Culture Mom Goes Local: O2 Living Holistic Health Spa & Center for Wellness

Last week I went to a holistic wellness sampling day hosted by O2 Living, a new spa in Cross River, New York.  O2 is a holistic health spa & center located in Yellow Monkey Village.  It’s surrounded by antique shops and a cafe’ with the same name.  I met my friend, Maria, from New York [...]

Kid Culture Goes Local: Westchester Children’s Museum’s Explore-a-Thon

Yesterday my family attended a fundraiser for the Westchestser Children’s Museum at Rye Playland  Boardwalk here in Westchester, New York.  The event was held near the future home of the museum, which is currently being built.  We got up early (for us) and ventured to the museum’s annual “Explore-a-Thon”.  My hubby is not a fan [...]

Culture Mom Goes Local: Promenade des Artists Larchmont Art Walk

Take a stroll through Larchmont this weekend and enjoy the works of 40 French artists on display in local homes. Westchester Accueil is holding its 10th annual “Promenade des Artists” on Friday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Saturday (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.).  Participants may obtain a map from the Reception House at 25 [...]

Culture Mom Advocacy: Larchmont-Mamaroneck Sustainability Expo 2010

Happy Earth Day! I’m excited about attending my own community’s Larchmont-Mamaroneck Sustainability Exo 2010 on Saturday, April 24th. An all-day affair sponsored by the Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont environmental committees, there will be seminars and discussions, speakers, movies and an interesting mix of vendors and exhibitors designed to provide [...]

Kid Culture: Ralph’s World at Borders Bookstore in Scarsdale, NY

You gotta love it when NYC comes to your doorstep.  I know I do. Going into NYC is a treat, but it’s also great when you have wonderful options in your hometown.  On Saturday, May 1st at 3pm, I and the rest of Westchester will have such an option when children’s music phenomenon Ralph’s World [...]

Culture Mom Goes Local: Westchester Children’s Museum and the Voracious Reader Team Up

The Voracious Reader, the only independent bookstore for children and teens in Westchester, which happens to be right down the road from my house, will donate 10% of sales on May 6 to benefit the campaign for the Westchester Children’s Museum.  The Westchester Children’s Museum is The Voracious Reader’s May beneficiary of the store’s newly [...]