Archive for December, 2009

Social Media Course - a New Year, a New Social YOU

Social Media Course – a New Year, a New Social YOU

I’m very excited to announce a new workshop I’ll be teaching at the YWCA Darien-Norwalk (for members), starting January 11th.  Space is limited, so call to reserve your spot asap!!
If one of your new years’ resolutions is to figure out how all of this cell phone/Facebook/social media stuff works, this workshop series is for [...]

Last Minute Shopper Savings, Gift Ideas & Fabulous Finds

Last Minute Shopper Savings, Gift Ideas & Fabulous Finds

Attention fellow procrastinators and/or those of you who have yet to get gifts for teachers, colleagues, friends or to stuff stockings: it is t-minus 7 days until Christmas Eve!! I thought it would be helpful to share some last-minute savings and gift ideas from stores right in our backyards … no shipping fees required!  Beat the crowds by calling [...]

Ho-Ho Helping Hands in Darien This Holiday

Ho-Ho Helping Hands in Darien This Holiday

Feeling stressed?  Or not?  Here are a couple of opportunities to get a little help with holiday preparations:
Child’s Play Drop-off at the Darien YMCA, Saturday December 12th and December 19th – any block of time between 10am and 4pm – Overseen by the YMCA’s talented staff, activities will include crafts, gym, group games, lunchtime and [...]

A Festival of Wreaths

A Festival of Wreaths

Last night I had the opportunity to sneak preview the wreath-covered wonderland that has transformed the Darien Nature Center, and all I can say is WOW.  Darien has soooo many amazingly creative and talented residents!  Whether or not you can attend the fundraiser and silent auction tonight, try to get over to the Nature [...]

“I Ain’t Got Gnomebody”

This has nothing to do with real estate but I couldn’t resist. You may have seen this in the Darien Times last week, but just in case…….

GNOMES  MISSING FROM EDGEWOOD RESIDENCE

Five garden gnomes, valued at $75 each, were reported stolen from the front lawn of a [...]

This Weekend’s Open Houses in Darien, December 6th

All the open houses in town, conveniently listed in one place. Brought to you by long-time Darien resident and real estate expert, Susan Nix.  Let Susie set up a weekend tour of Open Houses for you and/or introduce you to the Darien community!
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Holiday Shopping Ideas For Teens

Holiday Shopping Ideas For Teens

Here’s another tip from my friend Liv, who is currently a sophomore at DHS, has lived in Darien since she was 2 years old, and has generously agreed to lend a teen perspective to AllAboutDarien.com.  In this post, she provides great, local, budget-friendly places where teens can do their holiday shopping.
Hi guys, its Liv again [...]

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