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Kristin has been working in the natural products industry for over fifteen years as an expert in holistic beauty products |
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I’ve been working in the natural beauty industry for nearly two decades. While I love experimenting with different products, there are a few tried and true things that really work and are part of my beauty regime. Oils Detox your skin Hydration Exfoliation Sun Exposure External Beauty Treatments |
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Dr. Gold, Ph.D, LMHC, is a Licensed and Board Certified Clinical Mental Health counselor, with a Ph.D in psychology, clinical practice. She’s in private practice at her home office in Fort Salonga, specializing in relationships. A sub |
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I do. I admit it. I love the conveniences. If meeting somebody & one of us is running behind, its great to receive or send a text,” Be there in ten minutes.” When I commuted to work in NYC, I had to wait in line for the telephone booth to make a call. Unthinkable today! On the other hand, I remember when there was one way to contact people right away. You phoned them on their landline. There was no voice mail. They either answered or they didn’t. If not, you called back later. Kind of simple. And nice. Today I need a great memory to remember how to contact each person. (Not their real names…) “Mary” prefers I call only her cell phone so her husband can’t overhear our conversations. “Dana” said her land line is currently not taking messages; I can still call her at home, but don’t leave a message there. Our cat sitter will pick up messages from her land line only, not cell. “Ariana” said, “Call me on either home phone or cell.” She’s a busy professional woman. Either way, I don’t reach her. With her, it’s e-mail only. I’ve stopped leaving messages on cells; few people listen to them. We can’t control how others communicate, but we can give our preferences to them. For example, I’ve asked my private patients and students to please leave time-related messages such as appointment changes on my land line voice mail only. I give out my cell phone number to very few. I love my work, but need breaks. Having my blue tooth speaker in my car blast on every two minutes is not recharging my batteries. Your preferences might differ and that’s fine. Preferences are not always chronologically related. A 29 year old told me she asked her friends, “instead of e mailing back and forth to set a lunch date, let’s just get on the phone and have a conversational.” YEA! A 22 year old man told me, “I love my electronic devices but sometimes I wish I didn’t have them.” EXACTLY! Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to check my cell phone text messages and voice mails. Darn! I see my cell is dead. No problem. While it’s recharging, I’ll look at my computer e-mails, check my land line voice mails and sort through my postal mail. Not just bills, I hope. |
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 Collette is fashion forward and design orientated. Practicing a healthy lifestyle, she is a stylist & wardrobe consultant. A Bachelors in communications and marketing, years of experience in the garment district, she celebrates everyday with enthusiasm for fashion and beauty while helping other women achieve their personal best. Collettep24@yahoo.com |
| Can’t wrap your head around the spring and summer sunsets? Watching water come to a boil almost seems quicker. It will happen ladies, hang on! Mother nature has a strong yet celebratory welfare for us all. She will always pull through. This spring we have so much to look forward to. A twist on citrus, anything pink and chokers are your front runners. Orange, would seemingly be a color off the beat and path. Yet every day the sunrise and the sunset, delivers a refined romance that often goes without the proper celebration. So happy to announce we are currently seeing a twist on this citrus, orange in a soft cantaloupe adoring our sheer blouses, pixie pant, and even splashed into our accessories. Easy to infuse a mandarin make your choice as to how you want to represent this color. Make sure you express this color in your chic spring line up! Anything pink softens the delivery. Happy to announce a huge trend for Spring 2017, starlets proudly sport this color. Even if you opt for only single pink accessory, your romance will be refined. Who doesn't feel pretty in pink? Fuchsia, petal, blush or baby pink all have a place. A twill blouse, an oversized sweatshirt, a wrap dress, even a pair of funky pink distressed jeans are all over the catwalk. Early blooms of pink bring renewal, promise for rejuvenation and hope for this fresh ultra modern spring season. So tickled with pink. We are also rewarded with pure white. Any accessory in white is welcomed with wide open arms. Blissful and pure, the white influence brings the renewal that we long awaited for this winter. The fresh take on white in an ankle bootie is super hot to the white trim on your fabulous sunglasses. This can really impact a simple outfit. Paired with white jeans and a bright jacket. This Spring is really about embracing the new color and splashing it in unassuming accessories. The presence goes a lot further than drowning your body in a monochromatic mood. Which does have a place, but just not this spring. The long anticipated wait is slowly drawing in. Time to think lighter, brighter, softer and luminous. A little confidence goes a long way, coupled with any of this seasons new scorching trends, you will own it! Bring your sultry self without having an identity crisis, yes we can finally have it all! |
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 Denise Gianatasio is a Northport Village resident and freelance writer. She is a licenced agent at Signature Premier Properties, Gold Circle of Excellence, 172 Main Street, Northport 631-754-3600. Denise enjoys cooking and sharing her recipes and family stories, as she wants to inspire a warm sense of home with her readers. Please feel free to contact her for any advice you may need at dishinwithdenise@yahoo.com. |
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Around the globe The Easter Holiday is synonymous with religion, faith, great family celebrations, and great food preparations. After the long cold winter it is also “Springtime” I will always remember and keep my beloved Italian heritage alive, as well as incorporating our wonderful American traditions~ therefore giving me the best of both continents! Make your homemade marinara meat sauce. Sauté onion in olive oil until caramelized, golden and soft. Add garlic for 2 minutes, remove and place aside. In frying pan add sausage meat and brown and break down until crumbled. Put aside. Now add onion, garlic and 2 cans of tomatoes (1 blended and 1 hand squeezed) Cook on med/low for 30 minutes add a handful of chopped basil reserving the rest for garnish. Add 2 T of chopped fresh parsley. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, fresh black pepper and sea salt to taste. Add the sausage meat and stir through. In a casserole dish layer bottom of pan with fresh marinara sauce then place frozen ravioli in dish close to each other, sprinkle a few spoons of grated cheese and sprinkle with fresh mozzarella. Now top with sauce and double layer with ravioli~ depending on size and amount of ravioli. Reserve some sauce for serving. Sprinkle with grated cheese and the rest of the fresh mozzarella. Place in 350 degree oven or refrigerate till ready. |
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 Joanna Adduci is a Northport resident, currently working as a writer. She has a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's University and is active within her community working as a blogger and musician. She enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking and performing with her dad in their LI-based cover band, Next Generation. Joanna can be reached by e-mail at: joanna.adduci10@gmail.com. |
| Located in Kings Park, Cafe Red is one of a select few eateries in the area that offers multiple menus, a charming atmosphere and consistent quality cuisine. Branding themselves as "new American cuisine with Italian flair", their menus combine classic Italian elements with contemporary twists showcased in menu offerings such as mussels in a "savory Thai curry sauce" or short rib in a "cabernet reduction with crispy onions". While there may be modern elements intertwined with classic ingredients, the service and atmosphere are nothing short of "old school". Cafe Red is somewhere you feel at home, regardless of how many times you've visited this humble abode. The owner, managers and staff are gracious, friendly and accommodating. Servers are knowledgeable and always smiling, and this is something that stuck with me during my time at the establishment. The atmosphere at Cafe Red is cozy and familiar. Simple and far from ornate, their style is classic – with a heavy focus on warmth and comfortability. Eccentric trinkets and a blackboard menu are unexpected, yet charming additions. They have two menus – Lunch & Brunch and Dinner. Lunch & Brunch consists of: Appetizers, Salads, Brunch, Pasta, Fish, Meat & Chicken. Menu highlights include: Fried Calamari, Sea Scallop Salad, Cafe Red Rancheros, Hay & Straw, House Made Gnocci, Capriciossa and French-Style Short Rib. Ingredients are fresh, and each entree I tasted had memorable elements. The fried food is lightly battered and never heavy, while the meat dishes are hearty and flavorful. I was especially fond of the spread that was served with the bread-basket – extremely savory and tasty. The "little touches" are the big winners here at Cafe Red, and the dedication to quality ingredients and exceptional service separate them from many establishments I have previously visited. The details are carefully thought through, and it is obvious to customers with each and every order. When you experience a meal at Cafe Red, you're reminded of Sunday dinner with the family, wine flowing, multiple courses – and an unspoken assured comfort that your entree will be just as good as it was last time. I truly believe consistency is one of the most important elements in the industry, and Cafe Red has mastered this without question. Whether you're looking for a new neighborhood favorite or brainstorming where to host your next event, I recommend that you visit Cafe Red and experience their cuisine, hospitality and very "red" atmosphere. New customers and existing patrons will certainly enjoy the experience and cuisine, regardless of the menu they choose to peruse. Located on Main Street in Kings Park, open Sunday through Saturday (7 days week), I suggest you drop in for brunch, lunch or dinner and see what it's all about. |
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 Kim Montenero is a freelance writer and craft designer. Her work has been featured in Reloved Magazine, Parade.com and The Huffington Post. She blogs at www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com where she encourages individuals to feather their nests with super easy and elegant DIY and craft projects regardless of their skill level. She can be contacted through her website. |
| I am a sucker for a pretty wreath, which is funny, because I really don’t like fake flowers. Usually in my home I opt for grocery store tulips, plants or fresh fruit. Unfortunately, none of these items lend themselves to long term displays, so if I want color and softness on my walls or doors, then fake flowers it is (although the idea of a cupcake wreath is very, very tempting!). With spring around the corner, I wanted to add something colorful to my front door, but I didn’t really want to spend a ton of money. Big surprise. I have stated before that I am downright cheap when it comes to my accessories, so the idea of paying fifty to a hundred bucks for a wreath, that I may or may not hate next season, just doesn't fly. So what’s a girl to do? Why DIY of course. Now, I know the idea of making a wreath from scratch can be intimidating and it can also get expensive, depending on your design and supplies. That's why I cheat. Yup. I make my wreaths almost from scratch. The design is basically set for you, so all you’re really doing is enhancing a wreath and anyone can do that. For this project, I started with a clearance wreath. It was $4.99, I kid you not, but it was also kind of a mess. The grapevine was cracked, the flowers were sparsely placed and many of them were falling off, but I knew that with a few bucks and a little glue, it could be outstanding. Of course, this technique would work on an, old wreath you already own or a thrift store find, as well. I removed the flowers from the grapevine and used floral wire to reattach them to a wire frame I had in my craft stash. To add fullness, I purchased a few more blooms for under five dollars. They were clearance, of course, and I had a coupon. Once I was happy with my overall design, I used my glue gun to fix any droopy or unruly buds. The ribbon came with the wreath. It was a matted and awful looking bow, so I untied it, ironed it and simply looped it around the wire for a more whimsical look. Fabulous. Even if it is fake. Are you a wreath doctor? |
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• Hersheypark Amusement Park, the 121-acre theme park in Hershey, PA, will welcome exciting new elements in 2017, its 110th season! • Hershey Triple Tower attraction, the first choose-your-thrill triple tower in the United States, will be comprised of three drop towers of different heights: Hershey’s Tower, Reese’s Tower and Hershey’s Kisses Tower. With three towers, the new attraction will offer an experience for each member of the family with varying heights, thrill levels and speeds. Each tower will operate independently, launch at varying times and have its own ride staff. Hersheypark is the first amusement facility with three towers at different heights. Hershey Triple Towers, will be open during all operating seasons, weather permitting. • A new Chick-fil-A® will be added to the Park’s culinary offering. With a menu serving fan favorites including delicious breakfast options, the eatery will be located in Founder’s Way and open Monday through Saturday. • Guests have the option to purchase All Day Drink/Dining Plans that offer significant discounts on food and beverages inside the Park during the summer operating season. • Hersheypark Season Pass Holders will be treated to exclusive Appreciation Events throughout 2017. Events will include exclusive access to select rides, special discounts, visits with Hershey’s Characters and more. • The Springtime in the Park event returns to Hersheypark April 8-9 and 14-16, 2017. |
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| Being expectant parents, whether for the first time or adding to your family, is an experience unlike any other—a potent mix of anticipation, excitement, and anxiety. Among the many unknowns, one thing is certain: you want to create a safe, cozy, beautiful nest for your little one. Bambi Baby understands that desire, and the Ortega family and their staff have helped fulfill it for over 35 years. Established in 1976, Bambi Baby is a family owned and operated business offering a broad range of premium baby furniture, strollers, car seats, baby gear and more at the lowest possible prices. They have two store locations, one in West New York, New Jersey, and their newest location in Melville, which opened in September 2016. There’s also an ecommerce site, where you can browse their extensive selection and order online. Bambi Baby carries only high quality baby products, and they are dedicated to serving all the needs of newly expectant parents-to-be, as well as more experienced ones. Their goal is to make life easier for parents, and they pride themselves on customer service and satisfaction. Their experts are available to assist you on the phone and in-store. At Bambi Baby, their motto is, “We deliver everything BUT the baby!” They are the largest online premium baby furniture company in the country and carry top-of-the-line furniture brands like Dolce Babi, Pali, Romina, and more. They have never sold a crib that has been recalled, which speaks to the standards they insist upon from their vendors. In addition to baby furniture and nursery sets, they also carry a wide array of strollers, car seats, clothing, accessories, and more. The goal at Bambi Baby is to make your shopping experience simple and easy with a well-informed staff to answer any questions you may have. Establishing a smooth, pleasant relationship is a priority for them, which is reflected in their many positive reviews and testimonials. “I was happy with the prices and selection at Bambi Baby,” says Lisa Y., “I am a research queen when it comes to buying and the prices here were great. Thanks!” Let Bambi Baby take care of you so you can take care of your bambino! Bambi Baby is located at 516 Walt Whitman Road (Route 110), Melville and is open every day except Tuesday. Call them at (877) 882-2624 or check them out online at www.bambibaby.com. |
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 Kathy Horowitz facilitates a monthly women’s writer’s group at the Life Center in Huntington. Her work has appeared in The Long Islander, Long Island Woman, Calyx, Blue Unicorn, and is forthcoming in Seventh Quarry. She recently self-published a collection of poems and completed the 50,000-word novel-writing challenge during November’s NaNoWriMo. Kathy offers freelance writing, editing, and proofreading services (kahorowitz@gmail.com) www.kathyhorowitz.com. |
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Now that spring is in the air and skiing season is almost over, it’s time to head south for cherry blossom season in Washington, D.C. and take in sights at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. For a long weekend, the following attractions are sure to enhance your visit: Washington, D.C.: • Nat’l. Cherry Blossom Festival (www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org). The Opening Ceremony of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States opens March 15, 2017. Visit the website for other events around this time. • National Museum of African American History & Culture (https://nmaahc.si.edu). This museum has been the labor of love for Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III, Founding Director, for the past 11 years and is now the most popular one in the country. He has said that, “The African American experience is the lens through which we understand what it is to be an American.” Currently there are almost 37,000 historical artifacts, documents, photography and media. • Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour (www.expedia.com/Washington). For a $49 1-day ticket you can relax on the double-decker bus with 360-degree views and explore the National Mall, the White House, Capitol Hill, and the Jefferson Memorial. There’s a choice of 4 extensive routes so that you can design your own itinerary and get a flavor of our country’s capital.
Inner Harbor, Baltimore: • National Aquarium (https://aqua.org). See more than 17,000 specimens representing over 750 species. Visit the bottlenose dolphins and Coral Reef and awe at the iridescent jellyfish. • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (www.npca.org). Visit this star-shaped fort where Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star Spangled Banner” during the War of 1812. The view from atop brings you back in time. There are placards that line the pathways indicating the year each state entered the union as well as a statuesque bronze figure of the poet, artist, and singer Orpheus of Greek mythology. • Light City Baltimore, March 31-April 8 (www.lightcity.org). The Light Art Walk features more than 50 attractions including illuminated visual artworks and installations featuring local, national, and international artists. A must see! • The Maryland Science Center (www.mdsci.org). It includes three levels of exhibits, a planetarium, and an observatory. • Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum is three blocks west of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Learn about the history of one of the most famous baseball players in history who was born George Herman “Babe” Ruth on February 6, 1895. Whether or not you’ve been to the nation’s capitol and the Inner Harbor at Baltimore, there‘s always something new and exciting to see or do. Happy Travels! |
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 Denise Gianatasio is a Northport Village resident and freelance writer. She is a licenced agent at Signature Premier Properties, 172 Main Street, Northport 631-754-3600. Denise enjoys cooking and sharing her recipes and family stories, as she wants to inspire a warm sense of home with her readers. Please feel free to contact her for any advice you may need at dishinwithdenise@yahoo.com. |
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Yes say goodbye Winter~bring on Spring! This is a wonderful meal to enjoy “al fresco” but to be really honest~ just about anywhere and any season this savory recipe will do. The fresh garden aromas just invoke the senses and the warmest memories of that outdoor weather feeling. The bright, fresh, red and succulent tomatoes, the early green petite’ peas and oh that~sweet, fresh green basil AHH!! Has me dreaming of planting my herbs and reconnecting with the thawed earth once again~new beginnings. No worries these temperatures and warm thoughts are right around the corner as we flip the calendar over. La Vita e’ Bella! (Life is beautiful) 2 Vidalia onions chopped (I only use Barilla~ it cooks to perfection in 10 minutes Al dente) Follow box directions and bring salted water to rapid boil and cook for just about 10 minutes, drain immediately run cold water on pasta to keep it from further cooking. |
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 Rachael Severino is a 10th grade student at Sachem North High School in Sachem School District. This aspiring writer has a knack for the written word. She has penned short stories, poetry and is developing an impressive body of work. |
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Facial Skin Care The first step to long lasting, healthy skin is finding a skin regime that works for you and sticking to it. To begin, you should wash your face twice a day – no more, no less. Find a soap or facial cleanser designed for your skin type, and switch it up with an alternate formula/brand every few weeks so your skin doesn’t become unresponsive. You also need a toner, one you use in the shower or after (choose what works best for you), to close up your pores after the dirt and oil are removed. Afterwards, be sure to moisturize your skin. You may want to consider two moisturizers – one for face and one for your eye area. The eye area is the most delicate skin on your body and needs its own moisturizer to gently care for it. And of course, DRINK WATER. If you have dry skin, there are steps you can take to give your skin a soft glow that’s silky to the touch. In addition to your daily regimen, a weekly aloe mask or raspberry mask will add moisture back into your skin, replenishing lost vitamins and repairing any damage. If you have a little extra money to invest, Lush has masks that work wonders. For less expensive options, Forever 21 has an array of masks in stock. If you’re interested in creating your own home versions, look no further than your fridge. Olive oil, milk, cream, yogurt, coconut oil, and avocado will each do the trick. For those with oily skin, you too, need to develop a fantastic personalized skincare regime. Use masks specifically designed for oily skin up to twice a week, giving skin positive hydration and other benefits. Drinking lots of water and consuming fruits and vegetables will also help, not just with your skin but your overall well-being. Unlike dry skin, be very careful with home remedies. You don’t want to dehydrate your skin or exfoliate too many layers. Should you get a bad bout of acne, there are treatments you can use to help speed up the healing process. Clay masks are a best bet. Use them once a week to help prevent further breakouts. Charcoal masks should be used in more difficult cases, as they quite literally pull the blackheads and pimples from your skin…uncomfortable, but effective. And I hope this isn’t becoming too repetitive, but remember to drink water! Skin care doesn’t need to be expensive, but it does need to be consistent. Treat your skin well and it will usually be kind in return. |
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20 lucky winners will win $500 each in prizes totaling $10,000.
Winners will be chosen starting December 8th.
You will be contacted via phone if you are a winner!
