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Fall Yard Cleanup Checklist

By Carlos on September 26, 2025 Home, Seasonal

The cooler winds of autumn are on their way. Now’s the time to get your yard ready for the colder weather ahead. Here’s a yard cleanup checklist for getting and keeping you yard ready for fall. Clean Out Plant Beds Pests love to hide in weeds and leaves caught up in flower beds. Start pulling weeds and raking leaves out of the bed. It will make the beds look better and make pests go find somewhere else to hide. Clear and Till the Vegetable Garden If you have a vegetable garden, fall is the time to get it ready for…

Storing Your Outdoor Furniture

By Carlos on September 19, 2025 Home, Seasonal

If you have ever experienced the frustration of removing your outdoor furniture from storage and finding it rusting or covered in mold and mildew, you know how disappointing this can be. Fortunately, you can make sure that this does not happen next season by following a few simple steps to protect your furniture through the winter months. 1. Give it a Good Cleaning This first step is, perhaps, one of the most important steps in getting your outdoor furniture ready for winter storage. Storing furniture with dirt, debris, or food stuck in the crevices can lead to the development of…

National Cheese Pizza Day

By Carlos on September 5, 2025 Food & Drink

When you pick up tonight’s dinner, chances are pizza just might cross your mind. In fact, it’s a safe bet that you’ve had at least a slice or two in the not-so-distant past. With so much love for this easy to fix and even easier to eat dish, there’s no wonder that National Cheese Pizza Day is real. Today, put the junk food down and pick up a slice of what has become a billion dollar industry in the US. Why Do We Celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day? Everyone has their favorite toppings, but somehow cheese pizza always makes it…

20 Summer Cocktails for Keeping Cool on the Hottest Days

By Carlos on July 28, 2025 Food & Drink

Temperatures are rising and so brings the need for an icy beverage to beat the sun and stay hydrated. While bottled water and iced lemonade will do on a typical day, sometimes you just prefer something with an extra kick. A refreshing summer cocktail would make a great addition to your BBQs, parties, or just for you to cool down. Here you can find 20 cocktail ideas to boost your summer season and events. Summer Berry Mojito Pitchers Berry mojito pitchers are great for entertaining a crowd. They save you the time of making each drink individually. This cocktail combines…

10 Ways to Help Keep Your Pet Cool This Summer

By Carlos on July 15, 2025 Pets

Doesn’t it always seem like one day we’re all complaining about how long it’s taking for spring to kick in and then all of the sudden it’s so hot outside that you can’t stand it? That heat isn’t just taking a toll on you, it’s just as uncomfortable for your pets, and it can actually affect their health. So, keep your pets in your plan this summer as you are trying to figure out ways to beat the heat. There are a lot of great ways that you can keep them comfortable and maybe even cool yourself down at the…

Summer Lawn Care Tips

By Carlos on July 9, 2025 Outdoor, Seasonal

During the spring, your primary landscaping goal is to make your lawn healthy for summer. When summer rolls around, it’s time to keep your lawn looking good, despite the higher temperatures and less rainfall. With the right strategies, you can keep your lawn green and beautiful during the hot summer months for your family get-togethers, parties, and barbecues. Below, we’ll look at some of our favorite tips for summer lawn care to help you keep your grass looking great throughout the season. Water Deeply, Not More Frequently When the temperatures rise, it can be tempting to over-water your lawn. We…

Fun Ways to Celebrate the End of School

By Carlos on June 1, 2025 Family, Seasonal

The last day at school is a long-awaited holiday for students. Here are some fun ways to celebrate the end of school. Take a Field Trip to the Next Class Some schools offer kids the opportunity to take part in what’s sometimes known as step-up day. This is the day of the year that students who are moving from one grade to the next can go to the classroom they’ll inhabit the next year. It’s possible to get a feel for both the room itself and the teacher who will likely be in charge of it. Have a Water Day…

Best Wines for Summer

By Carlos on May 29, 2025 Seasonal

When you are looking for the perfect wine to serve at your summer gathering, you might first turn to the usual suspects: rosé, chardonnay, and sparkling wines like prosecco. These are all great options for a dinner party or a weeknight glass, but you don’t have to be limited. The wines below are great for pairing with summer meals and are very refreshing. 1. Beaujolais A French Beaujolais is a fruity red wine that is similar to pinot noir in many ways, but is more affordable. Beaujolais comes from France, but its varietal, gamay noir, is grown around the world…

Unique Salsa Recipes to Dip Your Chips

By Carlos on May 5, 2025 Food & Drink

Who doesn’t love chips and salsa? It’s a versatile snack and all around favorite at parties. A jar of your favorite salsa is good in a pinch, but fresh, homemade salsas are generally far superior in taste. If you’re tired of mundane, processed salsas from the store, here are some unique salsa recipes to dip your chips. Try one or more of these recipes at your next party, and you’re sure to be the talk of your circle of friends. Tropical Curried Salsa This salsa puts a spicy, tropical twist on the usual dip. Serve with sweet potato corn chips…

Spring Salads Made With Local Ingredients

By Carlos on May 3, 2025 Food & Drink

Spring means it’s salad time! As the weather warms, salads are refreshing as well as helping to trim that waistline for the summer. Using tender spring greens mixed with fresh organic veggies make the best recipes. Try these spring salads made with local Long Island ingredients. Radish Pea Delight Spring Salad Salad Ingredients Radishes Fresh wax or green beans Fresh sugar snap peas Boiled egg(optional) Real Bacon Bits (optional) Water Dressing Ingredients Honey Dried tarragon Sea salt Coarsely ground pepper Directions 1. Boil an egg covered in water, using a saucepan for 3-5 minutes. 2. Set aside to cool. 3.…

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