normally this is the time of year when I write something about taking a final look at the girls state basketball tournamen...

Posted by Chris Johnson
Sweat & Smiles: The Misconception about ...

Wanna know five BIG misconceptions about self-love??? ?? 1. That it's all chocolate cake and bubble bath...

Posted by Melissa Romano