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Feature
Parties with Pizazz
What do hens on fire, men on
stilts, horse-drawn carriages, a
Castle and Willa Wonka have in
common? You guessed it–they’ve
all been featured in Long Island
events. From weddings to bar and
bar mitzvahs, our editors looked
to the experts for a
catering-made-easy guide to
planning the finest, fanciest or
far out, party. From flowers and
music to nosh and ballrooms, we’ve
got it covered.
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FYI
Can Vitamin A be hazardous to your health? We'll tell you. Remember the eye-opening book about women’s unequal wages, “Backlash,” by Susan Faludi in the ‘90’s? Well, according to our research, not much has changed since then; women are still lagging in the race for wages. Also in our workplace watch, see what women are sacrificing to be successful. Long Island has a new web site devoted to breast cancer, The American Cancer Society spreads smiles with daffodils, and check out our new cosmetic product alert.
Fitness
Stretch for Your Health
Stretching is a very underrated exercise that is often forgotten for its many benefits. Writer Roger Meyer reminds us why we should stretch, for how long and provides eleven muscle-happy that reduce the risk of injury and add a nice endorphin rush, sparing the sweat!
Health
Cosmetic Dentistry - Something to Smile About
Let's face it, not everyone is blessed with a perfect set of sparkling white choppers. So, for those of us who need a little buff and shine or a corrected overbite, this is the information you’ve been searching for. Jane gets the lowdown on new procedures, advancements made in dentistry and costs, straight from the dentist’s mouth. Also, what is that BriteSmile all about? And five tips about what to ask for and what to expect at your next dental appointment (to be read before inhaling the laughing gas).
Sustenance
Stalking the Wild Egg Roll
Weddings, bar mitzvah’s, company parties, anniversaries…just a few of the events we’re faced with in our lifetime, filled with fried or creamy temptations swirling around under our noses on silver plates. Let us tell you how to avoid the unhealthy appetizers and choose the body-friendly ones without feeling deprived or faint from hunger. We also talk to fine caterers whose suggestions prove there can be more to a party menu than pigs in a blanket.
Style
Shopping for a Formal Affair - The Search for the Perfect Special-Occasion Dress
Never judge a dress by its hanger appeal. That’s just one bit of advice thrown our way from the owners of the some of the most upscale couture shops on Long Island. Fashion editor Elyce Neuhauser prepares you for the hunt, including what to look for, what to expect to spend and the questions retailers will expect you to know the answers to when it comes to finding the style right for you and your special occasion. And of course, see what the latest look is that will make your dress a sure head-turner.
Books
Its Party Time - Page-Turning Planners
Natalie Casale scouts bookstores in search of the perfect event planning page-turners. What she finds is something for everyone: those who want the Martha Stewart-style soiree without getting their hands dirty, ideas for creative centerpieces, table settings, best recipes and wines and how-to guides from holiday get-togethers to swanky cocktail parties. If you want to have as much fun preparing and hosting a get-together as The Naked Chef, then you must see these recommended reads.
Design
Organize, Don't Agonize!
You can admit it. You have one of those drawers that miscellaneous junk gets thrown into and every now and then you rummage through it, in search of a pair of sunglasses, the spare key or a paper clip. We all have a designated junk drawer; though sometimes one drawer becomes two and three, multiplying like snarling Gremlins. Here are some easy ways to organize even the messiest corners of our homes without feeling the agony of playing lost and found.
Arts
Quilts - The Fabric of Our Lives
March is Women’s History Month and writer Katie Seiden explores the world of quilt-making, once known as “traditional women’s work.” The Long Island Museum takes us through the history and the displays on exhibit this spring. Also, learn how to care for those hand-me-down quilts from grandma and on a separate arts note, see what Long Island’s new and noteworthy arts and culture web page has to offer.
Relationships
Food for Thought
Stress, anxiety, depression, joy and anger: what do all these emotions have in common? Food. Our staff therapists look into the sedative, nurturing effect that food provides and how to know if you’ve entered the realm of an unhealthy eating pattern when it comes to coping with and celebrating the events in your life.
Travel
The Spa at Norwich Inn
Travel writer Susan Purdy knows spas. This time, she spent a “girls only” weekend in New England with her sister, getting polished and pampered. Her third visit to Connecticut’s celebrity hotbed for receiving star treatment at the spa, Susan breaks her stay down into what was worth it, what was a pass up and why a professional make-over can do you a world of good.
Happenings
See whats happening in your neighborhood this month.
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