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Join the Westport Historical Society for their "Westport is Your Oyster Cocktail & Garden Party" on Sunday July 1st!
Braid Bar at The Granola Bar on 6/28! (brought to you by WHIP Salon)
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Need some tricks to get( or help) your kids with tooth brushing? Commerce Dental shares the 101 on this topic!
If you’re anything like us, tooth brushing is always a hassle with the kids. Commerce Dental (new to Westport!) shares some important facts about brushing little kid’s teeth, and some tips and tricks for keeping the bigger ones engaged!
Early Lingo Tips for Teaching your Children a Foreign Language!
As parents, we want the best for our children. Regardless of heritage, race or socioeconomic backgrounds, from the moment our kids are born, we strive to provide them with the very best that we can afford from car seats to high chairs to luxuriously soft baby clothing. But one of the best gifts we can give our children is one that will last a lifetime – the gift of language. Here are some tips (from a local mom) for teaching your children a foreign language!
Meet Mike!
In the spirit of reminding us that not all the dads out there are in finance, politics, or law, meet Mike, a renowned celebrity and fashion photographer who works for the New York Times, and has worked for many other prestigious networks and publications, including CNN, The Today Show, and Entertainment Weekly. Dad of two here in Westport, Mike loves taking his family fishing around the Norwalk Islands, Cortado, and roots for the Jets and the Dallas Cowboys. He fully supports rewarding good behavior with ice cream, and encourages teaching one’s kids to make breakfast so you can sleep in. He found photography somewhat by accident, but feels incredibly fortunate he did. Mike is phenomenally talented, yet extremely humble; without question, he’s a superstar dad and guy Westport is lucky to have!
20% off one full-priced item at Mitchell's on Thursday, 6/28! Join us!
Join us next Thursday, June 28th at Mitchell’s from 1030-1230 for a summer shopping day! Sale with many irtrems up to 40% off, and 20% off one full-priced item if you say WestportMoms! Special offer extends through Saturday,
25% off* any cut, color, or smoothing service at Studio on Main week of 6/26!
Get your hair summer ready with 25% off * a cut, color, or smoothing treatment at Studio on Main in downtown Westport! 25% for new customers, and 15% off for existing customers! Book your appointment anytime between 6/26 and 6/30 to take advantage of this great offer!
Westport Mom, Kate Pollock, and twin sister share their story battling cancer together, and will participate in this Saturday's Swim Across America event!
Kate Pollock – Westport mom, yoga teacher and cancer survivor – will be swimming and speaking alongside her twin sister, Liza, at this Saturday’s Greenwich-Stamford Swim Across America event. Learn how these two sisters were diagnosed with cancer within months of each other, have supported one another fighting to regain strength, and help support them and this amazing cause!
Winner winner, chicken dinner! Kung Pao Chicken from local mom and chef, Amanda Jakubowicz
As we all continually search for new recipes, don’t miss this winner from local mom and chef, Amanda Jakubowicz – Kung Pao Chicken! This is great for weekdays or weekends, and both kids and adults love it! Thank you Amanda!
Meet Fred and Greg (our "dads")
While these two dads may seem remarkably similar (both work at Bridgewater, both love golf – one slightly more than the other!- and both are often willing to hold down the fort at any bar on a Saturday night), they met fortuitously through their wives (go us!) just 5 years ago. Fred and Greg both have older daughters and younger sons, and love spending time with them at the Beach, on hikes (Fred) and at Longshore (Greg). Some may not know that Fred loves playing the piano and the always up for a good time Greg embraces his quiet time at home with the kids. While they both claim that we keep their lives in order and help them be the best dads they can be, on this Father’s Day, we are grateful to them for loving us, our kids, and for supporting us on this journey.
Don't miss top places for berry picking in or around Fairfield County!
It is officially that time of year again when you can load up the car with your little loves and head to a farm to pick delicious FRESH fruit!! Westport Moms has created a list of farms in and near Fairfield County that offer pick your own fruits, berries, and vegetables. Happy picking – and baking – and eating!
Father's Day Gift Guide!
Father’s Day is around the corner and we’ve rounded up some great gifts for that special man in your life! Add some hugs and kisses from you and the kiddos and he’s guaranteed a smile on his face! Happy Father’s Day!
5 Cute Crafts for Father’s Day
We’ve scoured Pinterest so you don’t have to and we’re loving these easy and fun DIY crafts to do with the kids this Father’s Day. Dad is sure to love them, too and the kids will enjoy making him something special. Happy crafting!
Calling all Kids! Summer Reading Kickoff with the Westport Library, Saturday, June 9th!
How Gross is it Not to Wash Your Water Bottle Every Day
Admit it, you’ve skipped a day (or maybe five) without giving your reusable water bottle a proper scrubbing. Which is your favorite rationalization? “It’s just water in there,” “I washed it yesterday,” or maybe “It’s BPA-free, so I’m good?” Staying hydrated and doing you part for the environment by opting for a reusable bottle are commendable, but don’t sabotage those healthy habits by exposing yourself to potentially unhealthy and harmful bacteria. Find out how germy those bottles get if you skip daily washings from nutritionist, Dana White!
STAR, Inc. and Waypoint Adventure now partnering to offer an outdoor adventure series to youths and young adults with disabilities!
STAR, Inc. Lighting the Way and Waypoint Adventures are partnering to offer a 4-part series of outdoor adventures around Southwestern CT for youth and young adults with disabilities. The first one is Rock Climbing on June 9th! To participate or volunteer, email [email protected].
Summer 2018 M&M Picks!
To kick off summer, we chose some of our favorites for moms (beach bag and flats!), and our favorites for munchkins (fun for the backyard or beach)!
Fairfield Mom and Licensed Professional Counselor shares amazing blog post on how we can help our daughters feel full of themselves!
In a world filled with social pressures, and a perpetual focus on weight and appearance, many of us moms struggle to know how to be the best role model to our children – especially our daughters. Andree Palmgren, Fairfield mom of 4, and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) shares an amazingly motivational post on how to help make your daughters feel full of themselves!
Whip Salon OPEN HOUSE This Saturday, 6/2 11am-1pm with a DJ, giveaways and special promotions!
Join Whip Salon located on the 2nd floor in Bedford Square for an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday June 2nd between 11a - 1p. If you've been thinking about checking out this hip new salon to see what all the "buzz" is about - it's the perfect excuse. Experience a LIVE...
5 Important Facts (from the experts at Yale New Haven Health) to Consider if you think you or your child may have trouble digesting gluten!
Many of us have (or know) children with some sort of food intolerance. As a result, many of us have frequent questions about celiac disease, the benefits – and challenges – of a gluten free diet, and when to se a doctor. We turned to Dr. Porto and the experts at Yale New Haven Health Pediatric Specialty Center in Greenwich for some important facts to consider when trying to assess whether you or your child has a problem digesting gluten.