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Add More ‘Spring’ to Your Step with These Trends
It can be hard to prioritize ourselves to look and feel good as busy parents. And as our kids outgrow their clothes and need new gear, we often shop for them, perhaps ignoring our...
Back To Nature {Exploring Westchester’s Nature Centers & Parks}
Living in Westchester County, we are so lucky to have access to big cities, farms, forests, the ocean, and everything in between. Westchester County is home to several nature centers, preserves, hiking trails, and...
Spotlight on Westchester :: White Plains
We all love our own little cozy corners of Westchester. There are many things to do and see, places to eat, and parks to visit. Who doesn't love exploring the county and "finding" the...
Spotlight on Westchester :: Pound Ridge
We all love our own little cozy corners of Westchester. There are so many things to do and see, places to eat, and parks to visit. Who doesn't love exploring the county and "finding"...
Treat Yourself: Holiday Gift Guide
With the holidays around the corner, most of us have been buying gifts for loved ones for weeks, possibly even months. But what about us? It’s as good a time as any to treat...
How Gratitude Journaling Changed My Perspective (and My Mood)
For longer than I’d like to admit, I was in a funk. I was constantly complaining about the kids, the laundry, the driving, the dishes, the cooking, and so on. By the end of...
Local Family-Friendly Entertainment on a Budget
It’s exciting and memorable to see a show on Broadway, watch a sporting event at MSG, or attend a pop concert at MetLife Stadium. However, these tickets aren’t always affordable or optimal for young...
How Do You Explain a Tragedy Like 9/11 to Young Children?
My kids are curious. They have questions about everything. Often, I can answer their questions, rely on Google, or just fake it. But every now and then, they genuinely stump me.
We've talked about death,...
A Few of My Favorite Things: Back to School Edition
It's hard to believe that summer is almost over, and the kids are heading back to the classroom. With two elementary school-aged children and one preschooler, I've tried many different school-related supplies and products....
Staycation Ideas in and Around Westchester
Summer is a great time to live in Westchester County. While many residents do set off on summer vacations, there is also plenty to do in the area for a fun, family staycation.
Last August,...