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Westchester Holiday Gift Guide
Can you believe it's the end of 2020? As we wind down the year, we wanted to share some of our favorite items for mom, the kids, dad, and the family featuring some local retailers in Westchester and beyond. We hope you enjoy and support this holiday season. Jump to a...
Holiday Magic at the Westchester Winter Wonderland
The holidays are going to look a lot differently this year but that doesn't mean that the magic has to stop. This year, the Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza, presented by Westchester Medical Center Health Network, offers a way for...
Holiday Happenings at Cross County Center
The 2020 holiday season is fast approaching, and the Cross County Center is getting ready to deck the halls to get shoppers in the holiday spirit by introducing a new 44 foot tall Christmas Tree that guests can walk-thru, pictures with Santa (outdoors) and tons...
Delicious New Tapas Menu at the Bedford Playhouse
The Bedford Playhouse is one of our favorite places to go for movies. But they're actually more than playhouse, offering events, tastings, trivia, music, and even a full menu at the Playhouse Cafe to enjoy lunch, brunch, dinner ,or a seasonal cocktail. They recently...
Tickets to Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive Thru on Sale NOW!
Kick off the Holiday Season Close to Home with the
NEW Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive -Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza. New Drive Thru Experience Creates Safe & Memorable Holiday Experience for the Entire Family To Enjoy
Wondering how to keep your dog busy while you’re busy?
Wondering how to keep your dog busy while you’re busy? Active Dog is here to help! How many times have you thought to yourself, I wish I had a bigger yard for my dog to run around and play on, or I wish I had more time so I could get my pup out for some exercise and...
Holiday Movies Streaming from Disney+
‘Tis the season for streaming, and this year, Disney+ is decking the halls and spreading the cheer with a heartwarming collection of some of the most festive family viewing of all time. The “Happy Holidays Collection” has something for everyone from adored classics...
Governor Cuomo Announced New COVID-19 Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants, Gyms and Residential Gatherings
Governor Cuomo announces restaurants, bars and other SLA-licensed entities must close In-person service at 10:00 p.m. Effective Friday at 10:00 p.m., bars, restaurants and gyms or fitness centers, as well as any State Liquor Authority-licensed establishment, will be...
How to Host a Socially Distanced Party, Plus Entertaining Tips
This story was provided by our contributor Host to Perfection! As we approach the holidays, a highly entertaining time of the year, we need to stop and thoroughly think about how to host in the era of COVID-19. It will be a unique holiday season!! It can be extremely...
How to Make Brussels Sprouts Gratin
This holiday season will probably look a little different for most of us. We might not be hopping on a plane to the in-laws, or maybe we’re setting fewer spots at the table for a more intimate meal. Some of us will be hosting our holidays outdoors, while others will...
Meet a Mom: Founder of Sweet Loren’s Cookie Dough
Today’s Meet a Mom is a sweet one! We chatted with Sweet Loren’s founder (and soon-to-be new mom!) Loren Brill about her delicious cookie dough—made with clean ingredients. Her refrigerated premade cookie dough and edible cookie doughs are all made with non-GMO...
Fall Pests: 5 To Watch Out For
You may think since the weather is cooling off, pests like bugs and other critters will start disappearing—but sadly, it isn’t so. According to the experts at Fox Pest Control, some pests actually start appearing in Fall—often looking for shelter or food before...
Girls With Impact Slashes Tuition, Keeping Girls Advancing with a Mini-MBA at 60% Off
There’s no doubt that parents are stressed out more than ever and looking for solutions amid a pandemic is no easy feat. Girls With Impact, the nation’s only live, online entrepreneurship program for girls, understands this struggle and is now offering a COVID-relief...
Immune-Boosting Tips for Cold & Flu Season
Guest Post by Dr. Patrick Hailey During the thick of cold and flu season, people talk about the many ways for boosting immunity that can help defend yourself against the body aches and stuffy noses. As we embark on our first cold and flu season with COVID-19 present,...
Snickerdoodle Donut Recipe
As we head into the holiday season, we're always looking for new baking projects to do with our kids, and things to make holidays breakfasts extra special. This Snickerdoodle Donut recipe from author and recipe developer Sara Mellas, fits both those bills. It...
What Exactly is a Montessori School?
What exactly is a Montessori school and how does a Montessori kindergarten classroom differ from a traditional kindergarten classroom? Let's consider some of the differences below: The role of the teacher. In a traditional classroom, the teacher is typically viewed as...
Where to Celebrate Halloween in Westchester
Halloween is going to look a lot differently this year. And while the verdict is still out on trick-or-treating, there are still some fun ways to celebrate in Westchester. Check out our list of on-going activities and events: Bedford: Watch .Hocus Pocus at the Bedford...
Bedford Playhouse to Reopen this Weekend!
Bedford Playhouse has announced its plans to reopen to the public on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23. Based on guidance from public health experts and the National Association of Theatre Owners Cinema Safe guidelines, the Playhouse is putting into action enhanced health and...
Kids in the Kitchen: Join the Healthy Dessert Club
Do you have a child who loves to bake? Are you looking for after-school activities? Join Amy Rosenfeld, Center for Healthy Living Registered Dietitian, for an after-school healthy dessert club. Participants will learn about nutrition while practicing healthy baking...
The Local Moms Network Book Club: Mothers Before
The next book in our book club series is Mothers Before: Stories and Portraits of Our Mothers as We Never Saw Them. This fascinating collection of essays and portraits of women—writers, poets, teacher and more—was edited by New York Times bestselling novelist Edan...
