In the Know
2nd Annual WestportMoms Holiday Shopping Event on Friday, 11/16!
If you have been waiting to do that holiday shopping (for you or others!), come join us at our 2nd Annual WestportMoms Holiday Shopping Event at JoyX on Friday, November 16th from 9am-1pm! It should be a great time, and FREE babysitting will be available from Bambino!!
Peppa Pig comes to the Stamford Palace Theatre!!
Peppa Pig Live is coming to The Palace Theatre in Stamford on November 9 for two shows – 2pm and 6pm! It’s now one of the most successful family theater tours in North American history with more than 500,000 tickets sold to date and is currently on a 40 city tour! Learn more about the show and read an interview with “Daddy Pig” (Jared Hersh) here!
KidBox – a new way to buy kid's clothing!
If you’re like us, you had plenty of super cute clothes for your kids’ first few months. But very quickly, you might have noticed that the keepsake-worthy (or even stain-free) items started to thin out, slowly being replaced by hand-me-downs and sale finds. Enter: KIDBOX, an instant solution. After filling out an easy quiz and telling KIDBOX more about your children’s personality and style – KIDBOX will customize a box of 6 to 7 items and deliver it to your door, for sizes 2T up to 14 ($98 total if you keep the whole box, prices range from $14 to $16. Learn more!
Shop 'til you drop! WestportMoms 2018 Holiday Shopping Event on 11/16!
Come join us for our 2nd annual Westportmoms Holiday Shopping Event on Friday, 11/16 at JOYX on the Post Rd. We will have vendors helping with all of your holiday needs, and a raffle, where 100% of proceeds will benefit STAR, Inc, which supports adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. FREE babysitting will be provided by Bambino!
Halloween Spooktacular – Family Fun Event at the Westport Weston YMCA!
Woofoween takes Westport!
What is "booing," and how you can do It with your kids this Halloween!
When you hear about “booing,” do you wonder (like we did!) what that means? Learn about “booing” here, and use the fun included printables to help your kids have a blast “booing” their friends this Halloween season!
Meet Al – the real angel behind Al's Angels!
Unless you – and your entire family are allergic to ice cream, anyone who lives in the Westport/Fairfield area knows of the local ice cream shop Saugatuck Sweets. That said, you may not know the name Al Diguido; if you don’t, you absolutely should! Al’s Angels – a non-profit that provides support to children and families battling cancer, rare blood diseases, natural disasters and severe financial hardship – was the inspiration of Al over 24 years ago after an unexpected experience at a charity fashion show event he attended. Al truly is an angel and we are blessed to have him in this community. If you are here on November 10th, join Al’s Angels in assembling Thanksgiving meal bins for some needy families out there; to sign up, read more!
Meet Allison
If you looked the word “Champion” up in the dictionary, the definition should be Allison Walmark. If you know Allison, she’s an inspiration. If you don’t – within two minutes of talking to her – you will laugh, you will be amazed, and you will be inspired. After years as a Marketing Director for many well-known magazines, Allison has turned her attention to issues impacting her own family (namely Autism and breast cancer), and slowly but surely, changing the world for the better. Though Allison’s life has been devoted in recent years to Autism Awareness and the search for a cure, inspired by her son Ethan, she recently battled (and is a survivor of!) breast cancer, and will no doubt fight that fight next. In a next life, she may sleep a bit more and try acting, but for now she enjoys trips with her family (Disneyland and Atlantis being two favorites), watching her gymnast daughter and musician son perform, time with her friends, and dedicating her life to engendering positive change. Allison makes all of us want to be champions for those things that matter most in our worlds, and as her family picture spells out – LOVE – is what drives It all. So, in honor of breast cancer awareness month, we want to honor her, and the many amazing moms (and women) we know – or will know – who are champions just like her!
Falling for Fall, Planting Season is Here!
Fall is in the air! And that means planting season is finally here! Prepare your exterior to stay beautiful during cooler weather and into the spring Fall is for Planting! If you want pops of color in your gardens next spring, talk...
The Weekend Roundup is here!
Did you know that the right helmet can save your life?
Not all Bicycle Helmets are Created Equal. It is amazing that some plastic, foam and epoxy can save a cyclist from serious injury or even death. It is probably true to say that any helmet is better than no helmet at all, but you, or your loved one, are much better protected if you choose your helmets carefully! Read this or visit Smart Cycles in Norwalk for more info!
Shoplifters WELCOME at Earth Animal this weekend (and next!)
3 Steps to Getting Dinner on the Table – Fast!
Getting dinner ready (after activities especially!), is always a challenge! Debra Ponzek knows something about trying to get dinner on the table after a busy day. Not only is she a successful chef—she and her husband Greg own four popular Aux Délices cafes in Fairfield County, CT, as well as an in-demand catering business and cooking school—she’s a mom of three. “I am a huge advocate of eating dinner together as much as possible!” Here are some tips from her, and a delicious chili recipe!
Why does YOUR house need Gutter Cleaning?
Gutters tend to be out of sight and out of mind – until they stop working how they’re supposed to. Fortunately, regular maintenance and care, starting with a thorough gutter cleaning every spring and fall, can keep your gutters working and your roof in good shape! Our friends at Homesquare shared a little more detail with us on this, and are offering some special prices for moms!!
Bar Method 1 Year Anniversary Celebration – Join Them for FREE Classes and more!
Bar Method is turning 1! Stop in for a FREE class, and some other celebratory goodies!!
Join us for Harvest Fest on 11/3 in honor of domestic violence awareness month!
Join the DVCC at Harvest Fest on 11/3 at the Hunt Club to celebrate domestic violence awareness month and the work of their community partners, staff and volunteers! There will be fun live music, autumnal cocktails and heavy apps!
Weekend Roundup – Fall is HERE!!
Don’t miss all of the great Halloween and Fall activities this weekend! Saugatuck StoryFest and Westoberfest are two fun events not to be missed!!!
Meet Victoria – the mom behind "Pinkalicious"
Who would have thought an April Fool’s joke about a mom’s child turning pink after eating too many pink cupcakes would have turned into a children’s book series, TV show, and Broadway Musical? No one, including Victoria Kann, mom of two teenage girls, and the author of the 60+ beloved Pinkalicious books anyone and everyone with little girls knows and loves. Victoria moved to Westport 13 years ago, but grew up coming here as a kid! She loves writing, time with her family, gardening, and pets; in fact, growing up she had 2 cats and 13 kittens at one point, in addition to ducks, a rabbit, and a dog (at different times!). Victoria is often known for her silly sense of humor, and swears by blush and her sleep! Don’t miss an in-person reading of her newest book, Pinkalicious and the Amazing Sled Run at the Saugatuck StoryFest THIS Saturday at 11am! We are lucky to call this beloved author one of our own!
Westoberfest is the place to be this Saturday – for Adults AND Kids!
Westoberfest is where you want to be this Saturday, October 13! The festival, happening on Elm Street in downtown Westport, will feature an amazing assortment of 20 local and regional breweries and over 40 craft beer tastings. An amazing array of family activities will keep kids entertained ALL afternoon long!!