Marc Piperno

Now that September is in full-swing, college students have commenced and returned back to school. Bedding, cleaning supplies and kitchen necessities are just a few of the many things that need to be on the “Back-to-School” shopping list.

This newly tried salad is the coolest and most quenching during warm days. Now in season, watermelon among other fruits, plays a beneficial role in keeping our bodies healthy and functioning. Look for the really lush green ones with a good spherical shape—these are full of nutrients and help quench your thirst.

I am a carnivore at heart. There is nothing I appreciate more than a quality steak, or a good burger. I tried the vegetarian route when I was younger (for a few weeks), and it quickly became clear to me that meat was going to remain a staple in my diet. As I get older, I search for high quality cuts and stick mainly to primarily grass-fed or aged. Quality over quantity!

You will notice a contagious, positive vibe at the wellness retreat, which practically disintegrates the complaining mentality and promotes more positive thinking.

Home & How It Helps Getting Your Kids Ready for a Good School Year... The waning summer vacation can not only be used for family fun but for projects that help kids look forward to success in the coming school year. As a designer for over four decades, I have often seen the positive results of creating a home environment that promotes good habits and focus.

Remodeling your home can be one of the most exciting projects to undertake. Whether you're thinking about a bathroom update, kitchen overhaul or a new room addition, planning and setting realistic expectations are critical in ensuring your project goes as smoothly as possible.

It’s hard to believe the kids are back to school and fall is upon us. As we transition between seasons, there are tons of festivals on Long Island worth attending. Whether you plan on heading east or west, this month’s calendar is packed with events that’ll keep you busy all weekend long.

When the school bell rings at the start of a new school year this September, parents will take note of the sudden silence at home. It is a moment to stop, catch your breath and think about the months ahead. Whether you are a working parent or staying home to care for the house and children, it seems we spend weeks preparing our children for the new school year.

Prestige Adult Center, had the pleasure of honoring Estefana Olivares at her 100th birthday party on August 2 at the center in Huntington Station.

Leading With Heart: Global Women’s Summit held its inaugural New York event on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Civic Hall, New York’s nonprofit collaborative community. The all-day conference featured an impressive line-up of speakers including corporate executives, entrepreneurs and leaders in the community, celebrities, best-selling authors, Academy Award and Emmy-winning screenwriters and journalists, professors, TEDx speakers, experts in the field of medicine and wellness as well as executives in the music industry.

Living in a second-floor apartment, in New York, during the summer, is difficult for an amateur chef like myself. I often feel limited with the cooking vessels I can use, and it’s generally not worth putting the oven on if my air conditioning units are working hard and I’m struggling to stay cool.

I feel blessed to live on Long Island, especially during the summertime, when it flaunts its lush green landscape, and beautiful waterways. Long Island, especially the north and south forks, are home to many family owned farmsteads. This time of year, take full advantage and support our local farms and farmer’s markets.