Egg hunts are a traditional component of many people’s Easter celebrations. Children often delight in searching for eggs around the house or in the backyard. Egg hunts are so popular that they have become a component of many town-sponsored festivities. In fact, the White House hosts its annual
Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials. There is debate regarding where the practice of “spring cleaning” originated. Some researchers link […]
It’s easy to underestimate the power of food in personal health. You are what you eat has never been more relevant. The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada says eating a healthy diet is one of the essential ways to protect health, as up to 80 percent of premature heart disease and stroke can be […]
A road trip can be a relaxing and exciting way to see the country. According to the financial firm IPX 1031, 51 percent of Americans planned to travel more in 2023 than the year prior, and 67 percent were considering road trips over other options. Canadians also planned to travel, with the 2023 edition of […]
College basketball fans have it made each March. Come March, scores of college hoops fans anxiously anticipate the tipoff to March Madness, which is a widely used nickname for the wildly popular NCAA Tournament, a single-elimination battle featuring 68 teams competing over seven rounds. Each team aspires to win the championship, but only one can […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand announced that the Town of Oyster Bay will once again host a Pet Food & Supply Drive in partnership with Long Island Cares. The drive will take place from March 1st to March 31st with a focus on collecting for the family members most vulnerable […]
Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District Oquenock Elementary School in the West Islip Union Free School District recently celebrated the 100th day of school with activities centered around the number 100. The school also decided to give back to their local community with an essential needs drive. Their goal was to collect […]
Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools Woodland Elementary School in Hicksville recently held their Second Annual Pillo Polo Tournament. Like floor hockey, this annual event for fifth graders is coordinated by Woodland Physical Education teacher Meg Williamson and is turning into a well-loved tradition. The students are divided into four teams and play a lead […]