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Westchester Beaches, Playgrounds, Parks & Trails
Here are some of our favorite beaches, playgrounds, parks and trails in the Sound Shore area of Westchester.
7 Easy Ways to Recycle Everything from Carseats to Legos
Whatever your inspiration – spring cleaning, Earth Day, an upcoming move, or the inability to look at the mess any longer – getting rid of your stuff is a struggle. Make it easy by organizing things into categories and tackling one at a time.
9 Earth Day Books Your Kids Will Love
To help honor Earth Day, Rosemary D’Urso, aka Library Mom, chose nine fantastic books perfect for the occasion.
Why Westchester Moms are Loving Feast & Fettle
Find out why Westchester Moms are loving Feast & Fettle! Hint: home cooked dinners that do not require us to prep, plan, shop, cook, or clean.
The Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Westchester
One of our favorite things about spring in NY is seeing the Japanese Cherry Blossoms. Here are the top spots to visit!
Meet a Mom: Shazi Visram of HealthyBaby
This mom of two first turned the baby industry upside down with the Happy Baby food brand, and now, doing the same with her HealthyBaby product line.
Wondering about the “Mysterious Illness” affecting Dogs?
Given many of us dog owners have been experiencing – or hearing about – dogs with a new mysterious respiratory illness, we turned to our friends @activedogllc, for their thoughts and additional information about what is going on with dogs right now and how to keep your dog safe!
Spring Break Guide
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Westchester activities to make your spring break at home the best one yet!
Meet a Mom: Stacy Tolve, Founder of The Fit Mode
We spoke with Stacy Tolve, founder of The Fit Mode. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Pre/Postnatal Performance Training Specialist. She is also a Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and teaches Barre, Dance, and Pilates. Stacy recently became a mom and we are so excited to feature her as our Meet a Mom this week!
Cinnamon Roll Bunnies!
Looking to make Easter morning even more special this year? Try these super easy and quick Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls by the Baker Mama. You can find the Cinnamon Rolls in any of our local Westchester stores or you can make your own!
Meet Layla Lisiewski, CEO and Cofounder of The Local Moms Network
After leaving a career in finance and a second career as an artist, she combined her research and creative skills to gather resources for she was looking for as a new mom. As she collated everything from the best playgrounds in town to the top toddler activities, she launched a website, Greenwich Moms, that quickly took off. Today, there are over 100 websites nationwide that make up The Local Moms Network.
2024 Maple Sugar Events!
February through March marks maple sugar season in New York and Connecticut- cold nights and warm sunny days are needed to turn sap into syrup! Here are some fun events to check out!
Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide
Use our Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the best options in the United States!
Healthy Baby- Why Our Moms are Loving This Brand
We are thrilled to share all about a growing baby brand that is completely shaking things up (for the better): HealthyBaby. Founded by mom of two Shazi Visram, who created the industry-changing HappyBaby food brand, HealthyBaby is on a mission to protect babies while encouraging developmental support.
Meet Ioana and Andrea: The Founders of Sleek Living NY
We spoke with Ioana and Andrea, professional organizers and the Founders of Sleek Living NY. As moms, we are constantly battling clutter and they gave us some amazing tips on getting organized and maintaining a system!
5 Pregnancy Apps You’ll Love
We’ve narrowed down our top 5 pregnancy apps that will actually help you stay informed, connected and organized throughout your pregnancy and beyond – so you can focus on what matters most: nurturing yourself and your growing baby.
Meet a Mom: Dr. Alla Vash-Margita of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Alla Vash-Margita, M.D., Chief of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. A board-certified OB-GYN who has been practicing for 24 years, she recently launched a specialized Adolescent Gynecology and Endocrinology Program, which helps the many young women at risk for or dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Host a Valentine’s Day Party for Your Family
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day by way of recipes, decor, crafts, books, and movies. Pick one or two items that feel easy and doable to you and go for it! A night at home and some undivided attention are both special and exactly the sweetness our kids crave.
Meet Remy Silvestre: Founder of LOVE2LEARN
We spoke with Remy Silvestre, founder of LOVE2LEARN. Her primary goal is to create a positive educational environment which fosters a genuine love for learning. Upon entering the space, you will encounter a colorful and cheerful learning environment that actively encourages creativity, imagination, and a hands-on approach where multi-sensory strategies are utilized.
2024 Health & Wellness Guide
We have gathered a community of fantastic practitioners, businesses and services for all aspects of health. We hope this resource can serve to provide you with some much needed self-care, health and wellness.