Around Town
3rd Annual Catch a Lift Fundraiser at Birchwood Country Club on 11/11
Halloween Event at Super Soccer Stars which is FINALLY in Connecticut!
The famous Super Soccer Stars which has been a huge hit through New York City and Westchester has now made it to Connecticut! With a location in Greenwich and new classes out of Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk, Super Soccer Stars is finally here! On Sunday, 10/29, join them from 12-3pm for their Halloween Party at Division 1 Prep in Greenwich. There will be soccer activities, face painting, and much more!
NEW Friends of Compo Beach Group Making Waves in Westport!
Have you heard about the newly formed Friends of Compo Beach Group? If not, now you have and YOU will be grateful to this group of women for making waves with regard to the status of Compo Beach. Think more parking, less traffic, more clean bathrooms, and more! They are looking for your ideas – and support!
Greenwich Restaurant Week 10/27-11/5!
The 4th Annual Greenwich Restaurant Week Kicks off on 10/27 in Greenwich, CT! More than 30 local restaurants are participating and offering special deals and promotions throughout the 10 day-long celebration! The festivities for this annual foodie event kick off on Thursday, October 26th with an exclusive Opening Night Cocktail Party at The J House from 6-9 p.m. Here’s the scoop if you are interested!
Five Ingredient Friday! Apple Dumplings compliments of Anna Gass
If you are like me, as you read this, your kitchen has at least two big bowls of apples sitting on the counter. It’s that time of year where we head out to the apple orchard, for apples, pumpkin picking and the Facebook photo op. It’s a great time and everyone goes...
Bra with a Cause- Buy a bra, and help fight Breast Cancer!
In the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we wanted to let you know that Wacoal is sponsoring an incredible “Bra with a Cause” initiative where they will donate $2 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation with the purchase of every awareness bra during October!
Dr. Ofer of the Avery Center discusses Breast Cancer and what WE can do!
Though most do know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, many don’t know how much knowledge about and research on breast cancer awareness and prevention has evolved in recent years. Dr. Ofer of the Avery Center here in Westport shares some terrific resources, and some tips we all should have on how to best educate and protect ourselves!
Halloween Window Painting on Storefronts in Westport on 10/21 – All Painters Welcome!
Lasers & Skincare Lunch and Learn on 10/19!
JL Rocks Trunk Show on 10/26 benefitting Parkinson's Research!
Pumpkin Muffins! Pumpkin Blondies! Pumpkin Bread! YUM!
October is all about Pumpkins! Check out some of these delicious pumpkin recipes from Westport mom (and WestportMoms’ regular contributor!) Amanda Jakubowicz! YUMMMMM! We’re hungry now!
2017 Pumpkin Picking Guide!
Costumes are ordered, mums are out, and now we need pumpkins to decorate! Here is your Fall 2017 PUMPKIN PICKING GUIDE to the best family friendly recommendations in CT!
Devon Woodhill #carrycolorwithyou DARTY on 10/19!
Monster Mash @ Stepping Stones Museum for Children is Almost Here!
Join Stepping Stones Museum for Children for a BOO-tiful night of TRICKS and treats jam-packed with family fun.
Mon & Pau Private Leather Sale on 10/16!
You're Invited to a Trunk Show Featuring Kyle By Alene Too and Me.N.U on 10/19!
October M&M Picks!
With October here, the cooler weather has actually set in, and the onset of fall makes many of us think of apple picking, Halloween, and family photos bundled in plaid shirts and comfy jackets! Check out our favorite cameras – and camera contraptions- for moms and Munchkins – to get your kids smiling – and into the photo thing- more than ever before!
Easy-Travel Spa Getaways
Treat yourself to a spa getaway! We found some lovely options in CT that allow for easy travel and will leave you rejuvenated and refreshed. A spa weekend also makes a great gift for your significant other (that you both can enjoy)… because time together is the best gift you can give.
How to Handle News Media Exposure with Kids
With all of the news of late, it is nearly impossible to know what – if anything – to say to your children about the world we live in. Audrey Paul (M.D.Ph.D. trained in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine), who runs Heads Up Concussion Center in Westport and works at Westport Urgent Care shares her guidelines on how much and what media exposure is appropriate based on age! Thank you Audrey!
Myths and Facts about Au Pair Childcare!
If your childcare needs have changed, and you are considering an Au Pair, Cultural Care Au Pair consultant, Jennifer Halberg, can help debunk some of the myths about what an Au Pair IS and ISN’T. If affordable, flexible care is what you are looking for, this may be your answer!