Kids & Family

What's On The Blogs?

A look at some of this week's opinions and advice in the blogosphere.

Long Island is not only known for its cultural diversity, but its diversity of opinions. That fact is proven every week on Patch as we host community voices in our blog space. Here’s a look at some of the latest blogs posted on our sites across the region.

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Brian Cohen provides this insightful blog on how to raise kids to have an understanding and appreciation for how money should be used and saved. Check out this blog and join the discussion. Is it ever too young to teach your kids about finances?

North Fork

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Toy Toys Toys: How To Keep Them From Taking Over Your House

Professional organizer Jean Linder discusses how you can possibly contain that scattered mess of toys children always seem to love making. Check out this blog for some tips.

Author Jen Senft provides a great checklist for aspiring and established authors slugging through the task of getting those manuscripts past the slush pile. If you’ve got something you like to submit to a literary journal but you don’t want to make any “rookie mistakes” read this blog post.

Southampton

Those Pre Labor Day Sunday Nights

Blogger and journalist T.J. Clemente weighs in this week with a personal narrative reflecting on the strong pull of summers in Montauk while walking his dog. If you’re still clinging to what’s left of summer, immerse yourself in this blog post.

East Hampton

Party Patter: The Sweater of Martinis For Fall Pomegranate

Barbara Gilleece provides us with the perfect fall martini as we close out the summer season and the sweet pomegranate ripens. Check out this blog if you’re planning any cocktail parties after Labor Day. It comes complete with a full recipe for the drink.



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