Melissa
Melissa is a Bronx native who moved to Westchester County after she and her high school sweetheart got hitched in 1997. She and her husband live in Mount Kisco with their son Corey (2004) and daughter Mia (2007). Melissa spent many years working in Human Resources and currently works in enrollment and marketing for a child care organization. Melissa is a two-time survivor of Postpartum OCD. She initially became interested in writing to raise awareness for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders but has discovered that writing is a newfound aspect of her life that she thoroughly enjoys. Melissa is excited to write with the Westchester County Mom team and hopes you’ll enjoy her stories of the trials and tribulations of a born-n-raised city girl raising teenagers growing up here in Westchester.
Spotlight on Westchester :: Katonah
We all love our own little cozy corners of Westchester. There are so many things to do and see, places to eat, and parks...
Westchester County Mom Picks: Favorite Ice Cream Joints
Our Westchester County Mom contributors live all over this beautiful county. Each of us knows our own corners well, and as a team, we love...
Spotlight on Westchester :: Mount Kisco
We all love our own little cozy corners of Westchester. There are many things to do and see, places to eat, and parks to...
Where to Eat, Drink, and Be Merry on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11th, and there is no lack of ways to celebrate the day in and around Westchester County. Options to...
What the College “Need-to-Bring” Checklists Fail to Mention
As my son prepares for his sophomore year of college, I cannot help but think back to last year. I read all the "must-do"...
Westchester County Mom Picks: Favorite Mexican Restaurants
Our Westchester County Mom contributors live all over this beautiful county. Each of us knows our own corners well, and as a team, we...
The Freshman 15
Freshman 15 refers to the theory that first-year college students gain around 15 pounds during their freshman year of college. Luckily my son avoided...
Cooking Isn’t My Thing
As much as I adore living in Westchester, I have realized that it’s entirely possible that I was meant to live in Manhattan instead...
Feeling Disconnected: Managing Your Partner’s Business Travel
I've jokingly referred to my husband as the traveling salesman. He is not in sales, but his job often requires business travel.
In my opinion,...
Business Lingo: Let’s Hop on a Call and More
How funny is business lingo? Sometimes, I spew phrases such as, “I’ll loop you in” or “Let’s touch base.” Almost like an out-of-body experience...