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How 5 single-income families make it work on LI

Take an extra job, rent instead of buy a home, skip vacation, shop around for food -- these are just some of the ways parents are making it work.

Family Don't sweat the heat wave: 21 places to cool off on LI
There are many sprinkler parks and waterslides in Nassau and Suffolk -- a perfect place for kids to cool off this summer.
Family New LI companies plan glamorous sleepovers
One sets up individual teepee-style tents in the home, the other brings a tent that sleeps between six and 10 kids to clients' backyards.
Family 24 ways to enjoy summer on LI
No matter where you live on Long Island, there are vast resources for you to tap into for some fun.
Family 'I am in hell': LI moms post funny letters from camp
Two sisters who grew up on LI started the account because "misery loves company."
Family Apollo 11 moon landing special events on LI
Meet astronauts or learn about the moon at parties designed to spark the spirit of the 1969 milestone.
Family Pop-up planetarium, more free events at libraries
Inflatable Planetarium, storytime on the beach, mobile book bike, parties and more.
Family New LI attraction features animatronic dinosaurs
The show includes two animatronic creatures that roar, breathe, swing their imposing tails and bob their heads.
Family Baby Shark Live! coming to LI this fall
In addition to "Baby Shark," other classic children's songs will be performed.
Family New zip line, ropes course opens at Jones Beach
Ride side-by-side on a zip line or make a 40-foot tethered plunge at the newly opened park in Wantagh.
Family LI teen a finalist in national science competition
It's not every day a 13-year-old invents an environmentally friendly train.