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All about the Sides!
Everybody loves a backyard BBQ – cold drinks, grilled meat and most importantly, some yummy side dishes. Here is a fan favorite (that does require some chopping!)- Veggie Soba Noodle Salad!
20+ Kid Friendly Restaurants in Fairfield County (thank you CT Bites!)
With the longer days of summer, we’re all constantly looking for new kid-friendly restaurants locally. We turned to the experts at CT Bites to curate a list of their favorites for us, and we love what they came up with! If you’re like us, some you’ve likely heard of, but others appear to be hidden gems – Bon Appetit!
July M&M Picks!
July is all about travel! For us, car mounts for holding your phone and a travel potty are total game changers, so we wanted to share our favorites with you!
Meet Anne!
You may recognize Anne from around town- or because of Beau Soleil- her new line of fun, beach friendly visors! What many may not know is that Anne used to be a fitness model in NYC, and was featured in a MTV fitness video. While Anne absolutely adores her three sons, one of her biggest regrets is that she did not meet her husband sooner in life so she could have had 6 kids! She loves The Whelk, values creativity in all its forms, and is known for often calling loved ones “cutie”. A constant bursting of positive energy, Anne is one not to be missed!
Sunscreen 101: Top Recommendations for kids, moms, dads and more!
If you’re anything like us, every summer involves a new attempt to figure out the best sunscreen options for our kids – and ourselves. With the constantly evolving perspectives on the frequency of application needed, and which sunscreens actually work and are safe, we turned to Westport mom of four, and renowned Dermatologist, Rhonda (Ronnie) Klein for her “favorites” for this summer – and year round!
NY Times – Hot Dog Taste Test- Here are the winners….!
Looking for top hot dog recommendations for summer? NYTimes (and Westportmoms!) has you covered!
Celebrate your Child’s Creativity! Create an ART WALL in your home!
Art is an essential way for children to begin to express themselves. For many years, people seemed to assume that creativity was a talent that some people possessed more than others. Watching children draw and paint, we see that creativity is something that can be nurtured and developed. Using these 3 simple strategies, you can help foster and celebrate your child’s creative side, in the playroom and in life.
4th of July Sale at Groove!
Fourth of July Festivities In and Around Town
Friday, June 30th Stamford Fireworks @ Cummings Park Thousands of Stamford and area residents are expected to attend. The event will feature entertainment for residents throughout the evening, with the fireworks show put on by Bay Fireworks and entertainment provided...
The Scoop on Summer Travel 2017!
While many, if not most of you, have your summer vacation plans on the books – for any procrastinators out there (hoping it’s not just us!) – here are a handful of tips and hacks from the team at KAYAK to help you get a vacation plan on the books before back to school.
Mark Your Calendars! Your Local Sidewalk Sales 2017
Don’t miss these amazing summer sidewalk sales across our sister sites this summer!
Children's Summer Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion Kicks off Tonight!
WestportMoms kicks off Children's Summer Series at the Levitt Pavilion tonight- Come join us!! (Look for the green and white balloons!!) MELISSA & DOUG® CHILDREN'S SERIES 2017 Free! Every Wednesday during the Summer Season, kids rock and rule at the Levitt...
Organachs provides a healthy alternative to Skincare!
Siobhan McKinley, founder of ORGÁNACHS Farm to Skin boutique in Westport shares her story about finding and creating a healthier alternative to skin care!
Meet Ali & Ali
If you live locally, you very well may know Ali D and/or Ali C – or the Paper Alley- their incredible personalized gift business whose new website just launched! What you may not know, however, is that Ali D is a lawyer who spent 15 years as a hard core TV producer before launching her own business and Ali C was born in Belgium and has two boys who love to snuggle in the morning! They both love skiing, the Spotted Horse and value honesty and a sense of humor above all in their friends. These two consistently make us laugh – and we are addicted to what they’re selling. A dynamic duo not to be missed!
Fun Local Spots to Take your Kids this week (or this summer!)
If like us you decided to take a week or two off camp after school ended, and are already looking for activities, we have some of our favorites compiled for you! And if you aren’t sending your kids to camp at all, feel free to make this your summer BUCKET LIST!
Meet Laura!
Many people probably know the terrific new-ish West Coast fashion designer-inspired clothing store, West, in downtown Westport, but don’t know Laura, the face behind it. In addition to running West, she has 3 boys who keep her on her toes, and swears by eyelash extensions (shhhh!), Molto or Archie Moore’s for family dinner, and to most people’s surprise was a 3rd grade teacher before having kids! She wishes she had more time for Shutterfly family albums these days, but is busy going back and forth to LA, so that may have to wait a few years!
#itsallgood Tales and Tips from Roe Chlala at Festivities – before June ends!
June is the kind of month that should feel really good… but the busyness of end of school seems to rob us of the sweet transition time to summer. Remember that party closet I shared about? Just open your closet and presto, it’s a party! So let’s plan a “let’s go...
Big Outdoor Movie! Sing 6/21 at Weston Middle School Field
You're Invited! New Beauty Wellness Spa 1 Year Anniversary Party THIS Thursday 11-3pm!
Meet Rob (our first dad!)
Meet Rob!! Since this week is all about dads we thought would feature our first dad on WestportMoms! Rob is dad to two girls here in Westport, and a former lawyer whose lifelong passion for sports and broadcasting led him down an unexpected and fortuitous path to ABC News, ESPN, and his current role as a TV executive and broadcaster with NBC Sports. Despite incredible opportunities to broadcast from amazing places like Rio for the Olympics, he would choose to spend a free 24 hours skiing with his girls (including wife Kathryn!), loves running, and sometimes wonders if the MLB was his missed calling!