Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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Summer is here and since s'mores and ice cream is sure to be on the menu, families will need an extra incentive to stay active and fit. You can have fun--and even raise money for a worthy cause--at these fun runs and walks across Long Island. For more family-friendly activities, check out our Events Calendar and Outdoor Guide.
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It can be a challenge to find new and exciting places to hold your child's birthday party. So break the birthday party mold and check out these out of the box places and spaces to keep kiddies energized and entertained. Guests will be wowed and your birthday boy/girl will be uber grateful. And for more ideas, check out our Long Island Party Guide.
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Dig your hands into the soil of the Earth and learn how to grow your own food. Teaching children at a young age how to cultivate food is a priceless ability. These farms, garden clubs and museums across Long Island have everything you need to get started, so head out with your little seedling and plant some fun. And for more outside activities, check out our Spring Fun Guide.
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Spring is here and hopefully warmer weather isn't far behind. Get fit as a family with these fun runs and walks across Long Island. And be sure to look out for our list of Summer Fun Runs coming next month. For more family-friendly activities, check out our Events Calendar and Spring Fun Guide.
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Got a little gamer on your hands? Broaden his or her Minecraft world of neat row houses and green trees with these camps and classes offered by professionals. And the kids don't even have to know they might learn a little math in the process! For more classes on Long Island, visit our Classes & Enrichment Guide.
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Long Island families can celebrate Purim at one of these fun-filled events. There will be costumes, songs, games and hamantaschen. And for other activities in the area, be sure to check out our Long Island Events Calendar.
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If you have an adventure loving kiddie on your hands, the usual bounce house birthday party might not quench their need for speed. Your thrill seeking boy or girl can have the time of their lives at one of these birthday spots on Long Island that will have you zipping, zooming, driving and diving. Be sure to call for up-to-date pricing and availability. And for more birthday party ideas, check out our Long Island Party Guide.
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Nothing tops a pancake or waffle like that thick, amber-hued liquid, produced only here in the Northeast—maple syrup. Fortunately for Long Islanders, we don't need to travel to New Hampshire or Vermont to get a firsthand look at the process of converting maple sap into syrup and ultimately sugar. There are farms right here on the island that offer demonstrations and provide samples (yum!).
