Archive for March, 2010

“WHAT IS THE VALUE OF SPORTS?” A Panel Discussion

Tuesday, March 30th
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Darien High School Auditorium
Reality check – What is the real value of sports? How can you help your child get the most out of sports at all levels and at all ages? How do you parent your student athlete, what helps, what doesn’t? How do you manage their expectations, your [...]

Luxury Mani-Pedi-Eyebrow Wax from Williams & Warren, FREE

Luxury Mani-Pedi-Eyebrow Wax from Williams & Warren, FREE

Okay, that’s it: we’ve been beaten and battered enough in this past week to last us the rest of the year — it’s time for a pick-me-up.  More specifically, a Pretty-Yourself-Pick-Me-Up from Williams & Warren, free, from AllAboutDarien.com. We’re talking about a SPA manicure and pedicure from this exclusive skin care clinic, and an [...]

Free Spring Flower & Garden Classes from Nielsen's

Free Spring Flower & Garden Classes from Nielsen’s

Premiere Sponsor Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop is offering a free series of Spring Saturday classes to inform and/or enrich your floral sensibilities. Please call ahead – 203.655.2541 to reserve your spot!
Orchid Basics on Sunday March 20th at 1pm with Dennis Sandsburg
Dennis Sandsburg brings 30 years of experience on this topic. As the [...]

This Weekend’s Open Houses in Darien, 3-20-10

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: I have one client looking for a 3 bedroom rental [...]

Real-time Storm & Aftermath Updates

Real-time Storm & Aftermath Updates

Don’t tweet? Don’t worry: benefit from the real-time updates those of us who do use Twitter, in Darien and surrounding Fairfield County towns, to stay up-to-the-minute on information and updates by other residents and reporters regarding the Level 1 Hurricane – I mean “Noreaster” – that took us completely off-guard this weekend. Click here [...]

Darien Playgrounds: A Video Tour

Darien Playgrounds: A Video Tour

At long last, and with great satisfaction — as this has been a goal of mine since starting the site 2 years ago — I bring to you a video tour of the various public playgrounds around town (minus the elementary school playgrounds, I’ll have to capture those on a weekend so the principals don’t [...]

2 Cool & Different Parenting Programs at the Darien Library

Don’t miss these sessions next week at the Darien Library:
– Growing Good Kids: Resource Roundtable
Wednesday, March 17 at 10 AM
Parents and Caregivers are invited to join us for an informal dialogue on parenting topics with Lauren Pote from the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut.
– Parents’ Film Series: Speaking in Tongues
Monday, March 15 at 10 [...]

Join Nielsen's for a Guided Tour of the Annual Orchid Show 2010 at NY Botanical Gardens

Join Nielsen’s for a Guided Tour of the Annual Orchid Show 2010 at NY Botanical Gardens

Join AllAboutDarien.com Premiere Sponsor Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop for a day at the Botanical Gardens (seriously, click here to check out how gorgeous this place is) enjoying the world’s most beautiful collection of orchids, including some time for a late lunch on Arthur Avenue (YUM – my recco is Dominick’s) … What a super [...]

19th Annual St Thomas More Children’s Tag Sale

Goodie goodie goodie … if you’ve got kids, this once-a-year fundraising tag sale for the St Thomas Moore Women’s Circle philanthropies is a DON’T MISS bonanza of clothing, outdoor toys, car seats and more. Insider tip: plan to get there EARLY (as in 6:45am) for the Early Bird special!! It’s on Saturday, March [...]

Don’t Miss This Week’s Trunk Show at Helen Ainson

AllAboutDarien.com  Premiere Sponsor, Helen Ainson of Darien, invites you to view the latest in evening wear, sportswear and accessories at our Spring 2010 Trunk Shows

THIS WEEK: March 11th,12th,13th
Tangerine Jill- A collection of feminine, versatile, fun custom designed separates in a vibrant palette of colors
Donna Degnan- A sportswear collection that has a modern take on [...]

This Weekend’s Open Houses in Darien, 3-07-10

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! 
Note: I have a young family looking for  a 3 or 4 [...]

Don't Miss This Week's Trunk Show at Helen Ainson

Don’t Miss This Week’s Trunk Show at Helen Ainson

AllAboutDarien.com  Premiere Sponsor, Helen Ainson of Darien, Cordially Invites you to a Series of Spring 2010 Trunk Shows

THIS WEEK: March 4th, 5th and 6th:
Assar- Elegant and sophisticated evening looks in silk chiffon and silk crepe available in 300 colors
Baretelli-Silk evening separates, cocktail dresses and mother of the Bride and Groom gowns in [...]

BabyBox.com Children’s Clothing and Fun Accessories Trunk Show

Darien Mompreneur and BabyBox.com owner (DARLING online baby and children’s gift store) Katherine Type announces her SPRING/SUMMER 2010 TRUNK SHOW: Ending Friday!
Featuring: Bella Bliss Children’s Clothing — Little English Children’s Clothing — Snapper Rock UV50+ Swimwear
(Sizes: 3 months – 16 years. Boys and Girls)
PLUS
… personalized tees, spring sweaters, lunch bags, outdoor beach blankets, Henry Brown [...]