Save Money While on Vacation
Going on vacation often means indulging here and there on purchases. When you travel, you may want to be sure you are spending your hard earned money in the smartest ways.
Here are some suggestions on how to make your next vacation memorable and affordable!
Be flexible – Travelers who are flexible in their departure dates and times can usually find great deals and rates because they have the ability to shop price instead of date.
Pack light – Many airlines now charge extra for baggage fees, especially suitcases. Pack only the necessities.
Use coupons – Coupons aren’t only for getting cents off your brand tissue at the supermarket. Coupon and discount codes are available for just about any purchase – even vacations. Check all travel websites to see if there are any deals and specials going on when booking your trip.
Plan meals – Look into economical restaurants before departing. Know where you’ll be eating and when.
Rent small – If you are renting a car, choose the smallest model that will fit your needs. In addition, there is no need to pay for a large room that you don’t plan to spend much time in.
Consider public transportation – Investigate public transportation options near your destination. Such options may not be as convenient as taxis, but they may be more economical.
Make your next vacation unforgettable!
Summer Guide to U-Pick Lewin’s Farm!
Summer is here and that only means one thing, fresh summer produce! If you love fresh fruits and vegetables, check out one of Long Island’s many “U-Pick” farms on the east end! With a wide variety of choices ranging from blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and more, you and your family are sure to find something you all love!
Lewin’s farm on Sound Avenue in Calverton offers many fun, family activities along with their “U-Pick” farm experience.
Even if you don’t feel like picking your own produce, Lewin’s offers a huge farm stand of already picked fresh produce right at your fingertips.
While there, make sure to take a drive down Sound Avenue and see what other farms and stands can offer you.
Its summer fun for the whole family, don’t miss out on this year’s summer picking season.
Lewin Farm
812 Sound Avenue
Calverton, NY 11933
Phone: 631-929-4327
Looking for a twist on your weekend breakfast/brunch?
Try some Cheese and Blueberry Danish
What you need:
- 1 package (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 4 oz. package of cream cheese
- Sugar to taste
- ½ cup of Blueberries
How to make it:
- Heat your oven to 350 degrees
- Unroll the crescent rolls onto a greased baking sheet
- Use two triangle pieces to make one square (you will have four at the end)
- Pinch the seams to hold the dough together
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sugar until it is as sweet as you like
- Spread a spoonful of cream cheese onto the dough and top with a handful of blueberries
- Bring opposite corners of rectangles together and press together to seal.
- Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown
Enjoy!