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Lions and Tigers and Bears- OH MY, It Must be Zoo Time!

The summer is here, and families across the country are looking forward to fun, safe activities to do with their children. And living in New York State, there is always something to do! Whether you want to take a trip into Manhattan, and check out one of the many attractions there, or you’re looking for something a little less busy…

Moonstruck… “It’s gotta be a Full Moon”

An evening conversation recapping the family’s day has led to this post. After hearing multiple stories of happenings of encounters with rude, tempered, even crazy acting people in various situations all led to the same general remark, which was “it must be a full Moon”. That got me wondering. Does the Moon actually have a physical effect on human behavioral…

Bella Luna, The Beautiful Super Moon of Summer

Warm summer nights are always a great time to relax outside and let the worries of the day slip away. A Lot of times gazing at what unbelievable things are in the sky if you pay close attention. Shooting stars, planets visible at certain times, occasionally even can see the space station. And then there are the times of the…

Backyard Buffet with Bambi and Family

One thing there is definitely no shortage of on Long Island is deer. They are absolutely everywhere, and while pretty cool to have a bit of nature in your backyard, the challenge comes that they seem to eat everything. From Hostas to tomatoes to daffodils, flower beds, gardens and most hedges don’t have a chance. A Lot of time and…

Beauty or The Beast?

Every summer around the 4th of July Holiday, the landscape explodes with the illumination of the bright pink, powderpuff blooms of Mimosa tree. The stunning beauty of this tree is not only very short lived, but comes with alot of warnings. Simply Google “Mimosa Tree” and you will find more “Don’ts” than “Do’s”. Although very appealing with its fern-like branches…

Sunrise Start

If you want to change your perspective on things, and put a little effort into doing so, start your day with something different. Witness the sunrise. Why the mention of effort? Well most folks are well between the sheets at the 5am hour, especially on weekends in the summer. Being able to truly get the whole experience requires getting out…

Summer Beach Crafting

Summer is here! The children have finished school for the year and the first place they want to go to the beach. The beach is the perfect spot to begin our summer crafting journey. There are so many blank canvases to use for our projects. I love to collect shells, driftwood, rocks, beach glass and miscellaneous unknown objects from just…

Noah Hallock Homestead

The Noah Hallock Homestead in Rocky Point is on the National Register of historic homes. It is the oldest house in Rocky Point and was settled over 300 years ago by Noah Hallock and his bride Bethia Youngs in 1721. The Hallock Homestead is now open for tours. For information on events and historic programs, check Facebook: “Rocky Point Historical…

4 Tips to Saving Money on Your Next Custom Clothing & Apparel Order

When it comes to custom logo clothes and apparel, and using these items for marketing purposes it has slowly become one of the smartest and most effective methods to brand your company around today. The fact is having uniforms obviously isn’t a new thing for businesses and getting custom t-shirts printing done for a small business has been around for…

4 Things to Know Before Ordering Custom Clothing & Apparel

When it comes to branding your business or organization, there’s a million different ways to go – especially in today’s digital world. however, while using the internet and social media is quite obvious, or paid ad-spend and search engine optimization are certainly vital pieces of the puzzle. Sometimes its often a lot more simple, and there are a lot of…