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The Delightful Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke has been making me smile for years, and I know I’m not the only person who finds him funny, charming, and all-around delightful. In fact, the multi-talented actor, comedian, singer, and dancer is one of this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees, a prestigious award that recognizes the remarkable contributions of artists to American culture. Along with the other four honorees, his achievements were celebrated by his peers and fans alike at a ceremony aired June 6 on CBS. It seems so fitt
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Framing Fundamentals: Looking Beyond Pictures & Paintings

Not too long ago, I sat in a restaurant admiring its décor, which consisted mostly of antiques. They had lots of framed vintage art on the walls, and what I found really interesting was that most of that “art” went beyond what most of us would typically think about framing. While a good part of what was framed consisted of the usual pictures and paintings, there were so many other cool articles mixed in. So, it got me thinking about what I had framed in my own home and what types of things I co

25 Fall Day Trips for Long Island Families - Mommy Poppins - Things to Do with Kids

We've got more seasonal fun in our Fall Fun Guide and plenty of all-season day trip inspiration in our Day Trips Guide for Long Island families. If you're craving an extended adventure, consider booking one of these nearby destinations for a weekend visit. With Labor Day weekend upon us, it's the perfect time to start plotting your fall day trips. Whether your idea of a getaway involves brightly hued foliage or you're craving an adventure in the urban jungle, we've rounded up 25 fall day trips
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The Art of Collecting Books

I’ll admit it. I’m a bibliophile. I love books. I love to read them, talk about them, and collect them. They have always been an important part of my life from when I was a little girl. I remember getting a new Dr. Seuss book in the mail every month, and there was nothing more exciting than when that brown package came in the mail. Or, how about the book fairs at school? I loved being able to choose a few books for my very own. And, of course, the town library. I was such a fan of that building
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Outfitting a Well-Dressed Bar

It’s no secret that many people find having a drink (or two) very appealing, especially during these stressful times. And since going out to bars and restaurants isn’t (or shouldn’t) be quite as common as it was in pre-pandemic times, a spot for at-home happy hours have become quite popular. Now, when I say happy hour, I’m not simply talking about uncorking a bottle of wine or popping open a can of beer. I’m thinking more sophisticated cocktails that involve mixing, shaking, and pouring. I imme
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How Jigsaw Puzzles Got us Through the Pandemic Piece by Piece

Like most people, when the pandemic hit, my husband and I intently watched the news and heeded the message to stay at home. We weren’t too concerned about how this would affect our jobs since we are lucky enough to have careers that allow us to easily work from home. But what would we do for entertainment? We couldn’t go out to dinner or the movies; we couldn’t hang out with family and friends. The weather was pretty miserable so even going for a walk was problematic. We of course had television
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