FYI
Contribute to a good cause while doing your fall shopping at Green Acres Mall. Vote in The Firefighter Model Search Photo Contest by making a donation to the Mall’s Fire Truck Fund. If you need a getaway, hop aboard The Adirondack, an Amtrak-operated train traveling daily between Penn Station and Montreal, Canada. Is PMS driving you crazy? You’re not alone according to a new survey conducted by iVillage Inc. and The National Association for Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health. Find out how the monthly symptoms affect your loved ones too.
Books
Style Editor Elyce Neuhauser serves up four cookbook selections that bring friends and family together in the kitchen. In Let Us Eat Cake, restaurant critic and food writer Sharon Boorstin invites you into her life, revealing secret recipes and sharing stories about friends such as Julia Child. For health-conscious eaters, Myra Kornbluth's The Voluptuous Vegan is a wonderful resource for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. The author also conducts cooking classes on Long Island. If you’re like most women who love to bond over food, you’ll certainly enjoy The Cooking Club Cookbook written by six women who began a monthly ritual of dining and dishing. Finally, all of us trying to do too much in too little time will appreciate At Home With Friends by Michele Adams and Gia Russo, which emphasizes simplicity when entertaining and offers timesaving tips. Read all the delicious details!
Fitness
If you are in top shape but want even more power in your workout, try plyometrics. Style Editor Elyce Neuhauser gives you the lowdown on this high-energy exercise method. These jumping movements burn fat and speed your metabolism faster than any cardio workout. James Marshall, A.C.E. fitness specialist and personal trainer at Sportime in Syosset, describes a plyometric workout and tells you why to train only two to three times a week.
Relationships
As we approach the anniversary of 9/11, contributors Annette Nadboy and Randi Scharff reflect on their volunteer work at Ground Zero. With a poignant look back, these women also offer hope for the future and an inspiring suggestion for how to move forward.
Contributor Lisa M. Petsche reminds caregivers that you can only take good care of your loved one if you take good care of yourself. Caring for someone with a physical or mental impairment can be simultaneously rewarding and draining. Learn detailed ways to manage stress and alleviate or prevent burnout. Find out how to take care of the caregivers you know.
Health
Contributor Katie Seiden interviews Gary Null, author, marathon gold medalist and radio host. A pioneer on many health issues, Null offers advice to baby boomers and urges women to reprioritize (you’ll recognize yourself in his description of a day in the life of today’s woman!). Read about Null’s Anti-Aging Programs and learn steps you can take right now to improve your health. Find out about Null’s upcoming lecture series in our area and a local support group and walking club that can get you started on the road to living and feeling better.
Money
One of the most sensitive topics and one of the most important, estate planning is something every family must discuss. Contributor Monica Wheeler consulted elder law attorney Howard F. Angione about what you need to know and how you can broach the subject with your parents. Find out why you must take action now to avoid expensive court proceedings and learn about some tools to protect family assets.
Sustenance
Meet the men behind the meals you savor at area restaurants. Contributor Susan Purdy talks with five Long Island chefs about their kitchens and themselves as they share tips for entertaining and eating out. Executive Chef Rodrigo Bernal, from The Carltun in Eisenhower Park, even parts with a scrumptious strawberry recipe that you can serve to start a meal or offer as a delicious dessert.
Home
Having trouble finding your keys under all of that junk mail? Can't walk through your room without tripping over the laundry? Contributor Dana Allen comes to the rescue with tips for clearing the clutter. Learn how to manage everything from your calendar to your closets. You'll regain control, reduce your stress and revel in your new organized life.
Happenings
Get out your calendars and make plans with Long Island Woman. We’ll tell you what’s happening on Long Island in September, from classes and lectures to exhibits and events. There’s also listings of what’s on local stages, things to do outdoors and support groups you can turn to for help.
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