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Get To Know the Closet Factory
From your master bedroom closet to your pantry or your home office, The Closet Factory takes care of all your home organizational needs with space saving solutions.
Giving Digitized: A New, Easy Way to Help Others
During the pandemic, many of us who were used to volunteering may have had to pause these charitable activities, due to increased childcare needs, social distancing, shutdowns or other quarantine regulations. Volunteering not only benefits the organizations or...
Meet a Mom: Journalist & Social Media Expert Amy Shoenthal!
This week, our Meet a Mom interview is with NYC-based mom Amy Shoenthal. She’s a social media marketing pro who also writes a column for Forbes—including the recent spotlight on The Local Moms Network! We spoke to Amy, whose daughter is 2.5, about her career...
Camp Kindness Day!
In a world where you can be anything, be kind!-Jesmundo On July 20th, 2021, The American Camp Association is proud to announce Camp Kindness Day, a day where camps will celebrate the acts of intentional kindness by incorporating it into their programming and...
Summer Fun with Ledge Lounger!
Summer is officially in full swing, and our newest partner, Ledge Lounger, wants to make sure your family has tons of fun this year! Their products are all about making the most of your outdoor space, from stylish and classic outdoor furniture to in-pool...
Summer Reading for Kids in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade!
This story was contributed by literary specialist and mom Rosemary D’Urso, aka the “Library Mom”. Go to librarymom.com for more of her expert picks, and follow her on Instagram @librarymombooks. While summer is an ideal time for children to relax, explore the...
60 Second Coleslaw!
This take on coleslaw from Cat with a K Cooks uses pre-shredded coleslaw so it comes together in just under a minute. Plus, it can be made ahead so it's the perfect summer party (or busy weeknight) side. Serves 6-8 *For best flavor, allow to sit at least 4 hours in...
Meet an Adoptive Mom of Four!
This week’s Meet a Mom Interview was shared with us by Iowa City Cedar Rapids Moms. Jennifer Pratt is an Iowa-based mom of four who adopted four boys from Brazilian after battling infertility. Now she has a full house, with Leandro (11), Cristiano (10), Enzo...
How to Be an Ally to Your LGBTQ+ Child
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and we wanted to share with our followers how we can best support kids everywhere, and be advocates for them. We asked Amit Paley, the CEO & Executive Director of The Trevor Project, a nationwide suicide prevention and crisis...
Meet Karri Bowen-Poole
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I grew up in Princeton New Jersey. After college, I lived in NYC and then in 1998, I moved to Rye and have been here ever since. Child(ren) and Age(s)? Grier 25 Sam 21 Ella 13 One...
Covid Vaccines: Meet Two Doctor Moms on the Front Lines!
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with two doctors who have lead a huge vaccination effort at their CA-based hospital. At the time of press, the CDC reports almost 150 million Americans are fully vaccinated—and these two women have helped administer 25,000 of those...
The New Frosé: 9 Frozen Spiked Desserts for Summer!
Just in time for summer, we rounded up some of the best spiked frozen drinks, popsicles and other desserts. If you love frosé, bookmark the list below for some fresh ideas, perfect for any summer soiree. We start with a new spicy twist on frosé, and then have some...
Where To Go Blueberry & Raspberry Picking In CT & NY!
As strawberry picking season comes to an end... it's time to begin raspberry and blueberry picking! Blueberry and raspberry picking seasons both begin in July! Some farms have already begun pick your own! Below is a list of farms that allow you to pick blueberries and...
Sheet Pan S’mores!
If you love making s'mores but want to skip the mess of roasting marshmallows, keep things toddler safe and make a lot at once, try these Sheet Pan S'mores from Maria Provanzano of From Scratch with Maria. The best part? You can enjoy them this way well after summer...
Fireworks for July 4th weekend!
Port Chester High School 1 Tamarack Rd, Port Chester Sunday, July 4 - 9pm (rain date of Monday, July 5) Playland Park 1 Playland Pkwy, Rye Although not for the 4th of July, the park will hold fireworks shows every Friday night from July 9 through September 3.
4th of July Popsicles!
Celebrate the 4th of July with these festive red, white and blue popsicles! Not only are they adorable, but they’re made with protein-packed green yogurt and fiber rich blueberries and strawberries. Thank you to Sound Shore Moms for sharing! What you’ll need: Greek...
Easy Healthy Summer Recipes from Food Stylist Alli Hawes
This story originally appeared on greenwichmoms.com and was contributed by wellness contributor Michelle Calarco. As we gear up for barbecues and backyard cookouts, we often find ourselves on the hunt for recipes featuring lighter fare, but that won’t compromise on...
Tips, Tricks and things to Do With Your 4-legged Kids This Summer
Don’t forget to include your pup in your summer plans! Tips, tricks and things to do with your 4 legged kids this summer! There are lots of dog friendly parks right in our area, perfect for a day trip! With plenty of activities at these parks to keep you, your kids,...
Meet Tim Masters, the Dad Behind My Green Mattress!
When Tim Masters’ daughter Emily developed allergies and eczema as a baby, he and his wife Cindy set out to solve her issues through any means necessary. Tim had been in the mattress business since he was a teenager, eventually purchasing the business from his mentor...
Easy Dinner: One-Pan Skillet Spaghetti
There’s a time and place for cooking an elaborate meal, and it’s not during the week. Especially in the fun but frenetic weeks between school finishing up and camp beginning. This one-pan skillet spaghetti recipe from Kathleen, the mom behind CatwithaK Cooks, is more...
