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10 Family-Friendly Staycation Ideas
Bummed about having to stay close to home this holiday season? We hear you. So many of our us are skipping family travel for the holidays or winter break. We hope these “staycation” ideas give you inspiration for this week, and the rest of the winter. Hide Those...
Celebrate the Release of Soul With Activity Sheets
We are so excited for the release of the new Disney+ movie, Soul. To celebrate, we are excited to share these fun activity sheets, which includes: Maze: Help Joe find his way through a piano maze Spot The Difference: 11 differences Door Hanger: Soul Joe and 22 Drawing...
Holidays on the Hill: Lasdon Train Show
Have you visited Holiday on the Hill this season? Taking place until December 31st, visitors can enjoy the magic of the season in 2400 square feet of decorated space in the Lasdon Conservatory. This year, they have expanded their display to include more than 350 feet...
How You Can Help Vulnerable Neighbors Stay Warm with One Warm Coat
On the first day of winter, more Americans are facing the prospect of surviving the dangerous cold weather without a warm winter coat. Because of the economic crisis created by COVID-19, the national nonprofit One Warm Coat experienced a 50 percent decrease in the...
Gift-Wrapping 101
Expert tips to master the art of gift wrapping this holiday season.
The Nice List: Holiday Musical Featuring Broadway Artists
This Christmas, some Broadway artists came together virtually to create “The Nice List” An original 45-minute holiday family musical with 6 original songs (including "Always a Holiday" and "They're All Naughty"). Harnessing the benefits of the Zoom Era, The Nice List...
DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs
Hot chocolate bombs are having a moment, and with good reason. They're a perfect stocking stuffer, they're cute enough to be Instagram-worthy, and they're delicious. We love this simple DIY version from The Local Moms Network contributor Maria Provenzano. Order...
Winter Wonderland Inspiration
We’re all celebrating in different ways this year, but we also all have the same “mom goal” as we do for every holiday—make the holidays magical. That’s why when we saw these gorgeous photos from New Canaan, CT-based lifestyle expert Caryn Antonini, we knew we had to...
Recipe: Holiday Chex Mix with Brown Butter & Herbs
We are loving this Holiday Chex Mix with Brown Butter and Herbs from CatwithaK Cooks! Kathleen (Kat) Ashmore is a mom of two and a contributor to New Canaan-Darien Moms, and she shares healthy, easy and delicious recipes on her food blog. This upgraded holiday...
Female-Founded Gift Guide: Emilie Heathe
Recently, we shared one of our favorite new brands, Emilie Heathe and its lovely founder, Emily Rudman, with you. (Read our Meet a Mom here.) So when we decided to focus our gift guide series on female-founded brands, we knew we wanted to include this luxe, curated...
Female Founded Gift Guide: Walker & Wade
This year, we have chosen a few of our favorite female-founded brands to spotlight for the holidays. We hope you will consider supporting these small, mom-owned businesses as you do your shopping. First up? Walker&Wade, a super chic brand known for bright,...
Meet a Mom: Elizabeth Berkley Lauren of Saved by the Bell
Have you been watching the new “Saved By the Bell”? To put it simply, this is the show 2020 needs—a healthy dose of humor and nostalgia, and a perfect choice to watch together as a family. We spoke with Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, who became a familiar face to 80s and...
Easy and Delicious Hannukah Recipes
Happy Hannukah to all who celebrate! Whether you’re connecting with family via Zoom, getting together a small group or hosting a holiday meal outside, these recipes will help make this Hannukah memorable. From latkes to brisket, there is something for everyone....
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...
