In & Around Westchester

Short, sweet and warm. That’s how I would describe this past winter’s family getaway, and one that is quickly becoming a family tradition. In addition to dealing with winter’s wrath of snow, ice and bitter cold, my family finds winters...

Hello, hello, HELLO! Here we are, with one quarter of the year complete. Wasn’t it just New Year’s Day last week? Yes, the weeks are flying by, but I think spring is about to bless us with her presence...

I have always been fascinated by coffee, coffee houses and the notion of taking a few minutes to pause and observe people, collect one’s thoughts, and chat with perfect strangers. I grew up in India and unlike today, India...

Shower? Check. Clothes that aren’t meant for working out? Check. Babysitter? Check. “Where do you want to go?” “I don’t care. Where do you want to go?” Sound familiar? We feel pretty lucky to live in Westchester County, where...

What’s a mom to do besides go crazy with little bundles of energy on a bad weather day? Why not try one of the Westchester hot spots that are sure to be fun for the kids. And even better...

Certain things we tend to take for granted. Running water, your 6-year-old teasing her toddler brother, and making—and then breaking—New Year's resolutions. Somewhere lower on the list is scheduling regular eye exams even if we're not concerned about our...

In high school I was voted “Most Likely to be on Broadway” and shortly thereafter moved from my small Maine town of 300 people to New York for college. Nearly every weekend, I’d stand in line to get student...

The thought of making dinner every night can cause so much stress. It’s so great to know that Sedona Taphouse in Mamaroneck is the perfect spot to go for a weeknight family dinner, a date night with your love,...

Walt Disney World is known as the most magical place on earth and I couldn’t agree more! I have wonderful memories from my own childhood family vacations. However, now as a mom of three children, the thought of a...

The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College is the place to experience world-class music, dance, theatre, film, comedy and family programming. Their four-theatre complex is conveniently located on the campus of Purchase College, SUNY. Join them on Sunday, March 10th...