Christmas Tree Lightings on Long Island
There are few harbingers of the holiday season more beloved than the annual tree lightings. My daughter loves getting all bundled up each year to watch our local illumination ceremony; she clutches her...
View ArticleCut Your Own Christmas Tree Farms on Long Island
Grab your gloves, your ropes, your coat and go find the perfect Christmas Tree! An expedition to a Christmas Tree Farm is fun for the whole family. Never done it before? Don't worry, most of the farms...
View ArticleThe Most Spectacular Holiday Light Displays on Long Island
Whether it be lighting a menorah, advent wreath, or Kwanzaa candle, there's no denying, light plays a major role in our holiday celebrations, especially at this time of year—as we near the winter...
View ArticleThe Nutcracker on Long Island: 7 Great Shows
One of the most beloved ballet stories ever told would have to be The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is typically your child first introduction to classical ballet. It is a fairy-tale ballet about the...
View ArticleLong Island Homes with Spectacular Holiday Lights
There's no doubt Long Islanders know how to deck the halls for the holidays. Wander down any street these days and you're sure to find both Santas and Grinches atop rooftops, reindeer munching on...
View ArticleTop Places to See Santa on Long Island
Santa has the magical ability to be in several places seemingly at once and often for only a few hours. To help you pin the peripatetic elf down, here is a selection of fun venues where he will appear...
View Article12 Things to Do on Christmas Eve on Long Island with Your Kids
While many probably spend Christmas Eve doing last-minute shopping, wrapping presents, or visiting with friends and family, still more are looking for things to do to keep the kids busy while they...
View ArticleNew Year's Eve 2012 Celebrations on Long Island for Kids and Families
Don't let the fact that you're a family gal or guy now stop you from partying like it's 2013! There are lots of of NYE events around the Island for families. Or you can just throw your own family New...
View ArticleBreakfast with Santa on Long Island
Sitting on Santa’s lap is a necessity for most kids during the holiday season, and there are a slew of places around Long Island that offer the opportunity to meet St. Nick while also enjoying a yummy...
View Article7 Holiday Shows for Families
It's easy to slip into the winter blues once the weather outside turns frightful, but there's still plenty of cultural events across the island to keep the whole family entertained and out of the home....
View ArticleDIY Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers
As far back as I can remember, my mother would break out a series of crafting books and allow us to choose an afternoon activity. Pipe cleaners, egg cartons, pom poms and glue littered the table (and...
View ArticleLong Island Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve & Day
Hosting a holiday takes much preparation and energy. From shopping to cooking to staging, being a hostess is a daunting task. If you're looking for a break from slaving over the stove and cleaning...
View ArticleChristmas Lights Around Mommy Poppins Cities: Holiday Eye Candy!
One of my favorite holiday activities when I was a kid was going for an evening ride to look at the Christmas lights - and it remains one of my Christmastime pleasures to this day. If a drive in search...
View Article5 Day Trips on Long Island for the Holiday Break
Most Long Island schoolchildren have nearly two weeks off from school for the holiday break, which means parents will be scrambling for activities that will keep the little ones occupied and engaged....
View ArticleWhere to Donate Gently Used Toys on Long Island
Every year at this time, I have a little tradition: I bring Holiday gifts into the house only to realize we have plenty of great toys already. So I ponder, briefly, the two options in front of me:...
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