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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.
Must See 2020 Holiday Light Displays!
Looking for holiday light displays that the whole family will love? Check out a list of beautifully decorated homes in our area, as well as drive through and walk through holiday displays that are lit up to get everyone in the spirit!
Make Gingerbread Houses this Holiday Season!
Looking for a fun holiday activity and to help a local organization? Order a gingerbread house making kit today!
Meet a Founder: Sketch My StoryBook Founder Heidi Umur!
Looking to support female-founded businesses this season? We are too, and that’s why we’re highlighting fun gifts from some of our favorite brands. As part of this initiative, we spoke with Heidi Umur, a CT-based mom of two that founded Sketch My StoryBook, custom children’s board books that make an amazing holiday gift.
Hanukkah Recipes….including a Gelt Cookie Cake!!
Happy Hannukah to all who celebrate! Whether you’re connecting with family via Zoom, getting together a small group or hosting a holiday meal outside, these recipes will help make this Hannukah memorable. From latkes to brisket, there is something for everyone. And check out the GELT COOKIE CAKE!!
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!
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!
Happy Holidays from Cindy Raney & Co!
Without question, 2020 has been a trying year for all of us. From our team to your family, we wish you nothing but the best this holiday season. Enjoy your family and to everyone – continued good health.
EASY Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe for the Holidays!
There’s always room for dessert 🥧… try this easy delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake this holiday season! 🎄
Holiday Cocktails – because we all need them!
Need a last-minute cocktail for a pared down holiday meal (or Zoom call!)? These festive sips will take you from Thanksgiving through New Year’s–and are easy enough to make any night of the week.
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
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!
Westport Young Woman’s League Announces Look Good, Feel Good & Do Good! Holiday Campaign
Westport Young Woman’s League Announces Look Good, Feel Good & Do Good! Holiday Campaign To Raise Funds for Community Grant Program Westport, CT, November 19, 2020 – The Westport Young Woman’s League (WYWL) is proud to kick-off the holiday season with its new...
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!
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!
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
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
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!
How Children Learn Best…
The early months of pandemic living reinforced one important truth. Children thrive on consistency, routines and relationships. The predictability of these elements provides a sense of safety and security. When we feel safe and secure, we are open to learning. See what Landmark School Westport recommends for helping your children learn best during this trying time!
Coastal Orthopedics is Here for YOU and has some New Team Members!!
Coastal Orthopedics is Here To Keep You Moving! Our team of experienced specialists are here for all of you and your family’s urgent and non-urgent orthopedic needs. We are currently offering both in-person and telemedicine appointments. And some exciting news – we have two new accomplished doctors who have joined our team, Dr. Randolph Sealey and Dr. Brandon Shulman! These two board-certified specialists are here to provide the highest quality of orthopedic care to each and every patient they see.