Perspectives

Let's face it- Living ANYWHERE (especially New York) is expensive.  And let's agree that most of us, as busy Moms raising families,  have learned to cut back where we can and to do everything we can to save money when shopping. But if you're like me, you're just not great at clipping coupons. Sorr... Read More

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If you've followed me here, you know I am always touting Long Island's diverse towns and activities for families, especially the East End. Sure I go out of state often. But when time constraints or budget issues make us unable to travel far, nothing beats a day out East! So I've listed 7 GREAT famil... Read More

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Let's face it, most of us don't like mornings. Not until I've had my coffee anyway. Then I'm good.  And with 2, 3, or more kids, often in different schools (mine are in 3 ), we need to make breakfast time as simple and pleasurable as possible--not to mention nutritious. I'm big on eating a healthy,... Read More

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I've always been suspicious of aspartame and other artificial sweeteners, whose flavor is so bitter to me that I taste it in minuscule quantities undetected by the normal palate. I argue regularly with my family about whether they should drink diet soda and eat "Light" yogurt. Far be it from me to... Read More

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I have had the  pleasure and stress (mostly pleasure) of traveling by car in the last 12  years with my little ones from Long Island to  Florida (yes, I did it alone, just me and 3 kids -- call me crazy!) Virginia Beach, Virginia (again), West Virginia, New Jersey (8+ times), Pennsylvania (8+time... Read More

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Now that the weather is warming up  and things are growing, how about growing right along with the flowers? We are getting ready to wipe away the winter cobwebs, and air out the houses, let's do the same for our spirits!  What better time of year than now to reaccess things in our lives and say "O... Read More

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As a follow up to a recent blog post about some of my favorite towns in Suffolk County for families, I just can't leave it like that.There are so many more fantastic towns to visit in Suffolk County. As promised, here's a few more towns we love to hang out in, especially in Spring , Summer and Fall.... Read More

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Having lived on Long Island my whole life and being a day trip lover, I can seriously say that we have some AMAZING towns around here. We don't have to head to the Jersey shore or the Caribbean for a beautiful beach. You can support local tourism and local small businesses AND feel like you are on v... Read More

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As a work at home Mom for 12 years now, I know how much work it can be to grow a customer base and make some money for the family bills or extras. And with a close family member owning a small store, I know the challenges of attracting customers when the big box stores can offer lower prices and som... Read More

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Now this mummy made my halloween rock a few years ago. I just found the pictures now to show you! Once again, my neighbor Maria of Maria’s Masterpieces gave me a skull cake, a coffin bread pan, some jelly eyeballs and a cream cheese mummy! She really added a lot of spark to the party, and every de... Read More

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