If you have been to Compo Beach anytime in the last few weeks, you have likely been into The Sandbar, Compo’s newest hot spot with an amazing menu, delicious food and wonderful staff! Nikki Glekas- mom of four here in Westport – is the mastermind behind it all, and she is a true superstar. A party planner for as long as she can remember, Nikki has always loved hosting, decorating, cooking and entertaining. Whether it’s decorating her house for Christmas (drive down Bridge St anytime in December and you will know which is hers!), or running one of her many restaurants or event spaces (fun fact: Nikki is the exclusive food operator for Chelsea Piers, CT), she continues to love what she does, and is always looking for the next fun project. In her (minimal!) spare time, Nikki loves her summer vacations in Greece with her family, time at the Jersey Shore, and cooking for family and friends (always with feta of course). Westport- and Compo- are lucky to have Nikki and her team. Sandbar- get ready, here we come!

This dessert is perfect for the 4th or any summer soiree.

Pool days and summer playdates call for fun food and delicious drinks.

Former NBA Player (and 2014 Rookie of the Year!) Michael Carter-Williams is a dad to two in Westport, and is loving it so far! Having spent most of his career to date playing basketball, Michael shares he has always been driven by a desire to grow, learn, and create impact beyond himself. While basketball gave him incredible opportunities, from playing in the NBA to traveling the world and learning from coaches, teammates, and leaders, he discussed how passionate he became about helping others navigate their own journeys and building businesses that create opportunities for people. Most recently, he launched SOL Sports Group, a company focused on supporting athletes both on and off the court. In his free time, Michael loves Compo beach time with his family, has taken up cooking, and loves nothing more than watching his own kids play sports. Michael’s biggest regret as an athlete was not appreciating the moments while they were happening, so he is focused on doing that now with his kids, family and growing business. He is very excited to be a part of the Westport community, and we are thrilled to have him and his family here!

From the 4th of July to Labor Day and every summer soiree in between, who doesn’t love matching with their mini?

This year, we’re aiming for Sane Girl Summer, aka Manageable for Moms Summer aka Summer So Everyone Has Fun (Including Mom).

Scoliosis is something we all remember being screened for as kids – and now it’s our kids’ turn! If your child’s school nurse or doctor mentioned scoliosis, it can feel scary. Many parents worry they missed something or did something wrong. The truth is, most worries about scoliosis in kids are based on myths. John Stelzer, MD, pediatric orthopedic & spine surgeon, clears them up. We spoke to him LIVE a few weeks ago, and wanted to share more for those who may have missed it!

Amanda Vlastas of West University Moms shares seven ways to start enjoying your kid-free weekends.

For those who love the entrepreneurial spirit of some badass moms out there, you will love learning about Emily Roberts! Amidst a career in Ad-tech, Emily started a blog and began posting on social media as a creative outlet in 2015, and she now creates content for fashion, lifestyle and beauty brands, hosts a podcast called The Big Move, and consults and produces podcasts that explore women, their stories and advice around building their careers while navigating motherhood! Mom of two little ones, they moved back from London to Connecticut three years ago, and love the return to beach life! Emily swears by her morning coffee and Martha Stewart’s new skin care serum, and most importantly, loves connecting and storytelling (hence consulting on other women’s podcasts)! Emily is a ton of fun, shares some great advice, and is one not to miss!