It’s our last episode of 2024 Hot Teas! This week we’re talking last minute holiday shopping, goals for the new year and some exciting highlights from the year including on Spotify alone where we saw a +29% rise in Followers, +23% rise in Streams, & 70% of all our listeners this year were new listeners! TikTok saw a staggering 2791.2% growth Instagram also soared with a 64.7% growth in followers in 2024 - We can’t wait to thrive in 2025 with you all and wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

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J&H Jewelry in Bellmore! Don’t worry Hot Teas - You still have a few days to fit in some last minute Holiday Shopping.

Not only do they offer a distinctly different inventory than your local jewelry store, but they also have a variety of other services. Most importantly, they buy jewelry (all kinds of jewelry, not just gold!). They also specialize in expert delicate repairs, offering appraisal services, personalized styling suggestions and more.

Learn more about their beautiful store at jandhjewelry.com

*You can also find them on our mobile app!*

Want to be featured on Taste of Long Island and be featured on our social channels and website? Email us at Spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com

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-Thanks to our Hot Teas and Followers of Discover Long Island for voting, because we won a Platinum Choice Award for Smart Meetings 2024 “Celebrating Extraordinary Venues and Destinations”

New Blog: Gift Ideas to Shop Small This Holiday Season

-Subscription Goodie Box curated by Trellus or the LocaLI Bred Box

-Handcrafted Home Goods from Gallery North & The Weathered Barn

-Sweet Treats from Bon Bons Choclatier, Dissent Chocolate, & The Biscotti Company

-Pet Care Items from Harbor Pet

-Pampering/ Wellness Gifts from The Wellness Stop, Joy of Acupuncture & Evolve Spa

-Seasonal Brews from Long Island Farm Brewery (Their “Lighten Up” Winter Ale)

-Sports Lessons from Pickleball Xpress in Islip, X-Golf Commack & Westbury

-A Picture Perfect Gift from our partners like Benny Migs Photos & Selfie Clubhouse

-See A Show at CM Performing Arts Center, Engeman Theater, Landmark on Main St. Theatre Three, The Paramount or The Suffolk

-Get ahead on the thrill seeking fun with season passes to Wildplay, Adventureland, Splish Splash, Urban Air Adventure Park and more!

-Or take a day trip to the BRAND NEW Belmont Park Village now open!

#ThisWeekendOnTheEastEnd

Friday, December 20th

A Classical Christmas, The Suffolk, Riverhead

Riverhead Holiday Light Show at Splish Splash Waterpark

Saturday, December 21st

East End Holiday Farmers Market, Twin Fork Beer Co

Bonac Festival of Lights in East Hampton

Miracle on 52nd Street, The Suffolk, Riverhead

Sunday, December 22nd

Sunrise Hi Railers Train Display at The Shoppes at East Wind

It’s a Wonderful Life & Frozen at The Suffolk, Riverhead

For more events to check out and detailed info please visit eastendgetaway.com

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