A Library Card And A Stamp On The Ocean

Did you ever notice the Post Office at Davis Park? I know you have walked by it. It is a little building across the boardwalk from the firehouse. In all the years I have been going to Davis Park, Fire Island - I never went there either.

The kids and I brought some post cards at The Davis Park Store and went off to the Post Office to mail them. It is a very small building, but there is a regular mini Post Office in it. And half of the Post Office is shared with The Davis Park Library.

There is the Post Office clerk in her uniform standing next to the librarian. It is sort of funny and it gives you an old time feeling. We purchased post card stamps for our cards and mailed them off. Then we signed two kids books out of the library. When you are done with the books you can return them in mailbox in front of the Post Office.

The next time you are at Davis Park stop in The Post Office - Library, it's fun!
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Schooling In The Home

The lady who lived in our house before us home schooled four children, so we get lots of home schooling catalogs. I actually looked at one the other day and place an order today. It is called Trend for Kids - PreK to Grade 9.

They have all sort of fun and interesting things to help your kids learn. I ordered a bunch of sight word flash cards, addition cards and some charts on the world and rain. My kids are very interested in maps and ask me all the time where rain comes from. My total for seven items with shipping was $25 - a bargain. I have gone to the "teacher store" and purchased similar items and paid much more. The flash cards were $2.99 for over 100 cards at Trends for Kids.

Here's the site - http://www.trendenterprises.com/home.cfm

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Getting Sleepy In The Library

The Bayport-Blue Point Library has bedtime storytimes. I have done this for the past few summers with my kids and they love it. It really does not make them sleepy, but it is something to do that is fun and they get to see their friends.

There are only two bedtime storytimes left. Friday August 14th and 21st at 7pm. It is recommended for children between 2-6 years old. Bring your favorite stuffed animal - pajamas are optional. =)
suffolk.lib.ny.us/libraries/bprt

Reading The Summer Away

Did you sign your kids up for The Bayport-Blue Point Library Summer Reading Club yet? There is still time. My children have been a part of the reading club since they were a year old. Yes - one years old! They did not read then, but you read books to them. There are different levels for age groups. Once you have read six books, you bring your list back to the library and you get a prize. At the end of the reading club in mid-August, there is a big party. My kids have tons of fun at this party. There is all the usual kid stuff that they love - games, music, bouncers, etc. The best part - it's all free. I don't know why more people don't take advantage of the library. =)
suffolk.lib.ny.us/libraries/bprt

Fresh Air And Movies

This info was in Newsday last month and I cut it out, but have not gone yet. The Brookhaven Amphitheater at Bald Hill in Farmingville shows movies outside on their lawn on Wednesday nights. It costs $5 per carload. The movies are popular kid's movies that were all out in the past year - like "Kung Fu Panda" and "Hotel For Dogs". I would imagine that you bring a blanket, snacks and bug spray. The movies start at 8:15pm - once it gets dark. In the next few weeks, I am going to try to take the kids there. Here is the web address to check out the schedule. =)
http://brookhavenamphitheater.com/movie_sched_.html

Spelling Errors With Craig

Have you ever looked for a job on Craig's List? There are some interesting one, like you could be a beer pong referee! I have been looking for work on Craig's List - not as a referee. Just be careful because I am finding out that there are a lot of "scam" job out there. Most you can tell right away - like "we are looking for 20 qualified people" - to do what - who knows? But others look real and when I email them, they respond and you can tell it is something that I don't want to do.

Yesterday I got an email back from an ad. It was for a freelance writer, to write articles for blogs (which I have been doing for the past two years - if anyone wants to hire me?). In this email telling me about the job there were so many misspellings, that I just had to laugh. I did not reply back to it.

Lions, Tigers And Bears - And Eagles And Goats!

I always forget about The Brookhaven Ecology Site in Holtsville. It is a great place to bring the kids - all year long and it is free!!! There is a big playground, an exercise track where kids can ride their bikes and roller blades.

The best part is the animal preserve. It is the place to go - the kids will be amazed! They have the usual - goats, horses and pigs. Then there are animals that have been rescued and are now living there - bears, eagles and a lion.

The Ecology Site also has picnic tables and greenhouses. There is no charge for any of this. They have a pool, but I am not sure if there is a charge for it because I have never used it. If you kids are driving you crazy in the summer or winter - take them to The Brookhaven Ecology Site for a fun day!

http://www.brookhaven.org/HighwayDepartment/WildlifeEcologyCenter/tabid/113/Default.aspx

249 Buckley Road, Holtsville 631-758-9664