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Meet a Founder, As Seen in the Fair Play Documentary, Emily A. Hay of Hay There Social Media
This female founded brand is helping moms build skills to help them build brands and careers.

Why Camp?
Sleepaway camp provides a unique landscape for children to build independence, self-esteem and, most of all, resilience.
A Gift of a Smile with Dr. Gellerman
The Gift of A Smile What do you give to the person who has everything? How about a smile? This spring, a national market research firm reported that sales of lipstick are rising more than twice as fast as any other product in the beauty category. Known as the...

2022 Holiday Gift & Shopping Guide
2022 Holiday Gift Guide 'Tis the Season to shop local! Check out some of our favorites around town! Jump to a section:For Kids $5.00 Gift Card for everyone who mentions Huntington/Smithtown Moms!Voted Best Toy Store in Huntington. 267 Main St, Huntington, NY...

A Cozy Thanksgiving Table with Host to Perfection!
This Thanksgiving set a simple, yet a warm and cozy table that celebrates great food and amazing company!
From simple styling to more elaborate looks, there’s always a way to make your table feel festive. No matter the style you choose, setting the table for Thanksgiving should be pleasant and not be difficult to achieve.

Apple Picking on Long Island 2022
Where to go Apple Picking on Long Island 2022

Moms Night out ideas in Huntington and Smithtown
Looking for some fun ideas for a Mom's night out? Grab some friends, and check out some local spots below! Take a Craft or Cooking Class! AR Workshop Plaster Fun Craft Claytime Huntington The Cook's Studio (Huntington location coming soon!) See a Show! The Paramount...

Pizza Night in Smithtown!
Local Pizza spots with weekly deals in Smithtown, New York.

Getting Back to School ready with Dr. Inna Gellerman of Gellerman Orthodontics
Why should young children have an orthodontic check up by age 7? My nephew was 7 when I noticed his lower jaw protruding too far forward, creating a slight underbite of his front teeth. His parents thought he looked cute and manly, but to my professional eye it...

Where Kids eat FREE on Long Island!
Where to go on Long Island where Kids eat Free!

Meet the Dad behind Get Joy Food!
Meet the Dad behind Get Joy Dog Food!

4th of July Fireworks Guide! 2022
We are a few days away from one of the biggest celebrations of the summer! We've rounded up some of the best places to see Fireworks in Suffolk County this year! See them below. Long Island Ducks Post Game Fireworks (July 2, 3, 12 and addtl. dates) Head out for a...

Gregory Zamfotis of Gregorys Coffee Shares Lessons from His Dad!
What the coffee entrepreneur learned from his father.

Suffolk County Carnivals & Festivals Summer 2022
Carnival & Festival season is here! One of the best parts about summer on Long Island is the various events that go! From food festivals, to carnivals and health & Wellness events, the summer is jam packed with things to do! Here is a list of upcoming Summer...

Virtual Activities for Kids! Sponsored by Modsy
When it comes to educational opportunities for our children, flexibility is key! Virtual Learning can be highly adaptable and often a more efficient way to meet students where they are academically, emotionally, and socially. Kids can learn on their own schedule, and accelerate on their own timeline.

Meet a Mom: Marina Mentzel, Founder of urSwim in Huntington!
Meet Marina, of UrSwim in Huntington. Offering swim classes in home and at La Fitness!

Meet Gregory & Shalaie Zamfotis of Gregory’s Coffee!
Last year, Gregorys Coffee opened on two new locations, in Melville and in Deer Park, and has been a welcome addition to the local coffeeshop scene. Dad of three Gregory Zamfotis founded the company in 2006, inspired by his own father who owned fast casual restaurants...

Meet the Mom behind Nicole HD Jewelry!
We’re so excited to introduce Nicole Hendelman-Dersovitz, a mompreneur and the founder of NicoleHD Jewelry. Nicole has been in the jewelry industry her entire life and over the past 3 decades, she’s become an icon, shaking-up the fine jewelry industry by creating a...

Pantry Must-Haves & Organization tips!
Kathleen Ashmore is a social media star, with 1.7 million followers on TikTok alone. Every day, Kathleen (aka Kat) shares recipes and secrets from her chef days. So what does a TikTok chef, and busy mom, keep in her pantry—and more importantly, how does she keep it...

2022 Summer Camp Guide!
Summer Camp Registration on Long Island is now open for some of the top programs! Check out our local summer camp guide!