Meet Stacey – Creative Director & Founder of Pink Chicken
Our Hamptons Mom, Enid O'Brien, had the chance to interview the incredibly talented, Creative Director & Founder of Pink Chicken, Stacey Fraser. Stacey founded Pink Chicken 12 years ago after working in design for over 15 years at places like The Gap,...
Fall Shoe Picks
Fall is in the Air! A few favorite shoe finds to get you through the season -- boots, slippers, loafers, sneakers and more! It is time to transition from Summer sandals to Fall boots. Happy shopping!
3 Steps to Getting Dinner on the Table—Fast
Debra Ponzek knows something about trying to get dinner on the table after a busy day. Not only is she a successful chef—she and her husband Greg own four popular Aux Délices cafes in Fairfield County, CT, as well as an in-demand catering business and...
New Car Seat Guidelines Based On Height & Weight
The American Academy of Pediatrics is changing its guidelines for how long a child should remain in a rear-facing car seat. The organization now says children should ride rear-facing in a car seat until they reach the height or weight limit for...
Freezer Friendly Snacks & Sweets
by Erin Parekh, Holistic Health Coach + Culinary Nutrition Expert Now that we’ve covered easy, healthy lunchbox ideas—let’s talk snacks and sweets. Because at the end of the day, we all know snack time is where it’s really at. The key to preventing afternoon meltdowns...
Morning Glory
INGREDIENTS 2 to 2-1/2 cups Zucchini shredded 1 cup Vegetable Oil 3 Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 cups Sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp Baking Soda 1/4 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 325°. Spray two 9” x 5” bread pans with...
How to Talk with Your Child About Emergency Response Drills in School
Immediately after the last presidential election, and for four days after, I received telephone calls, had in-office sessions and was asked to speak at forums regarding concerns about our political state. Often, I was asked, “How am I going to explain this...
What’s New in Seasonal Flavors?
Fall flavors are hitting our grocery stores! Pumpkin spice coffee, Honeycrisp apple pie, Maple bacon…who doesn’t love the nostalgia and comfort of seasonal products? While traditional flavors like pumpkin, apple, cinnamon and caramel will continue to...
A Glimpse of Zurich
Please enjoy a Glimpse of this gorgeous European city by Nicki Rose, designer, artist, co-founder of Collier Rose Ink, and mom to two... Food Favorites... Upscale restaurant? Kronenhalle or Baur-au-Lac. Kronenhalle has a fascinating history esp with it’s modern...
ON-TREND LOOKS FOR YOUR FALL MATERNITY WARDROBE
By Melissa Birge, Co-Founder and CEO of Mia Tango We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: there’s no reason not to rock your favorite trends just because you’re pregnant or a new mom. Maternity and motherhood designers have outdone themselves this...
Egg-Free Brownies
Egg-Free Brownies Serves 12 Ingredients 9 oz. dark chocolate chips, divided ¼ c. coconut oil 2 large bananas, mashed ½ c. canned light coconut milk 1/3 c. maple syrup or honey 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1 2/3 c. blanched almond flour...
Balsamic Blackberry Fruit Dish
Balsamic Blackberry Fruit Dish Yields: 4 servings This delicious Balsamic Blackberry Reduction is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while ensuring you stay on track for the duration of the program. Made with fresh blackberries, balsamic vinegar, and...
Interview with Jordan Rhodes, Founder of Glimpse Guides
We have been living vicariously through the travel postings of Jordan Rhodes, founder of Glimpse Guides, an upscale travel and lifestyle business with a focus on families. City guides are available in the app store for London, Paris, Florence, New Orleans,...
5 Tips for Getting Your Child’s Sleep Back On Schedule
by Hillary Catherine, Hillary Catherine Sleep Consulting There is nothing like a rainy, cool week (and the kids going back to school) to remind us that summer is over. Done right summer is care-free and full of play dates, beach excursions, and pool days that leave...
How to Squeeze “Me Time” Into Your Busy Schedule
Taking time for yourself to do things that truly nurture you is essential to your wellbeing. Yet many of us treat “me time” like a luxury and can feel guilty before, during and after taking time for ourselves, even when doing something beneficial to our...