Word To Your Mother – The Ultimate Guide To Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day gifts are challenging – for both the giver and the receiver. What does my mom want? What do I want? Who counts as a mother and needs a gift? Can the gift be not having to plan any of it? Several years ago I wrote What Mom’s of Young Kids Really Want forContinue reading “Word To Your Mother – The Ultimate Guide To Mother’s Day Gifts”

Party Planning Like A Boss Series: The Best Vendors, Party Favors, And DIY Decor For Your Next Unique Party – Part 3 Party Favors

Get Creative With Your Party Favors! As I mentioned in Part 1 and Part 2 of The Mint Chip Mama’s Party Planning Series, planning an event is a big deal! A party of any size is a lot to plan. Party Favors In my opinion, party favors are one of the most fun aspects ofContinue reading “Party Planning Like A Boss Series: The Best Vendors, Party Favors, And DIY Decor For Your Next Unique Party – Part 3 Party Favors”

Vision Boards – A Great Camp Mom Project!

Like many families right now, we are still hunkering down at home following the rules to avoid contracting Covid-19. Every day I am looking for new activities to keep my three kids – ages 4, 6 and 10 busy and engaged. I read about making Vision Boards and thought my kids and I (because let’sContinue reading “Vision Boards – A Great Camp Mom Project!”

Broadway Shows on Long Island at The Tilles Center!

Do you want Broadway Shows on Long Island? Did you know they are already here? If Broadway was a twenty minute drive from your house with unlimited free parking and relatively inexpensive tickets, you’d go often, right? Well, guess what? IT IS! Broadway Shows on Long Island Over the past year I have been luckyContinue reading “Broadway Shows on Long Island at The Tilles Center!”

The Top Cool and Unique Playgrounds On Long Island

After many years of searching, my list of playgrounds on Long Island is ready to go. Similar to my hike and garden roundups, this list is forever evolving. Playgrounds supply a fantastic opportunity for kids to play, get some exercise, and breathe in fresh air. Equally, it allows parents to take a little rest orContinue reading “The Top Cool and Unique Playgrounds On Long Island”

The Mint Chip Mama Sundae: A Weekly Guide To Hot T, Navigating Mom Life, And New York

Your uncensored guide to January Mom Life and the crazy inner thoughts of this tired mom of three. Weekly Musings: January Mom Life Hello and welcome to my first Sundae! Like the name? My husband thought of it. So to be fair I will give him credit this one time. Thanks Ross! I am soContinue reading “The Mint Chip Mama Sundae: A Weekly Guide To Hot T, Navigating Mom Life, And New York”

The Mint Chip Mama Sundae: Your Guide To Hot T, Navigating Mom Life, And New York. This Week: Vision Boards, Sequence, and Fainting

Your uncensored weekly guide to mom life and the crazy inner thoughts of this tired mom of three. Weekly Mom Life Musings Welcome, welcome! This week was an eventful one for our health (I spent the night in the ER after fainting), but hopefully by press time everyone in my house of mirth will beContinue reading “The Mint Chip Mama Sundae: Your Guide To Hot T, Navigating Mom Life, And New York. This Week: Vision Boards, Sequence, and Fainting”

The Best Winter Family Activities Around Long Island: Winning December Break And Starting 2023 Like A Boss!

Winter Family Activities Outdoor Winter Activities For Families Yes, it is cold but outdoor winter family activities are so much fun! From light shows to outdoor sports, exploring the outdoors in the winter is really great. There are so many kid-friendly things to do in New York in December. Go to one of the many amazing holiday light showsContinue reading “The Best Winter Family Activities Around Long Island: Winning December Break And Starting 2023 Like A Boss!”

The Mint Chip Mama’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide!

Welcome to The Mint Chip Mama’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide! How is it the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide season already? No really, how? I work on my Holiday Gift Guide all year and somehow this one just snuck up at lightning speed! Maybe it’s because I wore a t-shirt today? If we learned nothing elseContinue reading “The Mint Chip Mama’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide!”

The Top 5 Holiday Light Shows on Long Island

It’s wonderful to live in an area with so many holiday light shows. What’s even better is we are so lucky to have many beautiful historic mansions on Long Island offering the perfect back drops for such events. Coupled with that, these holiday light shows are a safe way to enjoy an evening outside withContinue reading “The Top 5 Holiday Light Shows on Long Island”

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