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Family Fun Day at Wakeman Town Farm this Weekend!
Meet Happily "Eva" After!
After 15 years as an actress, new mom Eva Amurri Martino felt It only right to follow her own dreams and passions as an inspiration to her daughter, and launched her beloved and very popular fashion, travel, and motherhood blog, Happily Eva After. As a mom of two toddlers, Eva loves visiting local farms and taking walks as a family, can not get enough of Bar Taco, and prioritizes finding balance with work and family – wherever and however possible. She swears by iS Clinical Cleaning Complex face wash, and would binge-watch shows on Netflix if she had some extra free time. Eva is both incredibly interesting and perpetually interested, while not being afraid to share those tough mommy moments we all experience day to day. Whether you are looking for travel tips, fun activities to do with the little ones, or just enjoy that guilty pleasure that comes with reading a daily blog you love just for you, Eva makes us all feel a little happier ever after.
45th Annual Westport Fine Arts Festival hits Downtown July 14th-15th!
The best summer weekend in Westport is only two weeks away! The 45th Annual Westport Fine Arts Festival is happening in downtown Westport on July 14th and 15th from 10 - 5 PM. Come enjoy over 160 juried artists, a full schedule of talented musicians, and more food...
Mango Chicken Kale Salad Recipe!
With Summer in full swing, it’s so nice to enjoy a meal from the grill that includes the amazing sweet fruit of the season. Add in a couple of superfoods to this summer kale and chicken salad that can help naturally detox against those extra summer cocktails and ice cream, and you have this perfect dish!!
Shop Local! SIDEWALK SALES from Old Greenwich to Westport to Fairfield & Everything in Between!
Don’t miss the local sidewalk sales for summer 2018! The best deals in Fairfield County are coming to you, and Westport’s is July 6th-8th! See you there!
Looking for that new TV show for summer? WestportMoms has you covered!
Need a new show to binge-watch this summer? From Netflix, to Hulu, to HBO and more, we’ve got the hookup to shows you’ll love for sure! Click the links to learn more and find your new guilty pleasure, revisit an old classic, or catch up on a series you may have missed all summer long!
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,
Best Local Ice Cream Spots!
Summer is here and ice cream season is in full swing! Beat the heat and let this be your family’s guide to all things sweet this summer! Your welcome=)
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!