Around Town
Author Susan Verde on Mindfulness, Yoga & Kids!
The New York Times bestselling author chats about her career, tips for moms and more!
Quick Dinner Idea: Baked Potato Bar!
We’re always looking for weeknight dinner ideas that appeal to everyone in our families, from husbands to big kids to toddlers and even babies. That’s why this super simple but completely customizable Baked Potato Bar from The Baker Mama—a Dallas, TX-based mom of four—caught our eye.
Small Business Spotlight: Picture Book
Picture Book is an independent bookstore based in Dobbs Ferry that offers both online and in-person shopping at their semi-permanent pop-up inside HudCo. They specialize in beautiful picture books for children and adults (think gorgeous cookbooks and coffee table books), and they frequently feature local authors!
Meet a Mom: Ronit Sukenick!
We spoke with Ronit Sukenick, PT, DPT, PRPC. This mom of two is a Physical Therapist and an expert in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation. As moms most of us are aware of the pelvic floor, and know it’s very important to our health and wellness. Ronit gave us some great information about this mysterious and sometimes intimidating topic!
Passover Lasagna!
Leah Koenig is a Brooklyn, NY-based mom of two and cookbook author who is known as an authority on modern Jewish cooking. She shared this recipe for Spring Veggie White Matzo Lasagna because it is a filling, simple, and incredibly tasty main that can serve a family well (with leftovers) during the week of Passover!
Advice From a Sleep Expert on World Sleep Day!
Did you know that March 19th is World Sleep Day? We thought that was the perfect time to get some advice from one of our favorite sleep experts! We spoke with Natalie Homem from Sleepy on Hudson, who shared some great information about babies and sleep!
Gardening With Kids: Fun Ideas For All Ages!
Spring is finally here, and we couldn’t be happier to be getting outside again. Since we’re still planning on spending more time at home this spring and summer, gardening is at the top of our list. Here are some great ways to get your kids into the garden!
Recycled Rainbow Garland!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this fun craft idea!
Small Business Spotlight: The Observatory Shop
The Observatory Shop is a lifestyle knitting shop that carries yarn, tools and notions from small businesses from around the world. They also offer a unique collection of gifts for the home, apparel and fine jewelry. They invite customers to come in for the yarn and stay for the curated collection – all are invited!
2021 Westchester Day Camp Guide!
All-Westchester Guide to Summer Day Camps for Your Kids!
Small Business Spotlight: Eyes on Hudson
Eyes on Hudson provides the Rivertowns with state-of-the-art, personalized eye care. They carry a curated collection of local and independent eyewear designers, highlighting beautiful and technically advanced contemporary and classic designs.
The Ultimate 2021 Sleepaway Camp Guide!
Use this guide to help make Summer 2021 extra special!
COVID-19 Vaccine: Grandparent Visits and Travel
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out nationwide, we’re starting to wonder what this means for our families and routines. We asked Stephanie Leeds, MD, Yale Medicine pediatric asthma and immunology specialist in Norwalk, Connecticut, some of our most pressing questions.
Small Business Spotlight: Elev8 Your Plate
Elev8 Your Plate offers weeknight cooking classes to kids via Zoom. Together with owner/instructor Sue Malat, participants learn how to get a simple, balanced and healthy dinner (and dessert!) on the table for their families!
Small Business Spotlight: The Refill Room
The Refill Room is Westchester’s sustainable destination for refillable household and zero-waste products. Reducing single-use plastic, one refill at a time.
Meet a Mom: Susy Glick!
Susy is a mom of two and a successful restauranteur. She and her husband/business partner Michael own The Shop Ardsley – an amazing hybrid restaurant (bagels and luncheonette by day, full service restaurant by night) that is quickly becoming a go-to destination in the Rivertowns!
Winter Wardrobe Advice – the Winter Capsule!
Have you found yourself living in sweats and leggings and feeling a little blah? Here’s a winter capsule wardrobe to help you dress for every cold weather, socially-distanced event and activity this season!