Monthly Archives: January 2012

401 Style: Ski, Snow & Sales

Most New England ski areas have been open for quite some time, but with the first significant snow of the season finally fallen on Aquidneck Island, black diamonds are on the brain. Whether hanging on the half-pipe or sipping Irish …

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Seasonal Activities: Winter Family Fun

It’s here…winter and snow, it took awhile this year, but we’re in full swing of our coastal winter. The upside is that undeniable feeling of delight you get as you watch the kiddos run outside into their first annual snowfall, …

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Winter Picks: Toddler Activities

Wintertime with toddlers can be tough. When we’re banished from the beaches and the playgrounds because of the weather, it can leave us moms at a bit of a loss for how to fill those days with the kids. Thankfully, …

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Spotted: Lisa Sarro Fitzpatrick, Co-Owner of miniWish

Here at Connext, we love originality and cheer for style. So, on the heels of our recent giveaway I wanted you to meet new mama Lisa Sarro Fitzpatrick, one of the lovely owners of miniWish & Wish consignment. I met …

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Groovy Gator & Mini-Wish Giveaway: Winner!

WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Danielle Ward! You were our lucky #22 of the drawl! I will contact you privately on how to claim your prize for the miniWISH & The Groovy Gator gift certificates. Thank you to all …

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Healthy Habits: P90 Pork

Our holiday was fabulous and filled with love, laughter and loads of calories! I’ve never been a dieter per say but I do believe in making healthy food choices and finding a balance somewhere between Velveeta and Brussels sprouts.  In …

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Giveaway: Groovy Gator & miniWish

CONTEST IS CLOSED. WINNER WAS DRAWN! Our final ’401′ New Year giveaway is for all those mamas who dream of the guilt free pleasure of buying something super cute for the kiddos without justifying the purchase…oh what heaven. And oh …

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Giveaway: Archbeauty Winner!

ARCHBEAUTY’S LUCKY WINNER! We’ve got a winner!! Congratulations Kelly Gerson! You are the lucky winner #11. We will email you with all the information needed to collect your GC for Archbeauty makeup lesson. Send us a pretty pic after you …

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GIVEAWAY: Archbeauty Makeup Lesson

UPDATE: CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! HOORAY WE HIT OUR NUMBERS…STAYED TUNED FOR ANOTHER ONE. -Winner will be announced on Monday, January 9th on the blog. Next giveaway to follow! Lucky number 24 How many friends have you referred to Connext? …

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Giveaways: Regulations

Regulations and Official Rules for our 2012 January Giveaway All Entries Agree To These Rules To Be A Valid Entree: All Internet access and usage charges are the responsibility of the entrant. If for any reason the Internet portion of …

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Plunge Into 2012

My six year-old son, R., begged to participate in the Newport Polar Bear Plunge this New Year. After a shuffle of parenting texts back and forth between myself and my ex, it was decided R. was old enough to join …

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Meet Allison Schumann, Spa Director for Vanderbilt Grace

I think there is very little that can compare to a day at the spa. In fact, I’d bet that every mom in town would love having two quiet hours to herself, lounging poolside in a robe, and sipping grown …

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