Greenwich Tag

Nothing upsets a Mom more than seeing red welts from mosquito bites all over her child. Children often react badly to the bites, which can get huge and wildly itchy. And every Mom worries about the ticks that can cause Lyme Disease. Yet we hesitate to put insect repellent on our children because of dangerous toxins they contain. Now there is NATURE’S CLOAK, an all-natural, plant-based mosquito and tick repellent. Made by Greenwich’s Turtle Moon Health, Nature’s...

Perfect for a hot summer day, a cool new salad idea from Frank Greco of Bella Cucina, Greenwich! Watermelon, feta cheese, blueberries on a bed of arugula, drizzled with a sweet balsamic vinegrette - red, white and blue for the 4th of July. Refreshing and delicious! 160 Hamilton Ave, Greenwich, CT 203 - 622 - 1693 (express)  203 - 422 - 0492 (bella) www.grecosbellacucina.com...

Not many summer camps accept 2-year olds. Putnam Indian Field School does. It is a perfect place for young children to experience the fun of summer camp. June 22 – July 23, 2015 Staffed by caring and experienced professionals, PIFS Camp helps children transition from home to school with a minimum of stress. Inside and out, the school is sized for young children. Safety is paramount. Each of the 5 weeks features a different provocation. Your child will love...

[caption id="attachment_6124" align="aligncenter" width="593"] Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert[/caption] An independent, private or "prep" school is a primary or secondary school that has independent finances and governance and one that is funded by tuition fees, gifts and its investments, donations, etc. It is independently governed by a board of trustees. Each form of education (public vs. private) has its advantages and disadvantages, but my purpose here, as I continue visiting numerous independent school campuses throughout the...

More than just a painting company, Color My World offers a complete range of home improvement services, including New Construction and Renovations Custom Bathrooms and Kitchens Interior & Exterior painting Electrical & Plumbing Finish Carpentry Window Installation Roofs & Siding Power Washing Gutters Masonry Decks Residential and Commercial Projects are all done in house. The staff includes prominent architects and designers. Color My World is Fully licensed and insured. Serving Fairfield County, Westchester and NYC. If any aspect of your world needs brightening, contact Color My World today.  888 -...

Party with Moms loves Tengda. We’ve written about the amazing appetizers, and how we often make a meal of sharing them. We’ve extolled the great sushi, from California and tuna rolls to the special creative rolls. Last night, we limited ourselves on the appetizers and the sushi offerings to sample some of the great dinner entrées. We didn't go wrong. Green Tea rubbed Salmon with mashed potatoes and lobster was incredible. How luxurious to have lobster...

  Kyle Hicks Healy, Remy Cook, and Future Mom of the Week, Bryanne Crabb A sampling of the beautiful work exhibited by artist and Mom of the Week, Kyle Hicks Healy at a private party in Greenwich this past weekend. These works are from her popular “Ocean” series.  Mom of the Week Interview with Kyle (June 2014). To see more of Kyle's art, visit her website, kylehickshealy.com  ...

Opening at 11:00 AM on weekdays, and 8:00 AM on weekends, Caren’s Cos Cobber specializes in traditional American food (think EEEEEATS!). Whether you are there for brunch, lunch or dinner, you will love the food. Join Caren this Saturday for the Belmont Stakes, and the chance for a Triple Crown winner. From 5:00 to 6:30 enjoy half price drink specials while you watch the race on their giant TVs. 31 East Putnam Ave – Cos Cob, CT...

  There is no question that Marty Olivieri and his team of trained professionals are excellent roofers. They complete commercial and residential projects from repair and maintenance to tear off and installation all year round. They are experts; working with slate, Spanish tile, as well as cedar and asphalt. Copper and metal work is a specialty of theirs. Olivieri Roofing also does residential and commercial siding. Whether you choose cedar, stucco, brick, stone, metal or copper siding...

  Allagash brews the finest Belgian Style beers you can find on earth. Founded by Rob Tod, in the outskirts of Portland, Maine, Rob sold his first batch of beer in the summer of 1995 and Allagash was born. Allagash has 6 year round beers. Our favorite is Allagash White. It’s friendly, fruity, refreshing and simply delicious. To learn more about all their year round beers click here. Allagash also has a vast amount of specialty and limited edition...

We took the opportunity to do an in depth interview with Dr. Paul Reginald Lowe, founder of Greenwich Admissions Advisors. Dr. Lowe specializes in helping students and families navigate the private school, college and medical school admissions process. For over 15 years, Dr. Lowe has successfully helped many domestic and international students achieve their educational dreams by gaining admission into U.S. day and boarding schools, Ivy League schools, highly selective colleges and universities and U.S....

What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? Dance parties! My 2 kids, Ben (3) & Hadley (2), and I all love to bust a move. Watching them move their little bodies with pure happiness and without inhibitions is heart-warming and hilarious at the same time. I wish that everyday of their lives they’re able to laugh that same honest belly laugh that they...

Kyle will be showing pieces from her on-going series on blue crabs at C. Parker Gallery, 17 E. Putnam Ave throughout the month of May. The opening reception is Thursday, May 7th, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. Here is one of Kyle’s beautiful paintings entitled “Congregation.” Read our Mom of the Week interview with Kyle here. And see more of Kyle’s beautiful work at www.kylehickshealy.com   [caption id="attachment_5997" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Photo by Classic Kids Greenwich Head Photographer, Katie Farro.[/caption]...

WE WILL BE AT BOXCAR CANTINA OF COURSE! Outstanding margaritas, delicious food, the best guacamole, salsa and chips you will ever have! Open for lunch and dinner and in between, 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM. Pinatas, giveaways and more… Party with Moms at Boxcar Cantina all day & night. Don’t miss the fun! 44 Old Field Point Road – Greenwich, CT – 203-661-4774 www.boxcarcantina.com ...

Spring clean the outside of your house as well as the inside. FAIRFIELD COUNTY SAFE WASH has the perfect solution: their soft washing system, designed specifically to kill mold, mildew, moss, algae, fungus and lichens that are growing on your roof and exterior walls. This unique non-pressure soft washing system avoids the damage that power washing always causes. Also great for cleaning fences, walkways and patios. Give your house a fresh new look… And breathe easy...

What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them?  I love to visit local farms and Audubon centers with both of my children. Our older son, Chris, is 25 and our little one, Izzy Jane, is 4 (same husband)! My greatest wish for them is that they love each other and stay connected to each other despite their vast age difference.  When and where are...

Boxcar is a perfect family restaurant. Children love the food. Parents love the margaritas and Mexican beers. If your mouth waters at the thought of enchiladas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, amazing salads, you’ve come to the right place.  Boxcar supports local farms, serving all organic food and is the first green certified restaurant in Connecticut. Everything is delicious, including the salsa, quacamole and chips you should start with. Families rule from 5:30 to 7:00. [caption id="attachment_5841" align="aligncenter" width="608"]...

College Admissions Season for 2015 is winding down. Most seniors have received their acceptances… and know where they will be next fall. We took the opportunity to do an in depth interview with Dr. Paul Reginald Lowe, founder of Greenwich Admissions Advisors. Dr. Lowe specializes in helping students and families navigate the private school, college and medical school admissions process. For over 15 years, Dr. Lowe has successfully helped many domestic and international students achieve their...

  Don’t forget to take advantage of the free headshot or family photo offered by Katie Farro, head photographer at Classic Kids, Greenwich (54 Greenwich Ave). Just email Katie or call 203 - 622 - 2358 to schedule your appointment. She can’t wait to take your picture and we can’t wait to see it!  Thank you again to all of our Moms of the Week! [caption id="attachment_5836" align="aligncenter" width="608"] Rozsa Gaston was our first Mom of the Week...

It is hard to resist filling up on the delicious appetizers at Tengda, but you should definitely save some room for the sushi. Tengda features lots of creative and attractively presented sushi and sashimi. You can pig out on the sushi boat for 2, or dine more modestly on the regular rolls, like tuna, California, yellowtail, spicy crab salad, eel/avocado and many more.  We like to sample the special rolls, products of the sushi chef’s creativity....

If you have a rising 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grader who loves exploring the natural world, Putnam Indian Field School has a great mini-camp. Each morning the group will meet in the PIFS Science room to gather a little knowledge, and then set out in the school’s bus for pond, woods and seashore exploration. Your child will gain awareness of woodland, marine and freshwater ecology while having a great time doing hands-on exploring. Taught by...

Putnam Indian Field School is a perfect place for young children to experience the fun of summer camp. Staffed by caring and experienced professionals, PIFS Camp helps children transition from home to school with a minimum of stress. Inside and out, the school is sized for young children. Safety is paramount. June 22 – July 23, 2015  Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Each of the 5 weeks features a different provocation. Your child will love them all...

[caption id="attachment_5747" align="aligncenter" width="310"] Dr. Paul Lowe – College Admissions Guru[/caption] As the college application season begins to draw to a close (decisions for competitive schools are being released in late March), one would believe that everything is slowing down. But actually, it’s the beginning of college transfer season! College freshmen will soon complete a full year and many have already decided that they need to transfer to another college. Throughout the years, I have encountered...

  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 ...

  Fred Wierdsma - Educator, Sportsman, Friend, Father & Grandfather Fred founded and became Headmaster of The Putnam School in 1973, following years of being a beloved teacher and hockey coach at Greenwich Country Day School. Fred invented the famous Smokey’s Bounders Program. In 1978, when the school merged with Indian Field School, Fred took the helm for 23 years until his retirement in 2001. He remains there today as Development Officer, nature teacher and a fun...

Trying to think of an outing for kids on these frigid weekends? Here’s a suggestion: have brunch at the Cos Cobber. Brunch is served from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and it features lots of menu items that appeal to kids. Chocolate chip or blueberry pancakes, and French Toast with strawberries are perennial favorites. Adults may prefer the choice of omelets, delicious Eggs Benedict or the bagel with smoked salmon and...

[caption id="attachment_5717" align="aligncenter" width="310"] Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Guru[/caption] Dr. Paul Lowe of Greenwich Admissions Advisors is offering a free information session for parents on Saturday, February 28th from 2 – 3 PM at the Women’s Club of Greenwich (89 Maple Ave). The session is for parents of high schoolers who are planning to apply to Ivy League, highly selective schools and BA/MD programs. A Q. & A. will follow the presentation. Seating is limited. Please RSVP. Parking...

Pecora Brothers is a full service residential and commercial construction management company. This family-owned business by Joseph and Sylvester Pecora, is Greenwich based and boasts 20 years experience. Pecora Brothers specializes in New Home Construction Home Renovations Commercial Construction Building Maintenance  They will help you in all aspects of your building project: planning, permits and approvals, cost analysis, construction and supervision. When your project is complete, Pecora Brothers can also provide property management consisting of Preventative Maintenance, Landscaping and Lawn Care,...

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...