Author: PartywithMoms

05 Aug

Published on August 5, 2021 in Marianne's Early Childhood Column by

  Written by Marianne Riess  Most day camps for younger children end by the beginning of August. Inevitably parents contemplate thirty-odd days of blank time and wonder, “What will they do? How can we keep them amused? Or busy, or learning?” Actually this is a great time for young children. It is the way summer used to be generations ago, when the season stretched like an endless blank slate, and there were few organized activities available. What did...

29 Jul

Published on July 29, 2021 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

    Written By - Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe Last year was one of the most competitive years in college admissions history. COVID-19 caused disruption and uncertainty in college admissions. Our admissions team increased our time with clients and brought in additional supportive staff so that they could stand out. Our efforts were well invested in our clients and we have achieved their desired results! We are very pleased and happy to announce our final results for Program in Liberal...

20 Jul

Published on July 20, 2021 in Market Report by

July 8, 2021 (Greenwich, CT) - The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® announces the statistics for home sales in The Town of Greenwich, CT for the month of June 2021. There were 134 single-family residential closings reported during this period according to figures provided by The Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., the multiple listing service used by REALTORS® in the Greenwich area. The number of single-family residential closings increased compared to June 2020 when there were 77...

17 Jun

Published on June 17, 2021 in Food & Drink by

  We stopped by Boxcar Cantina to enjoy a round of margaritas and a plate of their delicious Teepee Nachos. It was a beautiful early evening, sunny, with comfortable temperatures. As always, the atmosphere at Boxcar was warm and welcoming. We sat on their patio. The margaritas were as good as ever and the nachos a perfect combination of crisp and cheesy. Try them next time you eat at Boxcar. TeePee Nachos - Jack Cheddar, pinto beans,...

15 Jun

Published on June 15, 2021 in Cool Other Stuff by

  Meet Ellie and Annetta, good friends and Greenwich Country Day School rising eighth graders who have started their own jewelry business. They combined their names to call their business is “Elletta.” The enterprising young teens design beautiful made-to-order bracelets and rings.   They have also created their own website. Interested buyers can visit the site to choose their colors and styles. You might like these alternating color bracelets (or rings) … Or you might go for something a...

08 Jun

Published on June 8, 2021 in Market Report, Real Estate by

June 7, 2021 (Greenwich, CT) - The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® announces the statistics for home sales in The Town of Greenwich, CT for the month of May 2021. There were 88 single-family residential closings reported during this period according to figures provided by The Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., the multiple listing service used by REALTORS® in the Greenwich area.The number of single-family residential closings increased compared to May 2020 when there were 54 closings. The...

21 May

Published on May 21, 2021 in Market Report by

  May 20, 2021 (Greenwich, CT) - The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® announces the statistics for home sales in The Town of Greenwich, CT for the month of April 2021. There were 88 single-family residential closings reported during this period according to figures provided by The Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., the multiple listing service used by REALTORS® in the Greenwich area. The number of single-family residential closings increased compared to April 2020 when there were 34...

21 May

Published on May 21, 2021 in Marty’s Building Column by

    Written by Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing The beauty and unique nature of slate roof tiles draw millions of homeowners to use the roofing rock every year on their new home building projects and replacement roofs after a disaster. The beauty is undeniable. If you are thinking about choosing slate for your construction project, here are some facts you should know. Benefits Slate is a long-lasting material and is purported to stay stable for 100 years...

14 May

Published on May 14, 2021 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

    Written by – Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe If you are a high school junior or your son or daughter is a high school junior and you are thinking about applying to Ivy League and highly selective colleges and universities and direct BS/MD programs, it’s time to get really serious about either planning or implementing your plans. With about 3 months left of your junior year, there is no time to waste! You will need to avoid...

12 May

Published on May 12, 2021 in Education & Programs by

    The Putnam Indian Field School held its annual Art Expo last weekend. Children and their families were able to visit the school at assigned times in class “pods,” in order to minimize the possibility of spreading germs. Each class had spent weeks exploring a topic of interest, and working on related in-depth projects. Along the way, teachers noted the children’s ideas and guided them through the process, supported and encouraged by the school’s studio art...

30 Apr

Published on April 30, 2021 in Market Report by

  April 15, 2021 (Greenwich, CT) - The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® announces the statistics for home sales in The Town of Greenwich, CT for the month of March 2021. There were 71 single-family residential closings reported during this period according to figures provided by The Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., the multiple listing service used by REALTORS® in the Greenwich area. The number of single-family residential closings increased compared to March 2020 when there were 35 closings. The...

10 Apr

Published on April 10, 2021 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

    Written by - Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe It’s April and parents continue to frantically call our offices or email us regarding waitlists! The common message: My child was waitlisted at a particular top boarding school or several boarding schools. They’re usually referring to one or all of the Ten Schools (a la Exeter, Andover, Choate, Lawrenceville, Deerfield etc.). Many parents decide to wait patiently, try to see what they can do on their own and then perhaps...

08 Apr

Published on April 8, 2021 in Food & Drink by

  Spring brings happy news to fans of Boxcar Cantina. The patio has officially reopened! Indoor dining is now permitted at 100% capacity, although social distancing table placement and safety protocols continue. Margaritas, guacamole, salsa, chips and their delicious entrees can now be enjoyed both indoors and outside. James, Jeff, Romana and the gang can’t wait to see you again!   Boxcar Cantina  44 Old Field Road Greenwich, CT 06830 203 – 661 – 4774 475 – 419 – 3639 info@boxcarcantina.com www.boxcarcantina.com ...

02 Apr

Published on April 2, 2021 in Giving Back by

  Very sad news came to Party with Moms this week – our longtime friend, Carolyn Tarpey lost her months long battle with Covid and cancer. Carolyn was well known to many people in Greenwich, including Remy, Marianne Riess and Anne Martine Cook all of whom write for Party with Moms. Here are some of our thoughts. Marianne - I have known Carolyn Tarpey for 35 years. I first met her when she was the loving nanny...

31 Mar

Published on March 31, 2021 in Market Report by

  March 18, 2021 (Greenwich, CT) - The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® announces the statistics for home sales in The Town of Greenwich, CT for the month of February 2021. There were 63 single-family residential closings reported during this period according to figures provided by The Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., the multiple listing service used by REALTORS® in the Greenwich area. The number of single-family residential closings increased compared to February 2020 when there were 30 closings. The...

31 Mar

Published on March 31, 2021 in Cool Other Stuff by

    Wall Art is a great present for your home or for anyone, of any age, with any taste, at very reasonable prices. To add color to a child’s room, a teen or college student’s dorm room, or a playroom, choose from a huge selection of posters. There is an incredible variety: cute animals, wildlife, sports figures, team logos, Star Wars characters, rock icons and so much more. To create a point of interest and color in your...

25 Mar

Published on March 25, 2021 in Remy's House of the Week by

  Unmatched Value In Downtown Greenwich! This in-town gem is in as great a location as you could wish for. Nestled in a cozy, quiet cul-de-sac just off Greenwich Avenue, this freshly updated house is convenient to everywhere. Close to Greenwich's many diverse restaurants, elegant shops, grocery stores, train station, movie theater, or Island Beach dock. Enter a bright, spacious sunroom leading to a living room and a dining room, each with wood-burning stove. The cozy kitchen and...

10 Mar

Published on March 10, 2021 in Giving Back by

  Carolyn Tarpey was Remy's first caregiver and has remained a dear friend ever since. Carolyn is in Greenwich Hospital suffering from Covid Phenomia and Cancer. She and her son Henry need our help. Please read the below published by Campaign Organizer, Joan Andrews and consider donating to Carolyn & Henry's Go Fund Me Campaign. Carolyn’s Story:  In December 2020, my dear friend Carolyn Tarpey was dealt a hand she never expected when she was diagnosed with esophageal...

08 Mar

Published on March 8, 2021 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 love to cuddle with my children before bed and talk with them about what’s on their minds. I’m blessed to have two boys who like sharing their feelings. It makes our relationship strong. Jack is 12 and Luke is 9. My greatest wish for them is that they continue to be the caring young...

05 Mar

Published on March 5, 2021 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

  By Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe Dr. Paul Lowe, CEO of Pinnacle Educational Center and managing director of Ivy League Admissions Advisors was featured in a February 26, 2021 MarketWatch article by Howard Gold entitled: COVID-19 is changing college application strategies — and lowering the odds of getting into top schools.” Ivy League Admissions Advisors helps students get accepted to Ivy League and highly selective colleges and universities and BS/MD programs. “We are not for everyone,” Dr. Lowe said....

26 Feb

Published on February 26, 2021 in Market Report by

February 18, 2021 (Greenwich, CT) - The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® announces the statistics for home sales in The Town of Greenwich, CT for the month of January 2021. There were 66 single-family residential closings reported during this period according to figures provided by The Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., the multiple listing service used by REALTORS® in the Greenwich area. The number of single-family residential closings increased compared to January 2020 when there were 38 closings. The...

26 Feb

Published on February 26, 2021 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

  By Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe The annual cost to attend (tuition, fees, housing, food, books, misc.) gives pause to many potential applicants: Harvard: $76,479; Brown: $78,688; Princeton: $75,210; Dartmouth: $79,967. So, what's really happening here? Tuition is rising, yet U.S. as well as international students are competitively applying to these schools. What do these institutions have that others may not? This is a question I hear, year after year, and from several parents in my recent...

09 Feb

Published on February 9, 2021 in Remy's House of the Week by

  6 Park Avenue Greenwich, CT Location, Location, Location! With this updated beautiful Colonial, you can have it all – walk to Whole Foods, and Greenwich Ave shops and restaurants, yet with an ample yard for kids to run and play. This in-town jewel boasts a double living room, thoroughly modern kitchen with butler’s pantry and breakfast nook, formal dining room, powder room and screened in sun-filled porch overlooking the level yard. 4 ample bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry on...

01 Feb

Published on February 1, 2021 in Mom of the Week by

  Besides motherhood, what other careers/opportunities have you enjoyed? And what are your strongest qualities? I just took the huge leap of opening my own salon in Greenwich, BOHEME SALON. Unfortunately, I was let go from my last salon because of Covid, so I took the chance to realize my forever dream to bring to life a salon that marries luxury standards with a relaxed bungalow vibe that has been missing in the space. I knew I wanted...

27 Jan

Published on January 27, 2021 in Education & Programs, Marianne's Early Childhood Column by

  The Putnam Indian Field School’s virtual Book Fair this year featured the author and illustrator, Oliver Jeffers. His book What We’ll Build inspired the children to embark on collaborative building projects, using boxes supplied by studio art teacher, Debbie Chodoff. As Debbie said, “What child doesn’t love a box?” Each class was able to choose from a variety of large boxes, and then decided together what they would build. Debbie then provided them with the...

22 Jan

Published on January 22, 2021 in Market Report by

  January 21, 2021 (Greenwich, CT) - The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® announces the statistics for home sales in The Town of Greenwich, CT for the month of December 2020. There were 91 single-family residential closings reported during this period according to figures provided by The Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., the multiple listing service used by REALTORS® in the Greenwich area. The number of single-family residential closings increased compared to December 2019 when there were 37 closings,...

22 Jan

Published on January 22, 2021 in Marianne's Early Childhood Column by

  Written by - Marianne Riess Some recent Moms of the Week have described their favorite part of the day as the time spent cuddling and reading bedtime stories with their children. Besides the obvious closeness of the experience, reading to children offers so many benefits. Children gain a rich vocabulary, learn that print tells the story, and most important find out that books open up exciting new worlds to them. You cannot overestimate the value of...

21 Jan

Published on January 21, 2021 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

    Written by – Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe The past year has been full of uncertainty. As a consequence of the myriad of transitions, changes, adjustments and adaptations, now there’s a whole new admissions world. Education has moved from in-person to online learning and there has been an increase in the number of applications to top private day and boarding schools, Ivy League and highly selective colleges and universities and BS/MD programs! The College Board recently announced...

15 Jan

Published on January 15, 2021 in Marty’s Building Column by

  Written by Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing Roofing plays a huge part in giving your home the personality you love. Some design styles look amazing with wood-shake roofs while others are a perfect fit for terracotta tiles. In New York and Connecticut, it’s common for homeowners to choose flat roofs as a way to preserve some historical charm and add an artistic touch. What are the pros and cons of flat roofs? The Benefits of...