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Welcome To Our Spring Issue Of

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Spring is here! The birds are chirping, it's getting warmer and everyone has that spring in their step! This season always brings about a refreshing feeling, prompting us to spend more time outside, declutter and clean.

There is so much to see and do right around us. Don't miss our two-page spread, which spotlights various spring events you won't want to miss!

We hope you enjoy this publication and we can't wait to bring you our next magazine this May, themed for Dining & Entertainment on Long Island!

Fun And Educational Ways To Celebrate Earth Day

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Spring Activities For Families To Enjoy Together

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Spring Ahead With Fresh Flavors

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Fun And Educational Ways To Celebrate Earth Day

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arth Day is an annual holiday that has been celebrated since 1970.

Despite somewhat humble beginnings, much of the globe now celebrates Earth Day, which this year takes place on Saturday, April 22. Earth Day has long drawn attention to issues affecting the planet and its climate. The effects of those issues have grown increasingly noticeable in recent years, which makes this Earth Day and all subsequent celebrations an ideal opportunity to celebrate the planet while learning about the many challenges it faces in the years to come. The following are some unique, fun, and educational ways to celebrate the planet this April.

• Leave the car at home.

Winter weather is a distant memory by late April in many places, making Earth Day an ideal time to travel by foot or by bicycle instead of by car. That’s not only fun but also a great opportunity to learn about carbon emissions. The United States Environmental Protection Agency reports that a typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide each year.

Vehicles also emit a substantial amount of methane and nitrous oxide. This is why gas-powered vehicles are so often linked to climate change, much of which is driven by greenhouse gas emissions. A car-free Earth Day

can be fun and serve as a catalyst for conversation about the effects of gas-powered vehicles on the health of the planet.

• Volunteer with a local environmental organization. Environmental organizations are committed to the ideals behind Earth Day all year long. However, each Earth Day many of these organizations sponsor eco-conscious efforts to help the planet and raise awareness about issues like climate change. Volunteering with a local beach or park cleanup or signing up to walk and raise money for a local environmental charity makes for a fun and educational way to spend your Earth Day.

equivalent and 430 pounds of pollution from the atmosphere.

Even if you can’t work with a local forestry organization to plant more trees in a nearby forest, planting native trees on your own property can help combat climate change.

• Involve children in your efforts to combat climate change. Today’s adults likely won’t be the ones forced to confront the more challenging consequences of climate change.

Unfortunately, that cost is likely to be passed on to future generations. That makes this Earth Day a great time to involve kids more directly in efforts to combat climate change. Explain the significance of avoiding the car, volunteering, or planting trees in • Get your hands dirty terms that kids can understand, and plant. The National Forest emphasizing that the future of the Foundation notes that planting planet could very well be in their trees can have a profound and hands. positive impact on the planet.

Earth Day takes on greater According to the NFF, planting more trees helps forests to significance each year as the sequester carbon, which can have effects of climate change become a significant effect on climate more noticeable. This year change. The NFF estimates that the holiday can be celebrated 100 mature trees can remove in various ways that are both 50 metric tons of carbon dioxide enjoyable and educational.

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The Link Between Carbon Dioxide And Climate Change

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arbon dioxide and the climate are inextricably linked, and the relationship between CO2 and climate change is one of causation. According to NASA, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere warms the planet, and that warming is causing climate change. Human activities, particularly those of the last two centuries, have done much to contribute to rising global temperatures. NASA reports that the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased by 50 percent over the last 200 years, a sharp increase that scientists credit to human activities.

The National Ocean and Atmospheric Association notes that burning fossil fuels, releasing chemicals into the atmosphere, reducing the amount of forest cover, and the rapid expansion of farming, development, and industrial activities are the human activities responsible for the rapid rise in CO2 emissions over the last two centuries.

Supporting efforts to curb those activities and urging legislators to do the same are two ways individuals can help to reverse this alarming, harmful trend.

Ways To Get Involved This Global Volunteer Month

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Stay Local: While volunteering with any type of mission can help to better the world, people tend to be more impacted by volunteer opportunities from which they can observe the fruits of their labor. Collaborate with local nonprofits to affect change in the place where you live, work and play. Visit Points of Light Engage, https://engage.pointsoflight.org/, to find an opportunity today in your city or zip code and based on your interests.

lobal Volunteer Month, celebrated throughout April, is a time to recognize people who actively support their communities through volunteerism and active civic engagement. It’s also a time to get in on the action. However, if you’re like many people, you may not know where to begin.

Research from Points of Light, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, equipping and mobilizing people to take action that changes the world, shows 73% of people believe that volunteering is more important than ever, yet 66% think they can’t make a big impact in their communities. Global Volunteer Month can help point people in the right direction.

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Spring Activities For Families To Enjoy Together

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pring is one of the most popular seasons of the year.

After several months of chilly temperatures in many regions, spring provides a welcome reprieve from the cold. Moderate temperatures make it much more comfortable and inviting to venture outdoors, particularly for families with children who might not adapt to the cold as well as adults. The following are some family-friendly activities that make the most of spring renewal.

Visit Botanic Gardens If there’s a botanical garden nearby, a visit in spring is a great time to soak in the beauty of nature. That’s because an abundance of flowers bloom during the spring, meaning a garden will be in peak form.

Visitors can meander through rows of rose bushes or tour the labyrinth of trimmed hedges.

Beautiful, flowering cherry trees, with their delicate pink or white petals, also are sights to behold in spring.

Prepare A Home Garden Visiting a garden is one thing, creating one at home is another. In addition to planning a vegetable garden to enjoy tasty pickings throughout summer, you can devote some property to flowers that will attract wildlife. Check with a garden center about which flowers and plants attract

are not only adorable, but they can also be entertaining to watch grow. Families can spend time viewing the animals that visit their yards or surrounding parks, being careful to keep their distance.

Go Animal Watching Flowers are not the only thing Adults may be quite protective of on display come the spring. Many their young, so it’s better to watch animals, including birds, are born from the lens of a camera or with this time of year. Baby animals binoculars. Always resist the urge butterflies and other beneficial insects. Many garden centers sell butterfly and hummingbird mixes to attract wildlife.

to help a baby animal who seems like it was abandoned. The parent may be a short distance away gathering food or trying to avoid drawing attention to the young to deter predators.

Get Out On The Water A bright, warm day is an ideal time to enjoy the open water.

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Bring a fishing pole along and cast it into the water for a few hours of recreation.

Make Wind Chimes Enhance the garden or decor around the home by making wind chimes or other percussion items that can create beautiful music when spring breezes blow.

Commercially available kits are sold, but wind chimes also can be made from items like bamboo or even strung shells.

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3 Simple Maintenance Strategies That Keep Cars Running Longer

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he last few years have not proven the most advantageous times for new car buyers. According to the Consumer Price Index Summary from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, buyers paid 12.2 percent more for new vehicles in January 2022 than they had in January 2021. Faced with such a significant price increase, many drivers understandably want to keep their current cars longer than they might have initially planned.

Data released by S&P Global Mobility in early 2022 indicated that the average vehicle on the road is 12 years and two months old, which marked the highest number in the 20plus year's such information was tracked. A host of variables affect how long drivers keep their cars, but the rising cost of new vehicles has undoubtedly compelled many drivers to aspire to keep their cars for more extended periods of time.

Aging cars may require a little more TLC than vehicles that are right off the dealership lot. But the following are three simple tips that can help drivers keep their cars running longer.

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ehicle maintenance is often viewed through the lens of keeping cars safe and running smoothly. That impression is accurate, but in addition to potentially saving lives, vehicle maintenance can save drivers money. The summer of 2022 was marked by rapid inflation that affected prices of just about everything, including fuel, which rose to such heights that many drivers sought any way to save money at the pump.

Vehicle maintenance is one simple way to reduce fuel costs, sometimes by a significant margin. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that fixing a faulty oxygen sensor could improve gas mileage by as much as 40 percent. Smaller measures also can save drivers money at the pump, as the U.S. DOE estimates that keeping tires properly inflated can increase fuel efficiency by as much as 3 percent while using the motor oil recommended in a vehicle owner's manual can improve gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent.

1. Become a more careful driver. A careful approach when behind the wheel is safer than aggressive driving and beneficial for your vehicle. When starting, avoid revving the engine, which needlessly wears it down. When out on the road, avoid rapid accelerations, which also contribute to needless wear and tear. Even excessive idling can adversely affect the engine, so keep winter warmups to around 30 seconds to prevent damage to engine components.

2. Know when and how to fill up. Every driver has likely visited a filling station when an oil tanker is busily filling the tanks.

That’s traditionally been considered a less-than-ideal time to fill up, as the theory is that filling the tanks stirs up sediment that could then find its way into consumers’ gas tanks, adversely affecting their vehicles.

However, that’s often dependent on the station itself and how much its owners prioritize maintenance of the tank and filtration systems.

Drivers who trust their local station owners can likely fill up when the tankers are present without worry. In addition, avoid topping off once the nozzle clicks when filling up. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency notes that topping off harms the planet and the vehicle, as gasoline needs room to expand. When you top off, the extra gas may damage the vapor collection system and cause the vehicle to run less efficiently.

3. Change the oil more frequently as the vehicle ages.

It’s true that modern vehicles no longer require oil changes for every 3,000 miles driven. However, as vehicles age, drivers and their vehicles’ engines may benefit from more frequent oil changes than the owner’s manual necessarily recommends. Oil changes remove dirt and metal particles from the engine, potentially contributing to a longer life expectancy. More frequent changes can be especially beneficial for vehicles that are routinely driven in stop-and-go traffic.

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You Won’t Want To Miss LONG ISLAND TULIP FESTIVAL • APRIL 15-30 Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden • 663 Wading River Road, Manorville Enjoy views of beautiful tulips, play a round of mini golf and visit barnyard animals! Don’t forget to bring your camera for unforgettable photos. Live music and food trucks for all to enjoy on the weekend.

SPRING APPRECIATION DAY IN STONY BROOK • APRIL 16 The Ward Melville Heritage Organization • 97 Main Street, Stony Brook Celebrate all things spring with this day-long festival in the village center! Enjoy live music, scavenger hunts, the Mustang and Shelby Club of LI car show, grist mill tours, a petting zoo and more!

CHILDREN’S TEA FOR TWO • APRIL 22 Old Westbury Gardens • 71 Westbury Road, Old Westbury Head to this one of a kind event, where you will enjoy a tasty menu and tea, along with a guided springtime gardens walk. A basic lesson on manners and tea etiquette will be given! Children 12 and under.

KITE FESTIVAL • APRIL 29

Cedar Beach • 100 Ocean Parkway, Babylon Bring or buy your kite and you can join in on the flying! The whole family can watch a professional kite flying show, food vendors, live music and so much more.

SPRING FESTIVAL • APRIL 29 Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium • 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor This spring festival will feature environmental exhibits, games, refreshments, fishing and more!

All ages are welcome to come enjoy.

BUILD YOUR BEAR BREAKFAST • APRIL 30 The Mansion at Glen Cove • 200 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove An event your child will not forget! The Mansion at Glen Cove is hosting Build Your Bear Breakfast. Choose a seating time, enjoy a delicious breakfast and then let your child build their own stuffed animal!

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LONG ISLAND FAIRY FESTIVAL • MAY 6

Sands Point Preserve • 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point Head to Sands Point and enjoy this all things fairy event, which will include a fairy house walk, food trucks, face painting, art, storytelling, bubbles and more!

BABY ANIMAL DAY • MAY 13 Suffolk County Farm & Educational Center • 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank See the Suffolk County Farm’s horses, chickens, peacock, llama and more.

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FOOD TRUCK FEST • MAY 26-28 Tanger Outlets of Deer Park • 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park Come enjoy a fleet of mobile eateries in Parking Lot 1! There will also be face painters and a DJ. Enjoy the shops and have some fun!

EAST END ARTS MOSAIC STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL • MAY 28 Downtown Riverhead • Main Street, Riverhead Families and friends are invited to this creative event! Join others who share a passion for the arts and enjoy street painting, craft and artisan vendors, drumming, live music, children’s activities and so much more.

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Essential Road Trip Packing Checklist

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he open road beckons millions of motorists upon the arrival of warm weather. In advance of the season’s first road trip, drivers tune up their engines and plan their itineraries for the adventures that lie ahead.

form of payment, but cash is king. Having cash on hand is a smart move in the event bank cards get lost. Cash also is especially useful when patronizing smaller establishments that might not take credit.

While it may be tempting to get behind the wheel and see where the road takes you, those who have been around the block — or highway — a few times likely know that road trip planning involves careful packing for the voyage ahead. Bringing the right items along can go a long way toward ensuring a trip is enjoyable and runs smoothly. This list of musthaves can get anyone started on the road trip ahead.

• Roadside emergency kit: Keep a tire changing kit, flares, tools, jumper cables, duct tape, and work gloves in the vehicle for emergencies.

• Proper paperwork: Don’t forget to bring along a driver’s license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and your rental car agreement if you are renting a car. In certain instances, you may need proof of COVID-19 vaccination and/or a negative COVID test.

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veryone has his or her own idea of comfort food. For some, it is biting into a piping-hot slice of pepperoni pizza.

Others can’t get enough of a hearty bowl of beef stew. Snack foods also can be categorized as comfort foods — and potato chips (or “crisps” as they’re known across the pond) are no exception. Potato chips come in different flavors and cuts, including crinkle and kettle chips. While it’s easy to pick up a bag at the store, why not whip up a fresh batch right at home? You will have complete control over the ingredients and enjoy the freshest chips around.

Try this recipe for “Homemade Potato Chips” courtesy of home cook, and country living blogger Kathy from Beyond the Chicken Coop.

Homemade Potato Chips 6 medium russet potatoes 2 tablespoons white vinegar Water Oil for frying (vegetable, canola or peanut oil) Salt

Directions: 1. Peel potatoes and place potato in a bowl filled with water.

2. Slice potatoes to 1⁄16 inch thick.

Use a mandoline to get an even, consistent size. Immediately place sliced potatoes in another bowl filled with cold water and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Allow potatoes to soak for at least 1 hour.

3. Drain potatoes and rinse with cold water. Leave potatoes in colander and allow all water to drain.

4. Place drained potatoes on a clean, dry kitchen towel. Pat lightly to remove any remaining water.

5. Fill pot with 2 inches of oil. Preheat oil to 380 F. Use a thermometer to test temperature of oil.

6. Test oil temperature. Ideal temperature will vary from 370 to 380 F. Fry one or two slices in the oil and cook until they are nicely browned. If the potatoes brown quicker than 3 minutes, lower the temperature by 5 degrees.

7. Place one handful of sliced potatoes in the oil. Stir gently to prevent potatoes from sticking to each other. Cook until golden; 3 minutes.

8. Scoop out and place on a baking sheet lined with a baking rack.

9. Sprinkle with salt immediately and repeat until all potatoes are cooked.

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his spring home improvement season, get inspired by the outdoors with biophilic design. “Biophilic design – the concept of integrating nature into interior design – is not only gorgeous, it fosters a healthy living environment, promotes happiness and comfort, and reduces stress,” says Jennifer Kline, multimedia graphic artist at ProVia. “There are many ways to reap these wellness benefits while adding vitality to your living spaces.” To connect to the natural world within your home, consider these ideas:

Foster Tranquility Taking a stroll through the forest can summon feelings of tranquility. Capture this inner peace at home from the moment you step inside with a fiberglass woodgrain entry door. Those from ProVia provide authentic-looking woodgrain textures, such as oak, cherry, mahogany, knotty alder and fir, and can accommodate various door glass enhancements. Engineered for energy efficiency, they’re also a sustainable choice, helping you protect the natural world as you embrace its splendor. Other design choices, such as exposed rustic ceiling timbers, rich hardwood furniture, warm hardwood floors and vinyl woodgrain windows can help you carry the forest motif throughout the home, while imbuing interiors with richness and warmth.

Let Light In “If you’re lacking natural light, it’s time to open those blinds and drapes and let the sunlight stream through your windows. It may also be time to consider a few enhancements that will help you enjoy more sunshine and observe your natural surroundings, even when you can’t be outdoors,” says Kline.

For kitchens and breakfast nooks, bathrooms and dens, consider vinyl garden windows, which invite more light into your space and include shelves ideal for housing indoor plants, such as fragrant herbs. Their three-dimensional design helps give rooms an airy, spacious feel. Family rooms and bedrooms are great locations for vinyl picture windows, which let in large amounts of light while providing unobstructed views of outdoor scenery. Need inspiration? Visit ProVia’s Window Photo Gallery at www.provia.com/ windows.

To brighten your foyer, add an entry door with glass. Energy efficient sliding glass patio doors also let in sunlight, and give you the option to invite fresh air into your home or enjoy the melodies of singing birds on nice days. Skylights can flood small or closed-off spaces such as walk-in closets or bathrooms with light and give you views of blue skies. www.longislandmediagroup.com.com

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adds rugged texture, intriguing patterns and shapes, and a variety of hues straight from To give your home a welcoming, fresh feel, Earth’s natural color palette. add various houseplants and indulge in freshWhether you’re creating a focal point cut flowers. A windowsill with small plants in a bedroom with an accent wall, adding of varying shades of green can add texture, character to your kitchen with a stone veneer while larger potted plants near doorways help backsplash, surrounding a tub with stone guests feel welcome. Fill dark, underutilized veneer for a spa-like bathroom, or highlighting spaces with taller plants and place bright, your fireplace, different stone profiles and lightly-scented garden flowers in such spots grout colors can help you customize the look. as the kitchen island and coffee tables. Use Experiment with combinations using ProVia’s earthen or wood-carved vases for additional visualizer tool found at provia.com/stone/ warmth. grout-visualizer.

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