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I was chatting with my Momee Friend, Dawn after we picked our girls up from nursery school and she reminded me that today is, World Read Aloud Day! World Read Aloud Day is a celebration. It is about reading just for the fun of it! Reading is one of our favorite family activities. At night […]
Read MoreAuthor Leah Harper Bowron and her book, Colorblind: A Novel, tells the story of Lisa, a 6th grade girl who dealt with bullies and racism in the 1960s. She has developed a new online quiz (because who doesn’t love online quizzes?) for middle schoolers up to adults: “What Kind of Friend are You? Take the […]
Read MoreAre your kids doing their summer reading? Barnes and Noble has a rewards program for Kids in Grades 1 – 6
Read MoreShowcase Cinemas has a great incentive for kids to read throughout the summer. Every Wednesday from July 5th to July 26th, Farmingdale Multiplex Cinemas and Island 16 Cinema De Lux presents Bookworm Wednesdays, a rewarding program designed to encourage summer reading. Kids who bring a book report (downloadable on Showcase’s website and available at a […]
Read MoreToday, we had such a fun time at Denton Avenue Elementary School in New Hyde Park. The students got a chance to enjoy activities, receive prizes, speak with one of Scholastic’s wonderful authors and even meet some familiar characters from books we all know and love.
Read MoreWe had a great time sharing The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats with our little friends at the Sweetbriar Nature Center yesterday! Thank you to all the families who braved the cold weather to join us for our monthly interactive story time.
Read MoreMichael Schaier is not only a local Long Island author but he is also the owner and head certified professional dog trainer of Michael’s Pack. “To all who are genuine dog lovers, the animals are far more than cute and cuddly creatures: they are our children. And deserve that designation as much as any other […]
Read MoreIf you know Momee Friends, you know we love to CELEBRATE, and this weekend there is a great cause to celebrate. Sunday, September 13, 2015 marks the 37th anniversary of National Grandparents Day.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again, back to school lunches. Yay, I can’t wait! OK, maybe that’s a tiny exaggeration. But you should actually get a little excited. Packing lunches means we get back to an eating routine. I know my family has been all over the place with food this summer. A few extra […]
Read MoreWe are always on the lookout for treasures within our community, and as we wrap up Inside Out Week, we invite you to check out the Inside Out Garden at the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook.
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