In today’s tough economic times, it is important to stretch every dollar as far as it can go, especially for non essential items, like recreation. However, as anyone with kids can tell you, sometimes you just need to find something new and different to do with them, in order to keep them entertained. That is why I am glad my wife and I decided to try out Batter Up Batting Range in Bethpage, NY. Not only does it have many batting cages for all speeds and abilities, but it also has a full miniature golf course. Those two activities combine to create a perfect, and perfectly affordable, weekend afternoon for my family. We first discovered this fun little place in early summer, and ended up going there at least once a month through the fall. We would start our time playing the miniature golf courses, and had a lot of fun with their holes, some of which are fun, and some of which are challenging. They really strike a good balance with them. It takes over an hour for us to work our way through the course. The batting cages are also a great value, and we all take turns using the bats and helmets there, and doing our best to swing for the fences. It has done wonders to help me teach both of my children the fundamentals of hitting. The best part is that my entire family can enjoy a great afternoon for a great value. To find other great places in your area, visit globalYP.net, a local online directory.

Anyone familiar with Long Island would be the first one to tell you that there are a lot of Chinese restaurants. It seems like it’s almost within the culture of this area. Being that there are so many on the island it is easy to get horrendous Chinese food. The options of restaurants are very wide and the menu is almost always the same with the occasional “American food” such as French fries and hotdogs. Anyone who has been to Bethpage MUST try The Orient. It is a restaurant that is completely above any other one I have ever been to on Long Island. The thing that stands out about this restaurant is the amazing food quality. I have never in my life had such high quality Chinese cuisine. There are a lot of factors which contribute to the quality such as the fact that the staff is made up entirely of Chinese immigrants who have learned the recipes in the country in which they were made, as well as the highly fresh ingredients which are used. The reason why they can easily use such fresh ingredients is because of the wide variety of meat markets in the local area. The food is always cooked to perfection, I recommend the chow fun as well as any seafood based product here. The menu is extensive and fairly priced for takeout, and the prices are slightly higher for dining in. This is a must visit. For local listings online, globalYP.net is a must visit.

All women are very particular about one thing in life, and that’s their hair stylist. That is why I am glad that my wife was recommended Top Cuts Salon in Bethpage, NY. This chic little hair styling boutique provides the perfect combination of fashion, edginess, and style that really puts her at ease in having her hair done. Not only is all of the staff of the salon very skilled in providing women with a great haircut and coloring, they also are well known for helping their clients find the perfect cut and color combination for them, and are always happy to suggest something new for those clients that are looking for it. That is how my wife ended up a red head three months ago, which is a look that she never thought that she could pull off, but is now loving every minute of it. She and I are both glad that her stylist had the right balance of forcefulness, without being pushy, to get her to agree to the change. Next time my wife goes, they have talked her into getting a chemical hair straightening, and after a lot of talk about the different options, she has opted for the Japanese Straightening over the Keratin, even though they offer both. She is looking forward to that appointment next week. Like all women, she loves a little pampering and being taken care of, which is why she is glad she found this great beauty shop. Find more great businesses using globalYP.net, a searchable online directory.

After I moved, I had to look to find the right barber shop for me. I wanted some place that was not super fancy, just a good old fashioned barber shop, where men could go and get stylish, but not expensive hair cuts. About a year ago, a neighbor recommended Bethpage Barbers and Styling, and I have been going there ever since. What I really like about this barber shop is the service. Since the haircuts take on average less than 15 minutes, there is hardly ever a long wait to get into the chair. While I typically only get my traditional hair cut, cut short in the back and above the ears with a part on the left hand side, they offer a full range of services, including buzz cuts, fades, flat tops, and just about any style of men’s hair cut that you can think of. For an additional fee, they also will perform an old fashioned shave with a straight razor, which is a nice luxury that I afford myself every now and again. So if you are a guy looking for a nice barber shop, that has no frills but great service and great haircuts, then be sure to check out Bethpage Barbers and Styling. To find more great service providers in your area then visit GlobalYP the online local yellow pages.