Author: PartywithMoms

15 Dec

Published on December 15, 2016 in Anne's Parenting Column by

  In case you missed Part 1  Quinn slept all night. His father had carried him up to his bed without awakening him. As the sun came up, Quinn was just beginning to stir. His father looked into his room just as Quinn sat up. “Hi Daddy!” “There’s my boy! I missed you last night, sweetie. You must have been zonked." “Oh yeah. That’s right, I fell asleep on the couch. I had a terrible afternoon with a crabby man named...

13 Dec

Published on December 13, 2016 in Food & Drink by

  The holidays – always a time for delicious food, cozy drinks and a houseful of friends and relatives. Whether you are planning an office party, an open house or a family Christmas Eve, Mt. Kisco Smokehouse of Greenwich can help with delectable smoked fish for your holiday table. Mt. Kisco offers the finest, premium hand-sliced smoked Scotch salmon and Nova around as well as specialty smoked sturgeon, smoked sable, trout and herring and whitefish salad. Let...

12 Dec

Published on December 12, 2016 in Mom of the Week by

  What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them?   My kids are 12 and 8. I love traveling with them and seeing them experience new places for the first time. Being in the travel business I am lucky to visit wonderful and beautiful spots with my kids. My greatest wish for them is that they are happy and pursue things that interest them...

11 Dec

Published on December 11, 2016 in Health & Beauty, Parties & Events by

  Montepicaza will open it's doors on Thursday, December 15th, at 5:00 PM at 371 Greenwich Avenue. They will offer men’s and women’s fashion sportswear and accessories, wallets, bags, scarves and shoes. Montepicaza is a classic sportswear brand with artisanal flair and a level of tailoring that stands out. The brand offers an extensive range of sizes from 0 – 14 and is designed to accentuate the body. Ellen Christian Reid, owner of Montepicaza, says the store is...

08 Dec

Published on December 8, 2016 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

By Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe They are all Ivy Leaguers: Matt Damon (Harvard), Emma Watson (Brown), John Legend (UPenn),Julia Stiles (Columbia), Brian Hallisay (Cornell), Conan O’Brien (Harvard), Amanda Peet (Columbia), Ashley Judd (Harvard), Angela Bassett (Yale), Mindy Kaling (Dartmouth), Mira Sorvino (Harvard), Dean Cain (Princeton), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Columbia), Rashida Jones (Harvard), Elizabeth Banks (UPenn), Julie Bowen (Brown), Joshua Redman (Harvard), Wentworth Miller (Princeton), Connie Britton (Dartmouth), Famke Janssen (Columbia), Ron Livingston (Yale), Aisha Tyler (Dartmouth), Bruce...

07 Dec

Published on December 7, 2016 in House & Travel by

  [caption id="attachment_7852" align="aligncenter" width="608"] "face to face" $5,200 + cost of glass - seating 4 to 6 people (glass sizes 4',5' price range $400 - $500).[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_7856" align="aligncenter" width="608"] "three monks" $4,200 + cost of glass - seating 4 to 8 people (glass sizes 4' 5' 6' 7' price range $400 - $700). Also "four monks" is available $6,500 + cost of glass - seating 9 to 12 people (glass sizes 8' 9' 10' price...

03 Dec

Published on December 3, 2016 in Parties & Events by

  Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom hosts Billy Blanks, Jr. (Dr. Oz, Shark Tank) who will be giving a free class each day. Great for kids and grown up kids! Saturday, December 3rd – 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  Sunday, December 4th – 12:00 – 1:00 PM Suggested donation $20 per person goes to Kids in Crisis RSVP Now at 203 – 769 – 1800 or email chris@arthurmurraygreenwich.com www.arthurmurraygreenwich.com CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD WAIVER  ...

01 Dec

Published on December 1, 2016 in Anne's Parenting Column by

  Rosie and Quinn were very good friends. Both children were in Mrs. Randall’s Nursery class at the Little Farm School. They had been in class together last year as well and were overjoyed to be sharing another year of school together. Given free time, the two children almost always ran to the dress up area of their classroom. “I’ll be the dog,” said Quinn predictably. He almost always wanted to play a dog. “Let’s pretend you hurt...

30 Nov

Published on November 30, 2016 in Food & Drink by

  Dinner at Boxcar Cantina is always fun. Even on a Tuesday night, there is a lively crowd, both in the dining room and the bar. The wait staff is unfailingly friendly and attentive. You can’t beat their Super Chief Margaritas – they are delicious. Sharing a plate of Boxcar nachos is a great way to start. Fresh from the oven, the chips drip melted cheese, olives, tomatoes, and scallions, sour cream and salsa. Perfect comfort food...

29 Nov

Published on November 29, 2016 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News by

Written by Marianne Riess Who wouldn’t love a carefree, hassle-free, worry free trip abroad? Just jump on a magic carpet with all arrangements made and go… Not as impossible as it sounds. The magic carpet is named Friend of a Friend Consulting, run by travel expert Meg Nolan of Old Greenwich. [caption id="attachment_7806" align="aligncenter" width="608"] Montserrat, outside of Barcelona[/caption] Recently my husband and I decided on a ten-day trip to Spain. We had used Meg two years ago...

28 Nov

Published on November 28, 2016 in Mom of the Week, Uncategorized by

  What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? I love being creative with my little ones. One of my greatest joys is helping my children’s creativity and dreams develop. Whether it’s an impromptu “dance party,” a made up game, or even a business idea (I guess they take after mommy)! I love to join in and help them push their creativity to the...

23 Nov

Published on November 23, 2016 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

  By Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe On June 23, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld its previous rulings that colleges and universities have the right to consider diversity and to include race as a factor in its holistic review process. The Court’s decision empowers colleges and universities to promote both equity and excellence by reducing the role of test scores and other quantitative factors and focusing more on students’ character, qualitative attributes and what I have coined...

23 Nov

Published on November 23, 2016 in Education & Programs by

  Parents walking their children through the door of the Putnam Indian Field School on the Tuesday morning before Thanksgiving always pause and ask, “What smells so good? Smells like Thanksgiving!” And so it does, thanks to Nolda Joseph, longtime kitchen manager and cook. Along with her co-worker, Alba Jaramillo, Nolda prepares lunch for the children and staff of PIFS every day. In recent years, her job has been complicated by the school’s switch to organic...

22 Nov

Published on November 22, 2016 in Giving Back, Parties & Events by

A LIVE NATIVITY SCENE LIVE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT TENT FOOD TRUCKS ICE SCULPTURE DEMONSTRATIONS HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES Visit live reindeer and take photos with Santa at Sam Bridge Nursery from November 25th to December 24th - $5 of every photo will be donated to Kids in Crisis during Holiday Stroll Weekend. GreenwichVIP.com puts the Holiday Stroll in the palm of your hand giving you insider special offers, promotions, rewards and sales from all participating stores and merchants. Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom hosts...

21 Nov

Published on November 21, 2016 in Mom of the Week by

  What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them?   What I love to do most with my girls is explore & seek out new adventures. Whether that means travel, taking a walk outside or going to a children’s museum, seeing the look on their faces when they discover something new is my greatest joy. Harper is 4 & Sydney Grace is 2, so...

18 Nov

Published on November 18, 2016 in Parties & Events by

Wednesday, November 23, 7-9 PM Wine 30% off on Wednesdays! Friday, November 25, 11-4 PM Paint whatever you want on 8x8 canvases, only $15! Saturday, November 26 - Family Day - 10 - Noon Bring the kids, share a canvas with your kid, $35!                                        Email – stamford@pinotspalette.com Phone – 203 – 588 – 9893 www.pinotspalette.com/stamford 25 Harbor Point Road, (at Harbor Point), Stamford, CT 06902        ...

17 Nov

Published on November 17, 2016 in Marianne's Early Childhood Column by

  Before leaving on a recent trip to Spain, we were warned: Spaniards don’t eat lunch until 2, and no one eats dinner before 9:00 PM! Since my husband and I are early risers, and not big breakfast eaters, I knew some adjusting was going to be in store. But I couldn’t help thinking how convenient such a schedule was for parents. Basically they could feed their children dinner, and get them into bed before going...

14 Nov

Published on November 14, 2016 in House & Travel by

  11 Lafayette Court #6 A Greenwich, CT 06830 1 bd, 1 full ba, ½ ba, 1,117 sq. ft $749,000 Spectacular views of Long Island Sound from this beautiful 6th floor unit in exclusive Lafayette Court in lovely downtown Greenwich. Set on a charming tree-lined lamp-lit street, this unit features a great floor plan, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, dimmer switches and crown molding. Enjoy the spacious ambiance of high-rise living with a gourmet eat in kitchen, pantry, and laundry...

03 Nov

Published on November 3, 2016 in Anne's Parenting Column by

  Tender Thoughts John collected a few small pinecones with his babysitter Mary. He put them in his small wooden treasure box in his room along with the smooth blue button his friend Rosie gave him. The box also contained a pair of chopsticks, still in the wrapper, from the first time he used a pair with his mother and father, and a small green car given to him by his grandparents before they left for Florida,...

01 Nov

Published on November 1, 2016 in Giving Back, Parties & Events by

  We still have room for golfers, lunchers and bidders… Contact - Remy@partywithmoms.com  or cell 203 - 219 - 8233 Awesome prizes, over 10 raffle items and 20 auction items including photography packages, restaurant gift cards, wine and cocktail tastings in your home, golf lessons, McArdle’s flower arrangements, and many more. See the entire list below. Lunch includes burgers, sausage & peppers, bbq grilled chicken, mixed green salad, dessert, Open Bar (wine & beer). The raffle and auction will...

28 Oct

Published on October 28, 2016 in Food & Drink by

  If you like creative sushi, order the Magical Roll – spicy crunchy tuna, cucumber, and rice, topped with smoked eel, sweet shrimp, avocado, tobiko and scallions, and drizzled with chef’s special sauce. Definitely an unreal taste experience. If you are hungry, you will love the Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box – tender grilled chicken over al dente veggies in teriyaki sauce, rice (white or brown), salad with ginger dressing, potstickers, California roll, miso soup. Your stomach and...

27 Oct

Published on October 27, 2016 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

  By Dr. Paul Lowe Admissions and Athletic Recruiting Expert You have been playing your sport for 5-10 years and you want to be recruited or even better, recruited and receive that four-year athletic scholarship from a top choice college. Don’t sell yourself short. My advice after 18 years in the college admissions advisory business and constantly talking to college coaches and Athletic Directors is that they are looking for these points: (In case you missed Part...

25 Oct

Published on October 25, 2016 in House & Travel by

  "lithic wiff waff," table by artist Blair Cook – 4’0" x  8’0" x 30" high, ½" thick tempered glass top ($7,500). A beautiful outdoor/indoor table in lightweight cast concrete, to be used for dining, entertaining and even table tennis (also available with regulation size glass top 5’ x 9’ - $8,500).   About the Artist, Blair Cook: Summers of the 50’s and 60’s living in Bradford, Vermont nurtured the artist’s sensibilities and experimentation: building first workbench and treehouse, exploring...

24 Oct

Published on October 24, 2016 in Mom of the Week by

  What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? I am the proud mom of two beautiful girls, Ellie (9) and Maisie (6). I love to be active with them whether it’s coaching them on the soccer field, watching a swim meet, taking day trips to a zoo or museum or sharing play dates with friends—they are always on the go. My greatest wish...

21 Oct

Published on October 21, 2016 in Giving Back, Health & Beauty by

  By Dr. George Tsangaroulis Greenwich Family & Cosmetic Dentistry  Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, and it takes center stage every October. Finding anyone whose life has not been touched by breast cancer in some way is nearly impossible. Dr. George Tsangaroulis and his team at Greenwich Family & Cosmetic Dentistry are no exception. The dental practice has a focus on prevention and takes a holistic approach to treating their patients. Good...

20 Oct

Published on October 20, 2016 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

  By Dr. Paul Lowe Admissions and Athletic Recruiting Expert You have been playing your sport for 5-10 years and you want to be recruited or even better, recruited and receive that four-year athletic scholarship from a top choice college. Don’t sell yourself short. My advice after 18 years in the college admissions advisory business and constantly talking to college coaches and Athletic Directors is that they are looking for these points:  Ability: Coaches are interested...

19 Oct

Published on October 19, 2016 in House & Travel by

  Pecora Brothers, Inc. is a family-owned custom home building and general construction company located in Greenwich, Connecticut, servicing all of Fairfield County and the surrounding areas as well as New Hampshire and Rhode Island. [caption id="attachment_7639" align="aligncenter" width="480"] A beautiful house Pecora Brothers built in Narragansett, Rhode Island.[/caption] Pecora Brothers has been in business for over 20 years, bringing extensive experience in both residential and commercial construction as well as property management. They can do both new...