Friday, December 25, 2015

Winter family traditions to keep you warm all season long

Winter family traditions to keep you warm all season long

Winter family traditions to keep you warm all season long

 Dark mornings, cold days and snowy roads are all things that might bring you down this winter. But winter doesn’t have to be a time of hibernation. With all of the holidays and celebrations throughout the season, your entire family can get involved in activities to keep the winter days cheery and bright.
An established set of winter family traditions gives everyone something to look forward to when the months get chilly and long. The joy doesn’t have to end once Christmas is over, you can extend the holiday magic until the first sign of spring. Bring your family closer together with these fun winter tradition ideas:
Christmas
Take time out of the normal hustle and bustle of the Christmas season to enjoy the atmosphere. Collect everyone in the car and go for a drive to see the festive lights, attend a holiday concert or go skating or sledding as a family. And don’t forget about the classic traditions, like leaving milk and cookies for Santa and stuffing stockings on Christmas Eve. Unique stocking stuffers and gifts can really make this tradition stand out in the minds of your loved ones.
New Years
The most famous New Year’s Eve tradition in the United States is to watch the dropping of the ball in New York City’s Times Square when the clock strikes midnight. Many U.S. families also celebrate the New Year with a dish called the Hoppin’ John, a southern favorite made of black-eyed peas. The “eyes” on the peas symbolize the completed year and hope for good fortune.
You can also have some fun with your family when you explore traditions from around the world. For example, in Spain there is a ritual to eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve, which is meant to represent 12 months of happiness in the coming year. In Greece, New Year’s Day is also the festival of St. Basil. For this festival, families bake a silver or gold coin into a cake and whoever finds the coin in their piece will be especially lucky for the next year.
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to remind all your loved ones how much you appreciate them. Make it more than just a typical February day when you get up early to exchange valentines as a family. Have everyone write letters of appreciation to each other and read them out loud, or simply go around the table, giving each person a chance to share a tribute to another family member. Even the simplest of praise can do wonders for strengthening and bonding relationships.
Winter birthdays
When your birthday falls so close to other popular winter holidays, the special day can easily get lost among the rest of the festivities. Make the winter birthdays in your family stand out by creating a special tradition to mark the occasion. This could be a long-standing tradition like taking hand prints each year as your child grows, or as simple as a family dinner out complete with gift-opening.
Make every winter holiday spectacular when you create your own winter family traditions. Whether you’re inspired by these ideas or have your own, traditions will keep you celebrating and building lasting memories with your family throughout the winter months.

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Your Neighbors Selling Price Does Affect Your Bottom line. House Closing Prices For Plainview and Old-Bethpage, NY (November 2015)

Number
Street Name Sfx Town SoldPrice Style
15 Colonial Rd Old Bethpage 420000 Ranch
20 Fairway Dr Old Bethpage 605000 Hi Ranch
15 Simpson Dr Old Bethpage 465000 Farm Ranch
46 Simpson Dr Old Bethpage 475000 Split
7 Acorn Ln Plainview 749000 Splanch
90 Beaumont Dr Plainview 635000 Hi Ranch
22 Country Dr Plainview 500000 Ranch
20 Cranberry Ln Plainview 590000 Split
26 Frederick Dr Plainview 470000 Split
27 Janet Dr Plainview 430000 Ranch
65 Keswick Ln Plainview 598000 Split
52 Lincoln Rd Plainview 439000 Ranch
11 Linda Ln Plainview 665000 Split
190 W Main Pkwy Plainview 994000 Colonial
25 Melony Ave Plainview 415000 Ranch
71 Pasadena Dr Plainview 530000 Split
4 Rustic Ct Plainview 633000 Hi Ranch
85 Sagamore Dr Plainview 1200000 Colonial
42 Sally Ln Plainview 640000 Hi Ranch
12 Steven St Plainview 940000 Colonial
28 Toni Ct Plainview 650000 Split
4 Vegas Ct Plainview 975000 Colonial
2 Vera Ave Plainview 435000 Ranch
612 Woodbury Ct Plainview 467500 Hi Ranch