Small and Sweet If you’re looking for an unpretentious market with abundant offerings from local growers and producers, the Rye Farmers Market is a great one to add to your list. Small but sweet, Rye is home to one of Westchester’s pocket-sized markets and is one of my favorites among the many that take place each week around the county. I find that I head east to Rye more frequently than many of the more elaborate destination-type markets Despite my {Read More}
Archives for June 2015
Farmers Market Friday – Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow, New York a.k.a. The TaSH
June 19, 2015 by 1 Comment
Welcome to Farmers Market Friday! It’s no secret that I love farmers markets. From the time the first spring ramps and asparagus hit the tables in May until there’s nothing but kale and onions in late November, I get pretty much all of our produce from one of our local markets. Where I live in New York’s Hudson Valley, we are blessed with a huge variety of farmers markets. Some are destinations in themselves featuring live music, story times for {Read More}
5 Tips for Leaving Your Dog When You Travel
June 3, 2015 by 14 Comments
It’s happening. The family is bustling around, the laundry room is in full swing, and the bags are stashed by the door waiting to be loaded into the car. All the telltale signs of a vacation are there and the doggy is no fool. She knows you’re leaving. One of the biggest factors for our family when we decided to get a dog was what to do with our furry friend when we traveled—which we do quite a bit. Initially, {Read More}
7 Steps to Planning the Perfect Family Road Trip
June 1, 2015 by 17 Comments
Summer’s just about here and that means that it’s road trip season! A family road trip is one of our country’s greatest traditions and though not without its challenges, it can be a super way to reconnect with one another. Here is Kids Unplugged’s guide to planning a successful family road trip. Enjoy! 1. Plot it out Gone are the days of simply winging it on a road trip. With kids in tow, planning your route in advance, including your {Read More}
