My kids love the parks on Long Island! They are spacious and offer a wide variety of play sets for every age. Many of the parks have swimming pools, golf areas, spray parks, and so much more. They are also the perfect place to plan a picnic as pavilions are located throughout many of them. Here are some of the best playgrounds on Long Island for you and your family to enjoy.

Next up in our museums series is the Nassau County Museum of Art, an ideal setting for introducing children to art—a gift they may well cherish for a lifetime. While the exhibit space is very manageable, meaning it will not be too overwhelming or exhausting for young visitors, there's enough to see and do here to keep you coming back for more. In addition to the interior space in the Gregorian mansion, there's a sculpture garden that visitors can enjoy, with the works of Tom Otterness and Fernando Botero. Or relax in the formal gardens with their soothing patterns and shapes, or hike through one of the many well-marked trails along the 145-acre preserve. If there's one message to be gained from a visit here, it's that art takes many forms, from sculpture and architecture to nature, and at the Nassau County Museum of Art, one can see and experience it all in one place.

Mother's Day in my house is nearly always celebrated with brunch--from as long as my sister and I were old enough to make a reservation--and woe to the husband who gets confused and books a meal at a restaurant serving a la carte brunch... In my family, we're all about the all-you-can-eat brunch buffet! Still making plans on where to celebrate mom this year? We’ve got some wonderful places for you that are hosting Mother’s Day Brunches with delicious eats and special treats for the special lady on her special day! Be sure to call ahead to make reservations in advance.