National Bacon Day: Best Bacon Centric Brunch Spots on Long Island

We’re celebrating National Bacon Day with a list of amazing local restaurants that could use your support!  From Bacon Hash to Bacon Grilled Cheese to Maple-Bacon Pancakes, there’s a plethora of comfort food that’s perfect to pig out on. (Pun intended!) You’ll find amazing brunch restaurants, brunch recipes to make at home for the holidays, and fun bacon themed gear.

 

 
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Beat Post-Holiday Boredom with Day Trips to 5 Local Roadside Attractions

 

We’ve come up with a fun list of places you can visit right here on Long Island when you need a break from cabin fever!  They’re easy enough to get to and enjoy for a “Sunday Drive” and leisurely adventure.  Check them out and let us know which ones are your faves!  And as always feel free to let us know if you’ve got a favourite destination we can include on an upcoming blog list.

 

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A Celebration of Short Film

 

National Short Film Day was created to honour and celebrate the birth of “film.” We’ve come a long way since then from short films to major motion pictures and blockbuster films, and the industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds.  We can even watch movies on the road in our car now!  Pretty cool, if we may say so.  But do you know how movies got their start?  You’ll have the Lumiere Brothers to thank for that!  Learn all about it on today’s blog, and check out our picks for cool car themed short films!

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Christmas Eve on Long Island

Are you looking for somewhere to celebrate the holidays in the local area? We’ve got a great list of happenings and events and places open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. And a few suggestions to create your own Christmas Eve Traditions for this year with your family and friends!

 

 
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Festivus: A Holiday for the Rest of Us

Today is Festivus, the celebration for the rest of us!  This cheeky pseudo-holiday turned into an ever growing pop culture seasonal celebration, but it first appeared in 1997 as originated on Seinfeld, a hit sitcom of the decade.  Key components to the unique and wacky holiday include the Festivus dinner feast, the aluminum Festivus pole, “Airing of Grievances” and “Feats of Strength.”

 

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Road Trip Destinations for Winter Break in New York Area

Road Trip Ideas and Lodgings for Winter Break in New York State

We’ve rounded up our picks for great weekend or week-long getaways that are just a short drive away.  On less than a tank of gas, you and your significant other can enjoy a weekend of restful repose.  Or perhaps you’d like to take the kids on a short vacation to beat those post-holiday doldrums?  We think you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for amongst the suggestions for winter road trip ideas!

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Celebrating Yule and the Winter Solstice

 

We’re celebrating the first day of winter on the Winter Solstice.  It’s the shortest day and longest night of the year in 2021!  We’ve got some fun facts about the history of this seasonal event, ways to celebrate it at home, and interesting events all day long around the New York City Metro Area.

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National Wreath Day: Local Long Island Area Wreats

 

For National Christmas Wreath Day, and we’re highlighting wonderful local businesses in the community who have natural wreaths for sale.  In addition, we’ve also got some fun decor for the car as well as your home!  If you’re looking for something more active to do with loved ones, we also found a great Wreath exhibit as well as some workshops.

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Atlantic's Local Eats Guide: National Chocolate Covered Everything Day

 

If you’ve got a pal on your list that is hard to shop for, we’re here to help.  You can never go wrong with a box of chocolates for gift giving, and since today is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, we’ve got a list of great local candy shops!  In addition, we’ve also got some suggestions for gift boxes to ship directly to your loved ones, and some fun ideas to make your own chocolate.

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