In & Around Westchester

Dear kids, As you know, your dad and I have known each other for quite a long time. I remember him from elementary school, but he doesn't recall meeting me until middle school. I'm going to chuck that one up...

December is the most magical month of the year, full of family and tradition. And what better way to celebrate than to visit Westchester County Mom sponsor, New York Botanical Garden. This iconic living museum is one of the greatest...

May is National Water Safety Awareness Month. Water safety is a topic that impacts all families. Every adult who supervises children needs to know basic information on how to keep kids safer in and around water. When it comes...

For my daughter's 2nd Birthday Party, we went for a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme and had an amazing time. I love throwing birthday parties for my kids. It's fun to find a theme and get crafty. I never really have...

Goldfish Swim School Yorktown Heights provides swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12 years-old in a unique setting with highly trained instructors, small class sizes (max 4:1 student to teacher ratio), shiver-free 90-degree pools, and a state-of-the-art...

My kids love swimming. I mean, seriously they'd swim every day year round if they could. Problem is, the weather gets in the way. Cold temperatures or precipitation are kind of a downer when you're looking forward to perfecting...

My great joy as a mother is expanding my kids’ worlds through experiences. Of course getting my son, a video game enthusiast, out of the house (or even out of his room) can be a challenge. So I created...

I consider myself to be a cautious person. In more normal times, I tend to overanalyze the risks associated with any given activity. Since COVID began, my cautious streak has continued. I’ve gone into a store once since shutdowns...

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 kid-friendly gems! We are spotlighting...

Happy French Toast Day! Here is your list of locations to “feed the need” for breakfast’s fluffiest friend. Bite-Size: Country Kitchen Mahopac New On The Scene: Rosina’s Coffee Shop Converted Firehouse: Patio Instagrammable: Mt.Kisco Diner Family Atmosphere: Poppy’s Cafe Rustic-Chic: The Roaster Cafe Historic...