Around Town
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.
Meet a Mom: Lisa Greco of Energia Fitness and Health
We spoke with Lisa Greco, founder of Energia Fitness and Health. She is a fitness trainer, movement specialist and integrative health coach. Read our interview to find out more about Lisa, her background and services!
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!
Air-Fryer General Tso’s Chicken
Want to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes? That’s exactly what this healthy recipe for General Tso’s Chicken delivers. “It’s better than take-out and healthier too!” says Dr. Sonali Ruder, aka The Physician Foodie, who is an ER doctor, a classically trained chef, and a mom of two.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.