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Apple Orchards for Pick-Your-Own!
It's that time of year...when your Facebook and Instagram feeds are flooded with friends and family at Apple Orchards (and soon to be Pumpkin Farms!). We're lucky enough to have a ton of different options for apple-picking across Westchester, the Hudson Valley and...
A Stamford Mom’s Survey About Working Moms & COVID-19
Working moms have undoubtedly been dealt an almost impossible hand with COVID-19. An already tough position—toggling between work and home—got 10 times harder as they were combined during quarantine. A recent headline in the New York Times declared “Pandemic...
Hang onto Summer with these Lobster Rolls!
School is back in session, the temps are slowly starting to drop and we're fast approaching the last official day of Summer-- but we're also all hanging onto Summer as long as we can around here! Our favorite way to keep Summer going is by doing all of our favorite...
How To Choose The Perfect Tiles For Your Home Improvement Project
We all want to make our home improvement projects personalized to fit our style! Lima Ceramic Tile is explaining how finding the right tile can help you change the design and style of any space in your home this summer season!
Strawberry Fields Cocktail from Camp Cocktails!
This summer has certainly been an “outdoor” one, and we hope to keep that trend going well into fall. That’s one of the reasons why we love food and drink writer Emily Vikre’s new book, Camp Cocktails: Easy, Fun and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors,...
Are Blue Light Glasses Necessary This School Year?
Whether we’re homeschooling, doing virtual school, or simply giving more TV/tablet time in order to get 15 minutes to ourselves, many of us are allowing more screen time than in years past. But how bad is extra screen time for kids’ eyes? And are tech-y...
2020-2021 Tutoring + Learning Resource Guide
As school districts across our area make decisions about their plans for the 2020-2021 school year, many of us are also making decisions about what learning models will work best for our children. For some families this means partial or full-time distance...
How to Get Kids to Wear Masks
With many schools requiring kids to wear masks, teaching kids to keep their mask on is going hand in hand with teaching ABCs and geometry. Help your child’s teacher by encouraging your kids with these easy tips! Practice During Screen TimeWe’ve hearing...
Smoothies Made Easy!
I don’t know about you but I love a good smoothie. As a mom, it’s a great way to pack in a lot of nutrients into one easy and portable meal (not to mention my daughter loves them too!). But the idea of making them at home can definitely be overwhelming. Having all the...
conEd is extending their claims policy for customers who lost power after Isaias
Did you lose power due to tropical storm Isaias? If you lost power you also probably lost a lot of perishable food in your refrigerator and freezer. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a generator and spoiled food is a big financial loss to families. Fortunately,...
Fox Pest Control: For A Happier Summer at Home!
We love, love summer, but hate the bugs that come along with it. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with Fox Pest Control, who has been helping busy families enjoy their homes pest-free since 2012. (For a free inspection and estimate, and even same day service,...
Phase 4: What you need to know
Westchester is approved to move into Phase 4 of Reopening today! This is a major accomplishment and a testament to the vigilance our communities have shown in practicing social distancing, proper hygiene and following new and existing health and safety...
Help Your Child Prepare for Camp & School COVID-19 Protocols
For many kids across the country, camp or a return to daycare will be the first time they’ve encountered the new safety protocols for COVID-19. It also may be the first time they’ve socialized in a group setting, having been social distancing at home for the past few...
7 Ways to Encourage Positive Body Image in Kids!
Tamsin Jordan, a Registered Dietitian, shares her best tips on this important topic, from how you talk about food to how you compliment them.
Books Celebrating Differences and Embracing Diversity
Books are an incredible teaching tool for parents, and now more than ever we need to make it our priority to teach our children the importance of kindness, equality, inclusion, and respect. I know many people feel overwhelmed and helpless when they read about...
The Lost Husband Movie
We spoke to writer/director/producer (and Mom) Vicky Wight.
Understanding the NY State Reopening Plan
Phase 1 of reopening started in Mid-Hudson last week. Here’s what you need to know!
Joules: A Brand for Fun in Any Weather!
As busy moms, we’ve realized well-made clothes are crucial. For one, they simply last longer which saves us time shopping for constant replacements (and can be used as hand-me-downs for future kids—bonus!). But perhaps more importantly, they encourage active play and...
Soles4Souls x Zappos creating a social-distancing friendly donation platform!
Does the quarantine have you cleaning out all of your closets to? Here’s where you can donate those gently used items!
Get to know Stokke – and why your baby should too!
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Stokke, the Scandinavian brand designing better, safer products that strengthen the bond between babies and parents!