Westchester Mom Blog for the Sound Shore
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Meet a Mom: Carly D’Arpino, Owner of Harrison Wine Vault
We spoke with Carly D’Arpino, owner of Harrison Wine Vault. She gave us a special discount code to use during this busy season of hosting and gifting!
Tips For The Essex Steam Train North Pole Express
All aboard the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat North Pole Express for the 2022 season!
Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs!
Hot Cocoa Bombs are the hottest dessert of the Holiday Season! We’re bringing you a DIY recipe for you to make them at home. It can double as a kids activity – win, win!
Everyday Celebrations from Scratch
Holiday parties are about to be in full swing. Whether you’re hosting family for casual dinners or throwing a formal fete for a crowd, a new book from Maria Provenzano, “Everyday Celebrations from Scratch”, has inspiration galore.
Make Ahead Breakfast Bake
Having a breakfast recipe that can be assembled the night before and can feed a crowd can be a lifesaver for the holidays! This delicious version from Habitual Hostess might just become a family tradition for Christmas morning, or any busy morning when you have a full, hungry house.
Tablesetting 101: Host to Perfection!
Get ready for the holidays and beyond with these simple steps.
Melissa Joan Hart: Lifetime’s Queen of Christmas
Melissa Joan Hart is one of the veritable Queens of Lifetime’s festive films. This season, as part of a new multi-film, two-year deal with the network, the Sabrina the Teenage Witch star directs her fourth Lifetime film, Santa’s Bootcamp.
Christmas Fudge Recipe
A Christmas Fudge recipe that can’t be beat!
Hannukah Latkes
This classic Hannukah Latke recipe can be fried earlier in the day and recrisped in the oven prior to serving—so you can get your latkes ready to go before the kids come home and won’t be dealing with hot oil with little ones underfoot.
2022 Holiday Gift Guide
We’ve made it easier to shop small this holiday season in the Sound Shore. Check out our favorite local businesses to check all of the gifts off you list!
Meet a Mom: Alyssa Londoño, Author of “Love….is Everywhere”
Alyssa Londoño tells us about her children’s book “Love….is Everywhere”. The book follows a young girl on her journey to finding love in everyday things.
Holiday Happenings in Westchester
We’ve rounded up all of the winter holiday events in the Sound Shore and beyond!
Meet Amanda and Emily, the Founders of Tig & Peach!
We spoke to Amanda and Emily, the Founders of the adorable and thoughtfully designed play space, Tig & Peach! Read our interview to find out more about how they got started, the classes they offer and how to book a birthday party!
Holiday Shopping Savings
The holidays are *this close* to being in full swing, and that means it’s time for Moms to make magic. We’re always looking for ways to “give moms the gift of time,” and support small businesses, especially this time of year. See below for three brands that fit this bill, and find exclusive savings only available to followers of The Local Moms Network!
How to Be More Grateful
Simple ways to re-focus, lower stress, and create connection. It doesn’t take much time, just intention. Thankfully, it also doesn’t take much time to feel the benefits of them, either!
Everyday Apple Tart
Whether you’re baking for Thanksgiving, or just want to use up your apple-picking stash, this Everyday Apple Tart from TikTok star Kathleen Ashmore is an instant classic (that happens to be gluten-free!).
Turkey Pesto Meatballs
This Pesto Meatball recipe has just three ingredients and comes together in under 20 minutes—aka perfect for busy weeknight meals!
3 Steps to Fabulous Winter Skin
While sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and mums feel exciting and celebratory right now, wintry weather is around the corner and it can be a nightmare for our skin. Moms, it’s time to transition our skincare for drier, colder weather… and we have expert advice to help!
5 Ways to Make Holiday PJs A Tradition that Works for Your Family!
Matching PJs have been a growing family tradition for years, creating priceless memories—as well as photos for social media! But getting kids (not to mention spouses!) to take part in any group activities can sometimes require some prodding. That’s why we’re sharing 5 ways to make the popular matching PJ trend work for your family!
Meet a Mom: Helene Stype
Meet Helene Stype, a Harrison resident and lifestyle photographer. She specializes in black and white newborn photography at home sessions, and everyday life family films. Read our interview to find out more about how she got started and how to book a session with her.