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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.
The Best Sledding Spots in Westchester
Snow Day? Check out our top picks for sledding in Westchester!
Scarsdale Smiles for New Concierge Pediatric Dentist: Meet Dr. Adam Silevitch
Meet Westchester dad of 3, Pediatric Dentist Dr. Adam Silevitch! After 15 years brightening the smiles of city kids, Dr. Adam’s new Scarsdale practice is changing the game in Westchester!
Gloria Gaynor I Will Survive: 5 Reasons You Should See This Movie
In 1978, the song I Will Survive not only made Gloria Gaynor a household name, but also turned her into an icon of the entire disco era. In the years since, she’s certainly survived—a lot. Now 80, her story is being told in a new documentary, Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive, which chronicles her journey to release her first gospel album, renewing a career left stagnant by mismanagement by her ex.
6 Steps to Getting Back to Work After Time Off
We asked Dr. Hilary S. Berger, Ed.D., LPC and founder of Work Like a Mother, a consulting firm focused on helping women thrive in the workforce, how women should position themselves for success in their job search after a break.
5 Ways to Look 15 Years Younger in the New Year
Diet and exercise are the best ways to help stay healthy and keep in shape, but supplementing a healthy lifestyle with cosmetic surgery procedures, med spa treatments and the proper skincare, will leave you in the best shape that you can be in…healthy and beautiful both inside and out!
Westchester Charities
We put together a list of local organizations where Westchester families can volunteer throughout the year!
Local Experience Gift Guide
If you’re looking to create memories instead of clutter this season, you’ve come to the right place. From playhouse tickets to museum memberships and fitness classes, we’ve compiled our favorite experiential gifts across the New York and Connecticut region.
Feast & Fettle: Your Dinnertime Solution is Coming to Westchester
Whether you’re feeding hangry toddlers or your teens are going through a growth spurt, getting dinner on the table with kids in the mix can present challenges at every turn. If you’re all too acquainted with this type of struggle, we’ve got some news for you: Starting January 7th Feast & Fettle is expanding beyond New England to deliver to all of Westchester County.
8 Unique Hanukkah Recipes
If you’re looking for new spins on classic dishes, the eight below are a good place to start – one for each night of the Festival of Lights.
Seasonal Sip: Cranberry Gimlet Recipe
The homemade candied cranberries are beautiful and tasty–and easier than they look to make. Serving a crowd? They’re easy to batch and can even be stored in the freezer.
The Flower Bar: Holiday Decor
The Flower Bar in Larchmont, NY has been my go-to florist for years now and I am consistently amazed at their gorgeous centerpieces! I was so excited to learn that they also design wreaths, garlands and do holiday décor installations. The team adorned my front entrance transforming my home into an inviting winter wonderland.
Local Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Garland + More!
We rounded up some of our favorite local garden centers, nurseries and florists. We’ve also included some important tree care tips for you to make sure your tree stays healthy for the whole month!
Meet Dr. Teresa Lantin of Body Morph MD
We spoke with Dr. Teresa Lantin, co-founder of Body Morph MD. Read our interview to learn more about Dr. Lantin and the services she provides!
20 Children’s Christmas and Hanukkah Books They’ll Love!
December is here and that means it’s time to break out the holiday books! Whether filled with a heartwarming storyline, engaging characters, or gorgeous illustrations, each of the stories below capture the essence of the holiday season, making them worthy of withstanding the test of time. Sit back and enjoy some extra cuddles this month as you settle by the fire with a loved one and read these outstanding seasonal stories!
Meet a Founder: Lydia Thibodeau of Sommet Nannies
Sommet Nannies has helped hundreds of families find their own childcare unicorn since 2015, through thorough vetting, extensive communication and best-in-class providers.
Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree 2023
Cutting down your own Christmas Tree is such a fun tradition! Here is a list of locations with the cut your own option near Westchester, NY. We are hearing that tree supplies are limited this year. so be sure to double check with the farm before visiting!
The Academy of Skin and Beauty
Learn more about the Academy of Skin and Beauty’s high quality spa treatments, offered at an affordable price!
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide is here and we are so excited to share our favorite Westchester finds!
Meet a Mom: Jamie Leahy of ReadyJetGo Travel
Jamie Leahy of ReadyJetGo shares with us some travel planning tips and her favorite family friend destinations!