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Tomatoes, Peaches + Mozzarella, OH MY!
The 4th of July doesn’t need to be all red, white + blue. You can be festive by making some traditional American BBQ style sides and salads. One of my favorite salads to serve in the summer is a Peach, Mozzarella + Tomato salad. There are so many variations out there,...
4th of July Recipe Roundup!
Credit: Freut Cake[/caption] Need some ideas for your 4th of July menu? These options include something for everyone, from festive cocktails to savory sides. Hope everyone has a happy—and healthy—holiday this year. DrinksWatermelon Mojito from Barefoot ContessaBoozy...
7 Ways to Encourage Positive Body Image in Kids!
Tamsin Jordan, a Registered Dietitian, shares her best tips on this important topic, from how you talk about food to how you compliment them.
Rosé Two Ways from the Co-Authors of Yes Way Rosé!
Your favorite summer wine made into a cocktail – two ways!
Creating a workspace within your home with Kerry Jacobs of Manor+Woods!
When you’re working from home, the blurred lines between work and home often creates unnecessary distractions, and having a dedicated work area can help you stay focused and more productive. We spoke with Kerry Jacobs, of Manor+Woods, to help you get creative and create functional and dedicated workspace solutions within your home.
Meet The Moms Behind Zipped Bags!
After spending so much time at home recently, is anyone else itching to get organized? That’s why we love Zipped Bags, durable, reusable clear bags that are designed and sewn in the USA. They each have colorful, chic accents, are more eco-friendly than...
Love Your Home with Dibico!
Love your home this summer with Dibico Construction, a custom home builder offering luxury building and lifestyle services to Westchester and Fairfield County homeowners.
Meet a Mom | Katy Garry, of Katy Garry Fine Art
This week we’re featuring local Westchester mom Katy Garry, the incredibly talented artist behind Katy Garry Fine Art. It’s highly unlikely that you’ve scrolled through your Instagram feed without coming across her beautiful artwork on display in photos from your favorite Interior Design and Influencer accounts.
Books Celebrating Differences and Embracing Diversity
Books are an incredible teaching tool for parents, and now more than ever we need to make it our priority to teach our children the importance of kindness, equality, inclusion, and respect. I know many people feel overwhelmed and helpless when they read about...
The Lost Husband Movie
We spoke to writer/director/producer (and Mom) Vicky Wight.
Understanding the NY State Reopening Plan
Phase 1 of reopening started in Mid-Hudson last week. Here’s what you need to know!
Patriotic Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend!
Red, White + Blue Recipes to make this quarantined-Memorial Day Weekend more festive!
COVID-19 Family Time Capsule
Have you heard of the term “COVID Capsule” or “Corona Capsule”? More and more families are starting to capture this unique time in our lives by collecting items of significance and creating a “time capsule” to memorialize this profound period of our life.
DIY Kinetic Sand
It has all sorts of names: Kinetic Sand, Sensory Dough, Moon Sand, Cloud Dough…the list goes on. No matter what you call it, kids love playing with this stuff. And it’s great for their imagination!
Sangria Two Ways!
Cheers to the weekend with Sangria- two ways!
Brighten Your Home with Florals!
Looking for a way to brighten your home during quarantine? Host to Perfection shares great tips on how to incorporate fresh florals into your home!
Taco Tuesday! Tacos, Enchiladas, Margaritas + More!
We may be missing our favorite margs at our favorite Mexican spot, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate our favorite weekly holiday at home – Taco Tuesday!
Joules: A Brand for Fun in Any Weather!
As busy moms, we’ve realized well-made clothes are crucial. For one, they simply last longer which saves us time shopping for constant replacements (and can be used as hand-me-downs for future kids—bonus!). But perhaps more importantly, they encourage active play and...
Melissa d’Arabian’s Cinnamon Popovers with Cream Cheese Glaze
This delicious recipe is perfect if you can’t find yeast anymore – it doesn’t need any!
Giving Tuesday: Local Fundraisers + Organizations in the Sound Shore
#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement. They have launched #givingtuesdaynow to take place today, 5/5/2020 as a global day of unity in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The best way for everyone to support this movement is to get involved...