I have made the same basic New Year's resolution every year since college. It’s to make this year the best year of my life. I have never given much thought to resolutions because my new year is when school...
At Westchester County Mom, we love few things more than providing the best resources for local families while supporting the businesses and brands we love. With the holidays on the way, we share our fifth annual locally-curated and mom-approved...
I don’t need to tell you that 2020 has been a difficult year. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are just as ready to end the unpredictable chaos and monotony of social distancing as I am. I...
Holiday Time
Holiday time is upon us. The schedule that we, as moms, have gotten used to (school fundraisers, homework, school projects, PTA meetings, sporting events, birthday parties, tutoring schedules, art, and cultural activities) will have to be adjusted. They...
It's Fall ya'll. The chill has sunk into the air and the apples are ripe. In my house, we find ourselves making plans for my all-time favorite holiday - Thanksgiving. Turkey Day is sacred in my family. We hike...
Between midnight of September 15th and September 16th, 1810 a group of revolutionary people started the fight so that the Kingdom of New Spain would be free from the Spanish Crown that had dominated for more than 200 years....
Children are asked to write a wish list for gifts they hope to get each holiday season. They are told to focus on their wants and the consumer goods that will make them happy. As parents, we allow our...
This year my son and I will have the “talk” about all the mythical creatures of his childhood - starting with The Easter Bunny.
He is eight and a half, so, naturally, last year around Christmas he asked a...
"What we committed in the Indies stands out among the most unpardonable offenses ever committed against God and mankind..." Bartolome de las Casas
School is back in session and I've been thinking a lot about the hidden curriculum. What implied,...
"The Angels on My Tree"
When I first heard the story of "The Angels on My Tree," Christmas was the furthest thing from my mind. It was June, and over 100 degrees that day, as I sat in a small...
In + Around Westchester
A Guide to Beauty & Pampering in Westchester County
Moms do it all, which often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Carving out me-time seems impossible, but we not only deserve it but...
