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Spilled Water To Millions: How 2 Westport Moms’ Bags Became Oprah-Approved Best-Sellers Spilled Water To Millions: How 2 Westport Moms’ Bags Became Oprah-Approved Best-Sellers
Spilled Water To Millions: How 2 Westport Moms’ Bags Became Oprah-Approved Best-Sellers It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention, and two Connecticut moms have proven that true. What started as a soggy laptop bag disaster has grown into a thriving business, twice featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things and becoming an Amazon best-seller. Westport neighbors and best friends Katie Hill and Lisa Watkins founded WanderFull in 2022 to create a stylish, functional bag that could hold everything from a water bottle to a phone and other essentials. Click here to see WanderFull's Amazon page The idea stemmed from Hill, a former buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue, who noticed w…
Famous Duck Donuts To Open First Shop In CT Famous Duck Donuts To Open First Shop In CT
Famous Duck Donuts To Open First Shop In CT If you love donuts then a new national donut chain opening its first shop in Connecticut will make your heart go pitter-patter when you walk through the doors, according to local foodies and Yelpers. Duck Donuts -- famous on the Outer Banks of North Carolina where they got their start -- has announced they will open in New Haven County in Orange. With 145 shops nationwide and in several other countries, the concept and all the hype behind their success is each donut is made to order and you get to pick the toppings. Connecticut's first will be located at 350 Boston Post Road, said Cassidy …
'Something For Everyone': New Bethel Shop Has Treats For Pooches, People 'Something For Everyone': New Bethel Shop Has Treats For Pooches, People
'Something For Everyone': New Bethel Shop Has Treats For Pooches, People A trip to the pet shop is doubly enjoyable now that humans can pick up an exotic snack for themselves as they shop for treats for their furry friends.  Nips and Paws in Bethel, located at 268 Greenwood Ave., opened on Saturday, April 1, and has something for everyone.  Half of the store is dedicated to dog accessories and treats, and the other half is filled with snacks for humans from around the world. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nips & Paws (@nipsandpawsshop) Michelle Bangash, who also teaches high school history, la…