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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...

A special group of Moms held a reunion at Pinot’s Palette on Saturday afternoon, March 21st. They met 10 years ago at a Stamford Hospital Mothers Group with their newborn babies. They formed a playgroup for their little ones and met regularly until their children went to preschool. The Moms continued the fun, meeting each other for dinner every month.  Amazingly, the group has stuck together for all ten years, supporting each other through life’s various...

  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]...

  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 ...

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...

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...

Take your date to Pinot’s Palette in Stamford to Paint, Drink and Have Fun. On Thursday, February 12th, from 7-9pm, celebrate GALentine’s Day with your girls. Each reservation comes with your Audrey accessories, faux pearls and sunglasses. Snap a picture in your best pose, upload to Facebook, tag yourself & Pinot’s Palette for a chance to win a free date night.  On Date Night Friday, February 13th from 7-10pm, put two canvases together so both of you...

One of the best ways to experience Tengda is to go with a group and sample the appetizers. Rather than settling on one dinner dish, this allows you to have a tasting feast by sharing with your friends. The appetizers at Tengda are amazing, with surprising contrasts of tastes and textures!  Party with Moms favorites: Tuna Tower - like a tiny building, four layers of fresh raw tuna are presented between four wonton crisps with a topping...

Winter birthdays can be hard. How many kids do you want in your home? For how long? And what--with outdoor opportunities limited--will they do?  Pinot’s Palette in Stamford offers a solution. For the 6 – 12 age group, Pinot’s Palette will take your child’s unique painting of choice and teach his or her entire guest list how to paint it in a step-by-step and fun way. There is no need for a goody bag when everyone...

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...

Val's Putnam Wines invites you to a special wine sampling of 90+ Cellars at Tengda Asian Bistro from 4:00 - 8:00 tonight.  Enjoy delicious food and wine as a holiday gift from Val's.   Reserve your place by calling Val's at 203 - 869 - 2299. 21 Field Point Road - Greenwich, CT ...

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...

Friday, December 5th                                                                             4:00 - 7:00 Sample Miller Gin cocktails. Saturday, December 6th 1:00 - 4:00 Great Holiday Wines from Kathy Lee Gifford & InnoVino. 4:00 - 7:00 Iberia Wines - Octavio Galli has holiday line up to try.  Sunday Funday, December...

Val’s Weekend Lineup… Friday 4:00 – 7:00 Black Friday Favorites to taste. Saturday 3:00 – 7:00 Sample new arrivals. Sunday Noon – 5:00 Try Val’s “employee favorite” new picks The friendly guys and gals at Val’s can’t wait to help you choose some more delicious holiday wines! 125 W Putnam Ave Greenwich, CT www.valsputnamwines.com...

Make reservations today to enjoy a unique opportunity, offered by Golden View Firenze Restaurant and Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors. Golden View’s most exquisite dishes will be served with 16 rare and vintage Italian wines from award winning producers. Dinner beginning tonight at 7pm.   Call 203 - 817 - 0919 to reserve your table. 249 Railroad Ave, Greenwich, CT.    ...

    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...

Looking for good wine to complement your Thanksgiving dinner?  Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors has recommendations and convenient tasting times all weekend.  Drop by the store today from 4 – 7 PM for a tasting of Quintessential Wines – OR come in for Sunday Funday (11/23) from noon to 5 to taste employee favorites.  All of the wines go perfectly with turkey.  Have some fun while choosing your favorite wines for Thanksgiving. 125 W Putnam Ave Greenwich,...

  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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

Thursday October 9th, 6 PM to 9 VAL'S will host The Junior League of Greenwich at Equinox Greenwich for their “FALL Get Together 2014." Friday 4 PM to 7 VAL'S will host an in house line-up of fall favorites for you to try. Saturday 3 PM to 6 VAL'S will feature David Alteneve of Noto Distributors with their new arrivals for you to sample. Sunday Funday at VAl's!  Noon to 5 PM featuring “employee favorites," delicious wines for...

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,...

SEPT 9th 6:30pm Le Firenze Restaurant 249 Railroad Ave, Greenwich 06830.  Mastrobernardino Winery will host a 5 course dinner and wine pairing featuring their brand Ambassador of Mastrobernardino who will present the pairing. $80.00 dollars per person plus tax and tip.  For inquiries and or RSVP please call 203-817-0919. SEPT 10th 7:00pm Gabriele's Steakhouse 35 Church St, Greenwich, CT 06830.  Marchesi Fumanelli Winery will host a 4 course dinner with dessert and wine pairing for $100 dollars per person not...

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...

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...

  Looking for a different type of evening entertainment? Unleash your imagination at Pinot’s Palette! No bar hopping necessary. Pinot's Palette Stamford, is Fairfield County's BEST NIGHT OUT! Enjoy an evening of art, wine and fun. Local artists will guide you through a feature painting while you sip on wine, beer or mixed drinks from the bar and listen to great music… at the end of the evening you will be taking home your very own masterpiece!...

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 and she is an active six year old, with a curious mind.  Fortunately she has been bitten by the travel bug at an early age and we love to travel to exciting places globally.  Due to business, I travel primarily to developing markets and it always fascinates me how quickly she...