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Bathroom Remodel Checklist
If you have a bathroom in need of remodeling you might be cringing at the thought of how long the work can take, the expense and the return on investment. Fortunately, with proper pre-planning, and making sure you have decisions made in advance and...
Meet Nanci Farruggio
I am thrilled to introduce you to our newest Meet a Mom.... Nanci Farruggio. Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I was born in the Bronx and lived there during my early childhood. My family moved to Westchester...
Saturday February 2nd Happenings
WHERE: Westchester County Center 198 Central Ave., White Plains, NY CONTACT: 914–995–4050 WEB SITE: http://www.countycenter.biz WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 2, 10am–4pm RECOMMENDED AGE GROUPS: Families HOW MUCH: Free. Reservations not required. ...
Weekends are for Brunch
Westchester Magazine Published: 01/04/2019 PHOTO BY ANDRE BARANOWSKI On Saturdays and Sundays, Westchester restaurants pop the Champagne, pour on the syrup, and poach some eggs to get ready for brunch. From all-you-can-eat buffets and bottomless...
From Wall Street to Art Galleries: One Mom's Transition
Artist Katie Ré Scheidt traded in a 12-year career on Wall Street, to focus on her abstract expressionist, portraiture and nude works that she creates in her Litchfield County, Connecticut-based studio. We’re always fascinated by second (or third) acts of...
Westchester Moms Catering Guide – Super Bowl & Beyond!
Super Bowl LIII is less than two weeks away, and there’s a lot to be excited about, including fierce competition between the Pats and the Rams, a strong halftime lineup featuring Maroon 5, and, of course, the delicious food we’ll be eating throughout the...
Down to Earth Farmers Market
The Rye Farmers Market has closed for the season, but you can find our vendors during the winter at the indoor Down to Earth Markets Mamaroneck Farmers Market at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Mamaroneck on Saturdays Jan 5 - Apr 13 at 9am to 1pm. 168 W. Boston Post Rd.,...
Easy Gluten Free Paleo-Friendly Banana Muffins
If we’re going to bake, we want to make sure the final product checks three boxes: First, that it’s a healthy snack for the whole family. Second, that it tastes good enough for everyone—even a picky toddler—to eat. And finally, that they don’t have a...
An Interview with FEED's Lauren Bush Lauren
The name Lauren Bush Lauren incorporates two distinct, all-American Dynasties—the (George H.W. and George W.) Bush political one and the (Ralph) Lauren fashion one. Lauren, however, has carved her own path by founding FEED, an impact driven lifestyle brand...
Dressember: Fighting Human Trafficking Through Fashion
December is a month filled with festivities—including fun holidays and the family and food that go along with them. But it’s also the month for Dressember, an inspiring, female-lead movement that’s fighting slavery and sex trafficking. In 2009, CEO and...
BRWD Refreshing Energy® Drinks
LOCAL MOM - LAUNCHES NEW BEVERAGE COMPANY We are very excited to announce the launch of BRWD Refreshing Energy® Drinks (BRWD) by a local Larchmont Mom. BRWD emerged from a desire for a refreshing and energizing beverage during long days and...
The TCM Big Screen Classics Schedule for 2019 Is Here
Go down memory lane with The Wizard of Oz and My Fair Lady.
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January Is Walk Your Dog Month
Rover CARING FOR YOUR DOG | By Rover Staff Tips for Safe, Healthy and Fun Outings with Your Dog Sure, you adore your pooch, but lately are you feeling less-than-thrilled when walk time comes around? That’s probably because you’re having trouble controlling your dog’s...
Why Spatial Reasoning Is Crucial For Early Math Education
MindShift By Katrina Schwartz When Nicole Thomson first heard about the importance of teaching spatial reasoning and geometry in her kindergarten math curriculum she had already been teaching for several years. Her teacher training program hadn’t mentioned these...
This mother's description of her tween son's brain is a must-read for all parents.
It started with a simple, sincere question from a mother of an 11-year-old boy.
This could be what's behind your kid's problems in school
Could your kid’s messy handwriting or trouble sitting still be traced back to those innate reflexes they had as infants? Here’s what you need to know about retained primitive reflexes. Today's Parent BY VANESSA GRANT | FEB 15, 2018 PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO The instincts...
The Absolute Necessity of the New-Mom Friend
Original Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/18/opinion/sunday/new-mom-friends-motherhood.html In the trenches with a baby, you need someone to text at 2 a.m. By J. Courtney Sullivan Ms. Sullivan is a novelist. My friend Cathy and I recently...
How to Be a Better-Than-Just-Good Sports Parent
original source Every single parent reading this wants to be a good sports parent. And most of you will probably succeed at that. But what if you wanted to be better than just “good,” what if you wanted to be a GREAT parent? A parent who goes above and beyond “good”....
How to make your New Year’s resolution stick, according to psychologists
These psychologists say you need a plan — not just a resolution. Here’s why.