Spring Break Part 2-Palm Beach
Heading down south to Florida for your family’s Spring Break? Use our three-part series on Sunshine State trips, including our Local Moms’ recs for the Florida Keys, Palm Beach (below) and Naples. We have all the essential details straight from our experts...
Emma Heming Willis on Motherhood, Marriage & More
Emma Heming Willis leads a charmed life, for sure. Married to Bruce Willis (yes, Mr. Die Hard), with whom she lives in Westchester, NY, she’s mom to two beautiful little girls (Mabel is 6 and Evelyn is 4). She’s also an entrepreneur, with an organic...
Whole 30
You might not know the name Melissa Hartwig Urban, but you have undoubtedly heard of Whole30, aka the diet everyone and their sister has raved about over the last few years. Melissa is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, and currently has two books on the...
Spring Break Part 1-Florida Keys
Taking the family to Florida for Spring Break? Then you won’t want to miss our three-part series on trips to the Sunshine State, including our Local Moms’ recs for the Florida Keys, Palm Beach and Naples. First, read on for where to stay, what to do, where...
Valentines Day Treats!
HAZELNUT CAKE TRUFFLES I am probably in a very small minority but I’m not a huge fan of boxed Valentine’s chocolates. I’m not saying I turn them away as that would be just crazy. However, when the big day of amore comes around, I much...
Mom Uniform
Kristin Koch, the executive director of Seventeen magazine and blogger behind Closetful of Clothes is, like all of us, a busy mom who still wants to feel put together. "I often get asked for my mom wardrobe essentials—the tried and true items that I can wear to...
Summer Camp Guide!
It feels like the frozen tundra outside & summer seems so very far away, BUT it will be here before we know it & we pride ourselves on Giving Moms the Gift of Time! So, start planning a fun summer for your little ones with all of these great, local Summer Camp...
Energy Bites!
A quick, go-to healthy snack when you need a little energy. And let's fact it Mama's-especially on Monday's, we could all use it! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (dry) old fashioned oats 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes 1/2 cup...
Superbowl Bites!
Our friend Anna Gass, CT-based chef and author of the upcoming cookbook Heirloom Kitchen has shared four super easy dips for this weekend (or anytime!). We love her little tweaks (like adding beets to hummus or kale to guacamole) that not only...
Meet – A – Entrepreneur
Lenore Herbst Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I grew up just over the border in Lewisboro & my parents still live in the house I grew up in. My husband and I have lived in New York City, lower Westchester County, Norwalk and then...
Paleo Banana Muffins
If we’re going to bake, we want to make sure the final product checks three boxes: First, that it’s a healthy snack for the whole family. Second, that it tastes good enough for everyone—even a picky toddler—to eat. And finally, that they don’t have a...
FEED
The name Lauren Bush Lauren incorporates two distinct, all-American Dynasties—the (George H.W. and George W.) Bush political one and the (Ralph) Lauren fashion one. Lauren, however, has carved her own path by founding FEED, an impact driven lifestyle brand...
Abstract Artist
Artist Katie Ré Scheidt traded in a 12-year career on Wall Street, to focus on her abstract expressionist, portraiture and nude works that she creates in her Litchfield County, Connecticut-based studio. We’re always fascinated by second (or third) acts of...
Post Holiday Food Regime
After weeks of heavy holiday meals, sugary cookies and festive cocktail parties, most of us are trying to clean up our eating. And that usually involves cutting out things, from fried foods to dairy. Sometimes, though, being too strict can backfire,...
Meet A Entrepreneur!
Sharon McSpedon Meet this month's super inspiring Mom & Entrepreneur, Sharon McSpedon, owner of Pilates Barre in Ridgefield! Besides being in amazing shape & running a renowned studio, Sharon loves spending time with her three kids & connecting with with...
New Years Eve Decor
If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year, stocking the bar is likely a priority. But in this Instagram age, why not make the cocktail setup as beautiful as it is functional? Your guests will surely appreciate the extra effort, whether or not...
NYC Guide
There’s just something about NYC in late December, from the seasonal shows to the festive feel. If you’re planning a trip to the Big Apple from near or far, here are our suggestions for memorable activities, meals and more. Ice Skate While People-Watching...
Holiday Appetizer
Regular contributor and chef, Anna Gass of the Heirloom Kitchen, shares an easy go to holiday recipe that is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Anna loves brie and when you wrap it in puff pastry and stuff it with sweet filling, it can’t really get any better....
Holiday Travel with Kids
If you’re traveling this winter, you might be dreading the part where you tote your tired and bored kids on long stretches through planes, trains and automobiles. To get some tried and true advice, we turned to two people who are more experienced at...
Paper Great Interview!
On the website for their new paper goods company, Paper Greats, CT-based founders Heather Terry and Selina Fletcher write: “Life is short—let us take something off of your plate and put it on ours.” You don’t have to ask us twice—and we’re already huge...