Author: PartywithMoms

28 Jan

Published on January 28, 2014 in Giving Back by

Party with Moms is happy to announce we raised $1,193 for Breast Cancer Alliance in 2013.  This brings our grand total to $1,693 over the last 2 years. $1 from every clothing sale goes directly to Breast Cancer Alliance.  Our golf fundraiser in July also benefited BCA. Party with Moms Founder, Remy Cook, personally donated $1 for every birdie he made on the golf course last season: 79! We look forward to continuing to support Breast Cancer...

23 Jan

Published on January 23, 2014 in Anne's Parenting Column by

Scott and Sloane Barrett were scurrying around, tidying up their slightly messy house for an unexpected visit from Scott’s mother and father.  Sloane felt a bit frantic, knowing that in less than an hour, the most particular, proper two people on earth were about to descend upon her. “I’m really not ready for this, Scott,” Sloane complained.  “I wish we had more warning.” “I know, Sloane,” Scott replied.  “But they are coming through on their way to...

21 Jan

Published on January 21, 2014 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 spending time with my children Sophie, who is 10 and Ben, who is 7.  I love to spend time as a family and take advantage of where we live in Denver, Colorado and go to the mountains.  Our favorite mountain to ski together is Steamboat Springs.  To my husband’s chagrin, my son has...

16 Jan

Published on January 16, 2014 in Food & Drink by

Wake up, East Coast oenophiles!  Donelan Family Wines is a boutique winery that prizes quality over everything. Donelan creates and sells the best Sonoma vintages and blends.  Their wines are delicious.  Personal favorites of Party with Moms: 1. The Nancie Chardonnay is the cleanest tasting, most palatable Chardonnay we have ever tasted.  Chardonnay lovers adore Nancie, which is pure pleasure.  The 2012 is even better than the 2011. 2. The Cuvee Christine is a wonderful, elegant, harmonious...

13 Jan

Published on January 13, 2014 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 put on great dance music and dance with them.  My husband and I are big music lovers and the kids have definitely inherited that trait.  I have a 6 year-old girl, a 4 year-old boy and a 2 year-old boy.  I hope that one day they have kids and a family like...

09 Jan

Published on January 9, 2014 in Anne's Parenting Column by

Denny woke up with a start.  Ever since he had moved into a real bed, sleeping through the night had been difficult.  During the day, Denny sometimes became tearful out of the blue.  His parents, Anna and Brian, couldn’t figure out what was upsetting him. “I wish I knew what sometimes comes over Denny to make him feel so sad,” Anna had said to Brian the night before.  “I wonder if he misses his old room...

16 Dec

Published on December 16, 2013 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 have two boys, ages 3 1/2 and 2, and we love to explore together!  We moved to Abu Dhabi two years ago- and even now, so much feels new!  The desert is a favorite spot since the weather has cooled down here.  We love to cook out, hike the dunes and play in the...

09 Dec

Published on December 9, 2013 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 have two girls ages three and seven.  I love doing new activities with them, and watching them experience and accomplish new things.  Whether it is jumping off a diving board, riding a chairlift, getting across the monkey bars, or catching a wave on a boogie board for the first time.  I will never get...

05 Dec

Published on December 5, 2013 in Anne's Parenting Column by

Dana Henry was walking quickly down the hall of her four year old daughter’s nursery school.  She had made a spur of the moment appointment at her hair salon, to have Danni’s hair cut in a classic bob, just like her own.  As she peered through the door, she could see her daughter drawing at a table with her friends.  Dana knocked and Miss Giancola waved her to come on in.  She said smiling, “Welcome....

02 Dec

Published on December 2, 2013 in House & Travel by

Bellini Baby is excited to announce the opening of their new Greenwich store, located on 40 W Putnam between Barcelona and Crumbs.  Featuring luxury, quality and classic style in children’s furnishings, Bellini creates long lasting products that will grow with your child. To learn more about Bellini and see their beautiful products visit their website here.   ...

02 Dec

Published on December 2, 2013 in Mom of the Week by

What do you love to do with your children? And what is your greatest wish for them? I love being outside with my kids.  It’s exhilarating watching them be so carefree.  I think my greatest wish for them is to have inner peace with themselves.  For them, at their cores to be happy individuals who find the positive in most situations. When and where are you the happiest? I am happiest at home on Sundays just hanging with...

21 Nov

Published on November 21, 2013 in Food & Drink, Parties & Events by

Our Friends from Donelan Family Wines are hosting a free tasting today in Midtown at Morell Wine & Spirits!  We are a big fan of Donelan and their world class wines are truly excellent.  To learn more about Donelan Family Wines and their other upcoming tastings visit their website here. Donelan will be pouring their 2011 Donelan Nancie Chardonnay, 2011 Donelan Two Brothers Pinot Noir, and their 2010 Donelan Cuvee Christine Syrah. Where: 1 Rockefeller Plaza, New...

21 Nov

Published on November 21, 2013 in Anne's Parenting Column by

At lunchtime on a beautiful warm day, Julia left the art gallery where she worked and made her way to the park.  Julia had found out a few weeks ago that she was expecting a baby and she felt compelled to be near mothers and their children. Sitting on a green bench in the early afternoon sun, she took out the chicken salad sandwich she had made that morning.  Nearby, two young boys were drawing in...

18 Nov

Published on November 18, 2013 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? When and where are you the happiest? I love to be with my family and watch my children participate in their many sporting events.  I have three children; Foster is nine, Molly is nine, and Tommy is eight.  We are a very active family and my husband and I enjoy every minute of it!  My...

12 Nov

Published on November 12, 2013 in Parties & Events by

Ursula Lyon will be debuting her abstract art collection at Alice and Olivia on Greenwich Avenue tomorrow night, Nov. 13th from 6PM to 8PM.  This is a beautiful collection which was inspired by the feelings and emotions Ursula experienced in becoming a Mom.  You can learn more about Ursula and see her amazing collection here. Alice and Olivia will be giving a 10% discount on all purchases.  Champagne and Hors D'oeuvres will be served as well! We...

11 Nov

Published on November 11, 2013 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 quality do you most admire in a mother? And what woman has had the biggest impression on you? I love being a mother.  I had an awesome mother, grandmothers, aunts and a whole host of woman who I've watched, learned from and have been loved by.  It is quite a challenge to find the...

07 Nov

Published on November 7, 2013 in Anne's Parenting Column by

Mrs. Connelly had been teaching in the same sunny room for years.  She loved her four-year-olds and their parents.  Each year brought her a new mix of angelic and rambunctious children. The classroom had an open, full feeling, with lots of choices for play.  Mrs. Connelly had an instinct for what children loved to do.  Often she brought in small items she thought they would enjoy.  Sometimes they were toys her grown son had played with...

06 Nov

Published on November 6, 2013 in Parties & Events by

Begin your holiday shopping today! We hope you can make it to a very cool Holiday Boutique today from 11AM-5PM, 108 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT.  Our friends from Amy's Apples will be there with many great new treats!  There will also be over 20 unique vendors and a Silent Auction with over 30 items! Below is a list of all the vendors- Amy's Apples, Pecora Brothers, American Harvest, Flemenco, Kate Fix, Lemonade Nation, Snip Doggy Dog, Splurge,...

28 Oct

Published on October 28, 2013 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 son and I love to go to nearby Meadow Farm and visit the animals.  He is three years old and loves to go “check on our friends”, as we say.  We will go over and see the sheep, chickens, cows, and pigs when the weather is not so great, to “make sure that they’re...

24 Oct

Published on October 24, 2013 in Anne's Parenting Column by

Four year old Barney really knew how to wear his mother out.  He never listened.  At the park she frequently had to resort to bribes to lure Barney away from the riding toys or the sand box.  Her promises of treats in the car nearly always worked but his demands kept escalating. One day as she was buckling Barney into his car seat, Mary realized her last bag of gummy worms had been used to pry...

22 Oct

Published on October 22, 2013 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 being with my children- all of them.  My eldest are boys-17, 16 and 16 and my youngest is a girl, 7.  Sadly my three teenage boys are not that interested in being with me at this point in their life so I try to meet them on their page.  I go to their games,...

15 Oct

Published on October 15, 2013 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 a proud Mom of two amazing little boys, Frankie (age 5) and Marcus (age 4), who are growing up faster than I ever imagined possible.  I love to do everything with them, including my turn at “meltdowns”, but specifically, I like to play what games and activities they are interested in.  Currently, it...

11 Oct

Published on October 11, 2013 in Anne's Parenting Column by

It was a lovely, cool Saturday in October.  Two-year-old Cubby was in his crib, sleeping soundly.  Fern, his four-year-old sister, decided she was going to get him up and show him what school is.  She lowered the side of the crib and picked up her sleeping brother.  Putting him in a big chair, she told him, “This is what you do at school.”  She pointed to paper and colored pencils that she had put out...

08 Oct

Published on October 8, 2013 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 have 2 children.  My son Colin is 4 and my daughter Maeve is 2.  I live for family time on the weekends and we love to bring Colin & Maeve places.  I love to see their eyes light up when they experience something that brings them so much joy, like seeing Elmo at Sesame...

01 Oct

Published on October 1, 2013 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 have two children, Teagan (girl), is 7 and Beckett (boy) is 4 and a half.  I love taking road trips with them and exploring “The Road Less Traveled”.  My greatest wish for them is to find happiness in whatever they want to do in life.  That they will understand that there will be bumps...

26 Sep

Published on September 26, 2013 in Anne's Parenting Column by

Jane woke up to the sound of her mother’s voice on the phone.  Elizabeth’s voice was different, trembly.  She couldn’t really hear what her mother was actually saying.  Jane sat up, to listen better. “I know Daddy.  Yes, I will bring the children with me.  They will want to see you both.” Jane got out of bed, quietly so as not to wake her brother Dylan, who slept in another bed in the same room.  In semi...