http://www.lifamilies.com/rss.aspxThe latest news and articles from the Long Island family scene.(c) 2026 LIFamilies.com5Although we keep the ingredients in our kitchen for the sole purpose of eating or cooking with, it’s amazing the beneficial properties that can be fou...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/using-kitchen-ingredients-as-everyday-remedies-2406.html7/19/13Now that summer’s here, counting down the days until your next beach day? How about a fun, DIY project to keep you occupied during the wait? If you're...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/diy-beach-towel-totes-2405.html7/17/13Sometimes you need to set all the rest of the world aside and focus on a date night or two for you and your other half. Single and loving it? Date nig...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/adult-only-desserts-2404.html7/12/13One of the best features of living on an Island is that there are plenty of beautiful beaches for spend family sun and fun day! Before you pack up you...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/beach-ready-safety-tips-2403.html7/10/13One hazard of heading into the great outdoors is the possibility of spending a good part of your summer itch away, commonly due to poisonous plants yo...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/tip-for-preventing-poison-ivy-sumac-and-oak-reactions-2402.html6/27/13It’s that time of the year again. Time to pull out the beach bags and bathing suits and to fill your E-Reader to the brim with an infinite possibility...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/a-summer-reading-list-for-2013-2401.html6/21/13Just when you thought that it couldn't be any more dangerous stepping out into the world, researchers have found an all new disease; carried by the de...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/new-bacterial-infection-present-in-northeast-2400.html6/12/13Ask any reader or book lover and they'll agree; there are books that you read just to pass the time, and then there are books that you read that chang...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/a-must-read-reading-list-2399.html6/4/13Spring is a time of rebirth and inspiration. Animals come out of hiding as plants and trees come back to life. We, too, start to change our winter-hib...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/jump-starting-your-spring-weight-loss-2398.html5/22/13Whoever said that being a parent was a walk in the park was definitely lying. There are so many different mishaps and struggles along the way that mak...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/learning-from-common-childrens-medication-mistakes-2397.html5/14/13Have difficulty getting your little one to sleep every night? Just like adults, when children don’t have a set internal schedule, havoc can ensure due...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/curbing-the-struggle-with-a-bedtime-routine-2396.html5/10/13It seems as though if it's not one problem it's another; when the cold weather finally goes away, a wicked allergy season comes into full swing (trapp...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/fighting-allergies-symptoms-naturally-2395.html5/3/13As the season warms up and we all start heading back outside, most of us are also working on getting rid of the residual sluggishness and less than he...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/may-produce-and-a-list-of-2013-farmers-markets-2394.html5/2/13It is easy to become tired of even our favorite rooms in the house. You live and work in them day after day, and after a while they may seem a little ...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/updating-your-kitchen-without-a-remodel-2393.html4/29/13Spring is a time of rebirth and a time of inspiration. There's a reason why it's called "Spring Cleaning," because the fresh start outdoors makes us w...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/spring-cleaning-for-your-home-and-your-body-2392.html4/25/13With spring here and nature beginning to come back to life, you too may start to feel the green thumb itch. An easy and fast way to get your own bloom...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/starting-a-scrap-garden-2391.html4/16/13Looking for a great way to live a little greener while also saving a little green? Why not save a few bucks by starting your own composting system thi...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/starting-your-own-garden-compost-2390.html4/2/13As the cold weather insists on wearing on, all we can do is sit back and wait with anticipation for spring to show its welcomed return. After being tr...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/helping-your-home-get-spring-ready-2389.html3/28/13Let's face it; times are tough, especially on our wallets. It seems that no matter how much you try to save, at the end of the month your bank account...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/easy-tips-for-saving-money-2388.html3/26/13One of our favorite aspects of living on Long Island is that there is still a farmer-rich culture rooted in the area, allowing for the best and health...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/a-few-favorite-seasonal-veggies-2387.html3/13/13