Westchester Mom Blog for the Sound Shore
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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!
Meet a Mom: Julia Dzafic of Lemon Stripes
Julia Dzafic of Lemon Stripes started blogging 15 years ago about lifestyle, fashion, and food. Her latest project? A new book, Garden Grown: Garden-to-Table Recipes to Make the Most of Your Bounty.
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!
Where to Find the Easter Bunny in Westchester
We’ve rounded up everywhere to see the Easter Bunny in Westchester this spring!
Lucky Charms Ice Cream Sandwiches
St. Patrick’s Day-inspired Lucky Charm’s ice cream sandwich recipe! Don’t have Lucky Charms? Use any colorful cereal!
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.
Pot of Gold Cookies from The BakerMama
These Pot of Gold Cookies from The BakerMama just might be your lucky charm for a fun, festive St. Patrick’s Day party.
Meet a Mom: Jersey Shore’s Jenni Farley!
Jenni shares her 7-year-old son Greyson’s autism journey, being mom friends with Snooki, her go-to jeans, her mom mantra and more.
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!
2024 Westchester Day Camp Guide
The 2024 Westchester Day Camp Guide is here to help you make your camp planning quick and easy with all the information in one place!
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.
Cute Non-Candy Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids!
Candy and cards are a classic combo for class Valentine’s gifts, but with more school’s broadening food bans, non-food related choices can be a safer bet. Even if your school is still cool with candy, other parents will likely appreciate the variety.
14 Reasons Why I Love You
Starting February 1st, put a heart with uplifting words written on it on your child’s door each day until Valentine’s Day ❤️ Remind them WHY you love them so much. This is such a fun new family tradition! At a loss for what to say? Here are some examples of what you can write!
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.