Archive for May, 2009

Summer Sitter Special

Summer Sitter Special

Speaking of free movie Tuesdays at Tilley Pond and live music nights in downtown Darien, and as summer vacation is just around the corner, I thought I’d call attention to this terrific special from one of AllAboutDarien.com’s Buzzable Businesses, run by a local Mompreneur, The Sitting Service of CT:
Between now and June 10, The Sitting [...]

Music Is In The Air In Downtown Darien This Summer ...

Music Is In The Air In Downtown Darien This Summer …

Wow, in addition to Free Movie Tuesdays at Tilley Pond, downtown Darien is offering free live music on Thursday nights this summer!
The musicians will play from 6 pm to 10 pm in the locations specified below. Make a reservation at one of the restaurants downtown before or after enjoying the performance. Downtown restaurants you can [...]

Which Beach is Best?

Which Beach is Best?

This is a re-post from July, 2008
Since we’re in full summer swing it seems like a good time to go ahead and see which beach Darienites think is best…  While you’re at it, feel free to post some inside scoop on why you like one over the other.  Better snack bar?  Better swimming?  More [...]

Help Spread Some Gofer Ice Cream Buzz

Help Spread Some Gofer Ice Cream Buzz

AllAboutDarien.com is pleased to welcome Gofer Ice Cream to our list of Buzzable Darien Businesses.  Help us spread the buzz about Gofer by visiting their listing, clicking on the Testimonials tab, and telling us what you love about them!

Did you know that, in addition to a delicious variety of ice cream cakes, Gofer offers [...]

Abode: A Fabulous Find in Noroton Heights

Abode: A Fabulous Find in Noroton Heights

Hi again, it’s Jan …
It’s sad to see stores closing in Darien. That fact makes it all the more exciting to have ABODE open up. Dawn Beaver and Roberta Ball are the owners. The store is filled with great things for your home. Many of them are antiques and others are just great new things.
They [...]

A Night To Relax and Enjoy ….

Buy, Sell or Wait?

Buy, Sell or Wait?

I have lived in Darien for over 30 years.  While the market may not be in its hay day, the market is still moving.  Week in and week out, houses are slowing selling and less inventory is coming on.  What does this mean?
It means what it always has meant.  Housing is a great investment.  [...]

Internet Safety: For Kids, and Us Too

Internet Safety: For Kids, and Us Too

*** UPDATE: This Session is NEXT Weds May 20th at 7pm!! ***
Next Wednesday the Depot is hosting state prosecutor Rich Colangelo for a one-hour talk on Internet Safety, including insights into ways that stalkers can tap into Facebook and MySpace accounts, and other vulnerabilities that we — or our kids — may unwittingly be [...]

Last Day For Brooks Brothers Friends & Family Discount

Save 30% on all Brooks Brother’s purchases — offer ends today, click here for the coupon: brooks-bro-sale

Uplifting Events

Uplifting Events

After a few days of rain I thought it might be inspiring to plan for two great events this week, both of which are inherently uplifting.
The first event is basically a celebration of color at Beadz Boutique: if you’ve never been there, tomorrow night is the time to go!  You can enjoy a cocktail reception while browsing [...]

Terrific New Official Town Website

Congratulations to the Town of Darien administration for putting together a super upgrade of their website!  The new site offers easy navigation to key town government information, public services & safety information, and more.  I especially love the new and improved Parks & Rec section: there is great information about community recreational programs like soccer, [...]

Organized Playgroups in Darien

Organized Playgroups in Darien

A new resident to town emailed me last week inquiring about organized playgroups in Darien.  I offered the following suggestions, and if anyone else has some to add please Comment below!
The two organized playgroups that immediately came to mind were the YWCA and the Darien Community Association’s “Mom’s Morning In.” Both of these organizations [...]