Mom of the Week Tag

06 Sep

Published on September 6, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News by

  Party with Moms was excited to attend the opening of Kyle’s solo exhibition at the YWCA’s Gertrude C. White Gallery on Wednesday evening, September 2nd. Entitled “A Farm Share Season,” the exhibit features 23 paintings chronicling a farm harvest, all done in oil on Masonite board panels. If you love nature, beauty and color, you should not miss this show, which will be in place until September 29th. The tomatoes, giant pumpkins, eggplants, apples and...

20 Jul

Published on July 20, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News by

  As Mom of the Week in July 2013, Anitra felt her greatest asset was her voice. She loved to sing, read dramatically and do voice-over commercials. She enjoyed providing vocal percussion while her 5-year old son Zafran made up songs about his toys. Music was a driving force in her life, but she had just had a second baby. She was busy caring for her children, doing private vocal coaching and writing songs. By December 2014,...

10 Jul

Published on July 10, 2015 in Health & Beauty by

All her life Turtle Moon Health’s Kimberly DuBois has gathered essential oils for everyday use. Over the years, she developed a habit of carrying them with her in a pouch in case she needed them. This became the inspiration for a kit – 5 essential oils, complete with their descriptions and application instructions, all in one place. Together the oils in this kit are a remedy to more than 50 ailments, (think infections, traumas, germs,...

29 Jun

Published on June 29, 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 kids are 4 and 1. My greatest wish for them is later in life to find something they love to do and do what they love. That they are kind caring people but also ambitious and determined and that they are surrounded by people who love them.  When and where are you the happiest? I am...

27 Jun

Published on June 27, 2015 in Health & Beauty by

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...

08 Jun

Published on June 8, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News by

  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  ...

11 May

Published on May 11, 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? 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...

06 May

Published on May 6, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News by

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]...

06 May

Published on May 6, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News by

  Photo by Classic Kids Greenwich Head Photographer, Katie Farro. 2 years ago today we featured our first Mom of the Week. 70 Moms of the Week later, we are thrilled so many smart, accomplished and cool women have been willing to participate and that so many others have enjoyed reading the interviews. Mom of the Week Interviews...

04 May

Published on May 4, 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?  On September 24th, 2014 my husband Matthew and I briefly relocated to a remote Texas town of 3,400 people where a young doctor with cowboy boots under his hospital scrubs brought our beautiful baby boy into this world. My son Griffin Charles is now 7 months old and I cannot believe how quickly the time...

27 Apr

Published on April 27, 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 going to the beach with the kids. I really love being outside with them. I have a 4-year old and a 6-year old. I want my kids to be good humans, kind, loving, compassionate and passionate. I want them happy and driven. I want them to have fun and be a positive influence.  When...

20 Apr

Published on April 20, 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 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...

06 Apr

Published on April 6, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News by

  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...

01 Apr

Published on April 1, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News by

  Need a babysitter? Help with gardening, moving furniture or serving at a party? Math or science tutor? Retail clerk? Camp counselor? IT assistant? When your to- do-list gets too long, QuadJobs can get you the help you need. QuadJobs is an online service that allows you to post your job description and be matched up with college and graduate students who want to do it (and have the skills to do it well). The students are...

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...