A Large Jar of Spirit

This is a very simple, but yet incredibly delicious recipe that your kids can help make! It also is aesthetically pretty, which is always a bonus! This dessert looks best in mason jars (which are great because they are reusable), but can be made in any clear container or cup. You can make small individual servings or a large jar for sharing.

Ingredients

1. Strawberries
2. Blueberries
3. Whipped Cream
4. Shortbread cookie (or vanilla wafers)    

Directions

1. All you need to do is to layer these ingredients! It is best to place the shortbread or vanilla wafers on the bottom to absorb the flavors
2. I recommend next to put a layer of blueberries followed by a layer of whipped cream
3. On top of the whipped cream, add a layer of strawberries (you can either home make or use premade whipped cream depending on how much time you have!)
4. Repeat this order until the mason jar is topped off
5. Store in the refrigerator until you serve them
6. You can make the jars extra cute by wrapping them with red and blue ribbon

Alternate Steps

1. If you want this to be very effortless, whipped cream in a can and store bought shortbread will do just fine!
2. If you want to make your own whipped cream, this is a great recipe: make sure you have 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 tablespoon confection sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.  Combine all ingredients in a mixer and whip it together! 

3. You can also display in a tin baking tray if you want to create an American flag shape! Put the shortbread cookies on the bottom, layered with the berries and topped with whip cream stripes!

Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Covered Strawberries

This is an easy dessert to make that your family can have fun creating! 

Ingredients

1. Fresh Strawberries
2. White chocolate 
3. Red and blue sprinkles 

Directions

1. Place a pot of boiling water on your stove
2. Place a metal bowl into that water the white chocolate in the bowl
3. Watch the chocolate in the bowl carefully to make sure the chocolate melts, but does not burn
4. As soon as the white chocolate has melted, remove it and quickly dip the strawberries into the bowl to coat them
5. Place the sprinkles of different colors into small bowls and dip the strawberries in to create delicious red, white and blue treats!

Strawberry Crisp With Blueberries On Top

Ingredients 

1. Strawberries (enough to fill 1.5 inch pan)
2. 1 lemon
3.  1/2 cup of Butter 
4. ½ cup of Oats
5. ½ cup of Flour 
6. ½ cup of Brown Sugar
7. ½ tsp Salt
8. A pinch of white sugar
9. A handful of blueberries

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 and grease the baking pan you want to use 
2. Dice strawberries up in a bowl and squeeze a favorable amount of lemon on top 
3. Place the strawberries in the bottom of a pan, dust top with a pinch of white sugar
4. In a food processor or mixer add all the dry ingredients plus the cold butter (this will be your crumble topping) 
5. Add the mixed topping on top of the strawberries
6. Place the pan into the oven for 30 minutes (or until the crisp crust begins to turn golden brown)
7. Spread a handful of blueberries over the crisp for both decorative and delicious purposes!

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If You Want To Pick Up Patriotic Colored Dessert

Magnolia Bakery, with NYC locations both uptown and downtown, has great themed cupcakes, cakes, and banana pudding if you would rather pick up for the occasion! They even now offer nationwide shipping. 

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Outdoor concerts are back! Jones Beach is hosting a wide array of musical performances this summer and fall. If you are a music lover, going to an outdoor concert at Jones Beach is a great activity for you and your friends or family. There are numerous genres of concerts to choose from, such as Imagine Dragon, Avril Lavigne, and Pitbull . Keep reading to find out more!

Concerts Scheduled This Summer and Fall

August 2nd- Imagine Dragons

August 3rd- Kidz Bop

August 4th- New Kids on the Block/ Paula Abdul

August 8th- Beach Boys w/ Mike Love & Dave Mason of Traffic

August 10th- Dan + Shay

August 22nd- Lynyrd Skynyrd

August 27th- Avril Lavigne

August 31st- James Taylor

September 1st- Deep Purple

September 5th- Hootie and The BlowFish

September 12th- Pitbull

September 14th- Megadeth + Mudvayne

September 19th- StAiND

September 29th – Post Malone

How To Get There

If you are wondering how to get to Jone’s beach from your Glenwood apartment, there are very easy forms of transportation! If you have your own car, you can purchase a park pass with your concert ticket. The car ride from Manhattan is roughly 1:30-1:45 depending on what part of NYC you are leaving from. If you want to Uber or Lyft- those are great options, especially if you are planning on having a drink at the venue. If you want to take the train, which is probably the fastest option during rush hour traffic, you can take the LIRR to the Freeport stop and from there you can thaw the direct n88 bus to Jones beach which is only 20 min away! Or you can taxi/ uber from there.

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History of Jones Beach Concerts

Originally opening in 1952, the outdoor concert venue hosted musicals! Its first performance was A Night In Venice. It went under major renovation in 1992 and 1998 and now holds 15,000 seats. It is only one of two major outdoor arenas in New York.

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If you are a tennis fan, the US Open is one of the exciting events happening August 28th through September 10th! Tennis lovers be sure to watch your favorite players battle it out at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Glenwood residents who love tennis should definitely not miss out on these matches!

Some Tips For Attending The Tournament

This year is the 143rd  US Open tournament with men and women’s singles defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek! If you have never attended the US Open before, you are in for a treat! The stadium is filled with tents for food, drinks, and tennis paraphernalia! If you want to spend some time shopping and looking around make sure to enter the stadium early! Also, a great tip is to wear sneakers–there is a ton of walking with big crowds, so be ready!  Even if you dress up for the occasion, you will be happy you wore sneakers! Both the day and night matches are a perfect and exciting way to end the summer!

How to get there? Train or taxi are both easy options. The stadium is located at 124 Roosevelt Ave in Flushing, NY. If you are looking to hop on a train from Manhattan the quickest is to take the line 7 subway which has a stop at Mets-Willets Point. The stadium is only a 10 minute walk away!

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The Tournament Schedule

8/28 11AM Men and Women’s 1st Round

8/28 7PM Men and Women’s 1st Round

8/29 11AM Men and Women’s 1st Round

8/29 7PM Men and Women’s 1st Round

8/30 11AM Men and Women’s 2nd Round/ Men and Women’s Double 1st Round

8/30 7PM Men and Women’s 2nd Round

8/31 11AM Men and WOmen’s 2nd Round/ Men and Women’s Double 1st Round

8/31 7PM Men and Women’s 2nd Round

9/1 11AM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round
Men’s & Women’s Doubles 2nd Round

9/1 7PM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round

9/2 11AM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round
Men’s & Women’s Doubles 2nd Round

9/2 7PM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round

9/3 11AM Men’s & Women’s Round of 16
Men’s & Women’s Doubles 3rd Round

9/3 7PM Men’s & Women’s Round of 16

9/4 11AM Men’s & Women’s Round of 16
Men’s & Women’s Doubles 3rd Round

9/4 7PM Men’s & Women’s Round of 16

9/5 12PM Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals
Men’s & Women’s Doubles Quarterfinals

9/5 7PM Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals

9/6 11AM Women’s Doubles Quarterfinals
Men’s & Women’s Wheelchair Singles 1st Round
Quad Wheelchair Singles Quarterfinals

9/6 7PM Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals

9/7 11AM Men’s Doubles Semifinals
Men’s & Women’s Wheelchair Singles Quarterfinals
Men’s & Women’s Wheelchair Doubles Quarterfinals
Quad Wheelchair Doubles Semifinals
Boys’ and Girls’ Junior Wheelchair Singles Quarterfinals

9/8 7PM Men’s Semifinals

9/9 12PM Mixed Doubles Final (or Men’s Doubles Final)
Men’s & Women’s Wheelchair Doubles Final
Quad Wheelchair Doubles Final
Boys’ and Girls’ Junior Wheelchair Singles Final

4PM Women’s Final

9/10 Men’s & Women’s Wheelchair Singles Final
Quad Wheelchair Singles Final

1PM Women’s Doubles Final

4PM Men’s Final

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The Olympics is here! Cheering on Team USA is a unifying time across all of America that is lots of fun to watch with family and friends! Hudson Yards has an outdoor screening of the Olympics on Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm-10pm, what a great summer night activity! Keep reading to find out more.

Backyard At Hudson Yards

This summer, Backyard at Hudson Yards is returning with its 30 foot screen that will show the Olympics and other sporting coverage from 2pm-10pm on Saturdays and Sundays through August 8th. This is such a fun and unique way to watch the Olympic Games! The seating is on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to get there early.

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Make A Day Out Of It

If you have never been to Hudson Yards before, you will be in awe! There is so much to do, eat and see! You can easily make a whole afternoon through evening here, especially if you plan on attending the Olympic viewing outside on the 30 foot screen! If you want to plan a casual experience, try Mercado Little Spain. This food hall is similar to Eataly as it has tons of different types of tapas and Spanish foods to sample and grab quickly. If you want to try a more formal dining experience, Estiatorio Milos is a great formal Green restaurant with sweeping views of NYC.

The Olympic Schedule

If you want to plan your day at Hudson Yards around a specific Olympic sport, below are the schedules the next two Saturdays and Sundays. (This is subject to change)

Saturday July 31st and Sunday August 1st

• Swimming
• Archery
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Beach Volleyball
• Diving
• Equestrian
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track and Field

Saturday August 7th and Sunday August 8th

• Basketball
• Beach Volleyball
• Artistic Swimming
• Cycling
• Diving
• Equestrian

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Today is Earth Day! Many of us have spent the past year realizing how important nature is to us. Walks in Central Park or looking at the Hudson River were great for reducing stress during this chaotic year. It is important to try to make changes to help benefit our Earth. Keep reading to find out 5 simple things you could do to help out!

Carry A Reusable Cup

It is very easy to grab a plastic bottled water if you are on the go, but it is worth the effort to carry around a reusable bottle, mug or cup. Try this for a week! The first few days you will find yourself having to remember your cup but after that it becomes pretty effortlessly part of your daily routine!

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Unplug Your Chargers From The Wall

This small task is something I frequently forget! Yet, it is so simple and will help reduce the wasted electricity! When you are done charging your computer, phone or any other device, simply pull the charger from the wall. If you are looking for easy ways to help the environment, start here!

Plant Plants!

Having plants in your home is a great springtime activity! Picking out what flower or plant is right for you is fun and brightens your space. It also reduces carbon dioxide and provides oxygen- so why not! If you are not sure what plant is for you- we wrote a previous post on good plants for apartment living, be sure to check it out!

Use Eco Friendly Cleaning Products

Some great brand’s to check out are:

Branch Basics

Blue Land

Common Good

ECOS

Honest Company

Eliminate Single Use Items

Sit down and try to make a list of single use items you use weekly. Straws? Shopping bags? Then, find great alternatives to these single use items. I prefer metal straws to paper straws, so I carry one around with me in a cute case, and if I go grocery shopping I carry a reusable bag!

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Some Tips For Attending The Tournament

This year is the 139^th US Open tournament with men and women’s singles defending champions Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka! If you have never attended the US Open before, you are in for a treat! The stadium is filled with tents for food, drinks, and tennis paraphernalia! If you want to spend some time shopping and looking around make sure to enter the stadium early! Also, a great tip is to wear sneakers–there is a ton of walking with big crowds, so be ready!  Even if you dress up for the occasion, you will be happy you wore sneakers! Both the day and night matches are a perfect and exciting way to end the summer!

How to get there? Train or taxi are both easy options. The stadium is located at 124 Roosevelt Ave in Flushing, NY. If you are looking to hop on a train from Manhattan the quickest is to take the line 7 subway which has a stop at Mets-Willets Point. The stadium is only a 10 minute walk away!

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US Open Kids’s Day

If you kids are fans of tennis, Saturday August 24^that 1pm is Kids’s Day! Be sure to get tickets if you think your family would enjoy this special day! There will be numerous free events for the kids to partake in from face painting, balloon artists, music and much more! Gates open at 9:30am and the day is sponsored by Net Generation. If you are a Glenwood uptown or downtown resident with a child interested in the sport, this is a great way to peak their interest further! Your child will not only have a blast, but you will also be able to learn about different tennis programs for him or her! Click here for more information.

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