Holidays

I love the holiday season because it’s a time filled with joy, the togetherness of family and friends, and delicious foods. It’s also a time of high expectations that can be very stressful, overwhelming, and disappointing. If the holiday...

We love Halloween: the crisp autumn air, the kids in adorable costumes, and the chocolate for weeks after. Here's the Westchester County Moms Blog guide to Halloween, including hayrides, carnivals, costume parties, and spooky fun. October 15 Spooktoberfest for Kids, 12pm-4:30pm,...

As a kid, I was not a huge fan of cooked fruit, and I wouldn’t say I liked apple sauce. It may seem strange that my dad's apple pie was one of my favorite desserts as a kid. This...

Looking for a gift that children will remember? Consider giving an 'experience' gift this holiday season. Enjoy our hyper-local Westchester list with easy links to purchase and a token gift idea for each adventure! Charitable What better time of year to...

After the year we’ve all had, many of us are too exhausted and too drained to go through the annual New Year’s resolution process. I’ve simplified things and am encouraging you to steal these resolutions. Focus on your health. Weight loss...

Did you know that the week between Christmas and New Year's is referred to as Twixmas? Well, neither did I, but I kind of like the sound of it! Think about it, you're betwixt and between two major holidays...

Let's be real, here, ladies: We love our husbands so much it hurts, and we really commend them for their efforts, but sometimes, when it comes to gift giving, they just miss the mark.  Receiving a gift you don't love (or...

Camping or Glamping? That is the question. Most of us know what traditional camping looks like. I actually googled "camping" and a few things came up: Camping is the activity of spending a vacation living in a camp, tent, or camper....

The books featured in this list go beyond Susan B. Anthony (though she is featured in the second selection!) and Amelia Earhart. Women have always shaped history, even when their stories are seldom told. Check out the biographies section...

Give a little, get a little. That's my motto during the holidays (pretty sure I stole that from a commercial though).  It's no surprise that we moms, and some dads, work our butts off to bring that Christmas magic all...