Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program for Kids!

Thank Heavens Barnes & Noble is right up the block on Old Country Road here in Garden City – and for most of us not too far away!   The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here  encouraging children to read books of their own choosing and earn a FREE book, simply by following these […]

How to Manage a Bug Bite

Sometimes little critters can ruin a perfectly wonderful outdoor day. Don't let them.

End Of Year Teacher Gifts They Will Really Use!

Take it from me, at the end of the school year, teacher’s want one thing – rest. Saying good bye is the hardest part of this teacher’s year – no kidding. Even though some of the kids drive you up a wall all year long, when graduation hits, there isn’t a dry eye in the […]

Once Upon A Sundae – A Whimsical Delight!

  Located at 20 S. Park Avenue is the most adorable little ice-cream shop around. There are many ice cream shops nearby, but none that are suited specifically for little ones! Once Upon A Sundae offers a miniature sized ice-ream shop and play area for children. Parents can have their child’s birthday party there, meet up […]

Tinkergarten: An Alternative to Camp

Tinkergarten: Putting play back into education! What Happened to Recess? Even if your kid hasn’t started school I think we’ve all heard of the dreaded common core.  As a middle school English teacher I am not against the message of the common core curriculum, however there seems to be something lost in translation.  Schools have […]

Gonggi – My New Fave Game!

Last month it was Fidget Spinners, and THIS month is is Gonggi! The big difference? Fidget Spinners were supposed to aid children with Attention Deficit Disorders and were unfortunately doing the opposite – distracting students as they worked! Now I notice a new game has caught on and this one can’t be played during actual […]

Anti-Gravity Classes at Emerge Yoga and Wellness

  For many, the monotony of working out has caused people to become gym dropouts. Spending endless hours on the treadmill, running to nowhere or taking that same class, staring at the same faces, and doing those same dreaded lunges over and over.  Often times, it is this exact reason why we stay away, which […]

Maxing Out on Multivitamins

Check your kids' multivitamins - you could be giving too much of a good thing.