In the Know
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!!
Craft Westport Is BACK and better than ever with Sunday Funday KidZone November 3rd-4th!
Don’t miss the 43rd Annual CraftWestport (presented by the Westport Young Women’s League!), a thoughtfully curated shopping event featuring 200 modern American artists and makers, this November 3rd and 4th! Bring the Family to Play at the Sunday Funday KidZone! Spend the day with family and friends shopping for one-of-a-kind and uncommon items such as clothing, jewelry, home decor, photography and fine art; as well as functional and sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and more!
Weekend Round up – October 5th-7th!
Meet Will Haskell…and learn about his Westport Mom!
For anyone who has seen the signs around town, or know the name Will Haskell, you know he is a young, passionate, hard-working man hoping to be elected to the Connecticut State Senate. What you may not know is that he grew up in Westport with his mom who was his support and inspiration through much of his life. He hopes to help make our state – and our communities – the absolute best place they can be.
Don't Miss – 8 Weeks of Unlimited Classes from Music Together for $250!
Join Music Together of Fairfield County for 8 weeks of UNLIMITED classes for only $250! Register for one class and you can attend as many extra classes or makeups as you like! ( Note classes must be scheduled in advance.) Come sing, dance and play with us and learn more about how to support your child’s music development.
NY Times Bestselling Author and Comedian Michael Black reading at Barnes & Nobles Westport on Sunday, 10/7!
Not to be missed! New York Times best selling author and comedian Michael Ian Black will be reading “I’m Bored” and “I’m Sad” on Sunday, October 7, 4PM at Barnes & Noble. Illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi, these are charming children's books about feelings. Free...
New Beauty & Wellness Announces Partnership with the Norma Pfriem Breast Center to Bring Face and Body Treatments to Cancer Patients
New Beauty & Wellness Announces Partnership with the Norma Pfriem Breast Center to Bring Face and Body Treatments to Cancer Patients State-of-the-Art-Luxury Spa New Beauty & Wellness has partnered with the Norma Pfriem Breast Center, a non-profit...
Palmer's Halloween
October sparks one of the most fun and creative months of the year for families. Time for little ones to enjoy spook-free halloween parades and costumed play dates. Fear not…nobody can spook up a space like Palmers! Whether you’re having a fall chili block party, having friends over before trick or treating, throwing a murder-mystery party, or doing anything spooktacular this October, Palmers has you completely covered!
Meet Jeannette!
So many people in our community have a unique story about how their realtor helped them find that perfect house and how he/she really made them excited to call Westport home. Jeannette Floto is one of those special people who leaves a mark on all the families she helps. In addition to being hard-working, passion and incredibly talented at what she does, Jeannette is a very involved mom to three, adds tremendous positive energy to any room she walks into, and loves enjoying all of the different seasons in Fairfield County where she was born and raised. Jeannette had an unexpected open-heart surgery 2.5 years ago, and now truly views every day as a chance to help others, to teach kindness in her kids, and to enjoy her husband, who she only regrets not meeting earlier in life. She swears by the app Instacart and mascara, but most importantly, is enjoying this time in life with her family and bringing new people into this community she feels so lucky to call her home.
