Hot & Sweaty Date Night

I absolutely love date night.  With kids it is so easy to forget that at one time it was just the two of us.  Date night gives us a chance to reconnect, even if only for a couple of hours.  For us, date night has mostly consisted of dinner and drinks.  As my kids have […]

5 things your teen should know how to do before they leave for college

College is fast approaching and for many teens that means leaving home for the first time.  My daughter included.  As I watch the days go by faster than I would like them to, I am left with so many questions.  Will she wake up for her early classes?  Will she be homesick?  Is the campus […]

Get Outside this Summer with Beach Yoga, Tai Chi and Music Under the Stars

It’s amazing what being outside can do for you mentally and physically, so what are you waiting for?  Get outside!  You may be surprised to learn that almost everything you enjoy doing indoors can be done outdoors in the summer.  It just takes a little digging, but I’ve already taken care of that for you. […]

Al Fresco Dining at Salt in Merrick

Summer is here and what better way to enjoy it than dining alfresco.  Salt on the Water is the perfect spot where an amazing waterfront is combined with mouthwatering cuisine.  This is one of Merrick’s newest places to dine and totally worth the visit.  For an appetizer the Charred Octopus was fabulous, cooked to perfection. […]

Making Friends as an Adult is Not Easy, But it is Possible

I grew up watching Friends and believing that’s what adulthood would be like. A group of tight knit, long time friends who did everything together.  However, as my life took many transitions, it seemed that making new friends was about as easy as getting a cavity filled! For years I thought this was an isolated incident. No […]

I never thought that I would get skin cancer.

I never thought that I would get skin cancer.  I am very fair and so I have always taken extra precautions before spending time in the sun.  As a teen, while my friends spent hours baking in the sun, I would be sure to sit under an umbrella so I wouldn’t burn.  I didn’t go […]

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 […]

Not Your Average Ladies’ Night Out

I’m always looking for something fun and different to do with my girlfriends and I’m so excited about checking out Wine and Floral Design Night at Bethpage Florist!  There’s nothing better than getting to dig deep into your creative side.  Get your girlfriends together or plan a date night where expert florists take you back […]

Popei’s Clam Bar

  Growing up on Long Island, I’ve had no shortage of seafood restaurants.  It wasn’t until recently that I discovered Popei’s Clam Bar in bethpage.  I can’t believe I spent 39 years of my life missing out on some of the best fried seafood in town. Don’t make the same mistake as me and check […]