Momee Poll: Sunscreen

I received an email from a local Momee asking what sunscreen is best for her 8 month old son. (She has been using a 110 SPF Spray on sunscreen) So my Momee Poll is:  “What sunscreen is best for young children?” Whether it is a bright sunny day or a cloudy day on the beach… […]

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Lighthouse Day

Being on Long Island we are surrounded by water and have numerous lighthouses located around the island. Being National Lighthouse Day, why not take the family on a day trip to visit one of our Long Island Lighthouses. The history is amazing and the views are breathtaking. Montauk Point Lighthouse Picture taken from Wikipedia Located at […]

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Sweetbriar Nature Center

Located in Smithtown, NY this nature preserve is a great place to visit. ” Sweet Briar Nature Center is a private not-for-profit corporation which exists to provide natural science education services for Long Island residents of all ages and to engage in native wildlife rehabilitation services. Through education and examples, ECSS encourages responsible decision making, appreciation, […]

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Gather “treasures” with your toddler

Get outside with your toddler and explore! Mia and I love to go exploring for treasures.  Whether it is at the park, beach or even in our own backyard. A terrific activity that helps with object recognition and gets us out and about exercising. Look around for animals and colors too.  Play “I spy with […]

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U.S. Coast Guard Day

“The U.S. Coast Guard Day honors the military branch that protects our waters and shorelines. The U.S. Defense Department suggests that this day is largely an internal celebration for all Coast Guard personnel and their families, past and present. But, we’d like to encourage everyone to honor the brave members of this important branch of the military.       […]

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It’s Watermelon Day!

“This big fruit deserves it’s own big day. And, so we give pause to celebrate watermelons on National Watermelon Day. Sweet and tasty, watermelons are one of summer’s favorite fruit. It’s standard fare at picnics. While watermelon is over 90% water, it sure tastes good.”

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Happy Ice Cream Sandwich Day

I love Ice Cream Sandwiches and what better way to celebrate Ice Cream Sandwich Day than with an Ice Cream Sandwich Here is some Ice Cream Sandwich Trivia: — The ice cream sandwich ranks as the second best-selling ice cream novelty in America.

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