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We’re so excited to welcome in the holiday season!  We can’t wait to hop in our cars for some holiday traveling to see our friends and family.  Better yet, we can’t wait to get into the festive baking for some cookie swaps and holiday gifting!  So for today’s post we’re going to celebrate the classic holiday treat: fancy cookies. Yum!

You’ll find everything on this list from car themed cookie cutters to car-friendly travel containers for cookie deliveries, and some of our very favourite cookie baking recipes.

We’re back with your local Long Island family calendar of events for December! You’ll find lots of great holiday gift shopping events and make-and-take workshops for the whole family. We've even got some festive events that will send you back in time to Victorian era ala Dickens' Christmas Carol! All that and more on this month's calendar.

Let’s face it, our pets are as much a part of the family as any other human in our households.  There’s no denying they’ve got a hold on our hearts.  And nothing beats a day of adventuring and road tripping with your trusty furry companion by your side!  Now that the world has started spinning again, we’ve all got the itch to get traveling and exploring.  Come check out our recommendations for Pet Travel Gear!

In observance of World AIDS Day, we’re doing our part to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS.  We’re shining a spotlight on new advancements in a potential cure, and how you can take part in supporting this research.  Check out our list of local HIV/AIDS related organizations and charities who need our help.  We’ve also got a list of vital facts on HIV/AIDS and prevention measures  to share with your friends and loved ones to help stop the spread of HIV.

Today is Giving Tuesday. 

?Atlantic cares about our community, and we believe in helping our local neighbours as much as we would our close friends and family. In honor of that strong value, we’d like to encourage our customers to give others a helping hand in the form of volunteering, donations, care packages, and share the love, too.
 

We’ve got some great local charities you can support in the area, along with some ideas on doing some work on your own!  Help others stay safe and warm for the holiday season, and experience a little comfort and joy…

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Gearheads

If you’re averse to waiting in long lines in retail stores, and have a habit of procrastinating online ordering and missing the shipping deadlines, we’re here to rescue you from your gift giving stress!  Today we’re sharing our picks for great digital gift giving options and mail subscription boxes that you can snag online.  That’s right, it’s a hassle free holiday with our digital gift guide for Gearheads on today’s blog.

Happy Holiday Lights Displays For The Whole Family to Enjoy

It’s the First day of Hanukkah, and we’re wishing you all a happy holiday filled with love and light!  And since it’s the festival of lights, we also thought it would be only fitting to share a list of great holiday lights displays you can visit with the family over the next few weeks.  Check it out and get into the holiday spirit no matter what you celebrate or when.  We’ve got some beautiful family friendly events and destinations that are sure to bring cheer and…

It's Buy Nothing Day! DIY Guide to Gifts and Garage Reorganizing.

Add your personal touch to holiday gifting using things others might otherwise have discarded or ignored, and give your loved ones something truly special.  And nothing says happy holidays like a day of fun-filled family bonding, which is why we’ve included great kid-friendly options for “make together” projects they can do with you.  Let’s head into the garage for some DIY excitement!
 

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Atlantic's Last Minute Holiday Prep Guide for Thanksgiving

If you’ve found this post in a frenzied search for last minute meal prep ideas on the day of Thanksgiving dinner, we’re glad to see you!  Need some last minute pantry-friendly recipes?  Looking for something to entertain the kids while you cook?  No problem!  We’ve got a great list of easy recipes created from pantry staples that can be cooked lickety-split!  And lots of fun activities to help keep kids entertained while you’re getting ready for guests today.
 

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Atlantic’s Fave Youtube Video Roundup

With everyone gearing up for the big dinner this week, we thought we’d share a fun, laid back post to help you relax before guests arrive.  Today we’re celebrating all things automotive with a Youtuber Roundup of great Gearhead content.  Check out our picks for super rad car videos to watch on Youtube!