March 19, 2010
It’s that time of year again for the annual Norwalk Hospital’s Kids Fest!!! The Kids Fest is an exposition designed for parents, children, parents to-be, and grandparents to just have a BLAST and enjoy activities and quality family time! There are numerous activities and exhibitions throughout the day including puppet shows, music, face painting, magicians, and a bunny trail just to name a few. (Trust me, that’s not all they have to offer! There’s a whole run down of activities, give a ways, and contests!)
Don’t you worry if you don’t know how to plan your day or get around because staff from the Norwalk Hospital will be present to talk to the children and families and get you familiarized! They will also be there to assist families with tools and tips on what to expect at the hospital alongside their registered dieticians who will be discussing healthy eating for children. In addition, the Norwalk EMS will also be there to give informative demonstrations on the Heimlich Maneuver, phoning 911, and more!
Don’t miss out! It’s a great chance to spend the day out, get educated, and be involved with all memebers of the family and community!
Link webe108.com
Date Sunday March 28th, 2010
Place Wilton High School Field House
Time 10am-4pm
Price $5 adults, Children 12 and under free
March 11, 2010
Haven’t these warm days been a bit of a tease?! One thing that we love to eat when it’s nice out (even when it’s not!) is a frozen yogurt from the Greenwich Health Mart! First timers or those not big on sweets may say it’s just the same ‘ol ice cream- but it’s not! It’s yummy, delicious, and healthy! Hey, its frozen yogurt! Plus you’ll be treated with such genuine care from their helpful staff, you’d find it hard not to fall in love with the whole place. Its small, cozy, and comfortable.
They offer vanilla, chocolate, and a vanilla chocolate swirl with organic sprinkles….sounds good 
If you want a meal to eat first they also have sandwiches, soups, and more!
We often see our customers walking up and down with these delicious cups of frozen yogurt as well. You’ve got to come down to Greenwich Ave and try the best frozen yogurt you’ll ever taste!
February 24, 2010
Do you ever sit and wonder what’s for dinner tonight? I do! I actually ponder on ideas everyday all day until I get inspired! I know it sounds crazy, but food is very exciting to me. If you knew me, you’d know what I’m saying! I just enjoy food! I love thinking about it, preparing it, and cooking it, most of all- serving an audience! I love to hear and see a reaction. It just makes my day and warms my soul! One of the things I live for.
I often watch the food network for ideas to inspire me…it really helps! For example, yesterday (my day off) I watched a few shows including Giada De Laurentiis, Rachel Ray, Ina Garten, Sandra Lee, and Barefoot Contessa. I mean, I love the entire food network, it’s just these in particular that really intrigue my taste buds! So, anyway, for dinner I was inspired to make lasagna. It was delicious. I made two full dishes, one to eat and one to freeze. Mmmmmm yummy. Thanks Rachel Ray!
When I don’t have a chance to tune it I just log on and surf their website for ideas! It’s great. Just perfect.
Let’s see what on tonight…what’s for dinner?
February 16, 2010
Folks, don’t forget that everyday rain or snow, sunshine or not- we have balloons!!!! Who doesn’t love balloons?! We love them and we’re here for you!!
The first rubber balloons were actually first created in 1824 by Professor Michael Faraday for his use in experiments with hydrogen. It wasn’t until the following year that Thomas Hancock, a rubber manufacturer, actually introduced a do-it-yourself toy balloon kit!
By 1889 balloons became available to buy in the U.S. by Montgomery Ward and sold for just 4 cents each! The first U.S. manufacturer of balloons was in 1889 by Anderson Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio.
Isn’t that interesting?! So why have we come to love this?…well, that’s easy- why not?! They’re available now in so many different colors, shapes, and sizes.
Balloons have and will always be FUN, FUN, FUN!
So…when you’re on Greenwich Avenue, don’t’ forget to stop in and pick up one of our famous orange balloons!
February 9, 2010
Parents, Parents, Parents!!! You need to checkout thecradle.com! First time, second time, third, or fourth- this is such a great way to stay on top of it all with out feeling overburdened! I myself am preggers and oh- so busy, so it’s really challenging for me to stay on top of my many questions,” how many weeks am I”, “why am I showing so much faster?!”, “this isn’t the same as the first time” and so on! Oh yea- this is my second trimester too! I have an almost three year old and a growing 15 week old belly!
What I like about the website is that it’s not overbearing at all. It’s educational and personal. I like the fact that when I log on it shows me my pregnancy timeline, offers me support, and most of all its easy! Easy to set up an account, easy to navigate, and easy to love! It offers everything from baby announcements, to deals and discounts, refresher courses, outreach with other parents, blogs, and more! Trust me, it’s definitely worth the time to check out!
February 1, 2010
Located right in Matthews Park on 303 West Avenue in Norwalk, CT is a place called Stepping Stones Children’s Museum and it has been named one of America’s Top 50 Children’s Museums. This interactive destination features numerous exhibits as well as special events and programs tailored to children ten years and under. There is so much to explore and discover within this award-winning building. The extensive calendar offers endless options of events throughout the year. However, children are not the only ones looking to have fun…so are parents! With that said…there is an upcoming event quickly approaching. On Saturday, February 6th from 7:00pm-9:00pm you can attend an annual event that supports the museum while enjoying a beer and wine tasting with foods from top Fairfield County restaurants within the festive galleries. If you are interested in obtaining more information about this delicious event…please click here.
January 28, 2010
That’s right…February is right around the corner and it’s never too soon to start planning and shopping for this sweet day! Please take a moment to view the special Valentine’s Day assortment of products that we have to offer. And…the next time you are in the area…certainly visit us in the store. We would love to assist you find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Because we offer you the best of…there is so much time saved. And…all of that time saved can be placed towards celebrating this special day. Happy early Valentine’s Day to our friends and family of giggle!
January 21, 2010
These are two absolutely gorgeous changing pad patterns offered in chocolate/natural as well as orange/natural that are giggle exclusives. This means that you cannot find these beautiful and fashion forward color palates anywhere else. The unique round design is all about making changing time moments easier…by offering 28 inches of space. When open…there is enough room for diapers, wipes and a change of clothing. It should be noted that you can unfold this with one hand. The fold is compact and sleek and there is no need to worry about buttons, clips or ties. This essential and practical item…made right here in the USA…can certainly replace your diaper bag when you are on the go. Enjoy the simplicity and allocate all of those moments saved to something really fun!
January 14, 2010
This is a convenient way to pay for parking at meters throughout Greenwich…replacing the hassle of locating quarters. A SmartCard is the size of a credit card and is prepaid…allowing you to simply pay for parking. Here’s how it works…there is a microchip embedded within each card that tracks the balance remaining on your card. All you have to do is insert your SmartCard into the slot on the parking meter and your card will automatically begin adding time to the meter in .25¢ increments…deducting that amount of money from the remaining value on your card. As soon as you reach the desired amount of time on the meter…just remove your card from the slot. It is important to note that cards will not add time beyond the meter’s preset limit and will not carry you into a time when parking is prohibited. So…it is still important to pay attention to the parking time requirements at each meter to avoid getting a parking ticket. If you are interested in purchasing a SmartCard…just visit the Parking Services Office at Greenwich Town Hall…located at 101 Field Point Road…Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. It really is that easy!
January 7, 2010
On Thursday January 21st and Thursday January 28th from 7:00pm-9:00pm…at giggle Greenwich…located at 102 Greenwich Avenue…Lisa Gould Rubin, CCE, CD, childbirth expert, doula and co-author of “The Birth That’s Right For You” will host childbirth classes. Lisa assists couples with learning how to apply who they are and what they need to the process of having a baby so they can feel good about their birth, themselves and each other.
the following is a list of topics that will be discussed…
- creating a collaborative birth team
- how birth works
- recognizing labor
- what to do at home during early labor
- laboring in a way that works for you at the hospital…even when things don’t go according to plan
- customizing your breathing and labor strategies…based on what you already do in your everyday life
- drugs during delivery ~ yes. no. maybe.
- cesarean birth
Classes are $300.00 per couple. If you are registered at giggle…classes are $250.00 per couple. Please contact Lisa at lisa@thegoodbirthcompany.com or 914.763.9487 if you are interested in attending.
We look forward to seeing you at this informative event!
