Archive for August, 2009

Getting Off To A Great Start

Getting Off To A Great Start

 To help us all get off to a HEALTHY start this week and establish a delicious and nutritious morning routine, Robeks Darien is offering FREE JR SMOOTHIES before 9am thru this Friday, September 4th ‘09.  Customers are also entitled to a free nutritional supplement, and can add Soy or Whey Protein, Powerbek with ginseng (a [...]

The Weekend At-A-Glance, Are You Registered?

I really appreciate feedback on how the site is evolving and ways it can enrich the lives of our friends and neighbors in the community, and thought I’d make sure to share this nice comment from Natalie after she received the AllAbout This Weekend newsletter this morning (see the newsletter here: allabout-this-weekend_-08_28_09 )
“What a great [...]

This Weekend’s Open Houses in Darien, August 28 thru 30

 All the open houses in town, conveniently listed in one place. Brought to you by long-time Darien resident and real estate expert, Susan Nix.  Let Susie set up a weekend tour of Open Houses for you and/or introduce you to the Darien community! 
Sunday, August 30 (Click the address to view listing)
1:00pm to 3:00pm
–32 Edgerton [...]

Classes & Enrichment Programs in Darien, for Young and ... the Young-at-Heart

Classes & Enrichment Programs in Darien, for Young and … the Young-at-Heart

Here you have it: one-stop shopping for all of the classes and programs offered by Darien’s major community organizations.  (This does not include the exhaustive selection of privately-run classes and programs, many of which you can browse here).  Registration for fall and winter enrichment programs for kids and adults in Darien is opening this week (or is [...]

Monogram Mania at the Darien Sport Shop

Monogram Mania at the Darien Sport Shop

Here’s a tip: looking for a cute way to freshen up and/or add some personal flair to everything from backpacks and sportswear (gym class, anyone?) to blankets (cozy up at the Blue Wave games!) and handbags for yourself (stylize that bottomless carry-all) and your back-to-schoolers (for lunch money and … mascara)?  Let the Darien Sport Shop  add a [...]

This Weekend’s Open Houses in Darien, August 23

 All the open houses in town, conveniently listed in one place. Brought to you by long-time Darien resident and real estate expert, Susan Nix.  Let Susie set up a weekend tour of Open Houses for you and/or introduce you to the Darien community! 
Susie says it’ slim pickins this almost last week of summer, but all [...]

It's Tax Free Week

It’s Tax Free Week

Penny Savers and Back-to-School Shoppers Rejoice!  This week (thru Saturday 8/22) is Tax Free Week throughout CT. Sales tax — normally 6% — on all clothing and footwear purchases will be waived for each individual item that costs $300 or less.  And while you’re considering where to go and how much you’ll save, check out the [...]

This Weekend’s Open Houses in Darien, August 18, 2009

 All the open houses in town, conveniently listed in one place. Brought to you by long-time Darien resident and real estate expert, Susan Nix.  Let Susie set up a weekend tour of Open Houses for you and/or introduce you to the Darien community! 
Sunday, August 18 (Click the address to view listing)
1:00pm to 3:00pm
– 28 [...]

Good Family Photo Shoot Locations?

Good Family Photo Shoot Locations?

This question was just submitted — please offer your suggestions by adding a Comment below, and thanks!
i am doing an outdoor photo shoot with my family in darien and other than the 2 beaches where is a good place for outdoor shots with toddlers in tow?
Off the top of my head, I would definitely suggest [...]

Become A “Princess For The Day in Darien” from Friends With Flair

TWO (2) WINNERS WILL ENJOY A DAY OF FUN & FLAIR IN DARIEN
What a way to kick off the fall season!
Each winner’s Day in Darien includes:
* A Manicure and Pedicure at Red Door or Sunny Nails
* A Facial from Elycian Fields Spa or from Williams & Warren
* A complete makeover from Williams and Warren, Pear [...]

This Weekend’s Open Houses in Darien, August 9

 All the open houses in town, conveniently listed in one place. Brought to you by long-time Darien resident and real estate expert, Susan Nix.  Let Susie set up a weekend tour of Open Houses for you and/or introduce you to the Darien community! 
Sunday, August 9 (Click the address to view listing)
1:00pm to 3:00pm
– 56 West [...]

Hot Off The Press: Cool Fall Programs For Kids & Adults Thru Darien's Summer & Continuing Education Department

Hot Off The Press: Cool Fall Programs For Kids & Adults Thru Darien’s Summer & Continuing Education Department

 Soon to arrive in your mailboxes yet also conveniently made available to you via this website: the Darien Summer & Continuing Education Program’s catalog of fall classes! Click Here:  dcefall2009catalog.  If you’ve never checked this out before, you absolutely MUST: the DS&CE  offers a surprising smorgasborg of enrichment programs, from educational to recreational - and everything in-between.    
For [...]

Darien Homeowners: 'Mr. Sandless' Is A Dream!

Darien Homeowners: ‘Mr. Sandless’ Is A Dream!

Did you know that you can get a chemical peel for your hardwood floors?  I discovered Mr. Sandless when a Darien client of mine needed to spruce up their home in a hurry.  At first, I was skeptical — but I saw it with my own eyes. No sanding, no waiting for polyurethane to dry…..its [...]

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