Westchester Mom Blog for the Sound Shore
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Plan Your Next Party with Coalhouse!
Now offering a pizza truck or trailer, BBQ smoker, three rental space options at the restaurant and a bar car… check out all of the options Coalhouse has for your next party!
Game Day Nachos
Take your Game Day eats up a notch with these crowd-pleasing nachos!
Meet Linda Francica Laraqui, Owner of Magical Movements School of Dance
We spoke with Linda Francica Laraqui, owner of Magical Movements School of Dance. With locations in both Harrison and Mamaroneck, this award winning School of Dance is easily accessible throughout the Sound Shore area.
5 Ways to Be More Present with Your Child
We all want to be present with our kids—but some days, nothing can be tougher. You’ve probably read about ways to stop looking at your phone. And while putting your phone away (and having your kids do the same) is a big part of being present, we are sharing five more proactive ways to be mindful and truly dial into your kids.
Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad with 3-Ingredient Humus Dressing
A salad you can prep ahead makes weekday lunches or dinners come together quickly.
2023 Westchester Day Camp Guide
The Local Moms Network 2023 Westchester Day Camp Guide is here to help you make your camp planning quick and easy with all the information in one place!
Local Business Highlight: HD Drywall
Read more about local Westchester business, HD Drywall, and how to get a free estimate.
Meet Aliza J. Sokolow, Author of a New Book for Picky Eaters & Foodies Alike!
This private chef decided to make it her mission to help kids eat well after working with Jamie Oliver.
Marshmallow Lollipop Hearts!
Valentine’s treats like these Marshmallow Heart Lollipops from South OC Moms are both an activity for kids to help with and a festive snack
Meet a Mom: Peloton’s Robin Arzon
We spoke to Robin about her fitness tips, family life, and more, for this week’s Meet a Mom interview.
Chinese Chicken Salad from Habitual Hostess!
Put this delicious dish into your lunch or dinner rotation.
2023 Health & Wellness Guide
Make 2023 your best year yet with the help of our Health & Wellness Guide!
6 Cookbooks to Try This Year!
If one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2023 is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered.
Meet a Mom: Lexi Brine, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker at Julia. B Fee
We spoke with Lexi Brine, licensed associate real estate broker at Julia B. Fee in Larchmont. She gave us some insight into the Westchester real estate market, her life in the Sound Shore and shared some of her favorite local spots!
2023 Ultimate Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide
Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as teen tours, educational programs and even community service opportunities.
School’s Out, Now What? MLK Jr. Day
What to do with your kids on MLK Jr. Day 2023!
Can’t Find Baby or Children’s Tylenol or Motrin?
With supply chain issues combining with the RSV/COVID/Flu trifecta sweeping the country, children’s medications like Tylenol & Motrin are in short supply. If you can’t find meds and your child is sick, this can be extremely stressful. Below, we ask Dr. Jen Trachtenberg, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor Pediatrics at Mount Sinai and owner, Carnegie Hill Pediatrics in New York City, to answers our questions about this situation.
Meet an Artist: Sue De Chiara
A former lawyer, design blogger and mother of three, Sue De Chiara grew up around artists. “It greatly influenced my love for good design,” she says. Transitioning into a new career, she is now an abstract artist and loves the creative expression.
Eat the Rainbow Board
If one of your goals for the New Year is to add more fruits and veggies into your family diet, this Eat the Rainbow Board created by The BakerMama may just help you check that off your list!
Meet a Mom: Model & Wellness Entrepreneur Valentina Ferrer!
We spoke to Valentina, Mom to 1-year-old son Rio, about her new motherhood, her modeling career, KAPOWDER, and more!