Richmond County Proper

Instead of bashing the sometimes annoying people I live near, or whining about strict HOA rules, I thought I'd do something different. Below you will find a few reasons why I chose to move to Staten Island, other than it's cheap real estate and proximity to NYC.



















And here is the only thing that got me up some mornings, the view from the front of my apartment on Bay Street.

Drive-in Downtown

The Downtown Staten Island Council's Drive-in Movie season is already in full swing. Below you can find the schedule for the latest flicks. This is such a totally fun way to chill by the water, with the family, enjoy a snack, and see a flick.

May 9: Shrek the Third
May 10: Titanic

May 16: Grease
May 17: Young Frankenstein/ Rocky Horror Picture Show

May 23: The Wizard of Oz
May 24: Dream Girls

Price is $25 per car at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark on the Bay St. waterfront. Times vary, so please check the website for more details.

Mrs. Clean

We use Mrs. Myers cleaning supplies in this little maison, but it isn't easy to find organic cleaning supplies in any part of Staten Island. The nearest Whole Foods is across the Outerbridge and always pricey, so I've begun finding peddled goods online.

Today, I was alerted that my friends at Drugstore.com have a 30% off sale for many Mrs. Myers cleaning supplies. From what I can see, they start around $4 for single items like yummy smelling basil countertop spray, and run up to $14 for entire scent packages. I've always been a fan of drugstore.com for carrying hard-to-find imports, and now I'm taking my fandom up a notch.

Farmer's Market

Cash always gets tight for me around this time of the year. Months away from a holiday bonus and Christmas cards stuffed with cash, too too close to summer time shares and trips out of the country. Luckily, $10 can go a long way at Gerardi's Farmer's Market over on Richmond Terrace.

With grilling season right around the corner I am super-happy with the mini corn stalks, peppers, large Spanish and red onions, stalks of broccoli, red potatoes, and portobello mushrooms I brought home for just over $7 this past week.

The official Parks backed St. George Green Market doesn't open in the Municipal Parking lot for another few months, so it's nice to have Gerardi's back

Project H

Because I didn't come into this world with a silver spoon, I'm very grateful for everything I have, and like to give back when the opportunity comes up. I found the following post today on a community message board, and you bet I will be handing over whatever I have. You should, too.

Please join the CSI Alumni Association Student Alumni Interaction Committee and our exceptional student athletes in a food drive for Staten Island Project Hospitality

Most needed items include, canned meats, fish, vegetables, or fruit juices, pasta & tomato sauce, non perishable milk, cereal, rice canned or dried beans, peanut butter, jelly , coffee and tea

donation drop off points:
Building 1A
and Sports and Recreation Center

Project Hospitality is almost empty!!!
So Donate Today

I Brake for Greenmarket

April brings more than just Earth Week in my little hub of Downtown Staten Island, it also marks the beginning of fresh veggies and fruits. So yum.

The St. George Greenmarket, our official greenmarket, will open at the tail end of spring and last through the very tip of summer. Besides the produce you can stock up on, many local artists peddle their wares around this DIY hub, and there's always a good time to be had at Cargo (Sunday night trivia contests and a pint!), South Beach (super-secret, but not so secret, beach bonfires), and The Muddy Cup (a latte and some Faulkner).

Don't be shy. Come and visit.

Blast from the Past