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Whether you’re using your car for day-trips, weekend getaways, or lengthy road trips, it’s always good to be prepared on your vacations.  We’re sharing some great choices today for durable and useful travel gear for your vehicle.

You’ll find lots of gizmos for every occasion on today’s blog!  Check it out and feel free to submit your suggested goodies in a comment; we may just feature your picks in future gadget blogs!

Today we’re exploring great romantic getaways in the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania.  On less than a tank of gas, you can be enjoying luxurious accommodations, homemade country breakfasts, top tier entertainment, and the romantic getaway of your dreams!  Check out our picks for activities to do in the area, and best bed and breakfasts to book this winter.

Today we're highlighting great local destinations celebrating Black History, Black creators, Black performers, and Black artists.  We’re also very excited to share that many of them are also local Black Owned Businesses, which is a great way to directly support our local community. We’re supporting the arts and Black Creators by sharing this fabulous list of venues to explore. Check out our picks below, and let us know which is your favourite place to visit!

February lends itself to romance with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, and winter giving us some of the prettiest glittering snowflakes.  It’s all a perfect recipe for candle lit dinners, warm evenings by the fire, and sipping hot cocoa or even a hot toddy.

So for today’s blog we thought we’d share some of our picks for the most unexpected, memorable, and romantic getaways in New York State.  We’ve also included some fabulous suggestions for where to eat and what to do while you’re on vacation (besides getting cozied up together!)

We’re back with our community calendar for February, and we’ve got a great selection in particular of Family Friendly events!  You’ll find lots to do for little ones and fun for the whole family as well. But never fear, there’s some events for adults to get a night out on the town and kick back to relax.

Happy Lunar New Year!

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Wish you happiness and all the best in the Year of the Tiger!

February marks the beginning of Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Tiger!  This week,  Asian-Americans in the US will be celebrating with their families, just like many others around the globe in China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, North Korea, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines! Check it out on today's blog!

Turn Your Automotive Hobby into a Career: Classes, Courses, and Books for Gearheads to Go Pro

Do you love working on cars in your spare time?  Do you love diagnosing issues and repairing the cars of your friends and family? Do you spend hours and hours online watching YouTube videos and tutorials on how to DIY an upgrade or mod for your vehicle? 

We’ve got a great list of suggestions for technical schools, classes, and books to get you started on the path to evolving from hobby to paid venture!  Check it out on today’s blog.

At the Drive-In: Atlantic's Local Guide to the Best Drive-In Movies and What To Bring
 

When the weather outside’s not frightful, we love to go out for a drive-in movie experience; it’s delightful!  Today we’re covering a list of fantastic drive-in theaters with unique viewing experiences, and those who offer a wide range of media from family flicks, indie films, foreign cinema, and more.

We’ve also got some quick tips and tricks for packing up the car to ensure everyone has a great time and you’ve planned for just about ever scenario (especially with…

Did you know that today is National Puzzle Day?  We’re going to share our picks for great escape rooms to visit right here on Long Island, perfect for those looking for a fun way to spend a weekend or a date night!  And for those who prefer to stay indoors, but want to stay busy at home we’ve got some great picks for car themed puzzles. It’s all happening right here on today’s blog.

Amazing Escape Room Experiences in Long Island and mystery dinner theatre in the Greater NY Metro Area and puzzles to do at…