Author of "Devon Fleming's Pink Book, the Hottest Guide to Living in Fairfield County", Devon is here with her Fairfield County hotspots and advice. Fairfield County's Go–To-Gal and author of The Pink Book has teamed up with us to bring you Fairfield County Living, loaded with helpful tips and ideas showcasing Home, Family, Self and Fun with a Fairfield County Style.

Living in Fairfield County is the BEST! There are many wonderful towns that are chock full of some terrific products and services! As the area’s Go-To-Gal, I make it my business to find practical solutions to living here. Listen on-air (or stream on-line) for my tips for your HOME, FAMILY, FUN and SELF. You can find the Hot-Spots or Sweet Deals from some of the best companies in the area!

If you need help with your wellness, be sure to go to DevonFleming.com and click on the Pink Book search for the best resources!

Home Heating Tips

Hello. I’m Jeff Mayer, president and CEO of MXenergy, one of the fastest growing providers of natural gas and electricity in the country. Here’s a simple fact about energy conservation: We are still building homes like we did in the 18th and 19th centuries: Stick style, frame architecture, with woefully inadequate insulation.

Inefficient boilers and furnaces and appliances are consuming energy and most of it is literally slipping through the cracks, the light fixtures, the walls, the doors, the windows, the ceilings, and the attic.

At MXenergy, we believe that a modest investment in decent insulation can pay back in months just from the savings in energy cost by as much as 30% -- 30%!So we suggest you get an inexpensive home energy audit. Go to MXenergy.com to find a home auditor in your area.

The Edge Fitness Clubs

Have A Goal. Give yourself an achievable goal -- it will give you something to push toward and keep you motivated -- continue to set goals for yourself, this way you are constantly achieving and keep your motivation strong!
Find out more at theedgefitnessclubs.com

Restore your beautiful self

When the heat is on in the house and the air is cold outside, your skin will be depleted of its natural moisture, leaving your skin feeling tight and dry. People tend to load on the extra moisturizer to compensate for the dryness. This will not always solve the problem of dry skin. If you’re dry, tight and flakey, it means that you have dry skin cell build-up on...read more

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Backpacks
Did you know that the backpacks your kids wear to school may cause problems to their spine and shoulders? Before you let them simply grab what they like, make sure their backpack fits them properly. They should be made out of lightweight material, have wide, padded adjustable shoulder straps and individualized compartments for even distribution of materials. It should have a hip strap, waist belt or frame to redistribute its weight from the shoulders to the pelvis. Remember! Size it right - Pack it Right – Wear it Right! Norwalk Hospital wants your kids to be healthy!

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Sports Injuries
Every day parents will drop their kids off at practices that have no qualified person to treat injuries. This is true with recreation leagues and schools. Be aware and educate your child. Most injuries happen at practice. Make sure your child knows that if they are hurt, ‘playing through the pain" can cause a minor injury to become serious. Tell the coach. Insufficient rest after even a minor injury like a sprain can do more damage. Lack of conditioning prior to the start of the season will also contribute to more injuries. Work your kids up to it. Be ready and be safe!

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Travel Snacks
To boost health- stock up on nutrient-rich travel snacks that easily fit into plastic bags for summer outings and outdoor living. Try these. Fruit and veggie chunks, Trail mix of dry cereal , nuts, dried fruit, whole-wheat cracker sandwiches with peanut butter, energy bar cut into bite-sized pieces, cold veggie pizza; salsa and baked chips; mini oatmeal muffins with raisins; and string cheese to name a few. Norwalk Hospital wants you to have fun and be healthy!

Safe Driving Tips

Don't you want to keep you and your family safe while driving? So does Wireless Zone, who wants to remind you to keep your eyes off your phone and on the road! Utilize a hands-free headset for those calls that just can't wait, or pull over to the side of the road. After all, talking on a handheld cell phone causes nearly 25% of all car accidents, and texting while driving makes you 23% more likely to get into a car accident. So put down that phone already! This safe driving reminder has been brought to you by Wireless Zone, your local Verizon Wireless premium retailer - a place where you matter!

Now with five locations in Fairfield County!

• 25 Glen Ridge Road, Suite 4, Greenwich - 203-531-8800
• 1071 Post Road, Darien - 203-202-2966
• 139 Elm Street, New Canaan - 203-966-6400
• 385 Post Road East, Westport - 203-221-0000
• 925 White Plains Road, Trumbull - 203-459-2600