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4th of July Game: Balloon Darts
Looking for 4th of July fun? Try this DIY Dart Game from The Local Moms Network contributor, Maria Provenzano, Lifestyle + DIY Expert of Hallmark’s Home and Family and founder of From Scratch with Maria Provenzano. DIY Patriotic Dart Game SuppliesLarge foam...
Blueberry Pie Recipe from Art of the Pie
Anyone else baking up a storm this summer? We’re adding this festive dessert from Art of the Pie’s Kate McDermott to our 4th of July baking list. Her new book, Pie Camp: The Skills You Need to Make Any Pie You Want (Countryman Press) will be released October 6,...
Easy 4th of July Recipe Roundup
Credit: Freut Cake[/caption] Need some ideas for your 4th of July menu? These options include something for everyone, from festive cocktails to savory sides. Hope everyone has a happy—and healthy—holiday this year. DrinksWatermelon Mojito from Barefoot ContessaBoozy...
The Simple Procedure To Fix Lip & Tongue Ties In Babies
Babies who are born with a lip or tongue tie can be affected in a number of ways. This can include nutritional issues since these babies are often unable to latch properly when breastfeeding. Mothers may also experience nipple soreness, infections of the breast and...
Meet the Mom Behind OYUN Luxury Loungewear
Interested in upgrading your “mom uniform” with super comfortable but incredibly stylish go-to pieces? We’re always looking for clothing that fits this bill, and that’s why we were thrilled to learn (and share) all about OYUN. Founded a year ago by fashion industry...
Meet The Moms Behind Zipped Bags
After spending so much time at home recently, is anyone else itching to get organized? That’s why we love Zipped Bags, durable, reusable clear bags that are designed and sewn in the USA. They each have colorful, chic accents, are more eco-friendly than disposable...
A Black Mother’s Cry: An Essay by Sara Hood
Thank you to The Local Moms Network contributor Sara Hood for sharing this powerful and personal essay. Where do we go from here? What’s the solution? Why did it take this particular moment in time for everyone to wake up? Did the [COVID-19] pandemic and our lack of...
Northern Westchester Hospital Begins Rollout of COVID-19 Antibody Testing for Community Members
Northern Westchester Hospital recently announced the availability of serology COVID-19 antibody testing for community members living in the villages, towns (and hamlets within the towns) of: Armonk, Bedford, New Castle, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, Pleasantville, Somers,...
Westchester County Parks’ Outdoor Summer Camps Will Open July 6
Westchester County Parks’ popular outdoor summer camps will open in July with modifications for operating safely under New York State COVID-19 guidelines, Westchester County Executive George Latimer recently announced. County Executive George Latimer said:...
Outdoor Dining Options in Northern Westchester
Westchester is entering Phase 2 this week (check out more of what that includes here). One of the aspects of this Phase that we are really excited about is outdoor dining. Below, we are sharing a list of outdoor dining options in Northern Westchester. Please call in...
Reopening Westchester in Phase 2: What You Need to Know
Westchester is set to reopen in Phase 2 this week. This means that salons, outdoor dining, commercial building management, retail repair, repair and cleaning, car sales, essential in-store retail, offices and real estate can reopen. More information about Phase...
Check Out These Books That Celebrate Differences and Embrace Diversity
Books are an incredible teaching tool for parents, and now more than ever we need to make it our priority to teach our children the importance of kindness, equality, inclusion, and respect. I know many people feel overwhelmed and helpless when they read about...
Love Your Home this Summer with Dibico
This story was provided and sponsored by Dibico. Most of us have found ourselves spending more time in our homes than we ever have in the past - and without the usual distractions of everyday life, noticing anything that’s in need of repair, updating or just...
Some Cool Games and Activities for Family Game Night
With all of the increased time at home, there has been a lot more family game nights and board games into the mix. While we love the tried and true staples, there have been a few more additions that our family has been playing that have been great for tech-free fun....
Two Westchester Beaches Open for Memorial Day
The beaches at Playland and Croton Point Park will be open for the season and at reduced capacity on Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. The two beaches and the parks where they are located -- Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson and Playland Park in Rye, will be...
Participate in Westchester Land Trust’s ‘Reimagined’ Annual Benefit
When it became clear earlier this year that large, in-person gatherings would have to pause for the foreseeable future, Westchester Land Trust (WLT) quickly worked to transform its Annual Benefit to an online format. And now, with overwhelming support from the local...
7 Tips for Pediatric Telemedicine Appointments
One of the many new experiences we’ve had during quarantine (aside from cutting our spouse’s hair and homeschooling our kids…) is telemedicine visits. In many ways, telemedicine is incredibly convenient, particularly with kids—you don’t have to wrangle littles...
On the Front Lines: An ER Doc & Mom Shares What It’s Really Like
As we navigate self-quarantining and social distancing with kids, we can’t help but think of the moms on the front lines of this COVID-19 crisis. Many of us find ourselves at the end of our ropes by about 3 o’clock for reasons ranging from toddler tantrums to tween...
Coronavirus in Westchester: Latest Closures and Postponed or Cancelled Events
(Updated as we receive new information) As Westchester residents deal with the new normal we all face, several events in Westchester County Parks’ annual Cultural Heritage Celebrations series have been cancelled due to the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic....
Muscoot Farm Farmers Market Begins Registration Process
You can support local farmers and sustainability and enjoy a day at the farm, following social distance guidelines, during the weekly Muscoot Farm Farmers Market, starting Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The day will be divided into six, 45-minute blocks...
