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Museums are a wonderful way to explore new facts about heritage. Whenever school lets out, set aside a day for exploring culture. Learn more about your family’s ethnic background or discover new ethnicities together. Here are some great places to start, including a few museums located right here in Staten Island. National Museum of the […]
Brisk temperatures and hazardous roads often leave families housebound and longing for warmer days in the winter. But don’t succumb to cabin fever; try one of these fun, winter-inspired crafts to keep your kids happily occupied during those long, cold days. Children Catching Snowflakes Footprint Penguin Wall Hanging Cardboard Tube Olaf Cold Hands, Warm Heart […]
As much as everyone loves the holidays and the traditions they bring with them, nothing strikes fear into a host’s heart as much as trying to get hot food on the table and making everything look clean. One place which most people love looking in is the kitchen, and this also happens to be the […]
Summer school recess will be here before you know it. Make sure you’re prepared for camp and other recreational programs. Many families spend winter figuring out how to chase away cabin fever and endure frigid temperatures until spring and summer mercifully return. Parents thinking ahead to swimming pools and days lounging on the beach can […]
The holidays are the perfect time to get crafty with your family. Get into the holiday spirit with these super cute, super easy projects you can do with children of all ages, then display them in your home for all to see! Fingerprint Christmas Lights Materials: finger paint paper black marker or Sharpie Directions: First […]
Get into the spirit of the spooky season with these fun Halloween crafts for kids, many of which can be created from materials you have laying around the house. One of the best parts of Halloween is adorning the house with spooky, ghoulish decorations. These cool and creepy DIYs make great Halloween decorations for your […]
Staten Island is a very patriotic place, as substantiated by the number of memorials dotting the island. Among these are parks, highways, and boulevards honoring those who have served in our military. Several of our high schools recognize their military alumni with memorials of their own, as well. Veterans Memorial Hall at Snug Harbor; WWII […]
$1 Movies: Regal Summer Movie Express Returns! $1 movies? Yes, please! Beat the heat for a few hours by ducking into a nice, cool theater to catch a family-friendly flick this summer! Save a few bucks by heading over to Regal Cinemas for some deeply discounted tickets. The Regal Summer Movie Express is back! This […]
With Spring here and Summer rapidly approaching, outdoor activities are in full swing, unfortunately so are ticks…As more and more deer are calling Staten Island home and bringing with them an increase of deer ticks, many residents are feeling a bit “ticked off!” Good News It’s good to know that not all ticks are infected […]
Beach blankets, swimsuits, the ocean breeze, and more! Nothing says summer like a day (or night) at a Staten Island beach—or one in nearby New Jersey. Whether you like to lay on the sand, take a dip in the water, build sandcastles, or try your hand at boardwalk games, there’s something for everyone at our […]
