December 2004



FYI
Ward off the holiday blues, the holiday weight gain, and the flu in FYI this month. Picture your dream wedding and visit New York City with Kids with two new books this month and Black and Decker introduces a jar opener device. Plus, get handy tips for fixing your house up this winter in Websiting.

Arts
Carly Jibson, 20-year-old Hairspray actress, shares her Broadway experiences.

Books
Author of A Fat Girl’s Guide to Life, Wendy Shanker urges people of all shapes and sizes to respect themselves and not to feel guilty for enjoying the simple pleasures in life.

Feature
Soprano’s star Edie Falco returns to Broadway with Brenda Blethyn in ’Night Mother. suggestions.

Sustenance
Select and cook the very best chestnuts over your open fire this holiday season

Style
Don't know what to buy for your favorite fashionista? Can't stand the idea of braving the crowds just to browse for inspiration? Go ahead and sit back - Elyce Neuhauser has gone shopping for you at 10 area stores and compiled a list of gift suggestions. Now you can hit the stores with a mission, armed with your copy of Long Island Woman.

Happenings
Consult our extensive guide to what’s new and interesting in the arts, education and more this month on the Island.

Support Groups
An extensive listing of Long Island area support groups primarily geared toward women.

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