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My daughter is a HUGE Dog Man fan. She loves the book series from Dav Pilkey and all things Dog Man. She really loves drawing the characters from the books and when we found games and puzzles that are from University Games we had to tell you all about them because they are AWESOME! Dog […]
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Giving out a Valentine’s Day card is always a fun thing for kids and adults to do. It is a time of year that encourages us to write a card for someone we love and let them know how we feel. We have some fun ideas for you to do and give out for Valentine’s […]
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When parents bring a new baby into their home and welcome visitors to see their new bundle of joy, there are numerous priceless gifts you can give the new parents. New parents need help whether it is their first , second or third child. I have learned over the years that this initial visit can […]
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Driving is an integral part of our lives. Modern western societies are set up in a way that requires owning a car, while most adults spend a considerable amount of their day commuting to and from work. Driving also happens to be dangerous. People generally don’t appreciate just how many things can go wrong while […]
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Grayson and the Great Crayon Secret written by local Long Island author, Anthony Baldasare is a delightful read for children. “It’s the first day of school, but Grayson has a problem. Two very important colors are missing from his crayon box. Where did they go? How can he color a rainbow without them? Perhaps Grayson […]
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My good friend, Trace Wilkins Francis and her son Joseph joined the girls and I for a FREE Facebook Live event on January 3rd, 2021. We shared three quick and kid-approved recipes. We will also talk about giving back to a couple of worthwhile food banks, and Trace’s book Delectable Vegetables. We hope you will […]
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We highly recommend the Root for the Beet Virtual Vegetable and Nutrition Education Program designed by Long Island’s on, Heartbeet Farms. The Root for the Beet Vegetable Program focuses on teaching elementary students (2nd through 5th grade) how to make healthier food and drink choices. The first Chapter is about the Beet and not only do you learn about the […]
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If your kids love to help in the kitchen, making egg muffins is an easy enough recipe for them to help make and everyone in the family can enjoy! I love that you can switch up the add ins. All you need is: 6 eggs 1/4 cup bacon crumbles 1/4 cup shredded cheese If you […]
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Simple to make and delicious to eat! Kale Chips are a great way to get your kids excited about eating leafy greens especially if they are in the kitchen with you preparing them and making them with you. I have found allowing my girls to prepare and cook foods in the kitchen with me gets […]
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Long Island has a strong history of local small business and community consumerism. Naturally though, times have been difficult of late. The 2020 pandemic has severely damaged small businesses all around the country, and the difficulties aren’t going away even if long-term public health management is beginning to look promising. As of this writing, recent […]
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