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Meet a Mom | Dagmara Lometti, Personal Trainer
Meet a Mom: Westchester Mom, Dagmara Lometti, personal trainer and fitness expert. Dagmara is specialized in pre and postnatal fitness and can work with clients based on their individual needs.

Fabalish: Your Secret Weapon for Fast & Healthy Kid-Friendly Meals!
Fast and Healthy Kid-Friendly Meals for the Whole Family Delivered Direct to Your Door in Westchester.

9 Things to Know About Nines!
A new luxury service we’ve recently learned about, @ninesliving. This private membership service is modernizing household staffing and management. Get your household back on track in 2021, with this innovative, luxury service.

2021 Westchester Day Camp Guide!
All-Westchester Guide to Summer Day Camps for Your Kids!

The Ultimate 2021 Sleepaway Camp Guide
The ultimate guide to Sleep Away Summer Camp in Westchester, Connecticut and beyond.

Talking About Current Events with your Children
As parents, it’s important for us to know how to navigate conversations around current events, especially when they are sudden and alarming, as they were yesterday.

Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs!
Hot Cocoa Bombs are the hottest dessert of the 2020 Holiday Season! Many treat shops in Westchester are selling out quickly so we’re bringing you a DIY recipe for you to make them at home. It can double as a kids activity – win, win!

Chanukah Recipes the Whole Family Will Love!
Looking for a Chanukah recipe the whole family will enjoy? We found some amazing sweet and savory dishes that will satisfy everyone!

Wondering how to keep your dog busy while you’re busy?
Active Dog is here to help! How many times have you thought to yourself, I wish I had a bigger yard for my dog to run around and play on, or I wish I had more time so I could get my pup out for some exercise and fresh air today? If you’re anything like us, you want the best of the best for your dog. We’re here to make sure your fur babies are getting their exercise, socialization, and training in a safe and fun way! Active Dog is a locally owned and operated dog hiking company that was founded in 2011. Since then, our team has hiked over 250,000 dogs.

2020 Holiday Gift Guide!
Looking to find something special for someone this year? Check out our favorite gifts from local shops in Westchester!

8 Easy Holiday Cocktails!
Cheers to the holidays with these simple sips!

Creative Thanksgiving Treats!
Looking for a fun activity to do with your kids? Or are you just looking for a way to make this very different (and pared down) Thanksgiving a little special this year? Ditch the pies or complement them with these cute Thanksgiving themed treatsPhoto from DelishOreo...

Matching Family Holiday Pajamas
It's time to order those matching holiday pajamas for your family! There are a ton of fun options this year - there's Christmas, Hanukkah, winter themes and full-on Elf attire. We did our best to find some great options for you under $30, and with the Black Friday...

What exactly is a Montessori School?
What exactly is a Montessori school and how does a Montessori kindergarten classroom differ from a traditional kindergarten classroom? Let's consider some of the differences below: The role of the teacher. In a traditional classroom, the teacher is typically viewed as...

Fairytale Moments with Anna and Elsa!
FAIRYTALE MOMENTS WITH ELSA AND ANNA Alissa Salvatore and Cristina Franciosa are professional singers, musicians and actors from The Bronx and Westchester who created Fairytale Moments with Elsa and Anna in 2020. This year, performers all over the country were...

Meet a Mom | Colleen Turner, Owner of Play It Forward
This month’s Meet a Mom is Westchester mom Colleen Turner, the CEO + Founder of Play It Forward. Colleen is on a mission to disrupt the second-hand market for children's apparel and reduce textile and garment waste. Backed with 20 years of experience in the apparel...

Fall Pests: 5 To Watch Out For!
You may think since the weather is cooling off, pests like bugs and other critters will start disappearing—but sadly, it isn’t so. According to the experts at Fox Pest Control, some pests actually start appearing in Fall—often looking for shelter or food before...

What do you do with all that Halloween Candy?! We have some ideas!
It’s the day after Halloween and your house is filled to the brim with your kids candy haul. Not to mention all the leftovers from what you didn’t hand out. Back in the good old days we could easily bring it all to the office and it would get scooped up in no time....

Your 2020 Guide to Preschool
The groundwork for successful experiences in the education system is largely established before Kindergarten even starts. Choosing a preschool can be a daunting task. There are a lot of factors that play into this decision, and the importance of each factor is...

Healthy Halloween Fruit + Veggie Board
Halloween is almost here and we are sharing an amazing last-minute, festive board from The BakerMama, which incorporates much needed vegetables into an adorable design. If you haven’t been, make The BakerMama’s Instagram and site a regular stop for inspiration...