Author: PartywithMoms

19 Mar

Published on March 19, 2020 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

    By Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe “To see the world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower; Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour.” - William Blake Understanding facts of any situation is essential to one’s ability to analyze that situation for a positive outcome. So before getting into the ramifications of “the coronavirus” in college admissions, we’ll look at the pertinent facts. Let's first define the name of the...

18 Mar

Published on March 18, 2020 in Food & Drink by

  Need a lift? Here’s what you can do to give yourselves a treat and help struggling restaurants in town. Take out a delicious lunch or dinner! Here are some recommendations from Party with Moms. Boxcar Cantina We actually did a small take out party from Boxcar last Sunday. We ordered their fresh margarita mix and made our own, which we sipped along with their homemade chips, guacamole and salsa. For dinner, we had Chicken Tinga soft tacos...

13 Mar

Published on March 13, 2020 in Food & Drink by

  Friday, March 13th 4 - 7 PM Bourbon Cask and Bog Oak Charred Cask by West Cork Distillers Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin Saturday, March 14th 4 - 7 PM Lange Twiins Family Winery & Vineyards 2018 Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Sand Point Chardonnay 2017 Sand Point Pinot Noir 2017 Sand Point Merlot 2017 Sand Point Cabernet    ...

12 Mar

Published on March 12, 2020 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

  By Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe You were certain that your son would be accepted. He had excellent grades. He played on a great sports team. His SSAT scores were off the charts. You made sure that his school principal knew him. His Math and English teacher recommendations were amazing (you even had a parent of a student at your target school write a recommendation). You thoughtthat your top-choice school board member's recommendation would help. You thought that you...

09 Mar

Published on March 9, 2020 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, Lachlan, is 4.5 and my daughter, Ainsley, is almost 3. We do a lot together, but it’s usually bedtime that I relish. This is partially because I can slow down and it is easier to be fully present mentally, but it is also because Lachlan especially has reached an age where he invents...

29 Feb

Published on February 29, 2020 in Bro of the Month, Marianne's Early Childhood Column by

  Written by - Marianne Riess If you knew Fred Wierdsma, founder of the Putnam Indian Field School, February 29th took on a special meaning. It was his birthday, and it explained him. Having one birthday every four years kept him young at heart and in attitude throughout his life. Today is the first leap year since he died. We miss the fun he always provided everyone whose life he touched. Happy 84/21 in Heaven. Once There Was A...

28 Feb

Published on February 28, 2020 in Real Estate by

  Written by - Remy Cook Photo via The Real Deal As a young boy growing up in Greenwich I often heard the name David Ogilvy. He was a friend of my grandparents from the New York advertising world (Layng & Jean Martine), who later founded Martine & Company, an ad agency that catered to real estate brokers. Much later when I began working in real estate myself, I had the pleasure of meeting David at one of his...

24 Feb

Published on February 24, 2020 in Remy's House of the Week by

  560 North Street Greenwich, CT 06830 This Old House… has been loved for almost 300 years. Originally built in 1730 by one of Greenwich’s founding families, the Mead Family, added onto in 1769 and 1796, and lovingly renovated in 2008, this historic treasure is now seeking a new family, one that will love its wide plank hemlock floors, original carved moldings, multiple fireplaces, landmark trees, mature perennial gardens and antique stone walls. This old house boasts 9 fireplaces, including...

19 Feb

Published on February 19, 2020 in Education & Programs, Guest Contributors by

  Written & Contributed by - Lenore Broach From The UK Photo Credit - Pixabay A Party with Moms article “It’s Summer! Do You Know Where Your Children Are?” discussed how playing outside has evolved, with parents now keen to account for their offspring’s every moment of the day. In our parent’s day, children could be out from dawn until dusk and not be at risk, but that’s not acceptable in the modern world. Similarly, attitudes have changed around the home....

15 Feb

Published on February 15, 2020 in Guest Contributors, Sports & Fitness by

  By Guest Contributor, Emily Roberts Having a family of kids who are very much into sports can be a blessing in today’s world where everyone is glued to a screen of some kind, but it can also be a bit of a curse. After all, not every day is a good one for running around with a ball outside, and sometimes your kids will have to stay home. Don’t worry though – the opportunities for developing...

13 Feb

Published on February 13, 2020 in Food & Drink by

  Especially at Boxcar Cantina for Valentine's Day. Celebrate together with delicious margaritas and wonderful farm-to-table food. ❤💕     BOXCAR CANTINA 44 Old Field Road Greenwich, CT 06830 info@boxcarcantina.com www.boxcarcantina.com  203 – 661 – 4774        ...

05 Feb

Published on February 5, 2020 in Food & Drink by

  Party with Moms decided last week to have a late working lunch at Versailles, or Bistro V as it is also known. Two of us went in after 1:30. By that time the lunch rush was over, but the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating or happy to see us. We decided to order 3 items we hadn’t tried before, and share everything. But first we each ordered a beer. Allagash and Stella Artois are two favorites...

05 Feb

Published on February 5, 2020 in House & Travel by

  This is a sponsored post by Industry Insider   If you're considering investing in Melbourne property, there are things you should know to help you better understand what’s going on in Australia’s second-largest property market. Melbourne’s Layout Melbourne is a smartly planned city that is amply serviced by a variety of public transport options; it is laid out under the ‘Hoddle Grid,' named after its designer Robert Hoddle that runs roughly parallel to the Yarra River. Like other large...

31 Jan

Published on January 31, 2020 in Food & Drink, Sports & Fitness by

  Hosting for the Big Game? Boxcar Cantina can make your job easy. Boxcar will be open on Sunday, February 2nd from 2 – 6 PM for take out only. Just the food you and your guests need to keep you content while watching the game. Try some of their delicious guacamole, salsa and homemade chips. Make your own favorites from their taco station. And don’t forget to take home a container of their margarita mix. Your...

30 Jan

Published on January 30, 2020 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

  By Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe There can be confusion and assumptions with the use of the word guarantee. This can be particularly true when one associates the word “guarantee” with the word “admission.” In the college admissions industry, no one can guarantee admissions to any college or university. As an active member of several professional trade associations, including the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), the New York State Association for...

28 Jan

Published on January 28, 2020 in Education & Programs by

  In late October, the Putnam Indian Field announced plans to replace the outworn Smokey’s Bounders play structures with new and challenging designs, made from natural materials. Working with Environment Design, the firm that created the Stamford Museum’s Nature Playground, and inspired by the late Headmaster Fred Wierdsma’s original plan, the school is now happy to say that Phase 1 of the project has been completed. The children are enjoying the new zip line, the log balance...

27 Jan

Published on January 27, 2020 in Sports & Fitness by

  Photo by Harry How / Getty Images All I ever needed to know about Kobe Bryant was this: that throughout our friendship, the most meaningful conversations we had — they were always about family. Put aside one of the all-time great basketball careers for a second. Put aside his famous work ethic, the Mamba mentality, that incredible will to win. I’ll let everyone else tackle that. But when I think of Kobe, I really just end...

18 Jan

Published on January 18, 2020 in Open Houses by

  4 Chestnut Street   Cos Cob, CT 06807 This beautifully renovated 1908 colonial with a modern layout, maintains its historical charm and lends itself wonderfully to family living. A corner lot between two dead end streets makes for peaceful living. Possesses the sought after combined kitchen and family room area to go with 5 well scaled bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Easy commute to all amenities. Photography Courtesy of Listing Broker – Alexander Glazer of The Fieldstone Group of Douglas Elliman List...

17 Jan

Published on January 17, 2020 in House & Travel by

  Looking for a way to brighten your winter weekends and give your family a memorable experience? Let us suggest the Inn at East Hill Farm, in Troy, N.H. Enjoy two or three nights lodging in their cozy (and very flexible) accommodations, and delicious home cooked meals. Relax in their hot tub or book a massage while your kids have fun in the indoor pool. And of course, visit their barn full of friendly animals where children...

15 Jan

Published on January 15, 2020 in Marty’s Building Column by

  Written By Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing When hearing about hip roofs for the first time, you might think it is simply referring to roofs that look cool. While that can be the case, hipped roofs are ones that slope down toward the eaves trough. There are never any vertical surfaces. Everything slopes down from the highest point of the roof. They are incredibly popular with certain types of houses, so when you need...

30 Dec

Published on December 30, 2019 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

  By Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe The results are out for the college class of 2024 for several Ivy League and highly selective colleges and universities. What we are discovering from parents who are calling us as to what happened is that students (and their parents) who believed that just a high GPA, top SAT scores, high grades and a manufactured application and personal statement would work have now discovered that it’s not all about that! Even though the...

20 Dec

Published on December 20, 2019 in Remy's House of the Week by

  307 Shore Road  Greenwich, CT 06830 Words cannot describe this exquisite gem of a house. Only the photos do it justice. Located on Shore Road in the prestigious Belle Haven area of Greenwich, this newly constructed custom beauty is full of light and boasts 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 3 half baths, along with a large kitchen, living room, dining room, office, family room, pantry, and mudroom on the first floor.   Water views are everywhere. The second...

13 Dec

Published on December 13, 2019 in Food & Drink by

  Originally, Versailles was primarily a bakery specializing in French pastries, quiches, croissants, fruit tarts and opera cakes. A huge pastry counter dominated the front half of the restaurant, displaying their delicious wares. In the last 5 years, Versailles has become Bistro V, an all-day French café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The interior has been completely and very tastefully redecorated. A bar has replaced the pastry counter. Bistro V still makes the best croissants in town,...

06 Dec

Published on December 6, 2019 in Mom of the Week by

  We first interviewed Saira Rao for our Mom of the Week column in June 2013. She had just co-founded In This Together Media, a company that published books featuring “real” girls as central characters. Since then, ITTM has gone on to publish books featuring brown, black, gay, and disabled kids, with great success.  “Representation matters,” Saira explained. All kinds of children like to see themselves in books. We caught up with her again in 2018 when...

22 Nov

Published on November 22, 2019 in Remy’s House of the Week by

  5 Putnam Hill, 1D Greenwich, CT 06830 The Putnam Hill Association is just off Milbank Avenue. This affordable one-bedroom co-op is an easy walk to Greenwich Avenue shops and restaurants, the train station and Whole Foods.  Putnam Hill is very well maintained - common fees are $621 per month and include grounds care, snow and trash removal, heat, hot water and taxes. Laundry facilities are in the building. Newly constructed exterior walkways and railings make this apartment completely...

21 Nov

Published on November 21, 2019 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

  By Admissions Expert, Dr. Lowe Some people view DIVERSITY as a nebulous and intangible descriptor, a court-ordered societal mandate or, in some cases, even unconstitutional. In truth, our differences represent an invaluable asset and in the economic sense has been proven to provide an unlimited ROI. Every person is a unique individual. Yes, we have commonalities. But the differences make life challenging, interesting and a learning experience. These are the qualities that keep us moving forward, progressing and improving life. Some...

19 Nov

Published on November 19, 2019 in Food & Drink by

  Our friends from Val’s Putnam Wines are having tastings of Thanksgiving wine selections on Thursday, November 21st from 4 - 7 PM. Boutique Cellar selections will be tasted at Val’s Flagship store, 125 West Putnam Avenue and Val’s Glenville store, 21 Glenville Road.  Other Weekend Tastings - Friday, November 22 From 4 - 7 PM  And Saturday, November 23 From 2 - 5 PM 203 - 869 - 2299 www.valsputnamwines.com valsputnamwines125@gmail.com...

12 Nov

Published on November 12, 2019 in Food & Drink by

  Party with Moms is excited to welcome Backcountry Bar & Grill to our town. You can find it at the Griffith E. Harris Golf Club restaurant, as a huge upgrade from previous occupiers of the space. Backcountry Bar & Grill wants to be a destination dining option for people who love barbecued ribs, smoked brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey and other delicious options. More good news – unlike previous occupants, they have a full liquor...

01 Nov

Published on November 1, 2019 in Remy's House of the Week by

  65 Clapboard Ridge Road Greenwich, CT 06830 This lovely 14,400 sq. ft. Georgian Colonial on 3.85 beautifully landscaped acres is perfect for a family of any size. Meticulously designed by award-winning firm Gardner and Larsen, the house features exquisite details, custom millwork, quarter-sawn herringbone floors and four fireplaces. The ceilings are extra height, all the rooms are generously sized and there are lots of them. On the main floor, a spacious kitchen with double dishwashers and separate butler’s...