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 to visit. Who doesn’t love exploring the county and “finding”...
Westchester County Mom Picks: Favorite Asian Cuisine 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 love being able to share our collective resources and knowledge of Westchester County with...
When Life Gives You Lemons, But You Hate Lemonade
What to do with all these lemons? They tell us, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." But, what happens if you are not a fan of lemonade?
Something to remember is that there are...
A Letter to My Daughter: 13 Years, 13 Things
Hi Girl,
In a year with so much angst and turmoil, one positive thing was wrapping up the year with a milestone birthday for you! You turned 13! Three years ago, when your brother turned...
Let Me Have Today
Today I have nothing. Nothing to give. No strength, no energy, no desire to fight the good fight.
Today let me wallow. Let me feel ‘woe is me’ and do not fault me for it....
10 Reasons Why I Love Townhouse Living
As I sit in the backyard working on a story, I look around at the mowed grass and pretty flowers and smile. I also think, "Thank goodness, I don't have to do any of...
Festive Fun and Holiday Shopping Around Westchester County
Holiday shopping and celebrations may be different this year, but no worries! Westchester County Mom has got you covered!
Although venues may have changed and ventures may be socially distant, there's still tons of fun...
Am I a Feminist?
A few weeks back, when our now Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris declared, "I'm Speaking," during the Vice-Presidential debate, her words were directed at one individual who was interrupting her. The littlest of sentences, but...
Does a Mother Ever Really Sleep?
My husband and I watched the first presidential debate a few weeks back. We then tuned in to the debate commentary until the wee hours of the morning, and we were up way too...
The Memes and Tweets of 2020
2020 has been some year. And the fact that we still have a few months to go seems unreal. How much more "2020" can we take? Besides COVID-19 itself, there are all the things...