Planning to visit a local farmers market this summer? The Montclair and Maplewood farmers markets are a wonderful opportunity to support local NJ farmers and artisans. The Maplewood and Montclair farmers markets are great places to shop for farm fresh organic fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, and dairy products, along with unique handmade items from […]
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Do you know you can borrow museum passes from Greenwich Library? Greenwich Library museum passes will give you free or discounted admissions to local museums in Westchester, Connecticut and New York City! Greenwich has two libraries offering museum passes – the main Greenwich Library and Perrot Memorial Library in Old Greenwich. Both Greenwich libraries don’t
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It’s too hot to play outside! It’s too cold to play outside! It’s raining outside! Don’t let the weather dampen your family’s fun! Embrace family-friendly indoor adventures with these 20 family-friendly activities in the NY Tri-State area. Stay cool and entertained on hot summer days, stay warm and cozy when it’s too cold to venture
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Looking to support local New Jersey businesses? Visit a local Farmers Market near you! Check out the Hoboken and Jersey City Farmers Markets. Hoboken Farmers Market There are two Hoboken Farmers Markets, the Chuch Square Park Farmers Market and the Uptown Farmers Market. Church Square Park Farmers Market in Hoboken, NJ When: Tuesdays 2 pm
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Farmer’s Market season has arrived in New Jersey! Show your support for local NJ vendors and farmers by visiting one of the many Farmers Markets near you. Here is a compilation of Farmers Markets 2023 in New Jersey’s Bergen, Hudson and Essex County. From farm fresh produce to handcrafted goods, these NJ Farmer’s markets offer
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It is so much easier to organize your home if you give yourself manageable tasks. Suburbs 101 contributor, Maura Fitzgerald is making organizing less overwhelming with her monthly column: How to Tackle Your Whole House Throughout The Year Without Becoming Overwhelmed. This month, Maura shows us how to organize your linen closet. How to Organize Your
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One of the best things about summer are the sales! There are sidewalk sales and summer clearance sales. From July 15 to July 16, you can score great Amazon Prime Day Deals. Here are the top Amazon Prime Day Deals.
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It’s a great time to be a buyer in Fairfield County! Fairfield County’s real estate market continues to be in a Buyer’s Market. As you can see below, only three towns (Danbury, Bethel and Bridgeport) are in a Seller’s Market. The majority of Fairfield County towns are in a Buyer’s Market. What does this mean
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Having grown up in Westchester, former Brooklyn resident Sarah Shapiro always knew she wanted to move back to Westchester when she had kids. She managed to convince her husband to make the big move from Brooklyn to Chappaqua, NY. She has settled happily in Chappaqua making friends and opening up TRENDMAT, a “micro boutique” selling
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Seriously, Sam? is a monthly column that looks at the lighter side of suburban life. This month, Sam walks us through her brain drain- intellectual to mommy brain. Sometimes I like to pretend that I am an erudite, well-read, hyper-informed smarty pants. I guess I do this because, when I was younger, I actually was a
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Planning to visit a good farmers market this summer in New York’s Westchester County? Check out these Westchester farmer’s markets that are available on Saturdays. Buy farm fresh produce, bread, and jams from Westchester Farmers Markets and feel good about supporting local small businesses! Here is our 2023 guide to Pleasantville, Chappaqua, Tarrytown and Sleepy
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Support local vendors, and visit a Westchester County farmers market this summer for locally grown fruits and vegetables! Here is our 2023 guide to Rye, Larchmont and New Rochelle Farmers markets. Rye Farmers Market When: Sundays from 8:30 am to 1 pm Where: Rye Farmers Market is located at the Parking Lot on Theodore Fremd
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We love farmer’s markets. We love buying locally grown fruits and vegetables and supporting local vendors. Here is our 2023 guide to Scarsdale, White Plains and Bronxville Farmers markets. Scarsdale Farmers Market When: Sundays 9 am to 1 pm Where: Chase Rd and Spencer Pl. Duration: June 4, 2023 to November 19, 2023 The Scarsdale
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Come support local Long Island businesses! Save the date! Here are the upcoming sidewalk sales in Sag Harbor, Mattituck and Sayville. Sag Harbor Sidewalk Sale When: October 12 – 14, 2019 (Columbus Day Weekend) Where: Up and down main street in Sag Harbor Local shops bring great values onto the sidewalk for you! Stroll up and down
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Sidewalk sale season is here! Come support local New Jersey businesses! Shop the sidewalk sales in New Jersey! Here are the Englewood and Ridgewood sidewalk sales. Updated for the 2023 sidewalk sale season. Englewood Sidewalk Sale When: July 28, 2023 to July 29, 2023 Where: Shops in Downtown Englewood, NJ Time: 11 am to 5
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Get ready to shop Westchester! Sidewalk sale season is here! Support local businesses in Westchester County and score great deals on summer sales! Below are the details of the 2023, Rye, Larchmont, Chappaqua and Scarsdale Sidewalk Sales. Sidewalk Sales in Westchester County 2023 Rye Sidewalk Sale When: July 20 – 22, 2023 Where: Purchase Street
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What are your plans for the 4th of July? Wondering where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Fairfield County, CT? Lucky for us, almost every town in Fairfield County has its own fireworks display. Here is a guide to where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Fairfield County, CT. This guide has been
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4th of July is here! There are lots of 4th of July festivities and Fireworks happening in Westchester County. Wondering where to watch 4th of July Fireworks in Westchester this year? Check out our list of places to watch 4th of July Fireworks in Westchester County. This guide has been updated for 2023. We will
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Are you looking for restaurant recommendations in Westchester? The best recommendations come from unsponsored, unbiased sources. If you have been following Suburbs 101, you know that we conduct weekly interviews of local suburbanites. In every interview, we always ask for restaurant recommendations. We thought it would be interesting to compile a list of recommended restaurants in Westchester. Here are
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Sidewalk sale season is here! Almost every town in Fairfield County has a sidewalk sale. However, if you want to hit the bigger sales, don’t miss the Greenwich, New Canaan, and Westport sidewalk sales. The Greenwich, New Canaan and Westport sidewalk sales feature big brands like Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines, Vince, Lululemon, Theory, Tory Burch,
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On your mark, get set, GO! Sidewalk Sale season is here! These New York suburbs sidewalk sales are serious events with amazing deals to be had. You can score great buys at unbelievable outlet-like prices. I suggest you save the date and make sure you clear your calendar and book a sitter. Oh, and parking
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It doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Whether you prefer to stick to a checklist or tend to fly by the seat of your pants, packing can be as easy as taking items from your wardrobe and putting them in a suitcase. (Wait…that’s all packing is.) Gone are the days where you dread and postpone the
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I first met Sara Swisher-Anderson at an event in NYC where I was admiring the beautiful necklace she was wearing. When she told me she designed and repurposed the necklace and that she moved from Manhattan to Port Chester, I knew I had to interview her. Sara tells us about her move to Port Chester
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It is so much easier to organize your home if you give yourself manageable tasks. Suburbs 101 contributor, Maura Fitzgerald is making organizing less overwhelming with her monthly column: How to Tackle Your Whole House Throughout The Year Without Becoming Overwhelmed. This month, Maura shows us how to organize your junk drawers. We all – even
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Are you looking for a kid friendly weekend getaway to Mystic, Connecticut? Mystic is an easy weekend getaway destination from New York City and the surrounding New York metro area. The best part is since Mystic is within driving distance from the New York metro area and Boston metro area, there is no need to
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Katy Winter lived in NYC with her husband and daughter but when toys started taking over their New York City apartment, they decided it was time to move to the suburbs. She moved to Chappaqua 11 years ago, has three children and runs a home organization business. Here is what’s it’s like to live in
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Farmers Market season is here! Support local vendors, visit a farmers market this summer for locally grown produce, fruits, fresh bread, jams and more! Here is our 2023 guide to Farmers markets in Darien, New Canaan, Rowayton and Wilton, CT. Darien Farmers Market The Darien Farmers Market is a popular mid-week farmers market in Darien,
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Greenwich Farmers Market season is here! We love farmers markets for the fresh produce, fruits, baked goods, jams and more. Plus it is an opportunity to support local vendors. There is no excuse not to visit one this summer since there is a farmers market in almost every town in Fairfield County. There are two
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Get ready for the exciting farmers market season in Fairfield County, Connecticut! Summer is finally here, and it’s the perfect time to indulge in locally grown fruits, veggies, freshly baked bread, and mouthwatering jams. Our 2023 Farmer market guide is here to help you navigate the farmers markets across Fairfield County. From Greenwich to Darien,
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Our newest contributor, Claudia Marie Russo, is a self-proclaimed brunch aficionado. She spent her 20s brunching with girlfriends in NYC and has transitioned to brunching with her husband and toddler between naps in her 30s. Here are her must-visit brunch spots along the Hudson waterfront in New Jersey. In my 20s, I lived in NYC
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Rachael Mahoney has her hands full between launching Kinney Lane, a prepared foods delivery service and juggling life as a mom to a 15-month-old. Rachael took some time off from her busy schedule to talk to Suburbs 101 about moving to Old Greenwich, CT and loving life in Old Greenwich. Describe your journey to Greenwich
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Summer carnival season is here! Squeeze in a visit to a carnival this weekend in between your beach trips, summer BBQs, and family outings. The best part of it is that many of these summer carnivals are fundraisers for non-profit organizations, so you will have fun while helping local communities! Living in the New York
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Living in the New York suburbs, I will take any opportunity I can get to getaway to the Caribbean for a family vacation. Every year in March, I plan a family vacation to the Caribbean. It is a much needed break from the cold plus I love that the Caribbean islands are a quick plane
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Writer, Spirituality and Yoga teacher, Jen Aloisi Ham moved to Westchester County from New York City when she was pregnant with her daughter. As a Westchester County native, she knew she wanted her daughter to grow up in Westchester County. She currently lives in Mamaroneck but previously lived in Larchmont and has enjoyed living in
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Summer. Summer. Summertime. The days are longer, the schoolwork is over and visits to the beach and ice cream parlor happen on the regular. Summer is when living in the suburbs really pays off – green leaves and chirping birds are everywhere. To kick off this great season, here are 6 Fun Summer activities for
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I’ve known Alessandra Messineo Long for many years. I had the privilege to see Alessandra in action as the president of the Junior League of Greenwich a few years ago when I sat on her board. She is a great leader, well-loved in the Greenwich community and has a big heart. Alessandra gives us a
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Parking is a challenge at all Metro-North train stations. Parking permits at the train stations are hard to come by and there are usually multi-year waitlists. Here is an insider’s guide to parking at the Scarsdale Metro-North train station. Parking at Scarsdale Metro-North Train Station How long does the train take to get from Scarsdale
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If you live in the New York area, you are lucky to live within driving distance of several cruise terminals. I’ve been on over a dozen cruises and many were cruises out of New York. I like cruising out of New York because it is an easy way to vacation. However, there are pros and
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It is so much easier to organize your home if you give yourself manageable tasks. We are pleased to announce a new monthly column by Suburbs 101 contributor, Maura Fitzgerald: How to Tackle Your Whole House Throughout The Year Without Becoming Overwhelmed. This month, Maura shows us how to organize your closet. How to Organize
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Penny Goffman had a successful career in finance before she had kids. But after becoming a mother, she was faced with the difficult decision of staying at home or going back to work. Is it better to be a stay at home mom? Or should she pursue her career and become a working mom? Here
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Looking to move to the suburbs of Westchester County but want to avoid a long, exhausting commute? Most people consider 35 minutes or less to be a comfortable daily commute, allowing you to get to New York City without feeling burnt out. The good news is that several towns in Westchester offer just that—suburban living
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Seriously, Sam? is a monthly column that takes a lighter look at suburban life. This month, Sam gives us some advice on how to throw a children’s birthday party that doesn’t suck! Have you ever had your best intentions go so catastrophically wrong that you were determined to use your hideous failure as a cautionary
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Nothing triggers more anxiety than moving your teen to a new town and into a new school. Adolescence is a time when friends mean everything to a teenager and being torn apart from friends is basically like telling your teen their life is over. At least that is what it feels like for a teen.
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Are you looking for restaurant recommendations? The best recommendations come from unsponsored, unbiased sources. If you have been following Suburbs 101, you know that we conduct interviews of local suburbanites living in Greenwich. In every interview, we always ask for their favorite restaurants in Greenwich. We thought it would be interesting to compile a list
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It is a very busy time of year. Graduation is around the corner, kids are preparing for final exams and you have less than 50 days until the buses depart for summer camp. So how do you prepare your kids for their summer away from home, making sure you don’t leave anything behind? Packing might
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Blame it on the chocolate covered cookie dough balls called “Bonnies”. After trying the Bonnies, I knew I had to look up the company that makes these delicious gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan treats. I normally stay away from gluten-free products because I think they don’t taste as good but with Bonnies, you can’t even tell
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Then first-time mom, Ashley McGrail had the biggest scare of her life when her son was just 13 months old. At the suggestion of his pediatrician, she gave him peanut butter for the first time. She watched in horror when he started immediately developing hives, his mouth began to swell, and it was clear he
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Pamela Byrne is a mother of two and the founder of Byrne Health and Wellness. Having healed her autoimmune disease through holistic nutrition, she knows first hand the importance of diet and nutrition. Born and raised in Fairfield County, Pamela lived in San Francisco, London, and Chicago before finally moving back to Fairfield County. Here
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Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Here are some ideas on what to give mom for Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day Gifts: Sleeping in Probably the number one request for moms is to be able to sleep in! What can you give the mom in your family who wants to sleep in? You can “surprise” her with
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When you think of country clubs in Greenwich, CT, some of you may think of the stereotypical image of a stuffy, formal country club. However, this is not the case with the Milbrook Club in Greenwich. When I originally wrote my Insider’s Guide to Country Clubs in Greenwich, a good friend, who is a member
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Are you looking to get involved in Fairfield County? Interested in art and science? Then the Bruce Museum Contemporaries may just be what you are looking for. The Bruce Contemporaries is a dynamic group of art and culture enthusiasts between the ages of 25 and 45 who enjoy insider access to the Bruce Museum and
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Erin Lepone is the founder of the Lady Savant Foundation. A non-profit organization that seeks to “empower the next generation” around the world through projects such as building and funding a middle school in Cambodia and sponsoring an elementary school in Liberia. Originally from California, Erin moved to NYC and then settled into life in
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The good news is overall Westchester real estate market continues to be strong in the first quarter of 2019. There are 16 school districts in a Seller’s market, only 8 school districts in a Buyer’s Market and the rest are in a balanced market. Overall, the Westchester real estate market continues to be strong. How
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Are you planning to renovate your home but have a limited budget? When it comes to home renovations, it’s easy to get carried away and spend more than you want to. However, there are cheap and easy updates that will increase your home value and make it look updated. You don’t have to spend a
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Galinie Zisimopoulou is a stay-at-home mom in Greenwich, CT balancing life with a pre-schooler and her Etsy store. Originally from Greece, Galinie gives us a peek into her life in Greenwich, CT. Here is Galinie Zisimopoulou’s move from the UK to Brooklyn to Greenwich, CT. Tell me about your move to Greenwich, CT I am
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Congratulations to Sadie for winning the Bloomingdale’s Junior Mix Master People’s Choice Award! Thank to everyone who voted!
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Le Fat Poodle has a new chef! I am thrilled to welcome Executive Chef Kris Grossmann to Le Fat Poodle (Old Greenwich, CT). He comes with impressive credentials from cooking for the Dalai Lama to working at Michelin star restaurant, “Ente”. He brings a unique sense of style, fun, and enthusiasm to the kitchen. He
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I first met Erin O’Keefe at an influencer luncheon hosted by Penny Goffman. Erin has such an interesting background, having lived in Asia and being a world traveler. Plus I love her sense of style (she is a fashion stylist)! When I found out she lives in White Plains, I decided to ask her if
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I recently co-hosted Fashion Arts Studio’s Young Designers Fashion Show at Bloomingdale’s White Plains. I took the opportunity to sit down with Fashion Arts Studio’s director, Ying Su to ask her about her design studio and of course to give us a peek into her suburban life in Westchester County. Here is our interview with
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We are so close to being able to say that “spring has sprung”! The temps are (slowly) rising, the days are getting longer, and I see those tiny buds popping through the ground. Although spring officially began weeks ago, there is something about Easter that gives me the final push I need to believe that
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It’s time to start planning for upcoming Spring Luncheons. The big question on everyone’s mind is “What should I wear?” We asked fashion expert and Suburbs 101 contributor, Tina Broccole for advice on what to wear to spring luncheons. The moment we’ve been waiting for (for about six months now) is finally here – spring
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Gilles Clement has his hands full these days with the grand opening of his flagship store in Greenwich and managing 3 other stores and multiple projects. He takes some time off from his busy schedule to sit down with Suburbs 101 to talk about his life in Westport, CT and his interior design firm. Describe
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Is your child a budding fashionista? Interested in the fashion industry? Enter for a chance to be trained and certified as a Bloomingdale’s Junior Mix Master! UPDATE: 10 Winners have been selected! Click here to view the winning entries and to vote for the People Choice Award winner! How to Apply: Submit a flat-lay photo
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Seriously, Sam? is a monthly column that takes a lighter look at suburban life. This month, Sam takes us through her love hate relationship with skiing. I have spent the first half of my 40s stripping away the affects that I’ve layered on over the years, and finally, truly, accepting myself for who I am.
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The recent College Admissions Scandal sheds light on how stressful and out of control the College Admissions process can be. However, it doesn’t have to be that way if you plan ahead of time. We asked Min Kim, the founder of College Advisory service, Versed to give us tips on how to best prepare for
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Min Kim has her hands full these days since launching the College Advisory service, Versed. She takes some time off from her busy schedule to sit down with Suburbs 101 to talk about her move from NYC to Greenwich, CT. Tell me about your journey to the suburbs? We moved to Greenwich from Manhattan just
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There’s a lot you CAN do each day to maintain a well-organized home. But who has the time to do it all?! As a busy, working mom of 3, I spend less than an hour every day with this routine to keep things in order at home and to maintain my sanity. Here are ways
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Are you a blogger or an aspiring social media influencer? We interviewed social media influencer, Simone Piliero. Simply By Simone shares her blogging and fashion secrets. What are your favorite Spring Trends? I cannot wait to wear my biker shorts with dad sneakers! I’m also warming up to tie-dye. I’m also in the market for
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Are you moving to the New York suburbs for the schools? Do you want to know which top-ranking Westchester school districts have the lowest median home prices? We did the research for you by comparing the Niche.com Best School Districts in Westchester County and median home prices. We looked at the Top 12 best school
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Are you looking for an easy, all inclusive family vacation within driving distance from the New York Metro area? Rocking Horse Ranch is an easy weekend getaway from NYC. It’s located in Upstate New York, just an hour and half drive from NYC. What I love about Rocking Horse Ranch is that it is an
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Looking for the best restaurants in Westchester County? We asked locals for restaurant recommendations and checked Zagat ratings to come up with our list. Here are the best restaurants in Westchester County that are also top Zagat Rated Restaurants. Best Steakhouses in Westchester County Benjamin Steakhouse– 610 Hartsdale Road, White Plains, NY- (914) 428-6868 Looking
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Bronxville native, Maura Fitzgerald moved from Manhattan back to Bronxville. As a mother of 3 and a professional organizer, she took some time off her busy schedule to talk to Suburbs 101 about her move back to Bronxville, NY and why she loves it there. Here is Maura Fitzgerald’s Life in Bronxville, NY. Describe your
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We asked Suburbs 101 contributor and blogger at Donuts at the Disco, Marissa Millman to give us her favorite Spring Activities for Families. Here are her 6 must-do spring activities for families in the NYC area. Ahhh spring in the Northeast! Everyone has sunshine and flowers on the mind and everyone is anxious to get
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At major luncheons and galas in Greenwich, more than likely you will bump into Grace “Graci” Djuranovic or Cricket Lockhart. And more than likely they’ve helped organize the event as committee members or as event chairs. Both women are leaders in Greenwich’s philanthropic community. I’ve had the privilege of being a part of the Greenwich
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The spring season is upon us. That is why this is the perfect time of year to start thinking about making improvements to our home. Here are 5 simple ways to prepare your home for spring. Clean house You’ll be surprised how much dirt and dust build up has accumulated over a winter spent huddled
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Pam Moskowitz led a full life in Chappaqua, NY with her husband and three children. Then one day, she found herself an empty nester, ready for a second career. She successfully launched a jewelry line, 100PercentBeads. These days she falls into bed completely exhausted and jumps out of bed each morning ready for another great
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Chef, blogger and food allergy advocate, Jackie Ourman shares her move to Westchester County story as well as what it’s like to live in Irvington. Here is Jackie Ourman’s Life in Irvington, NY. After having children with life-threatening food allergies and celiac disease, and finding out she had celiac disease herself, Jackie Ourman became overwhelmed
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Updated: January 2020. If you are thinking of selling your home in Fairfield County, I have bad news for you. Fairfield County’s real estate market continues to be in a Buyer’s Market. As you can see below, only six Fairfield County towns are in a Seller’s Market. The majority of Fairfield County towns are in
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Seriously, Sam? is a monthly column that takes a lighter look at suburban life. This month, Sam takes us through her “not so hot” yoga experience and why she will never do it again. There are many things that happened during my time as a hot yoga teacher that neither my training, nor a multi-decade
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You may have seen Dr. Whitney Bowe on TV (Dr. Oz or Good Morning America or Rachael Ray Show) or perhaps read her book, The Beauty of Dirty Skin, as she is after all one of the most sought-after Dermatologists in the country. Dr. Whitney Bowe took some time off from her busy schedule to
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Tina Broccole is a fashion stylist, influencer and the radio talk show host of “Fashion Friday with Tina.” We asked her to write about this year’s Spring Fashion Trends. Here are her top 5 Fashion Trends for Spring 2019. Twice a year, the fashion world is filled with an air of joyful anticipation come February and September. These are the sacred
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Are you thinking of joining a country club in Greenwich, CT? We asked members of greenwich country clubs to give us the inside scoop. Here is an insider’s guide to country clubs in Greenwich, CT. Round Hill Club Round Hill Club is a private, family-oriented club known for its exclusivity, elegance, and sense of tradition.
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One of the best things about living in New York City is the food- the access to authentic Chinese food. Moving to the suburbs does not mean you have to give that up. The good news is you don’t have to drive all the way back to New York City for your Chinese food fix,
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Born and raised in Darien, Lauren Haley tells us why she moved back to Darien, CT and what she loves about living there. Lauren has her hands full as a mother of two and the founder of website, Busy Little Bee. She took some time off from her busy schedule to talk to Suburbs 101.
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Are you tired of throwing the same birthday parties? You don’t have to, there are many new venues and creative party vendors to choose from. We asked Megan from Camp by MaMa to give us her recommendations on unique birthday parties in Fairfield County. Here are her top picks for unique birthday parties in Fairfield
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Updated: January 2020. Are you looking to move to Westchester? Or are you thinking of selling your Westchester home? Then one of the first things you need to know is whether Westchester is in a Buyer’s Market or Seller’s Market. How can you tell if you are in a buyer’s or seller’s market? A good
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Connecticut native, social media influencer and fitness instructor, Lauren Seib, reluctantly moved from NYC back to CT. However, she quickly fell in love with the community and amenities at Harbor Point in Stamford. Here is our interview with Lauren Seib: Life in Stamford’s Harbor Point. Tell me about your move to Stamford, CT? My hubby
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Are you thinking of joining a private beach club in Westchester County? We are fortunate to live so close to the water where there are several private beach clubs along the Long Island Sound. Most of the beach clubs offer year-round dining, tennis, paddle tennis, kids summer camps, and lots of social activities. We asked
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You’ve probably heard of Lauren Bush Lauren, the daughter-in-law of iconic fashion designer Ralph Lauren and the granddaughter of President George H.W. Bush and niece of President George W. Bush. But did you know Lauren Bush is also the founder and CEO of FEED, a lifestyle brand with a social mission to help solve global
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Seriously, Sam? is a monthly column that takes a lighter look at suburban life. This month, Sam has a middle-aged epiphany. On December 31st, 2018, at approximately 10:30pm, I declared to my husband, with a mix of fascination, resignation, genuine surprise and mild relief, that I was officially Middle Aged. No, I am not a
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It’s not too early to start planning. You may be decade(s) away from becoming an empty nester, however, you can start preparing for an empty nest now to ease your transition for when your children make their inevitable exit. Donna Korren, publisher of website and blog, Empty Quester™, gives us 5 Must-Dos in your 30’s
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Are you planning a family ski trip? Looking for a family friendly ski resort near NYC? The good thing about living in the New York area is that there are so many ski resorts within driving distance. Wondering which ski resorts to go to? We asked Joanna Y., Suburbs 101 contributor, mom of two and
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I have known Elizabeth Peyton for years, even before she met her husband and before she had her daughter Caroline. Now, she leads a very full life, juggling life as a busy mom and her role as president of the Junior League of Greenwich. Here is a peek into Junior League of Greenwich President Elizabeth
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Are you planning your next family vacation? Always wondered about Alaska cruises? We asked cruise expert, Melissa Cohn to share her 5 Best Alaska Cruises for Families. Taking a cruise to Alaska is something I have wanted to do for a very long time. It was my grandfather’s favorite vacation and he would spend hours
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As a 35-year-old single professional, Stephanie Stellwagen made the big move from New York City to the suburbs. Friends thought she was crazy for moving but the suburbs worked out better for her than living in New York City. Now, she lives happily in Greenwich, CT with her husband and 2-year-old daughter while pursuing her
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Parking at Metro-North train stations is a challenge. You may have heard of the multi-year waitlists to obtain Metro-North train station parking permits. It’s true, that Metro-North train station parking is a problem for both Westchester County and Fairfield County Metro North stations. Here is our Insider’s Guide to Parking at the Greenwich Metro-North Train
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Do you have out-of-town guests? We asked Helen Phillips from Style Inherited to give us her Top 5 Restaurants to Take Out-of-towners in Fairfield and Westchester County. Rosemary and Vine- Rye, NY I’m starting off with a little bit of an unexpected twist here. I feel like it’s the norm to take visiting guests out
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Fashion stylist, social media influencer, and mother of two young children, Amy Guzzi moved from New York City to Weston, Connecticut. She takes time off her busy schedule to chat with Suburbs 101. Here is a peek into Amy’s life in Weston, CT. Tell me about your Move from NYC to Weston, CT We lived
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Where are the best places to Ski in Colorado? We asked Suburbs 101 contributor Joanna to give us her recommendations on where to ski, where to stay and what to do in Colorado.
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Don’t you just love it when you arrive at the platform and within minutes a train arrives? Or it just ruins your morning if you are late by a few minutes and just missed the train and will have to wait 30 minutes before the next one arrives. Train frequency matters.
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