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Stamford Kids Honor Moms With Essays

By Anthony Buzzeo  05/08/11

When he heard the words, “Miami, Florida,” 10-year-old Jalani Taylor held his hands to his mouth and began hopping up and down in his seat, trying to control his excitement after he was named a winner in the NAGI Jewelers Mother’s Day Essay Contest.

“She’s going to be so happy, she’s going to hug me so tight,” Jalani said. The Stamford boy received a bracelet for his mom for his winning essay. The other two winners were Jack Yuen and Isan Spruill. More than 200 students participated in the essay contest. Each had to share their best trip, funniest moment, lesson learned, best ...

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Make This Weekend Marvelous for Mom

By Cornelia Fortier  05/06/11

Special meals, flowers and cards are all must-haves on Sunday, for Mother's Day. But even more essential, from mom's point of view that is, is spending time with family. Here are some outings to make a marvelous Mother's Day weekend:

For art loving-architecture buff moms, consider a visit to Kykuit, the restored Rockefeller mansion hovering over the Hudson River in Pocantico Hills, NY. Opening on May 7 for the season, its terraced gardens, classic cars and carriages, sculpture and art galleries are all part of its other-worldly package. For more information, visit ...

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Send Stamford Moms a Mother's Day Message

By Anthony Buzzeo  05/05/11

Is your mother the best in the city? Want your significant other to know you are in love with her and don’t care who knows it? Did you find a great gift for your grandmother? If so, don’t keep it a secret! Share your Mother's Day feelings, stories and experiences with your friends and neighbors by sending them to TheDailyStamford.com and they will be published Sunday morning for mom to see when she checks the site.

Send your Mother’s Day greetings (and don’t forget photos) to . Or you can leave messages in the comments below, on our ...

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Fête Mom with a Feast This Mother's Day

By Meaghan Morelli  05/05/11

Moms get hungry, too. Fortunately for Fairfield County families, there are plenty of dining destinations ready and willing to help you fête the most important woman in your life. To help you sort through the menu, I have compiled a list of spots any mom is sure to love.

Café Manolo, 8 Church Ln., Westport – Fine casual Mediterranean dining in Westport doesn’t get much better than Café Manolo. Chef Pedro Garzon’s culinary talents rarely disappoint, and this Mother’s Day Café Manolo will offer a prix fixe brunch for mom and those who love her. The cost is $32 per person and includes ...

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Profile Your Love for Mom

By Meaghan Morelli  05/04/11

In need of a last minute Mother’s Day gift that doesn’t feel so last minute? Krik-it Kids children’s boutique in Fairfield has you covered.

Silhouette artist Karl Johnson will be in-house to create original, hand cut silhouettes for the most important woman in your life. Karl’s talent and art form are rare and nationally recognized. Each silhouette is created by hand and can be rendered either in person or from a photograph, and every piece will be signed by the artist.

Karl’s work hangs in plenty of A-list homes, including Jennifer Garner’s and Reese Witherspoon’s. Now, you ...

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Shop for Mom and Charity

By Meaghan Morelli  05/03/11

Fairfield County, you have an opportunity to shop for mom and support a great cause this week. Annie Sez, the national discount retailer, will host a four-day “shop-a-thon” to benefit Young Survival Coalition.

“Young Survival Coalition is dedicated to the critical concerns and issues unique to young women diagnosed with breast cancer,” says Ken Mandelbaum, Chairman and CEO of Big M Inc., the operating company of Annie Sez. “Our goal, together with the YSC, is to help educate our women customers, thereby increasing awareness, early detection, and treatment.”

So, how does the ...

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How Pretty Can You Get?

By Meaghan Morelli  04/26/11

What’s better than a day of discounted pampering at a spa? A day of discounted pampering at a spa and a Stella and Dot jewelry trunk show. Friday, April 29, True Grace Spa of Westport will offer 20 percent off all spa treatments, so you can get your gorgeous on for less. Which means you’ll have a little extra to spend on the Stella and Dot spring line of jewelry they’ll have in-house the same day. Talk about one-stop beautification.

True Grace Spa, located at 1860 Post Road East in Westport, is a full service spa, offering services to pretty you from your face to your feet. Stella ...

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Get Scent Smart for Mother's Day

By Meaghan Morelli  04/25/11

Finger-painted masterpieces notwithstanding, perfume is a thoughtful, lasting gift to give on Mother’s Day. With the holiday planted firmly this side of spring on the calendar, most moms are already looking to update their heavier, wintery scents for warmer weather.

“You usually want something fresh and light for spring and summer,” says Jayne Harvey, one of Westport’s perfume experts. She’s been helping women find the scent that scent that speaks to them for 35 years. Usually, you can find her behind the counter at Achorn’s pharmacy, on Main Street in downtown Westport. “Every ...

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Make a Stylish Mother's Day Keepsake

By Meaghan Morelli  04/22/11

Looking for a perfect Mother’s Day gift for the stylish mom in your life? Krik-it Kids has the solution. Drop by the Wilton location on Saturday, April 24 or the Fairfield shop on Saturday, April 30 to create your own jewelry out of fingerprints cast in silver.

Mom’s most beloved family members can make their mark on her jewelry collection, and on her heart, with this one-of-a-kind wearable art. Lindsay Bartlett Designs can further customize your piece with birthstones, initials and other beautiful baubles.

Krik-it Kids is located at 5 River Road in Wilton and 1139 Post Road ...

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