Recently in New York Category

Count your blessings if you have a roof over your head tonight, because many of our fellow New Yorkers do not. If you're like me, you want to help but maybe don't know how or what to do. When I came across a tweet from the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library (@cphpublib on Twitter) the other day, I sprung into action.

The CPH Public Library is serving as a drop off point for those wanting to donate supplies to the relief effort. Items in demand were flashlights, D batteries, canned goods, toiletries, cleaning supplies, dish soap, winter coats and clothes and medical supplies.

My extreme couponing phase, added with my obsessive need to buy in bulk from Sam's Club or BJ's, provided a rich source of those much needed items, including baby supplies. I just took a look around the house and managed to load up four bags full of goods to donate.

The library and the Clifton Park Town Hall are serving as drop off locations this week until Friday. If you have a chance to stop by, please do so!

Have you noticed that Price Chopper has more than just an amazing produce selection, fresh seafood and the simple staples of bread, milk & eggs? It's easy to cross of your complete shopping list under one roof. You can grab and go and get on with your day!

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Head's up...these products smell amazing! I grabbed the hydrated shampoo and conditioner and the refreshed body wash for myself today and can't wait to try it!

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Here's how to enter:

1. Comment below on why you shop at Price Chopper! (THIS IS A MANDATORY ENTRY!)

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The Fair kicks back off next week, starting Thursday, August 23 and running through Labor Day, Monday, September 3. Nearly one million people are expected to attend this year's Fair and they'll find plenty to see! With 375 acres of fun, food, entertainment, animals and educational exhibits there's something for everyone!

...BUT....

I had to show off this one!

May 1 marked our two-year-anniversary in New York. We've seen and done a ton of stuff, but one of our favorite events is the Tulip Festival in Washington Park. The festival was the first outing we made as New Yorkers in 2010.

Even going into our third year of flowers, it just amazes me to stroll through Washington Park and see the bright blooms everywhere! The colors and shapes of the flowers are always so stunning.

This year's early warm weather may have damaged a few of the blooms, but I sure wasn't disappointed!

...especially when I found this blooming! :)