The Bubble Is In The Battle On The Bay

Power boaters with families, this weekend in Patchogue is The Battle On The Bay Miss Geico Triple Crown. It is a huge boat race on The Bay just off Patchogue and it's free. The events start on Friday, August 21st on land in Patchogue. There is music, food, vendors and you can view the race boats. On Saturday there are the time trials in the water and more fun on land. Sunday is race day. There are three separate races, starting at noon.

There is a viewing area in the Sandspits of Shorefront Park in Patchogue. If you have a boat, there is a viewing area just off Shorefront Park in Patchogue in The Bay. It is sort of tailgating with your boat in the water! Check out more detailed info at The Battle of The Bay website http://greatsouthbayracing.com/index.html

Even if you do not make it to the races - living in The Bayport Bubble - you will hear the boats!
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Don't Buy Birthday Cards - Make Them!

Once your children start school, they are always getting invited to birthday parties. It's not a big deal to buy a gift, but buying all those birthday cards gets so expensive. Mostly because they just get thrown away.

Try this - get some construction paper or pull some paper out of your printer. With crayons or markers, have them make a birthday card for their pal. Let their imagination flow - you will be amazed at what they draw for their friend. Keep it simple or get really fancy with glue, cutouts and stickers.

Always make a note on the card of what the drawing is and have them sign their name too. The kids feel like they made something special for a buddy and you save money. If the card does get tossed in the trash, it will not be a waste of $3. Who knows, maybe the friend will keep the special card and bring it out again in high school for a laugh!
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