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Back to School: Get Kids Active
Dr. Samantha Smith, pediatric orthopedist, at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital provides tips on how kids should approach becoming active again for fall sports through stretching and slowly increasing their exercise levels. Head to @yalenewhavenhospital to see the...
The Mario Cuomo Bridge in Honor of Childhood Cancer
“914”…not just an area code, but a date to remember forever! On the evening of September 14th, in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, The Mario Cuomo Bridge will light up the night in GOLD. Pediatric Cancer Foundation wants the world to recognize...
Our Pups deserve some Back to School Training too!
Back to school time for kids is the perfect time to start homeschooling your pup! Active Dog offers several levels of training packages; ranging from a basic recap to those more difficult problems, and our trainer Sarah is here to help! Head to our website to set your pup up for success!
Revenge Travel Safely with Treat
Revenge travel. Also called a “comeback trip”, this travel trend is about making up for time at home during the pandemic. People are planning trips, and expanding their budgets to make these vacations extra special. Our newest partner, Treat, is bringing together...
Generation 9/11: An Interview with the Filmmaker
This year marks the 20th anniversary of September 11th. For many of us, that tragic morning felt like a line drawn in the sand. You remember what you were doing, where you were—and who you were—before it happened. Then, the world—and your view of it—changed forever....
Meet Rockets of Awesome Founder Rachel Blumenthal
Anyone else a bit overwhelmed with back-to-school shopping this year, or reluctant to spend a lot of time at the mall with your kids trying on clothes? We’re right there with you, and that’s why we’re partnering with Rockets of Awesome, a mom-founded kids brand that...
Can School Really be Magical?
The Klein family at Tyler’s graduation. It’s every mom’s wish for her child to be excited to learn. At St. Luke's School, teachers and staff go Above and Beyond to connect with students, craft a strong academic curriculum, and create experiences that spark a lifelong...
Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten with KISS: Kindergarten Social Skills KiSS Class
Is your child starting Kindergarten this fall? With the year we've all had, Enter KISS, a program created by Carla Perl (founder of Slumberland Solutions) and a certified educator to help Pre K and Kindergarteners navigate social skills in and out of the classroom....
Meet a Mom: Founder of StyleChild
Just in time for back-to-school shopping, we’re sharing one of our favorite new mom-owned brands. StyleChild is a fashion-forward line for kids, founded by Jade Sklaver, mom to Liv, 4. After building a career in corporate fashion, she became a wife and mom, and then,...
Get to Know Travel, Health & Wellness Brand Treat
After over a year and a half of being primarily homebodies, we’re experiencing serious wanderlust. That’s why we’re thrilled to be partnering with Treat, an innovative new brand that’s set to launch their app in August and offering a holistic approach to...
Drowning Prevention: 5 Things to Know
Pandemic or not, there are few bigger items on our list of “mom worries” than drowning. And with good reason – it’s the leading cause of accidental deaths in kids ages 1 to 4. But there are some really simple ways to keep your kids safer. We spoke to Adam...
Get To Know the Closet Factory
From your master bedroom closet to your pantry or your home office, The Closet Factory takes care of all your home organizational needs with space saving solutions.
Fitness, Community, and Fun at the Saw Mill Club
Parents rarely have time for...well, anything. So, sometimes getting to the gym is a real struggle where it's hard to find the time or the right place that jives with your goals and schedule. Last month, I stopped all of the excuses and enjoyed a whole month...
4th of July Popsicles
Celebrate the 4th of July with these festive red, white and blue popsicles! Not only are they adorable, but they’re made with protein-packed green yogurt and fiber rich blueberries and strawberries. Thank you to Sound Shore Moms for sharing! What you’ll need: Greek...
4 Things to Do with Your Dog This Summer
Don’t forget to include your pup in your summer plans! Here are some tips, tricks and things to do with your 4 legged kids this summer thanks to Active Dog! There are lots of dog friendly parks right in our area, perfect for a day trip! With plenty of activities at these parks to keep you, your kids, and your pet’s occupied and stimulated, the hardest part will be choosing where to go.Thank you Active Dog for these tips, tricks and things to do with our 4 legged kids this summer!
Meet a Mom: Jessica Fountas, Founder of the Mothering From The Inside Out
It can be really challenging to "find your people" when you become a parent. All of a sudden you're thrust into this new world with a new little person to take of -- where you may or may not have a tribe or people you can turn to. Local mom Jessica Fountas is...
Summer Socials: Outdoor Concert Series in Katonah
Mark your calendar for a series of evenings with drinks, food and music in the Museum’s Marilyn M. Simpson Sculpture Garden. Enjoy an evening of live music and artmaking inspired by the exhibition Cladogram: 2nd KMA International Juried Biennial. Complimentary drinks...
Meet a Dad: Tim Masters The Dad Behind My Green Mattress
When Tim Masters’ daughter Emily developed allergies and eczema as a baby, he and his wife Cindy set out to solve her issues through any means necessary. Tim had been in the mattress business since he was a teenager, eventually purchasing the business from his mentor...
Travel Spotlight: Palm Beach Moms RV Experience
This story originally appeared on Palm Beach Moms. Recently, we borrowed a friend's RV—after I begged my husband to try the RV life. Hubby likes nice things and prefers a five star hotel with excellent room service to an Airbnb DIY situation, so it was a hard sell. ...
