Get Mobile Coupons Fast with RetailMeNot’s New App

June 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
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I'd like to think that over the past year, I've become a little more shopping savvy. Before we go out to eat or shop, and definitely before shopping online, I always will check online and see if I can find discount codes or printable coupons. It takes two seconds and I can honestly say that I've often been able to save quite a bit on my purchases.   One of my favorite online coupon sites is RetailMeNot because 90% of the time, they will have some sort of discount for wherever I am … [Read more...]

Debbie Phelps: A Mother For All Seasons

June 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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This week kicks off the camp season for so many of our children. Whether they are attending a local day camp, sports camp, talent camp or sleep away camp, one thing usually rings true -- there is a competitive element to to all of them.  It can be in the form of an inter-camp competition, color war, auditions for  the annual play or even just a friendly game of soccer.  Like it or not, kids are exposed to the concept of winning (even if they're not supposed to be keeping score), losing, and … [Read more...]

Brave is Not Disney’s Same Old Love Story

June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Disney Pixar's latest movie is about a young girl with crazy red hair and gigantic blue eyes, who is a princess but not very princess-like, who does not live in an imaginary land, whose mother does not die in the beginning of the movie and who does not fall in love with a handsome prince. Based on all of these reasons, and more, Brave is sure to be a huge hit this summer. Set in Scotland, the story of Brave centers around a young princess Merida who wants to buck tradition and make her … [Read more...]

FREE Fribble at Friendly’s {Saturday, June 23, 2012}

June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Get your FREE Fribble at Friendly's. Man, that is a tongue twister! How does a super-thick, soft-serve shake in your choice of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or coffee sound? Definitely great - and definitely sounds even better because it is FREE! Tomorrow (Saturday, June 23, 2012) between 11am and 4pm, Long Island Friendly's locations will be giving away FREE Fribbles! No coupon necessary and no purchase necessary. Just go in an get your FREE Fribble*. Check for the Friendly's location … [Read more...]

Waterfront Dining on Long Island

June 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Guest Blogger: Mark Levine, Publisher, EastofNYC.com   Waterfront dining on Long Island does not have to break the bank. I'm always telling my daughter how lucky we are to live on an island where in the summer months we have an almost endless supply of beautiful views and a plethora of restaurants that offer outdoor and waterfront dining. Not all waterfront restaurants are so expensive that they are prohibitive; there are plenty of dining options for all budgets, and we're here to help … [Read more...]

The Best $10 You Can Spend All Summer

June 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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We've written before about menu planning - decide in advance what you will make for dinner every night of the week and grocery shop according to that list.  The idea is that you'll save time (no more "what's for dinner") and save money (only one trip per week to the supermarket to get everything you'll need). Personally, I am not sure I could do this religiously - there are too many last minute issues that come up in our house - someone has a rescheduled sports game, late playdate or just plain … [Read more...]

Celebrating Father’s Day on Long Island: Free & Fun!

June 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Last month we celebrated moms, and now it's Dad's turn! The weather looks like it's going to be nice (hopefully we are done with all of this rain) and there are some fun things to do, along with some great freebies for Dad. Here's our list! Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers is celebrating Father’s Day with a dine-in special for dads and their families in honor of Ben’s 40th anniversary. Customers may purchase one sandwich or entrée at regular price in Ben’s … [Read more...]

Free Museum Admission from Bank Of America

June 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Family outings are expensive, but what would you do if you could get free museum admission for your entire family? Would save you a bundle, no? If you bank at Bank of America, you are in for a treat. Do you know that just by showing your non-expired Bank of America card, you can get free general admission to150 museums nationwide? As part of the Museums on Us program, you will get into select museums, zoos, science centers, botanical gardens and more on the first weekend of every … [Read more...]

Need Some New Toys?

June 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Time to Play Magazine has announced their top toys for summer 2012 -- if you get your children ANY of these, you are sure to be the coolest parent around.  Some of the toys were surprising, some not so much, but one thing is for sure, they will be HOT, HOT, HOT and probably hard to find - if you see it, grab it! Leap Pad Explorer This is not your mother's Leap Pad.  The Leap Pad Explorer looks and works much like the coveted iPad (which you may have already lost to your children if … [Read more...]

8 Fun Things to Do This Weekend on Long Island {June 9 & 10, 2012}

June 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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School is almost out! This summer we will be expanding our "what to do this weekend" to cover the whole week.  I, for one, can not wait for school to be out - not more homework, no more packing lunches and no more running from one activity to the next to the next to the next until all hours of the night. If you aren't sure what to do this weekend, here are our top picks for families on Long Island this weekend (including a few that are a little further away). Enjoy! Admission to the NY … [Read more...]

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