Photo of the Mermaid Parade by Richie S. on Flickr Nicknamed the People’s Playground, Coney Island has been the summer getaway of choice for generations of New Yorkers. Located on the southern shores of Brooklyn, the seaside destination is best known for its world-famous amusement district, which contains iconic attractions like the Brooklyn Cyclone roller coaster, Deno’s Wonder Wheel, and the Coney Island Circus Sideshow. The neighborhood offers visitors unforgettable experiences on exhilarating amusement park rides, classic carnival-style treats, and a chance to soak up some sun on the beach. From strolling down the boardwalk and riding the 100-year-old Cyclone to seeing sharks up close at the New York Aquarium, here are some things to do when visiting Coney Island this summer. Image courtesy of Julie...
Ruby Evanston, 5, cleans windows at home in Lehi on Thursday, May 18, 2023.Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News As a child, my mom had to do much of the cleaning in her household — vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning metal Venetian blinds, dusting, washing dishes, even buying groceries for the family. For her 14th or 15th birthday — she can’t remember which — her mother and stepfather gifted her a new vacuum cleaner. Today, even though she’s nearing 70, my mother is still upset about this, and her experience has influenced my parenting.Fearful of repeating my grandmother’s mistakes — and leaving my children resentful — I’ve gone in the opposite direction, erring on the side of giving my two kids too little...
Ruby Evanston, 5, cleans windows at home in Lehi on Thursday, May 18, 2023.Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News As a child, my mom had to do much of the cleaning in her household — vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning metal Venetian blinds, dusting, washing dishes, even buying groceries for the family. For her 14th or 15th birthday — she can’t remember which — her mother and stepfather gifted her a new vacuum cleaner. Today, even though she’s nearing 70, my mother is still upset about this, and her experience has influenced my parenting.Fearful of repeating my grandmother’s mistakes — and leaving my children resentful — I’ve gone in the opposite direction, erring on the side of giving my two kids too little...
If you’re struggling to find enough storage space in your home, a sideboard can be a great solution. With its ample storage and versatile design, a sideboard can help you keep your home organized and clutter-free. These sideboard storage ideas can be used to help you maximize space in your dining room or kitchen. We have used a variety of sideboards over the years. In our old house, we had a sideboard that stored everything from napkins to vases to phone chargers. When we remodeled, we created cabinet sideboards for storing our platters and serving items. In our current home, we have a different sideboard that fits in the space with drawers. No matter the type of sideboard you have,...
If you’re struggling to find enough storage space in your home, a sideboard can be a great solution. With its ample storage and versatile design, a sideboard can help you keep your home organized and clutter-free. These sideboard storage ideas can be used to help you maximize space in your dining room or kitchen. We have used a variety of sideboards over the years. In our old house, we had a sideboard that stored everything from napkins to vases to phone chargers. When we remodeled, we created cabinet sideboards for storing our platters and serving items. In our current home, we have a different sideboard that fits in the space with drawers. No matter the type of sideboard you have,...
