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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...
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...
Books to Share on Father’s Day and All Year Long
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. Finding that perfect gift for Father’s Day can be tricky,...
WESTCHESTER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TO REOPEN AT 100% VISITOR CAPACITY ON JUNE 26
Rye, NY… The Westchester Children’s Museum emerges from the pandemic-related closure to reopen at 100% visitor capacity on Saturday, June 26. A Members Opening is planned for Saturday, June 19. Visitors will return to the reopened Museum to find an expanded, newly...
Book Gifts for Graduates!
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. Whether children are graduating from preschool,...
How to Prep Your Child for Sleepaway Camp
Are your kids going to sleepaway camp this summer? As you pack those bags, both parents and kids may be feeling a little nervous—and that's totally normal. We asked Renee Flax, Director of Camper Placement for the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, for her best...
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie!
This refreshing smoothie from Elizabeth Lim, the talented mom behind Beach Cities Moms, is an antioxidant and inflammatory powerhouse. Filled with superfoods like cherries and cacao, it can be made with any kind of milk and different types of nut butter. The best...
Meet the Female Executives Behind Flow Alkaline Spring Water!
Anyone else feel like staying hydrated is a constant battle? Especially as we head into summer, increasing your water intake is so crucial to your health. But if you’re not great about drinking water (hello, coffee and wine!) you should definitely try our newest...
Meet a Mom – Actress Dania Ramirez
Actress Dania Ramirez was born in the Dominican Republic, and was raised there by her grandmother, before joining her parents in New York when she was almost 10 years old. Today, the actress has two kids of her own, and a resume full of appearances on screens both big...
Pina Colada Chia Seed Pops!
This sweet treat from Beach Cities Moms is full of tropical flavors, and since it skips the rum, is a perfect dessert for the whole family. Piña Colada Chia Pops makes 6 popsicles 1 14-ounce can coconut milk½ cup frozen banana chunks (or 1 small, very ripe...
Meet the Dad Behind CPR Legislation That Will Keep Our Kids Safer!
Every Second Counts in Cardiac Arrest
Meet A Mom – Actress Yllka Gashi!
Credit: Fadil Berisha This story originally appeared on New Canaan & Darien Moms. Meet the inspiring Yllka Gashi, a mom and actress getting rave reviews for her lead role in HIVE. The film, which received the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film...
Swingly Doorway Playhouse – A Game Changing, Mom-Created Toy!
Having spent a majority of the past year-plus at home with our kids, many of us are looking for toys our kids will have fun with while also learning skills and burning off energy. You know the ones—toys that last and don’t get forgotten about after a few weeks. (Bonus...
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Lime Avocado Crema
Thank you to our food contributor CatwithaK Cooks for sharing this delicious plant-based taco recipe with us. Introducing new vegetables (like cauliflower) to kids can be tricky. Experts recommend serving it in a form they are familiar with (in this case, tacos). Try...