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Meet a Mom: Dara Astmann
Dara Astmann is a certified professional coach and fellow Westchester mom who has helped many women in the Westchester area realign priorities and regain confidence in themselves after years spent focused on motherhood.
Meet a Dad: Paul Baly of Gowan Placement!
Meet a Dad, Paul Baly, is a career-long educator, and part of Gowan Placement, an innovative Independent School consulting firm comprised of off former school leaders–people who have taught classes, coached teams, advised students and parents and as such know young people.
Daniella Monet’s Carrot Cake Breakfast Truffles
Daniella Monet shares her recipe for Carrot Cake Breakfast Truffles — nutritious, vegan, and kid-friendly. Plus, they’re no-bake, so they couldn’t be easier to whip up for the week.
7 Ways to Help the Beautiful Monarch Butterfly!
The monarch butterfly is sadly in decline, but your family can help make a difference! Here are 7 ways to be a hero to the monarch butterfly.
Meet a Mom: Dr. Corinna Franklin of Yale School of Medicine
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Dr. Corinna Franklin, MD, AB, FAOA, chief of pediatric orthopedics at Yale School of Medicine. She has been an orthopedic surgeon for almost 11 years, with a focus on female pediatric and adolescent athletes.
Easy Weeknight Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken
Super simple, healthy recipe for Marinated Mediterranean Chicken!
Helping Fight the Spotted Lantern Fly in NY
Have you heard about the Spotted Lanternfly—the invasive species popping up in our area? It looks like a butterfly with shades of black and red, but it’s actually a flying insect that can severely damage local trees and plants.
Meet a Mom: Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting!
Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting has 1 million followers on Instagram, a popular podcast and coined an iconic self-care catch phrase for moms: “get yourself a snack”. We asked Caitlin, who lives in Westchester, NY, about going viral, parenting strategies and more.
Mexican Street Corn Salad!
This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a crowd-pleaser for any summer barbecue. It lasts in the fridge for a few days, so make extra on the weekend for easy weekday lunches.
Back to School Backpack Roundup!
Whatever your price point, TLMN’s Top 6 Backpacks will make shopping a breeze!
Become a Food Responsible Citizen!
Fiddleheads Cooking Studio, has been teaching kids and teen cooking since 2016, and is continuing to offer a variety of after-school programs around Westchester this Fall. Registration is now open on the Fiddleheads website. Last year Fiddleheads...
Meet a Mom: Bethenny Frankel
In this week’s Meet a Mom, Bethenny shares about parenting a teenager, preparing her daughter for mean girls, and more.
‘Alohilani Resort: Hawaii for Families
Chelsea Thornton of South OC Moms shares her family’s recent trip.
Batman Themed Birthday Party
We celebrated my twins’ 7th birthday with a Batman themed pool party. Here are some of the party details and the amazing local vendors that helped make their day so special.
Meet Lindsey Rickard, Chief Content Officer for Everipe Smoothies
We spoke with Lindsey Rickard, Mamaroneck Mom and Chief Content Officer for Everipe Smoothies. Read our interview to learn more about Lindsey and all about this smoothie brand that makes “eating well a little easier for everyone”.
Goldfish Swim School: Lessons in a Safe & Engaging Environment
Goldfish Swim School, located in both Stamford and Norwalk, is a “safety-first” swimming facility dedicated to teaching children as early as 4 months old how to swim.
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Sweet Tea Sangria
Cheers to Summer! We love a good Sangria in the warmer weather, and depending on the setting or food pairing, have served it in white, red or rose varieties.
Patriotic Popcorn
This year take your popcorn up a notch and jazz it up with some chocolate, festive sprinkles and M&M’s!
Summer Recipe Round-Up!
Summer is around the corner and the seasonal shortlist of recipes below will take you from Memorial Day to Labor Day. From potlucks to backyard barbecues, there’s something for everyone.
4 Things to Know about Dad-Founded Child Care Provider Vivvi
Have you heard about Vivvi, the new child care option rapidly expanding throughout New York City—and soon into Westchester County?