“I’m Just Saying” is a column by Suburbs 101 Contributor, Alexis Gold. A funny and brutally honest take on what life is like for a working mom in New York City/turned unexpected stay at home suburban mom. This month, Alexis sends her kids to sleepaway camp for the first time. I hate summer. I mean, […]
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Going on a family road trip to the Berkshires this summer? Are you looking for outdoor activities for you and your kids in the Berkshires? The Berkshires is an ideal road trip destination for families in the Northeast because it is a quick drive from NYC and Boston. The drive from NYC to the Berkshires
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Planning to travel with your pet? You better believe people are as eager as they’ve ever been to spread their wings and fly, fly away. Or in some cases, hit the pavement for a sweet road trip. Here’s the thing, though: the pandemic brought on a record-making surge of pet adoptions, and many pet owners
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Looking for a distillery to visit on the weekends that is within driving distance from NYC? Is your idea of a perfect weekend touring and sampling spirits at a Hudson Valley distillery? What about lunch at a local Westchester brewery? Or spend your afternoon touring a small batch whiskey distillery in the Hudson Valley? There
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You can’t beat the inviting ambiance of an outdoor beer garden- a pint of beer with a large platter of nachos? Yes, please! Are you looking for an outdoor beer garden in Westchester County? Below are outdoor beer gardens in Westchester County. We’ve also included outdoor beer gardens near Westchester County since there are only
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Stowe and the surrounding Vermont towns is a great summer vacation destination for families. There are so many things to do in Stowe with kids during the summer months. Stowe is an easy road trip destination for families in the Northeast. The nice thing about vacationing in Stowe with kids in the summer is that
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Are you looking to have brunch at a waterfront restaurant in Westchester? Want a waterfront restaurant in Westchester with outdoor dining? Fortunately, there are waterfront brunch spots in Westchester County with outdoor dining and amazing waterfront views of the Hudson River. Here are waterfront restaurants in Westchester for brunch (with outdoor dining). Waterfront Restaurants in
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Vail Weymann is a Darien native and mother of three. She is juggling a lot these days as the co-founder of Purrch, the first social network for the pet community. She took time off her busy schedule to talk to Suburbs 101 about her move back to Darien and to give us a peek into
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LEGOLAND New York is finally open! Your summer of awesome is here! LEGOLAND® New York Resort has opened all seven of its LEGO® themed lands – the latest step in its phased opening. Annual Pass and single day ticket holders can enjoy Brick Street, Bricktopia, LEGO® NINJAGO® World, LEGO® Castle, LEGO® City, MINILAND and now,
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Don’t miss your chance to own the next IT bag for travel! Parent-owned indie brand NO RECEPTION CLUB is launching the next must have travel backpack for parents. Its first product is a Travel Backpack for Parents called “The Getaway Bag”, to address all the problems that inevitably come up when traveling with a baby,
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Get ready to shop! The highly anticipated 2023 New Canaan Sidewalk Sale is on! The New Canaan Sidewalk Sale is a 2 day shopping event in New Canaan, CT. Being one of the more popular sidewalk sales in Fairfield County, the New Canaan sidewalk sale attracts shoppers from neighboring Connecticut towns. It’s a beloved annual
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Are you thinking of moving from New York City to Westchester County? Read this first before you make the big move to Westchester County! Westchester is a big county in New York with over 40 cities, villages, and towns. How do you decide which town in Westchester to move to? Here are the criteria to
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Do you need a real estate agent? We can help you find a real estate agent! We have a free service connecting real estate agents to buyers and sellers. Think of us as a match making service. The best part is it’s a FREE service. We know how valuable it is to have a good
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Are you looking for waterfront restaurants in Westchester County? Alfresco dining on the water facing the Hudson River? Fortunately, there are many waterfront restaurants in Westchester County. Here are the best waterfront restaurants in Westchester County. Best Waterfront Restaurant in Westchester for Seafood Hudson Farmer and the Fish at 11 River Street, Sleepy Hollow, NY. Phone:
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Thinking of watching the 4th of July fireworks in Greenwich, CT? Great news, the 2023 Greenwich Fireworks Display is back! Greenwich Fireworks Display will be holding firework displays at Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point Beach). Below is a guide to watching the 2023 fireworks in Greenwich, CT. When is the 2023 Greenwich
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Don’t miss the much-anticipated Westport Sidewalk Sale! The Westport Sidewalk Sale is an annual sidewalk sale in downtown Westport, CT. Expect to score great deals at factory-outlet-like prices during the annual Westport sidewalk sale! The Westport Sidewalk Sale is a popular shopping event attracting shoppers from surrounding Fairfield County towns. In fact, many shoppers shop
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Mark your calendar! The much anticipated Greenwich Sidewalk Sale is on! The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale is a 4 day shopping event in Greenwich, CT. The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale is one of the best sidewalk sales in Connecticut. So popular that the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale attracts shoppers from other Connecticut towns and Westchester County. Almost all
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The annual Rye Ridge Plaza Sidewalk Sale is back this year! Stop by to shop and score great deals while supporting local retailers! There are many participating retailers at this year’s Rye Ridge Plaza sidewalk sale. When is the 2023 Rye Ridge Plaza Annual Sidewalk Sale? The Rye Ridge Plaza Annual Sidewalk Sale starts Thursday,
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Mike’s Organic, a home delivery grocery service in CT and NY has announced the debut of Made by Mike’s, marking the brand’s expansion into the category of prepared foods. The new Mike’s Organic prepared food line features a signature menu of food offerings made in-house utilizing the finest local and organic products sourced from small
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Westchester Parks Foundation is launching a new summer workout series in the park called “Fit in the Park.” The Fit in the Park program in Westchester County is a free outdoor fitness class held in Tibbets Brook Park in Yonkers. Led by certified personal/group fitness trainer Gina Lee, the classes take place on Sundays from
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The New Rochelle Farmers Market is open for the 2023 season! If you are looking for a farmers market in the lower Westchester County area, then the New Rochelle Farmers Market is a must-visit. It’s a popular farmers market in Westchester County featuring over 15 vendors selling a wide range of products such as farm
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Washington Depot, CT – Internationally celebrated Washington Depot-based dance company Pilobolus is returning to Litchfield County, Connecticut this Summer from July 21-25, 2021 with “BLOOM: A Journey,” its second annual roving car safari. This year’s all-new, one-of-a-kind driving adventure brings attendees on a journey through nature at Sunny Meadow Farm to be fully immersed and
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Stamford, CT- Cisco Brewers, the renowned family- and dog-friendly hot spot and producer of world-class beers, wines and spirits, has opened its doors at The Village in Stamford. The launch marks the Nantucket-based brewery’s first outpost in Connecticut. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders who began selling beer from their outdoor
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The Darien Farmers Market is a popular mid-week farmers market in Darien, CT. All the vendors at the farmers market are local Connecticut small businesses. Below you will find more information on the Farmers Market in Darien, CT. Stop by for Connecticut-grown fresh produce, fresh artisanal breads, flowers, pasture-raised meats and more! Darien Farmers Market
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Hot Dogs with a side of fries and an ice cold drink? Summer is not complete without a stop at a quintessential roadside Hot Dog Stand. If your idea of a perfect summer day includes a stop at a New England roadside Hot Dog stand, then this is the guide for you. Connecticut is home
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You’ve seen the photos of the charming historic covered bridges in Connecticut. Why not take a road trip to visit Connecticut’s covered bridges? You can make a nice weekend getaway out of it. Go on a scenic drive in Litchfield County exploring Connecticut’s covered bridges. Make sure to drive by the most famous covered bridge
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Looking for low maintenance, easy to grow vegetables and fruits for your vegetable garden? Are you new to vegetable gardening? Don’t know what to plant? You should plant easy to grow vegetables and fruits so your first attempt at vegetable gardening is successful. You should plant vegetables that are so productive they grow like weeds.
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Are you planning a summer vacation at Candlewood Lake in Connecticut? Or perhaps a weekend getaway at Candlewood Lake? Candlewood Lake is the largest lake in Connecticut. It is a large manmade lake measuring 8.4 square miles with 65 miles of shoreline. There are approximately 1600 waterfront homes around Candlewood Lake. Candlewood Lake straddles two
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Looking for a waterfront restaurant in Connecticut? With over 300 miles of shoreline, there are many waterfront restaurants in Connecticut. Ranging from a variety of dining options from waterfront seafood shacks to raw bars to waterfront steakhouses. Here are the 21 waterfront restaurants in Connecticut with outdoor seating. Waterfront Restaurants in Greenwich, Connecticut L’Escale at
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Are you planning a beach weekend getaway from New York City? While popular destinations such as the Hamptons, Block Island, Nantucket, or Cape Cod may instantly come to mind, let’s not overlook Connecticut. Connecticut is a coastal state that boasts an impressive 332 miles of sandy beaches along Long Island Sound! As a New Yorker,
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“I’m Just Saying” is a column by Suburbs 101 Contributor, Alexis Gold. A funny and brutally honest take on what life is like for a working mom in New York City/turned unexpected stay at home suburban mom. This month, Alexis bids farewell to the school pick-up line. Pick up line takes on a whole new
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Greenwich Polo Club kicks off the season with the first polo match on Sunday June 6th at 3pm. This year, Greenwich Polo Club will be in full swing, bringing back a full season of Sunday matches. The Sunday polo matches is sure to appeal to spectators of all ages- bring your out of town guests, bring the
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Are you looking to spend the day on the water? Fortunately, you don’t need to own your own boat to spend the day on the water. Connecticut is a coastal state with lakes, rivers and of course Long Island Sound. You can rent pontoons and kayaks for a day on the lakes in Connecticut. You
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Are you building a raised garden bed to plant your vegetable garden? Are you trying to figure out how many bags of soil to buy to fill your raised garden bed? Instead of manually doing the math yourself to calculate how many bags of soil you need for your raised garden bed, I’ve made it
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Are you looking to build a hedge for privacy? Then you need deer, resistant evergreen shrubs or trees for your privacy hedge. I never understood why some privacy hedge are from deciduous shrubs. What happens when the foliage go bare during the winter months? It’s best to plant evergreen shrubs or trees as privacy hedge
Have you always wanted a vegetable garden in your backyard? Are you a lazy gardener like me and want an easy to manage vegetable garden in your backyard? On a budget and want a DIY vegetable garden that is not expensive and does not require professional help to set-up? In short, you want it all.
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Peonies are my all-time favorite flowers. Peonies are among the most loved and admired garden flowers. I love making flower arrangements with the peonies from my garden. The best part about growing peonies is that it is effortless. Peonies are easy to grow dependable bloomers. As a self-confessed lazy gardener, I like peonies because they
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Irises are a favorite of mine. The pop of color from the irises always brings a smile to my face! The best part about growing irises is that it is effortless. As a self-confessed lazy gardener, I like irises because they are one of the easiest and most beautiful flowers you can grow in your
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Be the first to experience Legoland New York resort! LEGOLAND® New York Resort is open for previews beginning May 29, 2021, welcoming devoted fans to share in the next step in the theme park’s much-anticipated opening this summer. During this stage of LEGOLAND New York’s phased opening, Annual Pass and single-day ticket holders will be able to enjoy
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South Norwalk, Connecticut – There is a new restaurant opening in SoNo across from the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk! Red Hook Seafood Boil, featuring Cajun-inspired seafood boils and new American flavors, is set to open on June 10, 2021 at 19 North Water Street in the heart of South Norwalk. Red Hook features a nautically-inspired
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New Haven, Connecticut – Olmo, established as New Haven’s first bagelry at 93 Whitney Avenue, has launched a meal subscription service. Olmo@Home is Olmo’s ready-to-eat meal subscription service, offering customers the option to receive their choice of weekly or on-demand prepared meals for pick-up or delivery. Olmo’s meal subscription service offers dinner and breakfast options for two,
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Westchester Parks Foundation and Westchester County Parks kicks off expanded Bicycle Sundays season for 2023. Westchester County’s Bicycle Sundays kicks off on the Bronx River Parkway, one of Westchester’s longest-running and popular recreational programs, starts on Sunday, May 7, 2023. What is Westchester County’s Bicycle Sundays? Westchester County’s Bicycle Sundays is a popular community event
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Choosing the color of your home’s exterior is not an easy decision. It’s also important to get it right. Trust me. I’ve recently repainted my cedar siding and halfway through I had to put a stop to the painting and changed color. If you want to save yourself time, stress and money from a do-over,
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“I’m Just Saying” is a column by Suburbs 101 Contributor, Alexis Gold. A funny and brutally honest take on what life is like for a working mom in New York City/turned unexpected stay at home suburban mom. This month, Alexis gets a pandemic puppy. I’m not sure what’s going to kill me first – the
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“I’m Just Saying” is a column by Suburbs 101 Contributor, Alexis Gold. A funny and brutally honest take on what life is like for a working mom in New York City/turned unexpected stay at home suburban mom. This month, Alexis is cranky as she copes with pandemic fatigue. I hate everyone. Over the last twelve
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Good News! The much anticipated LEGOLAND New York theme park is expected to open in 2021. Although the exact grand opening date of LEGOLAND New York has not been set yet, the announcement follows Governor Cuomo’s relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions regarding indoor family entertainment centers, outdoor amusement parks, and sleepaway camps. Governor Cuomo announced that
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Marla Beth Enowitz lives a full life in Rye Brook as a mom, artist and entrepreneur. She grew up in Westchester and always knew she wanted to move back to Rye Brook to raise a family. She recently launched her “happy art” website featuring a line of colorful and whimsical art. Marla took time off
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Is your child a budding ice hockey player? Wish you have more ice time for your amateur ice hockey player? What about more ice time for your aspiring figure skater? Imagine your figure skater practicing turns and jumps on your private ice skating rink at home! Or are you looking for ways to motivate your
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“I’m Just Saying” is a column by Suburbs 101 Contributor, Alexis Gold. A funny and brutally honest take on what life is like for a working mom in New York City/turned unexpected stay at home suburban mom. This month, Alexis talks about her crush on Jeff Bezos and her Amazon shopping habits. My kids talk
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Are you thinking of throwing a virtual Harry Potter birthday party? If your kids are like mine, obsessed with Harry Potter then a virtual Harry Potter birthday party is a great idea. With the Covid-19 pandemic raging, throwing a virtual Harry Potter birthday party is a safe way to celebrate your child’s birthday. However throwing
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Are you looking for virtual birthday party ideas? What about hosting a virtual Among Us birthday party? My 8 and 11 year old love playing Among Us with friends. I plan to throw a virtual Among Us birthday party for my 11 year old. They will get together virtually via zoom. It will surely be
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With Covid-19 cases rising again in the New York suburbs, it’s probably safer to stay home on New Year’s Eve, especially if you have unvaccinated children. Staying home for New Year’s Eve this year does not have to feel like just another night at home. Make this year’s New Year’s eve extra special! Here are
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Are you looking for a ski resort that is within driving distance from New York City and the New York suburbs? Jiminy Peak is located in the Berkshires. It is an easy 3 hour drive from New York City and only 2.5 hours from Westchester County. Jiminy Peak is my family’s go-to ski resort. We
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Are you tired of paying for expensive Pilates reformer sessions at your local studio? I’m constantly suffering from aches and pains in my back, shoulder, and hips. I find that the most effective way to relieve my body of these aches and pains is by working out on a pilates reformer machine. Ideally, I’d like
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“I’m Just Saying” is a column by Suburbs 101 Contributor, Alexis Gold. A funny and brutally honest take on what life is like for a working mom in New York City/turned unexpected stay at home suburban mom. Nine months into the Covid-19 pandemic, Alexis reflects on how the pandemic is taking a toll on her
Do you want to impress friends and family with a beautiful Christmas Centerpiece this Christmas? With so much to do this Holiday season, who has time to make a centerpiece from scratch? If you have 15 minutes to spare in your day, I’m going to show you the shortcuts I take to make beautiful Christmas
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The Shubert Theatre in New Haven, CT is hosting the fourth installment of its signature fundraiser, “Next Stop: New Haven” on Sunday, December 13 at 4:00pm to bring festive cheer into homes around the state. This year, Shubert Theatre will be holding a virtual Holiday event. Shubert Theatre’s virtual holiday event invites families to celebrate the upcoming
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I wish I have more time in the day but as a working mother of two, my life is busy and full. I rarely have free time to spend decorating my house. However, every year, I fit in time to make my own Holiday wreath. I enjoy wreath making and it has become a Holiday
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Is your child obsessed with Roblox like my 8 year old, then you know a Roblox birthday party is a good idea. You may think it’s easy to host a Roblox party, after all, all you have to do to host your child’s Roblox birthday party is to invite guests and then let your guests
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Nestled in the picturesque Hudson Valley, Westchester County is 450 square miles and home to 45 cities, towns and villages. Ranging from bustling downtowns to suburban landscapes, there is truly something for everyone. If you’re considering a move to Westchester County, here are just a few of the reasons why you should decide to call
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Are you looking to help small businesses in Westchester County? Shop local this Holiday season. Award winning, Westchester stylist, Kendra Porter of HonorYourStyle is making it easy for you to support local Westchester County retailers. She recently launched ShopWestchester, a campaign designed to support Westchester based retailers this holiday season. ShopWestchester will run from Saturday,
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Are you wondering if its safe to have your housekeeper or house cleaner clean your house in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic? With Covid-19 cases rapidly rising, it feels risky to have your housekeeper or house cleaner clean your house. By having a house cleaner work in your house you risk potentially being infected
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It’s getting cold in the suburbs. However, that doesn’t mean you have to stop spending time outdoors. It’s so easy to extend the outdoor patio season with a fire pit. Spend the evening with family and friends making s’mores around the fire pit. Or unwind with your spouse or partner, snuggled under a cozy blanket,
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This year, Cyber Monday will be bigger than ever! In previous years, the way to score the best deals is to go to stores and shop Black Friday doorbuster deals in-store. But with Covid-19 transmission rate rising, many retailers are offering their best deals online. That means you can score both Black Friday deals and
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Are you thinking of moving to the New York suburbs? If you are planning to commute from the suburbs to New York City every day, then it is important to move to a town with the shortest commute. Our advice to you is, as much as possible, to try to shave minutes off your daily
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Can upgrading HVAC air filters protect against indoor Covid-19 airborne transmission? Can air purifiers reduce indoor Covid-19 airborne transmission? Yes, improving air ventilation in your home by upgrading HVAC air filters and air purifiers can reduce indoor Covid-19 airborne transmission. According to the CDC, Covid-19 can be spread indoors through airborne transmission. That means with
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This summer, I spent many sleepless nights weighing the pros and cons of sending my child to in-person school versus remote learning. It was a gut-wrenching decision when we finally decided to send him to school in-person. After all, Covid-19 transmission rate was low in the New York suburbs when school started, so what are
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Black Friday deals are here! Don’t miss out on all the savings! Shop the best online Black Friday deals from the comfort of your home now! I have compiled a list of online Black Friday deals from Big Box Retailers to Pet Suppliers to Apparel to Home & Garden. Happy Black Friday Shopping! (I suggest
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Atttention New York Suburbs- the Amazon Black Friday Sale is here! There are lots of amazing Black Friday deals on Amazon from electronics to kitchen appliances to gym equipment. I have come up with a list of top Amazon Black Friday deals for the New York Suburbs. Check it out! Top Amazon Black Friday Deals
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Are you looking to move to Greenwich? Have you looked at the Byram section of Greenwich? Byram is a neighborhood in the western most part of Greenwich with a population of just over 4000. It is located at the border of New York and Connecticut, convenient to the shops and restaurants of Port Chester, NY.
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It’s time to start planning for Thanksgiving! Below are Fairfield County restaurants that are open this Thanksgiving as well as Fairfield County restaurants that offer Thanksgiving take out or delivery. We took highly recommended restaurants from local chefs and suburbanites to come up with our list of restaurants. Most of these restaurants require advanced reservations
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Are you looking to enroll your child in a private school in the New York suburbs? Lucky for us, there are many top ranking private schools in the New York suburbs. In fact, some of the best private schools in the country are located in the New York suburbs. We looked at private school rankings
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Attention Greenwich, CT! The Greenwich Monopoly Board Game is finally here! Monopoly, the world’s most iconic board game now has a Greenwich, CT Edition! The Greenwich Monopoly is one of the first completely customized, geographic game boards created for the North American market by Top Trumps USA, Inc. under license from Hasbro. It is perfect
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“I’m Just Saying” is a column by Suburbs 101 Contributor, Alexis Gold. A funny and brutally honest take on what life is like for a working mom in New York City/turned unexpected stay at home suburban mom. Alexis reflects on the small moments in her “new normal”. I see a Swoosh fly across the kitchen
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Maya Sheinberg is a mother of two and founder of successful gifting company, Beneboon. She took time off her busy schedule to talk to Suburbs 101 about her move to Westchester and to give us a peek into her life in Pleasantville, NY. Many people are moving out to the suburbs these days. Any advice
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It’s time to start planning for Thanksgiving! Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? Give yourself a break, impress your guests and order complete Thanksgiving dinners. Play it safe and reserve your turkey now (it can sell out!) Here are markets that offer Thanksgiving for pickup or delivery in Westchester and Fairfield County (Greenwich, Darien, New
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Remember when Halloween used to be fun, safe and kid-friendly? Everything has changed this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. That doesn’t mean Halloween 2020 is canceled, we just have to adjust to the new norm. There are fun and safe activities you can do with your kids to make Halloween 2020 in Westchester memorable.
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“I’m Just Saying” is a column by Suburbs 101 Contributor, Alexis Gold. A funny and brutally honest take on what life is like for a working mom in New York City/turned unexpected stay at home suburban mom. Here is a peek into Alexis’ Back to School pandemic experience. I forgot how much I hate September.
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Are you planning a New England getaway within driving distance from NYC? It’s an ideal time to explore New England, whether for a quick getaway or even for a longer stay. For those who are seeking a change of scenery to re-energize, a New England getaway is perfect. Whether it’s a vacation for you and
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“I’m Just Saying” is a new column by Suburbs 101 Contributor, Alexis Gold. A funny and brutally honest take on what life is like for a working mom in New York City/turned unexpected stay at home suburban mom. I hang up the back-to-school Zoom, swearing that when this is all over, I will invest in
Are you thinking of going on vacation? Traveling during the Covid-19 pandemic requires extra planning. We asked Suburbs 101 contributor and founder of Stuart Travel Design, Michele Stuart to give us her Covid-19 Travel tips and her go-to list of resources. Exactly one year ago, I created Stuart Travel Design, a personalized, fun, thriving, boutique
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Are you thinking of moving to the New York suburbs? Chances are you are looking at both Westchester County and Connecticut’s Fairfield County. Should you live in Rye, NY or should cross the Connecticut border to Greenwich, CT which is only 8 minutes away? You know taxes are higher in Westchester County than in Connecticut
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Are you looking to build a home gym? Tired of schlepping to the gym and want to workout from the comfort of your home? It’s easy to build a home gym, you just need space at home for your gym and some basic home gym equipment to get you started. We asked Marianna Linnehan, personal
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Are you looking for a quick weekend getaway? How about a weekend getaway in Upstate New York? Millbrook, New York is a quick drive from New York City and surrounding New York suburbs. Millbrook is just 2 hours away from Midtown Manhattan, 1.5 hours away from Greenwich, CT, and under 1.5 hours away from Westchester
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Are you looking to join a country club in Westchester County? With hefty initiation fees and annual dues, it’s important to do your research before joining a country club in Westchester. Lucky for you, we did the research for you. For some of the clubs below, you will see that we asked members to give
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Summer is here, but boy does it feel different. There were no county fireworks on July 4th, a trip to the beach is a little more stressful and traveling out of state may not be an option for many of you. All of our stress levels increased over the past few months because of the
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Want a fun and guilt-free way to break up your Covid-19 quarantine monotony this summer? Even though stores and restaurants are opening up, you are probably still spending most of your time at home. So how do you break up your Covid-19 quarantine monotony? You need to treat yourself and your family to subscription boxes!
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It’s summer. You’ve been at home on quarantine. Are you itching to go on vacation? Are you on the fence on whether or not to go on that road trip? On one hand, it will be great to have a change of scenery. However, Covid-19 cases are still on the rise. Should you go on
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Seriously, Sam? is a column that looks at the lighter side of suburban life. This month, Sam shows us how she is managing mom life at home during the Covid 19 Quarantine. Last week I got a report card for my 5th grader. The text was clearly a cut-and-paste with praise for things like “being a good
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We are all living in extremely stressful times right now and the Coronavirus crisis has drastically changed all of our lives in one way or another. This type of change triggers anxiety, fear and uncertainty. The level of fear some of us are facing is very real and I want to validate that for everyone.
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Stuck at home? This month, Sam shows us how to survive Coronavirus quarantine. Seriously, Sam? is a column that looks at the lighter side of suburban life. On the spectrum of the anxious, I fall in the realm of those who need meditation and medication to be calm on a good day. So, you would think that
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There is so much in the news every day regarding the international outbreak of Coronavirus or COVID-19. We are all asking ourselves, what can I do to protect my family and myself from Coronavirus? What should I buy to prepare for Coronavirus? Should I send the kids to school? Should we take that vacation? Should we cancel
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Miami is well known for its pulsating nightlife, decadent party scene, and high-end design culture. More surprising is that America’s sexiest city is also a very kid-friendly destination, and it has actually become one of our favorite family vacation spots. But in a place where bottles are more likely to be champagne than baby, finding
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Coronavirus is spreading worldwide. There are confirmed Coronavirus cases in every continent (except for Antarctica). According to the CDC, there are 10 states with confirmed Coronavirus cases. If you are like most families whose family vacation revolves around school holidays, you most likely have March or April spring break coming up. Should you cancel your
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Are you ready for the Coronavirus? This month, Sam shows us how she is preparing for the possible Coronavirus pandemic. Seriously, Sam? is a column that looks at the lighter side of suburban life. In early January, my husband turned to me as we were getting ready for bed and said, in his gravest and most
Do you need help getting your skin back to health after constantly being exposed to winter’s cold, dry air? Celebrity Dermatologist and Suburbs 101 contributor, Dr. Whitney Bowe shows us how to revive winter skin with Royal Jelly and Propolis. I love it when the days start to last longer and our sunsets are a
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Chef Kenneth Massover is the Chef de Cuisine at Coopers Mill Restaurant in Tarrytown, NY. He has had a long tenure working at various Ritz Carlton properties as well as 2 star Michelin restaurant- Ristorante Quattro Passi in Nerano, Italy. He is, however, no stranger to Westchester County having grown up in New Rochelle. Kenny
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Chef Carlos Baez is the executive chef at The Spread. Carlos is an award-winning chef known for his innovation. His ambition and passion for the industry has lead him to become a co-owner and executive chef of The Spread Restaurant Group (they are preparing to open their 4th location). Over the years, he received numerous culinary awards
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes of Gordon Ramsey’s reality TV show, MasterChef Junior? We sat down with Westchester County mom, Aviva Sisitsky to find out what it’s like to be a mom of a MasterChef Junior contestant. Her son, Kyle competed in MasterChef Junior Season 7. She gives us a
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Are you thinking of moving to Greenwich? How much does it cost to live in Greenwich, CT? Greenwich is an expensive place to live in. It costs $17,557.85 per month for a family of four to live in Greenwich, CT! Keep on reading to find out how! When it comes to living in Greenwich, there
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