Author: old_p54qlf

  • Small Business Saturday: Mom Nicole

    Westchester mom of four, Nicole Goudey-Rigger from Briarcliff runs Pets A Go Go.  Her four kids are made up of two sets of Boy/Girl Twins, how awesome!  She started back in 2005 with her company and rebranded as Pets a Go Go in August 2008.  What is Pets A Go-Go?  Read on to find out…

  • Parenting From Within: Mom Workshop

    Fellow Apple Mom from Rockland, Jayme Cooper,  is a Law of Attraction Life Coach and a fellow mom of three.  I am sure we can all relate to her, I know I can as soon as I read her latest post about a time with her children and husband interaction.  Read it for yourself then…

  • Small Business Saturday: Mom Jennifer

      Meet Jennifer Marsh-Colby from Orange County and owns Wine and Design Warwick.  On top of opening this business in Augist of 2013, Jennifer is also the mom of two boys, how does she juggle it all?  Read on to see our interview with Jennifer and make sure to check out her business, you know we…

  • Random Acts of Kindness Week Feb 9-15th

    Did you know we are in the middle of Random Acts of Kindness Week?  I was just reminded while googling something else. A week ago I was in the local bagel shop when my card wasn’t working, I had just gotten a new one and forgot to change over.  While I ran out to grab…

  • Character Breakfast at the JCC Rockland

    COMING to JCC Rockland on March 1st at 11am is Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Doc McStuffins and a MINION!!  One look at this flier and my kids started jumping up and down 5 of their favorite characters in one place?  Also beats spending the cash to go to Disney. You can purchase tickets now or at…

  • Ulster County Weekly Events 1/2/15-1/6/15

    Happy New Year Apple Tots! I hope everyone has a happy, healthy, prosperous and exciting 2015! Stick with us and we will keep you busy no matter which county you’re located in! Thanks for all of your support to keep this blog running successfully! Friday January 2 – Sunday, January 4th Family Winter Weekend at…

  • Ulster County Weekly Events 12/24-12/27

      Wednesday, December 24 Santa Arrives in Woodstock  Festivities in Woodstock begin around 5pm and Santa arrives shortly after to hand out stockings filled with candy and other goodies. Woodstock Green, Woodstock. Christmas Eve Buffet Christmas Eve Buffet at the Catamount 5-9pm. Featuring holiday favorites including Salmon, Flank Steak, Lasagna, Pork Loin  and Chicken Breast.…

  • Where to Host Parties in the Hudson Valley Part 3: Westchester and Rockland

    Birthday Parties- everyone always has questions on where to hold them, what is best, prices and opinions: have you been to a party there or hosted a party there.  So we asked our mom-experts to pick out a few party places in their county to share the places they like the best, a 3 part series.  WESTCHESTER…

  • Where to Host Parties in the Hudson Valley Part 2: Putnam and Dutchess

    Birthday Parties- everyone always has questions on where to hold them, what is best, prices and opinions: have you been to a party there or hosted a party there.  So we asked our mom-experts to pick out a few party places in their county to share the places they like the best.  This will be done in…

  • Where to Host Parties in the Hudson Valley Part 1: Orange and Ulster

    Birthday Parties- everyone always has questions on where to hold them, what is best, prices and opinions: have you been to a party there or hosted a party there.  So we asked our mom-experts to pick out a few party places in their county to share the places they like the best.  This will be done…

  • Bad Seed Cider Tap Room Review

    On Sunday evening I was able to attend the Grand Opening of the Tap Room for Bad Seed Cider Company, right in my town, Highland. It is the brain child of two childhood friends that banded together with a common goal, to make delicious hand crafted cider for the community and beyond.  The 6th Generation…

  • Hudson Valley FIREWORKS 2014

    FIRE WORKS Wondering where you can go see the fireworks this year?  Here is a current list and we will update it as we get more information. Putnam Town of Southeast- Brewster- Highlands Shopping Complex (Kohl’s/HomeDepot) 7/4– 9:30 Cold Spring Dockside Park Dusk FREE Town Of Kent July 5 Lake Carmel Fireworks FREE Westchester Port…

  • Hudson Valley Farmers Markets

    Here are a list of farmers markets in the Hudson Valley for you to enjoy local products with your family this summer Putnam County Brewster Farmers Market  208 E. Main St., Brewster, NY  June-Nov Wednesday & Saturday 9-2 Cold Spring Farmers Market Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY  May-Oct  Saturdays 8:30-1:30  Kent Farmer’s Market Old Kent Town…

  • Instead of stepping on Legos STEP INTO a LEGOLAND

    What’s New at… Our friend Jenn over at Commuting and Cartoons attended an event for LegoLand on our behalf and here is what she had to say… Tuesday night I had the opportunity to attend an event hosted by LEGOLAND on behalf of my sister blog Apple Tots in the Hudson Valley.   Representatives from LEGOLAND California, LEGOLANDFlorida…

  • Halloween Parades

    2013 Halloween Parade Season! Cross County Shopping Mall (Yonkers) October 25 4-7pm Mid Hudson Children’s Museum FRIDAY Oct 25th 6-7:30pm Brewster (Village) 10am Oct 26th Nyack Halloween Parade HUGE Oct 26th 3:00 Museum of Natural History Oct 31st 4-7pm Click Here for tickets and information Will continue to update as more become avaliable

  • Apples & Pumpkins- Take Your Pick

    Looking for Apples or Pumpkins?   Check them out online or call before going to double check hours and information. Adams Fairacre Farms 765 Dutchess Turnpike Poughkeepsie NY www.adamsfarms.com or call (845) 454-4330 Barton Orchards – 63 Apple Tree Lane Poughquag, NY www.bartonorchards.com or call 845-227-2306 My kids have gone with their grandparents and aunts/uncles each year here. Blue Jay Orchards- 125…

  • 4 of July Fireworks 2013

    FIRE WORKS Wondering where you can go see the fireworks this year?  Here is a current list and we will update it as we get more information. Putnam Brewster- Highlands Shopping Complex (Kohl’s/HomeDepot) 7/4– 8:30 Danbury, CT Danbury Fair Mall – 7/3– 8:30 Carmel (Rt 52 and Rt 311) Sunday 7/6- 9pm  Westchester(many have things…