EssentialMom.com is designed by mothers for mothers. It is the answer for the busy mom who would rather play with her kids than spend a day “planning” to play with them. This 24-hour one-stop-shop has the answers for all things parenting: resources for classes, groups, schools, camps, birthday party resources, local events, summer camp information and more.  A “friend” to parents throughout Westchester, EssentialMom.com can be visited during good days and bad, late at night or early in the morning. It’s a place where parents can find easily-understood, non-judgmental information. Menzies hopes that they can also find a laugh or two on the side.

Menzies spent ten years in the social work field and did project management with a leading community services organization that focused on youth and family programs. She has held numerous volunteer positions with various Westchester non-profit organizations such as the Mount Kisco Child Care Center and the Westchester Land Trust and currently sits on the board of two private foundations.  All non-profits in Westchester are given free access to Essentialmom.com`s many options, and Menzies makes an effort to promote all of the things that non-profits do to make our community such a wonderful place to live.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University and a Master of Social Work degree from New York University. 

Menzies lives in Northern Westchester with her husband and two children.

My philosophy on raising a family is to give lots of love, laughter and limits...and hope that my kids don’t realize that I have no idea what I am doing!