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One-of-a-Kind Gift Shops Around Long Island
As the holiday season approaches, it's a good idea to do more of your shopping at small and local businesses. These businesses are the backbone of our local economies, owned and operated by members of our own communities. Small Business Saturday, which is coming up on November 26, is the perfect opportunity to shop local. Here are some of the local stores our real estate agents recommend visiting on the occasion.
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Put These Holiday Events on Your Calendar
Ready or not, the holiday season is just around the corner, and it's the most wonderful time of the year. It's not too early to start getting yourself into the holiday spirit. Our real estate agents love kicking off the holidays by attending a local event. From immersive light displays to holiday markets, there is a lot to do around Long Island, so you'll need to plan ahead. Here are some top events you'll want to add to your calendar this year.
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Long Island: Where You Can Make a Difference
Did you know that October 22 is National Make a Difference Day? The idea behind Make a Difference Day is that every small bit of support can make a difference in someone's life and that everyone can do their part. This is the 30th Make a Difference Day since it was originally established in 1992, presenting the perfect opportunity to show your support to some of the many non-profit organizations on Long Island that make a difference in the lives of others every day. Our real estate agents have the details on five Long Island non-profit organizations to consider for Make a Difference Day this year.
- Rebuilding Together Long Island – 208 NY-109, Ste. 204, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Dedicated to helping homeowners in need with necessary repairs, maintenance, and rebuilding efforts, Rebuilding Together Long Island has a network of 250 volunteers with a home base near Farmingdale homes for sale. You can become a member of that large network of volunteers to help make vital repairs, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives. Unable to volunteer? Rebuilding Together is also always in need of donations and sponsors for projects of all sizes.
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Long Island: Where to Stop for Coffee Oct. 1
For many of us, coffee is the elixir of life. It's hard to start the day without it. And October 1st is International Coffee Day. What better way to celebrate than by enjoying a cup at your favorite coffee shop? Of course, this can be more difficult if you've just moved to a new area. Our real estate agents can help you find the perfect house, but where are the coffee shops nearby? We've got you covered. Here are our picks for the best places in Long Island to stop for coffee on October 1st.
- Bean Coffee House - 17 Fire Island Ave., Babylon, NY 11702
Located near Babylon homes for sale, Bean Coffee House imports coffee beans from all over the world. That includes French Roast, Sumatra Mandheling, Columbia Supremo, Ethiopia Longberry Harrar, and many others. All their coffee is fair trade and delicious. If you're a coffee fan who appreciates the nuances of different varieties, this is the place for you.
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Suffolk County: Indulge in Apple Cider Donuts
Apple cider donuts are a favorite treat in the Suffolk County area of New York, and although you can often buy them fresh year-round, they're an especially good fall treat. The cake-like donuts are flavored with apple cider as well as spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to create a deliciously unique flavor.
Our real estate agents suggest visiting the following farms and farm stands in and near Suffolk County to indulge in apple cider donuts.