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2021 Westchester Day Camp Summer Guide
Artistree Performing Arts is the place to be for camp in 2021!Ā From our February and Spring Break camps, to our summer shows for grades K-12 and weekly camps for rising Kindergarteners in June, Artistree has something for everyone when it comes toĀ theater camp....
New Platform: āDine On WestchesterāHelps Restaurants and Diners Navigate the Pandemic
Westchester County Tourism & Film recently announced āDine On Westchester,ā an initiative to support local restaurantsā resilience through the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, which launched with more than 50 restaurants last week,...
Westchester County Parks Taking Picnic Reservations
Outdoor picnicking will return to County parks this year. The Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation is now taking reservations for the upcoming months. All groups will be required to follow current Covid-19 guidelines at the time of their...
NYICFF Kids Flicks Shorts Program
NYICFF Kid Flicks One: Now Showing on their Virtual MarqueeĀ through February 25Ā NYICFF Kid Flicks One keeps the dynamic of work and play lively with tales from around the globe. Cat Lake City has you covered if you, like its loveable feline, feel like you just canāt...
How to Help Texas
At The Local Moms Network, weāre moms committed to helping other moms. And right now in Texas, a lot of moms are dealing with unimaginably tough conditions due to the record-breaking snowfallāfreezing temperatures, homes being destroyed and lack of food....
The Ultimate 2021 Sleepaway Camp Guide
Spending part of their summer at camp is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use thisĀ guideĀ to learn about some of the top sleepaway options throughout the United States. All of them will help your child gain valuable confidence,...
2021 Black History Month Events in Westchester
On-going list of ways to support and teach your kids about Black History Month in Westchester. Exhibit: Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE When: Feb 5-March 5 There is an absence of documented history and lore of the Ossining...
This Valentines Day, speak your dogās love language by giving them what they truly love!
How often are you impressed by one dog walker holding 5-10 leashes and maneuvering through city traffic? Do you ever wish that your dog can be a part of these walks? Although impressive looking, oftentimes dogs on these walks are highly stressed. They are often...
Meet a Mom: Author Kari Molvar
Writer and editor Kari Molvar spent the bulk of her career working her way up the mastheads at glossy magazines like SELF, Allure and Cosmopolitan. When she moved out of NYC in 2009, she launched her freelance career, and since then has become a regular online...
Where to Buy Face Masks
It's crazy how a year ago, masks weren't even a thing and now there are way too many options! Below, you'll find an on-going list of places to buy masks for kids and adults: For Kids and adults: BooginHead: We are loving the comfortable Boogin Head Valentineās Day...
COVID-19 Vaccine: Grandparent Visits and Travel
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out natinwide, Ā weāre starting to wonder what this means for our families and routines. How will the vaccines change visits with grandparents, who have been prioritized for immunization? And is spring break/summer travel now...
Getting Soapy: Roundup of Fun Soaps and Santizers for Kids
We knew that 2020/2021 would be all about soap and masks! While properly washing our hands and wearing masks is the norm, we've also been testing out some "kid-centric" soaps that make it fun to wash your hands, and hopefully help out those who struggle with it. From...
Young Artists 2021 Exhibition at the Katonah Museum of Art
Each year, the KMA celebrates the work of high school senior artists in what has become a perennially popular exhibition, now in its 38th year. In addition to having their pieces exhibited, students work alongside Museum professionals to take part in...
9 Ways to Feel Instantly Happier
January isnāt the easiest month under normal circumstances. In most parts of the country, itās cold, the days are shorter, and by mid-January the luster of New Yearās resolutions has worn off. Of course, these arenāt normal circumstances at all. Weāve emerged...
Valentineās Day Dessert Board
We love this Valentineās Day dessert board from our food contributor, CatwithaK Cooks,Ā and think it will for a sweet activity and family-friendly snack. Not only is it colorful and festive, itās easy to use it as a template and go with any ingredients you haveāand...
Join a Monthly Women’s Moon Circle with a Holistic Health Coach
Have you ever tried a Sound Bath? In our ever-stressful world, sound baths are a great way to calm your body, mind, reduce stress and anxiety, ease fatigue, and so much more! We are thrilled to let you know about some virtual sound baths, hosted by local mom Misha...
The Local Moms Network Book Club Interview: Tessa Wegert
For our first 2021 book for The Local Moms Network Book Club, weāve gone with an author who lives in CT, where The Local Moms Network was founded! Author Tessa Wegert is a mom of two (ages 12 and 14) and she recently released murder mystery novel, The Dead...
Meet a Mom: Dr. Bre Haizlip
Recently, Bre HaizlipĀ (āDr. Breā) gave an end of year motivational Zoom talk to the moms of The Local Moms Network. We all loved her down-to-earth advice and her commit to helping woman. For this weekās Meet a Mom interview, we spoke to Dr. Bre about her counseling...
Open Call for Artists: Small Works — Process and Reality
Calling all artists! The Art Closet Gallery recently announced a call to artists for an upcoming exhibit, January 30, 2021-February 26th, 2001. This includes a call for artwork of all medias, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, drawings, sculptures in an...
Multicultural Channel for Youth Voices Featuring 28 Cultural Organizations
The Planet Classroom Network has launched its programming schedule with 28 Cultural Organizations committed to Global Programming. Organized by CMRubinWorld, the Season 1 Line-Up presents a 6-month Worldās Fair of Learning on YouTube for youth by youth which includes...
