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Meet Nikki

Meet Nikki

If you know Nikki through one of her four children, the restaurant/ food industry, or because she has catered an incredible meal or event you have planned (or been to), you know you’ve struck gold. Nikki is top notch at everything she does, and is currently the CEO of her own incredible catering and event planning company, Nikki Glekas Events. She fortunately found and pursued her passion for food in the restaurant space in 2008, and all the rest has followed suit. She loves feta cheese and Pellegrino, sleeps rarely, and credits her dad for being her inspiration – in business and in life. Nikki does everything with heart, and with her entire industry being forced to pivot at this time, Nikki refused to be defeated and has created an amazing cooking show on YouTube, Nikki’s Modern Mediterranean, to bring joy (and education) to others! We love supporting female entrepreneurs, and Nikki is as good as it gets!

Need a Special Last Minute Gift??

Need a Special Last Minute Gift??

Need a special last minute gift? All the Restaurants in New York is a gorgeous gift book, and now artist John Donohue is selling prints on his website, alltherestaurants.com. Search for your favorites or he can create something custom! The best part? He’s giving back to NYC restaurant workers who are struggling due to the pandemic. Read our interview with this artist dad at link in bio.

Meet Aimee

Meet Aimee

Mom to son Jayme, Aimee has been described as a “fertility detective” following her passion to help women live their best and most vital life. This started with her working to help women mentally, physically and emotionally through acupuncture and has grown as she authored three books, and now has her own organic skincare line, Aimee Raupp Beauty. She originally dreamed of being a doctor or scientist before she turned to the study of Chinese medicine, and the rest is history. Over the years, Aimee has helped thousands of women in her clinics, and is now running online forums to provide support to many who need It. Her products are handmade and fly off the shelves, with some favorites including her hand sanitizer, Mag-ese Oil, and Lip Butter! In her spare time, she loves kayaking on the river, her Peloton and swears by Bone Broth! She is kindhearted, creative, and credits her entrepreneurial spirit to her parents, both entrepreneurs before It was “cool” to be one!

2020 LOCAL Holiday Gift Guide!

2020 LOCAL Holiday Gift Guide!

Like almost everything in 2020, holiday shopping will be a little different of course! In addition, local businesses need YOUR SUPPORT now more than ever! Therefore, we  put together a list of some of our favorite holiday shopping ideas for the whole family! Click through to see gift ideas across the following categories: Fashion (His & Hers), Health & Beauty, Home, Jewelry & Accessories, Kids, Pets & Home, Restaurants, and other Shops we LOVE!

Wondering how to keep your dog busy while you’re busy?

Wondering how to keep your dog busy while you’re busy?

Active Dog is here to help! How many times have you thought to yourself,  I wish I had a bigger yard for my dog to run around and play on, or I wish I had more time so I could get my pup out for some exercise and fresh air today? If you’re anything like us, you want the best of the best for your dog. We’re here to make sure your fur babies are getting their exercise, socialization, and training in a safe and fun way! Active Dog is a locally owned and operated dog hiking company that was founded in 2011. Since then, our team has hiked over 250,000 dogs.

Where to Begin Thinking about College Admissions: Test Prep Today

Where to Begin Thinking about College Admissions: Test Prep Today

This has been a challenging fall for high school juniors and seniors, as test schedules and cancellations made a chaotic spring feel even less predictable for many students. But that doesn’t mean juniors shouldn’t be gearing up for the SAT and looking toward the future. To help you and your student get the college search off the ground, Academic Approach offers one-on-one tutoring and free diagnostic tests and score review sessions to students and families. Learn more!

STAR Inc. Expands Services to help Even More Children

STAR Inc. Expands Services to help Even More Children

STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way recently launched an expanded, multi-lingual program for children experiencing, or at risk of, developmental delays. STAR now expands services from birth through age five, with additional service options for children up to age eight. The goal of the program is to assist families throughout the preschool years and beyond by strengthening the continuity of therapy and teaching.

Let Garelick & Herbs keep you going this Holiday Season!

Let Garelick & Herbs keep you going this Holiday Season!

You probably know that Garelick and Herbs is an easy, tasty place for a quick bite to-go or meet up with friends or colleagues on their beautiful patio and most of all a healthy way to feed our ever growing family that have moved back in. We love their diverse takeout menu (think: the best homemade muffins (perfect for breakfast with kids!), cranberry apple tuna salad, brown rice, kale salad dishes, and pot pies that make dinner time a snap!). Not to mention their catering is also among the very best in the area. We spoke to owner Paola Garelick about what they’re offering this holiday season. Order for Thanksgiving by this Sunday 11/22 – and if you spend $200 they’ll throw in a free pie!

Self Care is More Important Now Than Ever!

Self Care is More Important Now Than Ever!

Safe self-care during these uncertain times is more important than ever! At Adam Broderick making sure that you feel good about your hair or spa service at every visit is what they strive for. If you are thinking ahead to the upcoming holidays, be sure to book your appointments now & also get items crossed off your list by shopping their beautiful boutique for a range of giftables or a Gift Card! For every $175 in AB gift cards you purchase, receive an additional $25 gift card through December 31st.💳

How to Make your Move Stress-Free, even in the Middle of a Pandemic

How to Make your Move Stress-Free, even in the Middle of a Pandemic

Moving can be an overwhelming process. In a matter of days or weeks, you have to pack up the total of life’s belongings that you and your family have accumulated for decades. Let’s be real, we all have a tendency to collect far more than we will ever need for the rest of our lives. For those of you who find yourself in the middle of a move, or are planning to move, we have some life-saving tips to make the project stress free.

Meet Sara Goff

Meet Sara Goff

If there was ever a time to know about the amazing work Sara Goff is doing, now is that time! Mom to two boys (6 and almost 12), Sara left the world of fashion in her late twenties to pursue two passions – writing and making a difference in the world. She has not only written a novel, but in 2019 she founded Bridging Minds Collective (BMC), an online, women-led organization that promotes political communication between ALL people. With a following of nearly 40,000, they are calling for unity today and now, and we are so grateful to Sara for creating such a necessary platform! In her spare time, Sara loves skiing and paddle boarding with her family, and would love to see a hip French Brasserie come to Westport! Thank you Sara for all you are doing – we look forward to all that’s ahead!

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