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Fun Activities To Enjoy This Spring

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ith its increased sunshine and warmer temperatures, spring is a beloved time of year. For those who live in areas where the weather changes dramatically throughout the year, spring can be a respite from the snow and also a chance to enjoy the outdoors prior to the arrival of the muggy, hot days of summer.

Families can create a bucket list of entertaining and perhaps educational spring activities. Those who want to try something new can explore these ideas.

• Check out a cherry blossom showcase. Cherry trees are popular and beautiful trees that flower in the spring. Their masses of pink and white blossoms are one of the first signals that winter has ended. Cherry tree varieties bloom over the course of several weeks, and climate will dictate how early or late these trees will showcase their spectacular flowers. Visit public gardens and other areas

of these adorable little animals as they enter and adapt to their new environments.

• Check out a small town. Take a road trip to an out-of-the-way hamlet. Spend the entire day there shopping, dining and supporting a small town community.

• Enjoy al fresco dining. While outdoor dining during the pandemic may have been done as a necessity, do not forget how it also can be a relaxing way to enjoy a meal. Find a restaurant with a particularly scenic backdrop and lion and comes out like a lamb” is dine outdoors. so fitting. Early spring weather can be gusty and unpredictable. Take • Visit a thrift shop or flea advantage of windy conditions by market. Spring cleaning can serve flying a kite by the coast or in an as the catalyst for people to put items on sale. One person’s trash is open field. another person’s treasure. Spring • Head to a farm. Spring is not can be a great time to shop for only about the rebirth of trees antiques as well. and flowers, but also a prime time for various animals to give birth • Go horseback riding. Enjoy the to their young. A visit to an area scenery on the back of a majestic farm or petting zoo can be a great mare or spectacular stallion. way to catch a glimpse of some

known for their dramatic cherry blossom displays.

• Watch a sunrise or sunset.

Take advantage of longer days by enjoying nature’s light show.

Wake up extra early and start the day with the sunrise. If you’re not a morning person, then wait until the last of the amber and red streaks light the sky and watch the sun drop below the horizon.

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preteens and adolescents. In addition, consider kids’ maturity levels when planning family baking sessions, as some youngsters might be more than capable of following more challenging recipes. Making sure kids are given age-appropriate tasks or jobs on par with their maturity levels is a great way to keep sessions fun and prevent frustration.

aking is a beloved tradition in many families. Though family baking sessions tend to be especially popular during the holiday season, there’s nothing stopping families from breaking out the flour and having some fun in the kitchen at any time of year.

•Encourage input. The designated family baker may have a host of goto recipes up his or her sleeve, and baking such specialties might be a necessity on birthdays or during the holiday season, but all baking sessions need not be beholden to family favorites. Encourage all family members to recommend recipes prior to family baking sessions, even allowing a different person to choose the recipe each time.

This can make the whole family enthusiastic about baking together and may even help families discover some new foods.

• Remember that patience is a virtue. Family baking sessions require patience, especially when young children are involved. Kids’ attention spans may wane or they may grow upset if they spill some ingredients. Remain patient at such

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hen feeling stressed, people may want to reach for a cup of tea. Research conducted by psychologists at the City University London found that a cup of tea reduces stress, not just by drinking it, but also because of the calming effect of putting the tea kettle on. Furthermore, decaffeinated green tea also can calm a person and encourage sleep. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, participants were able to fall asleep much more easily when drinking decaffeinated green tea.

Also, they reported feeling much less stressed out over the course of the one-week experiment. Even black tea has been found to relieve stress by lowering cortisol levels when a person is faced with stressful situations. According to the herbal remedy site Herbwisdom.com, chamomile tea is an ageold medicinal herb that has been used as a remedy for numerous conditions, including asthma, nervousness, sleep, and stomach ailments and as a treatment for colds. It, too, many help reduce stress. Tea has many benefits for the body, and helping to tame stress may be one of them.

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• Share the baking bounty. Let everyone indulge a little during the baking session. If you plan on making cookies, don’t hesitate to let everyone snack on a few chocolate chips while preparing the cookies.

And once the bounty is done baking and it’s ready to eat, share it with family, friends and neighbors.

Kids will be proud of their creations times and let kids know making a and want to share them, and that mess is part of the fun of baking will ensure they’re excited about the next family baking session. together.

• Simplify sessions as necessary.

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When baking with the family, keep the focus on fun so everyone has a great time while baking some tasty treats.

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The Bethpage Air Show Returns To Jones Beach State Park!

Popular Memorial Day Weekend Tradition Returns After One-Year Absence The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park will return this Memorial Day weekend after a one-year absence. The outdoor show, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, features a range of military and civilian aerial performers. This year’s show will be a ticketed event, with reduced capacity and social distancing measures in place to ensure a safe return of the patriotic Long Island beachfront tradition.

“As we continue to see progress in our fight against COVID and cautiously reopen our state, we can look forward to enjoying more and more outdoor adventures this summer including the annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park,” Governor Cuomo said. “With safety measures in place, New Yorkers and visitors can get back to enjoying all that Jones Beach and Long Island State Parks have to offer, and this annual festival is a great way to get outdoors and support the regional Long Island economy.”

The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, one of the most popular events on Long Island, was canceled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its return this year brings back a Memorial Day weekend tradition that celebrates the beginning of summer at Long Island’s beaches, and honors military families and those who serve our country.

This year’s show features the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, the United States Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt (Warthog), United States Army Golden Knights U.S. Army parachute team, and United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue team, as well as many other world-class civilian performers. The Bethpage Air Show will take place Friday, May 28, (Practice show); Saturday, May 29, and Sunday, May 30, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day.

Visitors must purchase a ticket in advance to park at Jones Beach during the show. Parking capacity will be reduced by 50 percent, and only those with a ticket will be allowed to enter. State Parks will have additional staff on hand to enforce all health and safety requirements, including face covering requirements and social distancing. State Park Police will be supplemented by assistance from New York State Police. Individuals with appointments at the Jones Beach Covid-19 testing or vaccine sites will not be impacted, and will be able to enter through dedicated traffic lanes.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which are visited by 78 million people annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit www.parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer mobile app or call 518-474-0456.

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Clever And Quirky Crafts To Try Today

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eing forced to spend more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic has led enterprising individuals to seek ways to pass the time. Is it any wonder that creative pursuits have become so popular over the last year?

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• Bead crochet: Crochet artists The following are some unique may want to take their crafting up crafts for those looking for a notch with bead crochet, which something new. incorporates beaded string or • Quilling: This craft also goes by yarn into a crocheted item. the name paper filigree. It involves • Water marbling: Water twisting, rolling or looping thin marbling is a unique craft that Crafting can help people fill their strips of paper and then gluing produces a different result each time, reduce stress, inspire new them together to make designs. time it is done. The crafter fills relationships, and serve as a They can adorn the outside of a tub roughly two-thirds full of source of pride when an item is homemade cards, or be attached water, adds a special chemical to handmade from start to finish. to stock and then framed. allow oils to float on the water’s In an online study published in the • Decoupage: Another paper British Journal of Occupational craft, this one involves sticking Therapy that surveyed 3,500 small pieces of paper of any kind knitters, respondents felt there to another item and then coating was a relationship between the object with varnish. Just about knitting frequency and feeling anything can be improved and calm. Experts surmise that the customized with decoupage. rhythmic, repetitive movements and focused attention of certain • Marquetry: Marquetry involves crafts might produce a calming applying pieces of wood veneer effect not unlike meditation. to a structure to form a decorative Crafting helps exercise several pattern or picture. Think of it as areas of the brain, including those paint-by-number but with wood responsible for problem solving, veneer. The technique often creativity and concentration, is applied to small objects or

surface, then drops different colors of oil-based paint onto the water. The colors can be swirled and manipulated. A paper or piece of canvas is then placed on the surface of the water so that the design can transfer onto the material.

• Pyrography: Pyrography involves using a heating source and burning designs into a piece of wood. The term literally means “writing with fire.”

Spring Maintenance Checklist For Homeowners

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s the weather warms, there are a few maintenance tasks every homeowner should consider completing. Use this checklist as your guide: Outdoor Upkeep

• Wash window exteriors for a better view.

• Clean gutters and downspouts to ensure proper water flow.

Neglecting this task for too long can cause rot, mold and damage to your foundation.

• Get your patio or deck in tip-top shape for outdoor living. Sweep and hose it down. Remove patio furnishings from storage. Wipe down surfaces and vacuum cushions (or launder them if they’re machine washable).

• Inspect lawn equipment and tools for needed maintenance, repair and fuel refills.

• Mow the lawn. Trim the hedges.

• After the next rainfall, inspect your yard for standing water, which can

damage your home and invite you eligible for a Federal Tax Credit. mosquitoes. Consider hiring a • Have a technician give your landscaper to level out an uneven home’s cooling system a prelawn. season tune-up so that everything HVAC Maintenance is running efficiently by the time • Change HVAC filters at least once warmer weather arrives. You know the “personality” of your heating or each season (ideally monthly). Dirty cooling unit best, so be prepared filters make equipment work harder to provide the technician with and cause more wear and tear on important information. No fact is equipment. They also increase your insignificant, as it may help them energy bill and lessen indoor air diagnose and fix a problem. quality.

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Consider Mediterranean Fare For Healthy Living

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he Mediterranean Diet has long been touted as an informed and balanced way of eating.

While not a diet, it is an approach to eating that includes foods indigenous to the Mediterranean region. It is marked by large portions of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, olive oil, as well as fish and other seafood. Poultry, eggs and cheeses are enjoyed in moderation, and fattier meats and sweet are allowed but should be limited.

The guidelines also include plenty of water and a moderate amount of wine.

A transition to the Mediterranean diet doesn’t need to involve drastic changes. In fact, one can start slowly with a tasty side dish or appetizer. This recipe for “Dolmades” from “The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook” (Rockridge Press) by the editors of Rockridge University Press is a popular dish in Greece.

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cup short-grain rice

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cup gold raisins

1⁄4

cup pine nuts, toasted

Juice of 1 lemon

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the rice, golden raisins, pine nuts, and lemon juice. Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

Add 2⁄3 cup water, bring to a boil, and cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off heat and allow rice to cool. Add the green onions and herbs to the rice filling and mix well.

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Tips to Raise Earth-Conscious Kids

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hildren are never too young to learn the importance of sustainability or begin adopting eco-friendly habits.

Earth Day, celebrated April 22, is a great time to get started, and experts say it all starts with playtime.

“Kids are built to absorb information at a tremendous pace,” says Anna Yudina, senior director, Marketing Initiatives, The Toy Association.

“During playtime especially, they form deep emotional connections to the values they’re learning. This means that you can help your child embrace an earth-conscious mindset simply by making it fun.”

example, you can construct bird feeders from milk jugs and then Check out these Earth Day tips have kids decorate them. The best and insights from The Genius of part? This is a sustainable DIY Play -- a national movement to project that benefits wildlife, plus educate parents and caregivers gives children an opportunity to about play’s vital role in child observe flying visitors to the yard. development: You can also craft your own • Eco-Friendly Crafting: Crafting musical instruments. For example, that uses household objects can rainsticks, so-named because demonstrate creative ways to they mimic the natural sounds of reduce, reuse and recycle. For rain, can be made by filling paper

one month old with sensory play that helps stimulate senses and develops motor skills. However, they develop habits and values that will last a lifetime during ages 3-9 the most. During these years, introduce toys that reinforce the importance of sustainability. For example, a plush sea turtle can help a younger child understand the connection between plastic pollution and the health of marine creatures. For a tween or teen, a wind turbine science kit can build STEM skills and interest, while introducing the concepts of sustainable energy and climate PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Mariakray / iStock towel rolls with uncooked rice. Or, change. keep the beat using homemade • Outdoor Fun: Warmer, longer maracas made by filling empty days expand opportunities to play plastic bottles with dried beans. outdoors, be active and explore Finally, with just a few rubber the natural world. Build a nature bands and some glue, you can scavenger hunt in your backyard transform yesterday’s cereal or take an ecology walk and box into a guitar. Now you have observe critters, rocks and leaves enough instruments to start your with magnifying glasses. Bonus: own band! beyond boosting an appreciation • Learn Through Play: Kids for the environment, active play can benefit from toys as early as is critical for child development, helping hone coordination, balance and motor skills and setting the stage for a lifetime of good health.

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lastic contributes to climate change and is a major pollutant, harming wildlife and people. With Earth Day around the corner, here are a few tips for reducing your plastic footprint at home that will also contribute to a healthier planet.

herbs at home, you may avoid some of this waste and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time, as foods found in the store are often shipped from distant places.

Keep Your Produce Green

When you do have to grab a staple that’s not in your garden, bring From cartons of berries and some reusable produce bags with tomatoes to individually-wrapped you. Check out this cute set from cucumbers, it can be difficult to Food52’s shop: food52.com. Then, avoid plastic in the produce aisle stick to the loose fruits and veggies of your supermarket. By growing not already wrapped in plastic. your favorite fruits, vegetables and Green Your Hydration Start a Garden

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• Pretend Play: Pretend play is key for developing curiosity and critical thinking, and there are many avenues for role-playing activities that teach the importance of sustainability. Using action toys, kids can be anything they want to be, from farmers to explorers to environmental superheroes.

Pretend play also presents a fun way to introduce eco-friendly habits that kids can adopt in their daily lives, like turning the water off while they brush their teeth or reducing their plastic footprint by opting for reusable products.

From building a mini greenhouse to studying animal habitats, there are tons of playful learning ideas for indoor and outdoor fun available at thegeniusofplay.org, a great online resource for parents.

Kids are absorbing new information all the time, especially when they’re having fun. To raise earth-conscious kids, incorporate environmental values into playtime.

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Make Mother's Day Special

ach and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways.

Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms offer their children. Some children provide large gestures, while others feel it’s the little things that can help a mom to feel appreciated. For those needing a little inspiration on treating their mothers in special ways, consider these ideas.

• Give her a locket with your photo • Tackle a task that she may not want inside and have a duplicate you can to do herself, such as washing the wear containing her photo. exterior of her car and vacuuming the • Customize a coffee mug, tote bag or interior.

a blanket with a meaningful sentiment Mother’s Day gift ideas should come or photo. from the heart and can show mothers • Treat mom to a day off from her near and far how much they are chores. Tackle all of the jobs she appreciated and loved. normally does for the family.

• Bake a delicious dessert that mom will absolutely devour.

• Pamper mom with a gift card for her favorite nail salon or massage therapy location.

• Make mom a breakfast in bed with • Prepare a jar of mom’s favorite her favorite morning treats. candies wrapped in pieces of paper • Enjoy a movie at home with mom. that have loving sentiments written on Let her pick the flick and share her them. favorite film with you.

• Compile a playlist of songs and artists mom prefers and download them to • Agree to not bicker for the entire day, her phone. especially if you are prone to getting into arguments with siblings.

• Begin a charm bracelet tradition by purchasing a charm bracelet and a • Put together a collage of photos from new charm each year that represents a moments you have shared with mom meaningful memory you both shared. or your family.

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ristine, snow-covered landscapes can be wonders to behold. While that blanket of white is idyllic, a lawn’s delicate blades may be paying a hefty price beneath the cold, heavy piles of snow.

Snow plows push salt and sand up on the grass while subterranean animals like mice and moles dig burrows beneath piles of snow as they try to find food and stay warm. Such conditions are not favorable for thriving landscapes. When the spring thaw arrives, lawns may be in dire need of some TLC. The following techniques can mitigate winter-related lawn damage.

Family Handyman says snow mold is a cold-season fungus that causes gray-colored circles or patches on the lawn where there has been snow. To alleviate snow mold, rake the lawn to loosen matted grass and facilitate the drying-out process.

lawn’s roots more effectively.

Thinning out old organic matter also helps encourage new growth.

manually pulling them applying an herbicide.

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• Overseed the lawn. Chances are there are some bare spots • Aerate the soil. Coupled with that have formed over the winter. dethatching, aeration involves Overseeding can help to fill in loosening the soil or poking the lawn. Make sure that frosts holes to allow nutrients to move are largely a thing of the past • De-thatch the lawn. Heavy freely to the roots. and soil temperature is around snow can compress the grass and cause some of it to die off. • Kill weeds before they 50 F to 60 F before seeding.

De-thatching helps to remove spread. Weeds may be the Water daily until grass fills in. dead grass blades and separate first to start growing when • Apply nutrients. Fertilizer and any matting. This enables water, the weather begins to warm. compost can restore nutrients nutrients and air to reach the Address them promptly by to the lawn that may have been

used up over winter. A soil test at a nearby horticultural center can tell you which nutrients are needed, according to the Chemistry Cachet, a guide to using chemistry secrets for healthy living, beauty, cleaning, and gardening.

• Clear out debris. Remove any scattered leaves, branches and other debris that has been strewn across the property due to storms or snow-laden trees.

This will give you a clean canvas to work on.

Lawns can be restored to their pre-winter glory after some sweat equity and about five to six weeks of consistent sunshine and warm weather.

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The Magic Of Family Movie Nights

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ocial distancing recommendations issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic compelled people to spend more time at home than ever before.

As the pandemic wore on, people looked for ways to enjoy activities in their backyards so they would not become overwhelmed by cabin fever. Home theater projectors afford homeowners the chance to bring the magic of family movie nights outdoors.

The tech experts at Digital Trends® note that modern projectors are a great way to enjoy a true cinematic experience at home, even if your “theater” is under the stars in the backyard.

Some projectors are designed to remain outdoors so long as homeowners take the steps necessary to protect the devices from the weather. In fact, projectors are small and so easily moved that homeowners can take them inside at the end of each movie to ensure they’re

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