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Do you have a Trader Joe’s tote bag tucked away somewhere? You might be surprised to learn that this little $3.99 canvas shopper has turned into a hot resale item—sometimes going for thousands of dollars online. The $3.99 Trader Joe’s tote has officially crossed over from grocery‑store basic to global status symbol, and what began […]

Trader Joe’s fans have something to look forward to: the beloved grocery chain is gearing up for another wave of expansion, with several new stores set to open across the country.  After years of steady growth, the company is continuing to add locations—and soon, even more neighborhoods will get their own Hawaiian‑shirt‑clad crew members and

Do you buy Costco’s rotisserie chicken? If so, you should know it’s now at the center of multiple lawsuits. Despite its popularity, not everything about Costco’s chicken is as straightforward as it seems. Several class‑action cases are challenging how the $4.99 rotisserie chicken is produced, labeled, and marketed. The allegations range from misleading claims to

A nationwide recall of Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice has grown into one of the largest frozen‑food safety alerts of the year, after federal officials confirmed the product may contain glass fragments, posing a serious risk to consumers.  More than 3.3 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice—produced by Ajinomoto Foods North America—were pulled from

If you’re looking for an easy yet elevated midweek date night in Westchester, add Sonesta White Plains to your list. Conveniently located in downtown White Plains next to The Westchester Mall, this hotel offers more than just overnight stays. It’s also home to one of the area’s best-kept Thursday night secrets- 20% food and drinks

As the new year begins, workers in nearly 20 states are seeing higher paychecks as minimum wage increases approved for 2026 take effect, continuing a nationwide trend of state-level wage growth. While the federal minimum wage remains unchanged at $7.25 per hour, where it has stood since 2009, states continue to raise pay floors through

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for big gatherings, feasts, and holiday shopping—but this year, many Americans are tightening their belts. With inflation pushing grocery prices, travel costs, and everyday expenses higher, families are making tough choices about what really makes it to the holiday table. Free Turkey Rewards Some families are getting creative to save

Americans are starting to hit their breaking point. Prices keep climbing, and many of the things we used to buy without thinking now feel like luxuries. From delivery apps to hotel stays, even a night out at the movies, the latest iPhone, or kids’ birthday parties, people are rethinking where their money goes. Uber Eats

President Donald Trump on Friday rolled back tariffs on more than 100 food products, including everyday staples such as coffee, beef, bananas, avocados, tomatoes, and orange juice, responding to mounting frustration among Americans over the high cost of groceries. The move is a major reversal for Trump, who has long argued that his earlier import

Del Monte Foods, the iconic brand behind a wide range of canned fruits and vegetables that have been kitchen staples in American homes for generations, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.  The company is beginning a court-supervised restructuring process in an effort to stabilize its operations and secure a new owner. With a history

The US Department of State has issued a travel advisory for Jamaica, raising the travel advisory level to Level 3: Reconsider travel. Travelers are advised to reconsider travel to Jamaica due to high violent crime, including homicide and sexual assault, and poor medical services. This update comes after the recent Travel Advisory Level increase for another

A new Eataly is coming to the New York suburbs! This will be the first Eataly in the NY suburbs and it’s opening in New Jersey. No need to go all the way to the city to satisfy that Eataly craving. For those who don’t know, Eataly is an Italian market, restaurant, and cafe. The

Did you know that some major cities on the East Coast are literally sinking. According to a Virginia Tech study, cities like New York and Washington DC are sinking. These places are sinking faster than the global sea level rise! Cities such as New York City, Baltimore, and Virginia Beach and Norfolk are particularly hard

Gunner, a Connecticut-based company specializing in roofing, siding, gutter, and window installation services, proudly announces its 2023 Home Renovation Awards by Good Housekeeping, specifically in the Home Services category. Revolutionary Roofing Estimate Platform Gunner’s award-winning platform incorporates groundbreaking technology that empowers customers to effortlessly explore, purchase, and schedule the installation of a brand-new roof through

Mike’s Organic unveils a Guess the Pumpkin Weight contest for the chance to win an impressive $1,000 worth of groceries. This event centers around a colossal pumpkin grown in Ridgefield, CT, now proudly showcased at Mike’s Organic. The contest marks the beginning of a series of Pumpkin Fests scheduled to occur every weekend throughout October.

Norwalk, CT — The American Cancer Society is hosting its annual luncheon in Stamford, CT, the ninth annual “Women Leading the Way to Wellness” luncheon. The luncheon is an inspiring event with a silent auction and musical performance drawing women from Fairfield County and Westchester County to learn and discuss the importance of being one own’s health advocate.

The news of dead humpback whales washed ashore in New York and New Jersey is devastating. You’d think it’s a rare occurrence but every year humpback whales are discovered dead on the beaches in New York and New Jersey. In fact, an alarming number of humpback whales have been washed ashore in NY and NJ.

MrBeast Burger opened on Labor Day weekend on September 4, 2022 at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It was an impressive grand opening at the second largest mall in America. The world’s first physical MrBeast Burger restaurant is owned by famous YouTube superstar Mr. Beast (aka Jimmy Donaldson), drawing thousands of

GREENWICH, CT– The Bruce Museum is proud to announce that three grant proposals representing a combined total of $41,065 dollars were awarded by Connecticut Humanities (CTH) last week. Grant totals include a $20,000 CT Summer at the Museum grant, a $16,066 Planning Grant, and a $4,999 Quick Grant. The CT Summer at the Museum Grant

GREENWICH, CT- The Bruce Museum announces the appointment of Carolyn Hamrak as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Hamrak, an accomplished financial professional in both the nonprofit and for-profit services sector, joined the museum on July 5, 2022. Ms. Hamrak comes to the Bruce with 30+ years of diverse financial experience including various fiscal management roles with

The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (CCBF) is back! It will take place on Saturday, October 15 from 10 am-4 pm at the Chappaqua Train Station in Chappaqua, New York. This year’s Festival will be the largest one yet, with 160 authors in attendance.  New authors and returning authors will be visiting the Chappaqua Children’s Book

Dr. Whitney Bowe, celebrity dermatologist and Suburbs 101 contributor, has finally released her highly anticipated skincare line! Dr. Whitney Bowe reimagines skincare by treating “from the outside in and from the inside out”.  Her skincare products not only nourish the skin on the outside but also balance the gut microbiome on the inside! Her skincare

The American Cancer Society announced that acclaimed broadcast journalist and breast cancer survivor and activist Joan Lunden will serve as the Wellness Keynote Speaker at its eighth annual “Women Leading the Way to Wellness” luncheon on May 25, 2022 at The Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa.  “Eight years ago in May of 2014, I was sitting on a

GOSHEN, NY – LEGOLAND® New York Resort official opening date for the 2022 season is April 8, 2022. Annual Pass, vacation package and single-day ticket holders will once again be able to enjoy incredible adventures throughout the Park’s seven LEGO® themed lands, including Brick Street, Bricktopia, LEGO® NINJAGO® World, LEGO Castle, LEGO City, MINILAND and LEGO Pirates. There are a lot of exciting new attractions and

Do you have used or gently used computers, laptops or tablets? The Community Resource Center needs your help! The Community Resource Center is a nonprofit organization in Westchester County that helps low income and immigrants families to become self-reliant members of the community. Their headquarters in Mamaroneck suffered devastating damages from Hurricane Ida. The flooding

Are you thinking of traveling to Canada? Not sure what is required when crossing the border to Canada from the United States? The Canadian Border is now open to Americans for non-essential travel and Americans who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to quarantine when they travel to Canada. When I heard the good

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,

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

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

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

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,

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!

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

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

While “2020” evokes feelings of newness, beginnings, and the unknown, the 2020 SS runways threw an unexpected twist by relying on decades past for inspiration. Designers really went for it this season with the deep cuts. From the 70’s disco collar to the 00’s Bermuda short (yes, you read that right), your favorite brands are

Do you need help with your winter skincare routine? Do you struggle with your skin in the winter? Do you want glowing skin this winter? Celebrity Dermatologist and Suburbs 101 contributor, Dr. Whitney Bowe shares her winter skincare secrets. You wake up to a dusting of frost outside your bedroom window. You crank up the

Holiday parties are just around the corner. Have you started shopping yet? Don’t let the string of 35 messages in your NYE group chat stress you out; stress lines don’t go with velvet or sequins. Whether you’re looking forward to your annual office party, planning a holiday potluck for friends, or making a trip home for the

Did you know according to some retail analysts, the SONO Collection is one of the last newly constructed malls in America (at least for the foreseeable future)? Blame it on online shopping, most malls in America are facing high vacancy rates. That is why we are following the SONO Collection closely and definitely rooting for

We can’t wait for the Grand Opening of Bloomingdale’s at the SONO Collection in Norwalk. Bloomingdale’s and Stepping Stones Museum for Children has a family-friendly event on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 2-4pm. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, fashion at the new Bloomingdale’s store in Norwalk! Come check out the new store and the

When people ask what my favorite season is, I have a hard time deciding. If I’m being completely honest, my favorite time of the year is when a season morphs into another one. At the slightest hint of a change in temperature, I get giddy with excitement. The summer-to-fall transition is a particular favorite of

The Greenwich Wine + Food Festival returns for its ninth year in Greenwich, CT.  It is a multi-day event celebrating the area’s rich culinary landscape and showcasing innovation in the food and beverage industries. This year, Martha Stewart will be honored at the festival’s opening night event. “The addition of Martha Stewart, a name synonymous with cooking,

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

Congratulations to Sadie for winning the Bloomingdale’s Junior Mix Master People’s Choice Award! Thank to everyone who voted!

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

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

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

Looking for amazing gifts that supports women entrepreneurs and gives back to non-profit organizations? We have the gift guide for you!

Are you looking for a local organization to give back to this Holiday season?  Look no further, this is where to give this Holiday season…Bundles of Joy New York.  Bundles of Joy New York is a not-for-profit charitable organization that provides essentials to babies, toddlers and new parents in Westchester County.  It is an organization

Suburbs 101 is proud to partner with Artistry Dance Project and Bloomingdale’s as a media sponsor for Dance For A Cause, a fundraiser for Blythedale Children’s Hospital. We interviewed, Artistry Dance Project’s director, Kristina Leitenberger, to give us more background on how this fundraiser came about.  Update: Photos of event.   Dance For A Cause When: Friday, November 16,

Suburbs 101 is a proud Media Sponsor of Dine Out for Blythedale Children’s Hospital What is Dine Out for Blythedale Children’s Hospital? Grab a fork and make a reservation as Blythedale Children’s Hospital, New York’s only independent, specialty children’s hospital and one of only 16 pediatric specialty hospitals in the United States, announces the 1st annual “Dine Out

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 Fall Fashion Trends.  Here are her top picks: As with coffee menus and leaves on the trees, one other thing is undergoing a major change right now – and it’s