Jaime Sumersille

Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.

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Long Island Restaurants Offering Take Out or Delivery for Mother's Day

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 11:59am

Skip the kitchen on Mother's Day and enjoy a three-course meal from Bella Vie. .

If there's one day a year that Chef Mom deserves to take off, it's Mother's Day. During a quarantine, even more so! These Long Island eateries are gearing up for Mother's Day specials that offer contactless curbside take out or delivery.

For other family dining options when we're back up and running, see our list of Long Island restaurants where kids can eat free; dining destinations that offer entertainment for kids; and with warmer weather coming, great places to dine outdoors with children.

At publication time, these restaurants are offering take-out service for Mother's Day. Since the COVID-19 situation is constantly evolving, please confirm with the restaurant directly to be sure.

Long Island Food Delivery Services When There Are No Peapod Slots Available

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 11:40am

With the online grocery marketplace, Mercado, get your favorite local foods delivered to you. Photo courtesy of Mercado

As the Coronavirus pandemic heads into its umpteenth week, we realize the cupboards might be getting bare. With the advised #StayAtHome health initiative aimed at curtailing new cases of the virus, now more than ever folks are trying to limit trips to the grocery store. Even if you do venture out, Long Islanders are reporting a lack of social distancing in aisles, bare dairy shelves, scarce meat options and don't get me started on the toilet paper situation. My mother-in-law ordered hers online from Australia! I traded produce for a roll.

Peapod and Amazon Fresh have been go-to's for many Long Islanders, but trying to get a delivery slot seems to be a full-time job. We found several services and/or companies offering stoop delivery or contact-less curbside pick up. If your favorite neighborhood shop isn't on the list try giving them a call, many shops are more than willing to accommodate patrons during these uncertain times.

Long Island Restaurants Offering Take Out or Delivery for Easter or Passover Meals

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 10:10am

Morton's Steakhouse is offering an Easter dinner for two or a steak dinner kit.

All dressed up with nowhere to go for Easter or Passover this year? Social distancing may mean that large family gatherings will be put on hold for Easter brunch and Passover seders this year, but Long Island families can still enjoy a delicious holiday meal from a variety of local restaurants at home. Restaurants are shifting gears for the spring holidays, offering contact-less options for Passover and Easter meals across Long Island. Order ahead and pick up outside or opt for a stoop delivery. Some establishments are even including gifts!

What’s open in coronavirus shutdown: parks, beaches, hikes you can do while social distancing

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 11:29am

Take a walk through the pristine and remote Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy of the refuge

Advised social distancing plus vast closures across Long Island has us getting creative here at Mommy Poppins. Whether it's an open trail hike or other outdoor experience, we've rounded up some activities if you're cooped up or heading to open space.

Visit our Coronavirus Guide for Parents, for tons of resources and Boredom Busters to keep the kids busy. We've got educational science experiments, fun exercise games, remote learning resources like these mostly free online learning resources, websites and apps for kids, and more.

For more information on Coronavirus updates from around New York State, click here to read what parents should know.

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Long Island Coronavirus Closings: School Closings, Museums, Libraries, Playspaces and More

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 4:02pm

While here at Mommy Poppins we pride ourselves in keeping a finger on the pulse of Long Island's event and activity scene, the Coronavirus has forced us to swim in the opposite direction of these unchartered waters. To help keep you in the know, we have created a running list of local museums, venues, attractions that are temporarily closed due to the Coronavirus. Please review our list and reach out if we have missed any.

For more information on Coronavirus updates from around New York State, click here to read what parents should know.

Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend with Kids: St. Patrick's Day, Trains

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 12:30pm

Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on for Saturday march 14th! Photo courtesy of the event

March along a St. Patrick's Day parade route outdoors this weekend. Check out our St. Patrick's Day guide for a roundup of more events across Long Island.

As coronavirus cases continue to rise around Long Island and in New York City, many organizations are choosing to cancel or reschedule their events. Please take a moment to click on events for our latest directory updates or call venues to confirm that events are still on before heading out. Don't forget to pack the hand sanitizer...if you can find any!

Long Island Puppet Theater Brings Stories to Life Through Felted Friends

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 9:22am

The Long Island puppet Theatre is one of the hidden gems of long island.

The Long Island Puppet Theater, the island's longest-running puppet show space, brings theater and music to life on stage in full felt form! Step out of your imagination and into the world of vivid, animated puppets.

Check our calendar for more theatrical performance, as well as our shows section.

Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend with Kids: St. Patrick's Day Parades, Irish Festival, Model Train Open House

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 8:30am

Come see the highest jumping dog in the world along and her amazing canine cohorts in Mutt Gone Nuts. Photo courtesy of the event

Daylight saving time starts this Sunday (3/8), so don't forget to set your clocks forward by an hour to get to all the great events happening on Long Island this weekend on time! Visit The Long Island Explorium and explore how light can be filtered with a fun experiment. View a 4,000-square-foot model railroad layout and watch the engines roar at the TMB Model Train Club open house.

The Hofstra Irish Festival will celebrate the Irish gifts of music, food and culture to America. Canines and comedy collide in a smash hit performance Mutts Gone Nuts that's leaving audiences everywhere howling for more on the Landmark on Main Street stage.

Start planning for St. Patrick's Day with our roundup of events across Long Island.

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