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I really love keeping this running list. It's a perfect place to keep things "written down" and when I reach 10, I can post it. In no special order, here are some good finds from April. I've got everything from spring cleaning to reading to
I was so excited to hear that White Plains was getting a Fogo de Chão in Westchester. My family has visited their locations in San Diego and Miami while traveling and it was always a favorite. I have picky eaters in my household, so a
I’m very focused while being very scattered. Really I am. I have a million ideas of things to write and people asking me to post or share things all the time. Recently, I have been completely unable to even respond to so many of the
In January 2021, the White Plains BID is debuting the first ever White Plains Restaurant Month. Local restaurants need support now more than ever as they try and recover from the long-lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. From January 2 through January 31, more than
The White Plains Holiday Market is a City of White Plains event in partnership with 914PopUps. This COVID-aware market will feature 40+ vendors and artisans in individual open-air booths in the heart of White Plains on Waller Avenue. The event will run from December 3rd
Summer 2020 wasn't a total loss. Our usual family travels did not take place but we found lots of local alternatives. Fortunately (and unfortunately) we live in a state that has lots of rules restrictions in regard to travel. I figured we'd be best sticking
As you may recall, Shawna was the main "food and dining" writer for many years. She's not writing as much due to the increased workload at her day job and she is now dining out less because she's cooking! She never cooked and actually dined
I'm making a list of some cool things that have kept me busy during the quarantine. I've enjoyed more food trucks and car parades than I can imagine. I'm tired of cooking all day but I have loved the time with my family. Homeschooling started
We have a new guest blogger! Meet Jen Mullen of @simply.livinglife. Jen is a mother of three with a mission of living a clean and balanced lifestyle. Today she is sharing her love of clean-crafted wine. Here is a Q & A with Jen: 1. What is
I love the power of the Facebook Moms Groups. I saw a post a couple of weeks ago about a local company making produce deliveries. The company, based in Yorktown, apparently supplied restaurants mostly; but when restaurants started to cut back on their weekly orders,
My husband decided to eliminate meat from his diet about 4 or 5 months ago. It's been a tricky situation with dinnertime, having to come up with an alternate meal for him. I looked into the meal kits but for a one-time dinner, they were
This month's Westchester Woman Wednesday is Melissa Tomlin. There's only one word to sum her up: she's the ultimate connector. About 4 years ago, maybe even longer, a friend told me she met this really nice woman in a Japanese restaurant in Elmsford. She said,
***Original Posting, March 7, 2019. Reposting February 2020 to include 914PopUps March 8th Event.*** Save the Date for a sale that you won't want to miss. On March 8th, 914PopUps is hosting a Westchester Warehouse Sale at The Coliseum in White Plains. Like any other event
I had to share this. First video has over 3 million views. Second one has 26K views. A friend shared this with me and I've shared it with a number of people who have enjoyed it, so decided to make it a random
The Clicquot Chalet at Mr. Purple is back for the winter season! Launching November 20th, Mr. Purple will be transformed into a funky après-ski lodge in the sky. Think vivid purple deer heads, digital fireplaces, and plenty of blankets for bundling. Step outside onto the terrace and guests will find a larger-than-life snow globe
This event is near and dear to my heart. My sister Karen, my Irish Twin, is 13 months older than me. She was born with Cerebral Palsy and has attended Cerebral Palsy of Westchester since she was a teenager. Karen is at CPW still, in
Lil Chameleon, an award-winning children’s resale boutique currently offering classes and enrichment, a play café and birthday parties is proud to announce their newest program, Kid’s Club, launching in September 2019. Lil Chameleon will provide short-term, drop-off child care services for 2-6 year olds. After recognizing
***Original Posting, July 11, 2018. Reposting June 2019.*** Last weekend, my husband and I visited the brand new Collective Retreats site on Governors Island, Collective Retreats is known best for their glamorous camping concept. The company seeks out to find locations where there are no other
The ultimate comfort food---Peanut Butter & Jelly! What is it about this classic combination that feeds the body and soul? This nostalgic slice of Americana just never goes out of style. The average child will eat 1,500 peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches before he or she graduates high school. What?!? That’s
