Author: PartywithMoms

27 Sep

Published on September 27, 2018 in Marianne's Early Childhood Column by

By Marianne Riess Most parents are aware of the importance of building confidence and self-esteem in their children. How to do it effectively? One way is to listen when they talk and then respond, letting them know you take their ideas seriously. Ask their opinions at times. Whenever possible, give them choices about what they will eat or wear. Spend uninterrupted time with them to show you enjoy their company. Building self-confidence too often involves a lot...

25 Sep

Published on September 25, 2018 in Education & Programs by

  Research shows that young moms in their 30s and 40s are most at risk. It is important to educate yourself to prevent and/or survive this awful and very serious disease. Admission is free. Click here to register via email Mom of the Week, Kaile Zagger has joined forces with T.E.A.L. to bring ovarian cancer awareness to Connecticut. The Town of Greenwich will proclaim September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in honor of Kaile’s mother, Marilyn Trahan Josephs, who succumbed to the disease...

21 Sep

Published on September 21, 2018 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

By Admissions Expert, Dr. Paul Lowe Over the last 2 years, I have had a 55% increase in Chinese clients who have hired our services specifically for Ivy League admissions. Each year, we place on average 20 Chinese clients in Ivy League and highly selective U.S. colleges and universities. Last year, we placed 45 Chinese students into Ivy League and highly selective U.S. colleges and universities. Chinese students are attending U.S. colleges and universities in record...

18 Sep

Published on September 18, 2018 in Food & Drink by

There is no substitute for quality. Greenwich Prime Meats offers a perfect example. Prime speaks for itself, whether you are in the mood for burgers, steaks, and filets, or more into pork roasts, ribs or lamb. This is not supermarket meat. Prime steaks are both tender and full of flavor. Choosing between Ribeye, Porterhouse, NY Strip or Sirloin is hard, but whatever you pick will be delicious. If you haven’t been to Greenwich Prime Meats on...

15 Sep

Published on September 15, 2018 in Open Houses by

  15 Georgetowne North - Sept. 16 From 12 - 2 PM Hosted by Remy Cook Asking Price - $799,000 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms - 3/1 Fireplaces - 2 Square Feet - 2,898 Property Taxes - $7,910 Schools - Glenville/Western Listed by Joy Kim Metalios of The Metalios Group (William Raveis - Real Estate)   15 Elizabeth Lane - Sept. 16th From 1-3 PM Hosted by Katie Benson Asking Price - $1,549,000 Bedrooms - 6 Bathrooms - 3/1 Fireplaces - 2 Square Feet - 3,195 Property Taxes - $10,600 Schools - Cos Cob/Central Listed...

12 Sep

Published on September 12, 2018 in Giving Back, Parties & Events by

    There is less than one month until the Third Annual Cook for Kids Fundraiser! As we all shop for back to school clothes it's easy to forget that for many Fairfield County, CT families, new clothes are a luxury that they cannot afford. Help us give these kids agency over their lives and the chance to feel comfortable and confident in the clothes they wear to school.      All it takes is approximately two hours of your...

10 Sep

Published on September 10, 2018 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? Geralyn Grace (GG) will be 5 this November, hard to believe! She is 4 going on 30 and just amazes me every day. She is smart, kind, a ball of fun and a beautiful little soul. I love our relationship and how much she wants to talk about real world things now. It’s a very...

27 Aug

Published on August 27, 2018 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 read to my children (9 year old twins). I do character voices and accents and we snuggle close.  My greatest wish for them is to find something in life that releases their creativity and makes them joyful, and that they can do that every day.  Who has had the biggest influence upon you?  My husband. He has...

23 Aug

Published on August 23, 2018 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

  By Admissions Expert, Dr. Paul Lowe The Common Application 2018-2019 was launched about three weeks ago and we are now receiving calls from very anxious and stressed parents because their children (rising seniors) just started the preliminary portions of the Common Application. The Common App is more than just about the main essay! Every section is devised so that the admissions officers get to know (or find ways to reject) a student. Statistically, it takes top colleges...

14 Aug

Published on August 14, 2018 in Giving Back by

  In honor of September and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the Sound Beach Fire Department in Old Greenwich, Connecticut will be “Turning TEAL” on Tuesday, August 14th at dusk. The exterior of the building will be illuminated in TEAL colored lights and the Ovarian Cancer Awareness flag will be raised. The Sound Beach Fire Department and team of Firefighters will remain a symbolic cornerstone in the fight against Ovarian Cancer and the T.E.A.L. ® (Tell Every Amazing Lady®)...

13 Aug

Published on August 13, 2018 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 a wonderful daughter who is 7 years old. We love to swim in our pool together, draw/color, play card games, go to different playgrounds and play tag, and read to each other. My greatest wish for her is to be happy and successful in her own way. Who has had the biggest influence upon...

09 Aug

Published on August 9, 2018 in Education & Programs by

Guest Contributor - Tricia Edgar  Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences? Find out with this watery project! Problem - Does water ripple in different ways depending on the shape of the droppedobject? Materials - Square, rectangular, circular, and triangular pieces of wood Scale Bathtub Camera Towel Notebook Pencil Procedure - Get ready to splash! First, make four different splashing tools out of...

12 Jul

Published on July 12, 2018 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

  By Admissions Expert, Dr. Paul Lowe Parents create spread sheets, talk with friends, read books, search websites, form groups to share tips and “sure-fire” methods, try to “chat” with admissions industry personnel, obtain letters of support from VIPs, take copious notes during college tours, and try to gather information from my workshops. For some parents, they discover, when it is too late, that what is really required to help their child with the hyper-competitive college admissions process...

10 Jul

Published on July 10, 2018 in Remy's House of the Week by

  340 Old Church Road Greenwich, CT 06830 Live and entertain in this beautiful gem of a house! Stately trees, mature plantings, several stone terraces, a second floor deck, open lawns and stone steps to walled gardens create an old world feeling of privacy while making you dream of throwing Gatsby-style parties for lots of happy guests. Hardly visible from the road, the house is 6,198 square feet, and yet this oversized lot (1.55 acres) allows for construction of...

09 Jul

Published on July 9, 2018 in Marty’s Building Column by

  By Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing If you have been considering installing metal roofing on your home, there are a few things you should know first. Of course, there are several benefits you probably already know about, but if you’re looking to make an investment of this caliber, you need to be aware of any potential problems and drawbacks as well. This is the key to making a choice that’s truly beneficial for your...

03 Jul

Published on July 3, 2018 in House & Travel by

  Written By Marianne Riess The carpet on the stairs from our finished basement up to the first floor was looking terrible. Carrying platters up from the outdoor grill had resulted in too many splashes on the beige carpeting. We decided we had to replace it before the sanitation police arrested us for being deplorable. The terracotta tiled the floor had led us to choose light-colored carpeting in the past; often it looked soiled after only a few...

26 Jun

Published on June 26, 2018 in Giving Back by

  Last Saturday, Party with Moms lost a dear friend. Wife, Mother of 3, Long Time Teacher at Putnam Indian Field School. We will all miss her. Calling Hours - Thursday, June 28, 4 - 8 PM Leo P. Gallagher & Sons Funeral Home 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT Funeral - Friday, June 29, 10 AM Sacred Heart Church (Byram) 38 Gold Street, Greenwich, CT Burial immediately following at St. Mary’s Cemetery 399 North Street, Greenwich, CT...

22 Jun

Published on June 22, 2018 in Anne's Parenting Column by

  The school year had come to an end. It had been an absolutely great year and the teachers were as sad as the children to say goodbye. Fortunately for the teachers and the children who were able to stay on, there was a little three week summer camp. This was essentially an extension of the school year along with sprinklers and more time for everything, because of the longer day. It was heaven for all. The...

14 Jun

Published on June 14, 2018 in Education & Programs by

  What was originally predicted to be a wet Saturday turned warm and sunny just in time for the Putnam Indian Field School’s 40th Anniversary celebration. Head of School, Susan Donaghy and Former Head Marianne Riess welcomed the over 300 people who showed up to connect with old friends and share memories. Parents and former children (now adults) were there from the first classes in 1978 and on. Past and present teachers were happy to reminisce...

07 Jun

Published on June 7, 2018 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

  By Admissions Expert, Dr. Paul Lowe Many parents, students, guidance/college counselors, and even my fellow educational consulting colleagues are under the belief that college admissions is an exercise in determining the “right fit” and that gaining acceptance into the Ivies and highly selective colleges is just a game of chance and luck. I disagree! In participating in competitions these days, many students (K-12) are taught that everyone wins. With regard to the college admissions process, it is acceptable...

04 Jun

Published on June 4, 2018 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 daughter Lily is 7 and my son Owen will be 6 in July. I love to just BE with them – playing, cooking, shopping, learning. I especially love taking them to Tod’s Point and hanging out at the beach together. We have a camp in the Adirondacks that is off the grid, and I...

31 May

Published on May 31, 2018 in House & Travel by

  After the long winter and all the spring rain, my car looked tired and worn. Every time I went to the car wash, it would immediately snow or rain and the car would get streaked and dirty again. For Mother’s Day, my Godson gave me an unusual present - a car detailing by East Coast Auto Detailing, one of his advertisers. Finn and his helper Jason showed up in my driveway at 8:00 AM on the...

30 May

Published on May 30, 2018 in Marty’s Building Column by

By Marty Olivieri  There are a number of siding choices available for new or existing homes. Wood, stucco, aluminum and vinyl siding are all options with pros and cons. Esthetics, cost, durability, efficiency and maintenance are a few of the considerations. Wood is a traditional choice, having been around for thousands of years. It has a higher installation cost and slightly lower efficiency. It also requires greater maintenance to stay in good shape. Painting and treatment every...

22 May

Published on May 22, 2018 in Giving Back by

  James Greco son of Frank Greco of Greco's Bella Cucina & Express Pizza. "I’m excited to share that I’ve been selected to play lacrosse for Team Make-A-Wish for the Spring/Summer 2018 travel tournament season. This is a huge honor for me because I get to play with top players and learn from top coaches while also helping make wishes come true for local kids with critical illnesses." Learn More & Donate Here ...

21 May

Published on May 21, 2018 in Bro of the Month by

    Tell us about Upper Crust Bagel Company. What did you have to do to start it? After graduating from the University of Rhode Island, I was hired by Mobil Chemical Company. During the 6 years I was with Mobil, I had jobs in Logistics and Marketing and lived in Rochester, NY, Dallas, TX, San Francisco, CA and then back to Rochester. While in a long-term relationship with my future wife and business partner, Amy Guerrieri,...

19 May

Published on May 19, 2018 in Education & Programs by

  Sleep-away camp Monday through Friday and home with the family on weekends. Transportation included. Boys and Girls, ages 7-15, from NY, NJ and CT June 25 – August 10 Enroll for 2 weeks up to 7 weeks Located on the beautiful, rural 525-acre campus of Blair Academy, in Blairstown, NJ, one hour west of the GWB and 12 miles from the Delaware Water Gap. Campers choose their own activities every day. Athletic activities include swimming, gymnastics, archery, fencing, ultimate Frisbee, skateboarding, golf,...

17 May

Published on May 17, 2018 in Remy's House of the Week by

  21 Grigg Street Greenwich, CT 06830 Beautiful, sunny apartment on Grigg Street, half a block from Greenwich Avenue. Walk to everything - stores, restaurants, the train station, Bruce Park and Island Beach boat. One bedroom, hardwood floors, modern eat-in kitchen, great terrace – perfect for grilling & relaxing. This is a hidden gem and you cannot beat the location or price! Contact Remy of The Metalios Group for more information.  Remy Cook The Metalios Group (of William Raveis Real Estate) 189 Sound Beach Avenue Old Greenwich, CT 06870 203-219-8233 Licensed...

16 May

Published on May 16, 2018 in House & Travel by

  We are happy to pass along an insurance recommendation –   The Official Insurance Brokerage of Party with Moms Richard Insley, owner of Free From Risk Insurance Brokerage, provided excellent service and saved us a bundle of money on our auto and home insurance. We literally saved over $1,500 a year on the same insurance package we had with another company! Call Richard today for a free, no-obligation quote 914 - 500 - 9508. Free From Risk is an independent,...

15 May

Published on May 15, 2018 in Parties & Events by

  On Sunday, May 20th at 4:15 PM the season finale of the Bach@415 concert series will take place at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Greenwich, CT. The Pentecost Vespers Concert will feature Daniel Moody, a rising star in the countertenor world, performing J.S. Bach’s Cantata No. 35, Geist und Seele wird verwirret, (“Spirit and Soul become confused”), accompanied by the St. Peter’s Bach Collegium and St. Barnabas Choir. The program concludes with award-winning concert organist Bálint...

14 May

Published on May 14, 2018 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 3 children, two girls and one boy. Kiara is turning 7 in a few days, Alexa is 4 and Samuel is 4 months old. My favorite thing to do with them is go out to eat as a family. We spend good, quality time together, we talk about everything, laugh and enjoy...