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Day-to-Day Planning for Busy Moms
Printable calendar via Pink Bows Twinkle Toes As the CEO's of our households, we Moms always have places to be, lunches and dinners to prepare and endless errands to run in between. Many of us have planners and calendars that we carefully pick out, fill...
50 Elf on the Shelf Ideas
That time of year when Santa sends his little helpers to keep an eye on your kiddos. Oh if only those kiddos only knew the amount of time and effort it takes to keep those little elves moving around! Here are some cheat sheets for ideas moving your elf and ideas for...

BLEACHER’S GRAND OPENING!
Commack, NY Bleacher's recently had it's Grand Opening on November 15th. The greatly anticipated sports bar owned by Steven Seguino and James Cafarelli received a warm welcome from the community. Their Grand opening featured live musician, Dino Unplugged, covering...

Holiday Style with Melanie Lippman
The holidays are like the prom for adults. An excuse to dress up, wear something you wouldn’t wear in March, and let your unique personality shine! My goal as a stylist is to make it easy for busy moms to feel confident and look polished every day! I love finding...

Breakfast with Santa guide 2018
We can't believe it either! How did the time go by so fast- it was just yesterday that we were making Memorial Day plans. This year is extra special for our family. It's the first year we will be partaking in all of the Holiday festivities, since we had our son last...

Holiday Pajamas For Everyone in the Family (Even the Dog!)
The holidays are right around the corner which means family holiday pajamas are a must! Sometimes its hard to find the right sizes for everyone in your fam and ones that won’t break the bank! Don’t you worry you have come to the right place…here are some of the best...
Local Business: Bare Coast Waxing GIVEAWAY!
We've teamed up with Bare Coast Waxing to bring you an awesome GIVEAWAY! Head over to our Instagram account to see rules and enter! What is Bare Coast Waxing and what services do you offer? Bare Coast Waxing is a privately run business inside The Emerald Door. I...

Tips For a Safer Halloween
Halloween is tomorrow! You've already made sure that the house is decorated, the candy is bought, and costumes are made; it is never too late to discuss some tips with your kids on how to be safe while out Trick or Treating. Here are few tips to go over with your...

Get in the Halloween Spirit! Boo Your Neighbors
With one week until Halloween, lets get in the holiday spirit and share some fun with your neighborhood! Boo-ing will let your friends and neighbors know you are excited to share in this spooky and sweet time of year with them! This very simple activity will put you...

Why We Love KidBox for Little Ones’ Clothes!
KidBox- After filling out an easy quiz and telling KIDBOX more about your children’s personality and style—like Sport Athletic, Modern Casual, City Cool and Classic Preppy—KIDBOX will customize a box of 6 to 7 items and deliver it to your door, for sizes 2T up to 14 ($98 total if you keep the whole box, prices range from $14 to $16.

Easy Halloween Crafts
Easy Halloween crafts to do with young kids

Our Bedtime Routine
Before I had Logan, I dreamt of putting this perfect little baby in his crib and that he would sleep through the night and wake up with a smile on his face and everything would be wonderful. Boy, was I wrong. I pretty soon came to find out that sleep would...

Pumpkin Picking- Suffolk County
Fall on Long Island is full of so many fun activities for the whole family. From apple picking to fall festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Nothing marks the beginning of the season like pumpkin picking, and apple cider donuts. Long Island...

Seven 30 Minute Meals
Easy 30 minute or less family friendly meals

5 Tips to Boost the Nutrition in Your Kid’s Meals
Cooking healthy meals that are delicious and satisfying can be hard work for us moms! Lately, I’ve been struggling to curate a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner that include all of the important nutrients and vitamins, only to have my kids come to the table with a stubborn palate. My latest craze has been Salata, a customizable salad restaurant in West U.