Melissa
What the College “Need-to-Bring” Checklists Fail to Mention
As my son prepares for his sophomore year of college, I cannot help but think back to last year. I read all the "must-do" and "must-bring" lists. However, there were still certain items we...
Westchester County Mom Picks: Favorite Mexican Restaurants
Our Westchester County Mom contributors live all over this beautiful county. Each of us knows our own corners well, and as a team, we love sharing our collective resources and knowledge of Westchester County...
The Freshman 15
Freshman 15 refers to the theory that first-year college students gain around 15 pounds during their freshman year of college. Luckily my son avoided that. Unfortunately for me, those 15 pounds landed nicely on...
Cooking Isn’t My Thing
As much as I adore living in Westchester, I have realized that it’s entirely possible that I was meant to live in Manhattan instead of the northern suburbs of NYC for one primary reason...
Spotlight on Westchester :: Mount Kisco
We all love our own little cozy corners of Westchester. There are many things to do and see, places to eat, and parks to visit. Who doesn’t love exploring the county and “finding” the...
Local Libraries to the Rescue: Programs and Resources for Families
A public library is truly an amazing place. Sometimes we need a reminder that it is more than books! Our local libraries host awesome events for all ages, including arts and crafts, computer coding...
Feeling Disconnected: Managing Your Partner’s Business Travel
I've jokingly referred to my husband as the traveling salesman. He is not in sales, but his job often requires business travel.
In my opinion, the "idea" of business travel is much more glamorous than...
Business Lingo: Let’s Hop on a Call and More
How funny is business lingo? Sometimes, I spew phrases such as, “I’ll loop you in” or “Let’s touch base.” Almost like an out-of-body experience (was that me?). With a shudder and a sense of...
WECO Hospitality: It’s What’s for Dinner
In my home, the question, “What’s for dinner?” often results in my husband and I staring blankly into each other’s eyes. And not those loving gazes, but rather more like pure piercing stares. Neither...
Making Memories Across Westchester County
My husband, daughter, and I went to Stew Leonard's not too long ago. As we walked around, memories crept up as I started thinking about the times we had been there as a family...