Greenport, Long Island – The Perfect Relaxing Destination For Families

Greenport, Long Island is absolute heaven. It feels like a small town, it is beautiful, it is on the water, it has great restaurants, cute stores, and even old-fashioned ice cream shoppes. It is the perfect family destination for a day trip or for an overnight stay. As an added bonus – if you liveContinue reading “Greenport, Long Island – The Perfect Relaxing Destination For Families”

My Last Little Baby Boy Turned Five – And Off He Goes Into The World…

Somehow, without permission, my little baby boy – my youngest – my snuggly lapdog – my bonus suburb baby – my last little baby boy – turned five. I’m not quite sure how we got here. Especially because I’m still trying to come to terms with my oldest – who is now eleven – turningContinue reading “My Last Little Baby Boy Turned Five – And Off He Goes Into The World…”

The Mint Chip Mama’s Family Hikes on Long Island (for All Skill Levels)

Family hikes on Long Island (for all skill levels) have saved us since the world closed down due to Covid-19. These family hikes on Long Island – and spending time outside in nature – have been spectacular for us. Not only do we get some exercise, but we get to see some beautiful scenery farContinue reading “The Mint Chip Mama’s Family Hikes on Long Island (for All Skill Levels)”

This Is 40 (and 7 months)! I Have Gratitude, A Positive Outlook, And The Coolest Crown Ever!

This Is 40 I wrote this in April, turned 40 in May, and am publishing it December 31st, 2018… all I can say is this – 40 doesn’t feel any different than 39… minus needing my glasses a bit more… With that said, I hoped to publish this before my birthday on the Huffington Post,Continue reading “This Is 40 (and 7 months)! I Have Gratitude, A Positive Outlook, And The Coolest Crown Ever!”

Family Fun! Performances at The Tilles Center!

The Tilles Center is the only theater on Long Island that hosts nationally touring Broadway productions. In addition, they also host a wide variety of world-renowned artists in music. Furthermore and even better – parking is free and my High School graduation was there! Family Theater Moreover, from my perspective, the BEST part of their 2018-2019Continue reading “Family Fun! Performances at The Tilles Center!”

Liberty Science Center – A Science Playground In New Jersey!

Liberty Science Center The Best Science Playground In New Jersey I loved science centers as a kid and still do. I’m lucky now that my children comply and join me so I don’t have to go alone (ha!).  I challenge anyone to get the same thrill from modern technology as you do from blowing aContinue reading “Liberty Science Center – A Science Playground In New Jersey!”

Floatopia Float Spa & Salt Cave – An Amazing Sensory Deprivation Experience!

@floatopianewyork #floatopianewyork I’ve jumped out of a plane and done yoga with a goat. Naturally my next “trending” experience should be at a Float Spa & Salt Cave – floating in a salt tank. Enter Floatopia – a newly opened Float Spa & Salt Cave located in Dix Hills, NY. I didn’t understand – itContinue reading “Floatopia Float Spa & Salt Cave – An Amazing Sensory Deprivation Experience!”

ChipBits for the New Year Welcome to 2018

I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. No one needs more pressure. However, I do believe a new year brings renewal, revival and the opportunity to change and improve. ChipBits – if you will for a new year. With that said, at the end of January, I present: The Mint Chip Mama’s 2018 ChipBits (sorry) forContinue reading “ChipBits for the New Year Welcome to 2018”

The Best Gifts of 2017!

2017 Gift Guide #holidaygiftguide #mtholiday Can you believe the holidays are right around the corner? It’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide time already! Thanksgiving is creeping up quickly and before we know it snow will be falling and presents will be everywhere! I put a lot of time and love into my blog posts and FacebookContinue reading “The Best Gifts of 2017!”

Splish Splash – Long Island’s Award Winning Waterpark!

Splish Splash @SplishSplashWP #SplishSplashWP My husband and I recently got to relive our youth by taking our children to the 96 acre water park Splish Splash – an award winning water park practically in our backyard! Water Tubes & Twisty Slides Located on Long Island, only a short distance from where we live, we spentContinue reading “Splish Splash – Long Island’s Award Winning Waterpark!”

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