Mom of the Week

30 Mar

Published on March 30, 2015 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 five children and one dog. Florencia is 24, Sabrina is 17, Lucca is 14, Francesca is 10 and Massimo is 8. Ciccio, our dog is 3 years old. I love traveling with my children especially in the summertime, or in the wintertime to warm places.  My greatest wish for my children is that they...

10 Mar

Published on March 10, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News, Parties & Events by

  Mom of the Week, Laura Brounstein invites all women to visit her new pop up store, Doncaster, this Wednesday & Friday 5:00 PM to 8:00PM. Enjoy free food and wine from Aux Delices and find lots of great deals on couture clothing. Don’t miss out. The store closes March 15th.  241 East Putnam Avenue in Cos Cob (formerly Tiger Lily's). [caption id="attachment_5778" align="aligncenter" width="560"] picture via greenwichfreepress.com[/caption]...

09 Mar

Published on March 9, 2015 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 have adventures with them. We start the day with “what will our adventure be today?” It can be anything from a road trip to a place we’ve never been or a new recipe that we want to cook together. My son Warren is 16 and my daughter Marianna is 13. My greatest...

03 Mar

Published on March 3, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News, Parties & Events by

  Mom of the Week, Kyle Healy invites you to the Greenwich Choral Society 2015 Gala, Wednesday, March 4th at 6:30 PM at Richard’s (Greenwich Avenue). The evening will feature performances by Broadway stars, and silent & live auctions. Wine & hors d’oeuvres will be served. To order tickets call 203-622-5136 or visit www.greenwichchoralsociety.org ...

02 Mar

Published on March 2, 2015 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 one son, Frye, who is 5 years old. I love traveling with him. I also try to surprise him with fun activities in New York City and CT. My greatest wishes for him are to grow up and be happy, caring, funny and to be surrounded by people he loves who love him...

23 Feb

Published on February 23, 2015 in Mom of the Week by

Photo by Classic Kids Greenwich Head Photographer, Katie Farro. What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? My sweet beautiful daughter Piper Jane is 5 and the lovely Augustus is nearly 3. They are our moon and our stars. We spend a lot of time together as a family and are often found working on and restoring our almost 100 year-old house. We...

01 Feb

Published on February 1, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News, Sports & Fitness by

  Cos Cob Author Offers Game-Changing Advice For Super Bowl Sunday via greenwich.dailyvoice.com COS COB, Conn. -- Aside from the commercials, the halftime show and the snacks, the Super Bowl offers an opportunity for teachable moments with your kids. So says Cos Cob resident Suzanne Wind, author of "The SMART Playbook: Game-Changing Life Skills For A Modern World."  "The Super Bowl is a great opportunity for parents to reinforce the importance of character," says Wind. "Even at the highest levels of competition,...

26 Jan

Published on January 26, 2015 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 boys are 12 and 10. I love being a part of their day. Whether it is working on their homework, driving them around, watching them play sports, or just hanging out at home… I am happiest when I am with them.  My greatest wish for them is health and from there… to be confident and...

19 Jan

Published on January 19, 2015 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: Ben, age 14, and Sarah, age 10.  I have two dogs (semi-children): Mak, a lab mix, age 8, and Petunia, an English bulldog, age 6.  I love spending time with my kids.  I especially enjoy our vacation time when we can escape from the daily grind of work, school, sports, driving...

12 Jan

Published on January 12, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News by

  On the spectrum of helicopter parents, I hover somewhere in the middle of all the hovering. I've been known to hand feed my 6-year-old daughter bites of broccoli if she's too distracted to get the job done. I hold myself back from adding activities to our calendar, restricting my kids to a mere "too many." I won't comment on how many bottoms I'm wiping on any given week. [caption id="attachment_5487" align="aligncenter" width="370"] Great article by one...

28 Dec

Published on December 28, 2014 in Mom of the Week by

One of our Moms of the Week, talented singer-songwriter, actress, Anitra Brooks has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of her first album of eclectic pop music entitled “I Walk In Your Light.”  To date, Anitra has raised $9,000 of the required $14,000.  We love Anitra and her music and know you will too.  Please consider helping the campaign by supporting this cool project.   Everyone will benefit from Anitra's success.  There are only...

15 Dec

Published on December 15, 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 like to go to their events: their school concerts and sports games.  I like to celebrate their birthdays and go to church all together.  I love to spend time with them and go on vacation together.  Lucas is 16, Max is 15, Thomas is 8 and Olivia is 6. My greatest wish is for them...

08 Dec

Published on December 8, 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? Our children are 6, 4, and 2.  Favorite activities include dancing, building and cooking with them. Reading books to them at bedtime is one of the highlights of my day.  I love the coziness of snuggling into a chair or bed together, enjoying a good story, and it doesn’t hurt that they are freshly bathed...

03 Dec

Published on December 3, 2014 in Mom of the Week by

Budapest Romance audiobook by Rozsa Gaston is now OUT with actress Romy Nordlinger narrating (SynchroNYCity, Law & Order, All My Children, One Life to Live).  Download on Audible.com FREE with a 30-day trial membership and read this contemporary romance about a Dutch man and an American woman finding each other in the thermal bath spas of Budapest.   A great stocking stuffer for any mom you know! In case you missed our Mom of the Week Interview...

24 Nov

Published on November 24, 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 have one daughter, 22, whose company I enjoy even if we’re just walking the dogs. She recently moved home from Berkeley and works in NYC, which she enjoys. I think most moms are happy when their kids are happy. Wish fulfilled right there.  When and where are you the happiest?  Lately, running Greenwich Free Press, my...

17 Nov

Published on November 17, 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 going on bike rides with my boys. Though both young, the oldest is four and the youngest is just 8 months, and unable to actually ride bikes themselves, we all pile in the Dutch Box bike and head for the beach – no matter the season. I love that my kids are learning...

10 Nov

Published on November 10, 2014 in Food & Drink, Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News, Parties & Events by

  Don’t miss the delicious food and great deals- with 37 restaurants participating, you can take your pick of tastes.  Drink specials all week long!  The prix fixe menus are carefully selected and offer great value for amazing multiple course lunches and dinners.  Check out what your favorite restaurants are offering, www.greenwichrestaurantweek.com. There is something for every taste and price range. Reservations recommended. Greenwich Restaurant Week is the brainchild of Jen Danzi, marketer and Mom of the Week. Libations...

05 Nov

Published on November 5, 2014 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News by

  Former Mom of the Week, Icy Frantz and her husband Scott can celebrate his re-election to the State Senate today.  Scott won easily, getting nearly 90% of the vote in the 36th state Senate District.  In case you missed it, or would like to revisit our interview with Icy, you can read it here....

03 Nov

Published on November 3, 2014 in Mom of the Week by

Nisha with her children inside the Pyramid at Paris' Louvre Museum What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them?  My children are 9, 7 and almost 5 and I love to do anything that makes their eyes widen and sparkle, which can be anything from the mummies at the Met to a surprise ice cream run.  I also love to read with them...

27 Oct

Published on October 27, 2014 in Mom of the Week by

Carter Isabella Mitchell (turning 8 next week!) What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? I have one child, Carter Isabella, and she is 7 going on 8 (November 2nd is her birthday).  My greatest wish(es) for her is to be healthy, happy, fearless and compassionate.  When and where are you the happiest?  I am the happiest in close proximity to or submerged in water: I...

20 Oct

Published on October 20, 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 have 2 girls, ages 15 and 25.  Time spent with each of them is very different based on their age and personality differences. With my 15 year old, it’s all about her friends right now, but when we do hang out shopping or whatever, we have great conversations.  She’s quite open with me and I...

06 Oct

Published on October 6, 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 have three children ages 12, 10 and 4.  I love preparing a meal with my children – especially when we go all out and cook a feast and bake lots of desserts.  The meal always feels much more special when everyone has participated.  I also enjoy a family dance party!  My greatest wish is that...

29 Sep

Published on September 29, 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? When we are feeling mellow I love reading with my girls and snuggling with them. We are a pretty touchy-feely bunch!  I also adore skiing with them and playing golf with them.  We are an active family so some of our favorite moments together are a simple hike near our home in VT, a dip...

15 Sep

Published on September 15, 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?  My 3 cuties are 6 and 6 (twins) and 4.  There is nothing I love more than our nightly routine of snuggling up on the couch.  Each kid gets to pick books and sit on my lap when we read them.  We snack on cut fruit and veggies and laugh and chat about our day,...

08 Sep

Published on September 8, 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 have a 3 year old daughter Shayler.  I love spending quality time with her which usually means playing together.  She brings out the child in me!  My greatest wish for her is to never settle for less and go for her greatest dreams.  I want her to take a bite out of life, enjoy...

25 Aug

Published on August 25, 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?  Jones is 15 months now and is walking and has a handful of words and gestures she uses to communicate. She is a water bug. She loves to go anywhere that has water: the pool, the beach, even the bath. My greatest wish for Jones is that she lives a happy and super long life. When...

28 Jul

Published on July 28, 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? David and I have two boys, seven & five.  I love to read with my children & discuss the books.  Their thoughts always surprise me & make me laugh!  Cuddling is also at the top of the list.  I never tire of cuddling.  I also love just being with my kids doing everyday things and really savor...

07 Jul

Published on July 7, 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?  My son is 25.  I love to go to a movie or watch something together on TV and compare notes with him.  I also love to travel with him and show him things.  I love to see what his experience is like.  We don’t do that often enough.  My greatest wish is for him to...

23 Jun

Published on June 23, 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 own a PR and Events Firm that produces many charity and red carpet events and I bring my children with me to as many events as I can.  You will see them on the red carpet with my husband Frank and me.  Since many of the events are charity I explain to my 4...