It’s Okay To Talk About Me

 

Free Enterprise

One could hear a pin drop...or a lens, more appropriately, as my oldest daughter 
directed her finger toward the center of her eyeball. "SHHHHHHH" was all she had to say to me during the intense appointment. At some point in time ( I lost track as I dared not look at the clock, the sun setting, or anything else which might have 
made her anxious)my cell phone vibrated! The whirring was enough to set her off,too, so I took the call in the safety of the office building restroom! 

"Stacy" called. You know "Stacy." "Stacy Knows." "Stacy" a.k.a. Stacy Geisinger. 
She meets, she attends, she blogs and , mostly, she shares information. Her talents 
shorten the learning curve for friends and clients in the same way that Jo Rosenfeld Major Occasions does for its friends and clients. She and I are 24/7 information movers who find one another "on " line at "off "hours, at various charity functions, on Facebook and over the phone. The fee for her tips is a heartfelt "thank you." 
The same goes for my own clients. Smiles, props and future referrals are all the 
thanks necessary from them. Stacy does have a money making business. Jo Rosenfeld Major Occasions does work for compensation. The reality is that businesses make money. "Free enterprise" is not really "free" in the sense that advertising dollars, marketing fees, administrative costs, taxes and more eat up much of what would otherwise be pure profit. 

There are many times when Stacy of I work for "free." She and I donate time and services to charities in order to "pay it forward " to those with less fortunate 
life circumstances. Stacy and I do work for family and friends at or below cost. We hope to represent only vendors for whom we have respect and trust. 

Stacy Knows. Jo knows, too. Jo knows that there are whispers of some suburban women 
walking into offices and storefronts of celebratory talents asking for referral commissions after the fact. I question the notion of "free enterprise" if it means that anyone can masquerade as a legitimate referral resource on any given day. 
I question it and you might do the same! Put your time and faith in those who have 
earned the reputation of having built business networks which work for you first! 
Stacy knows and does. Joro knows and does, too. Let us share what we do best ! 

Jo Rosenfeld, Event Coordinator 
Jo Rosenfeld Major Occasions 
www.jorosenfeld.com  jo@jorosenfeld.com  914-419-2368 
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New York Pet Rescue

	Jennifer Moore Stahlkrantz BellaOnline's New York Editor

I first learned about New York Pet Rescue in 2008 when my youngest child was pestering for a dog. I had managed to hold off my older three children by explaining that I couldn’t possibly be responsible for another living being. Note: a life-sized stuffed dog under the Christmas tree will NOT satisfy your child’s request for a “real” dog. But, by the time my daughter was nine, two of her older brothers had already gone away to school, so things were not as hectic. She loved the idea of dogs — wanted to pet and snuggle every one she saw, but she was scared and would shriek when they came too close. Socially, this was a problem because 99% of our friends had dogs.

Research
I started reading about dog breeds online (thinking maybe there was one out there that didn’t shed and didn’t require walking in cold or wet weather). Eventually, I ended up on the site for New York Pet Rescue. I learned that New York Pet Rescue had a foster family program, and I thought it might be a good way for us to try having a pet without a “forever” commitment.

Applying to be a Foster Family
I applied online and called some friends with dogs to ask them if they would provide references. After a great deal of hysterical laughter from those friends who were familiar with our daughter’s shrieking response to their lively dogs, they wholeheartedly agreed. The approval process for becoming a foster family is fairly rigorous. They won’t just accept a foster family out of desperation -- Pet Rescue always puts the needs of the pets first. 

Once we were approved, we were told of an imminent rescue transport and asked if we were ready to accept our first foster pet. Eek! We had about five days to prepare.

As a foster family, we had agreed to provide shelter, healthy food, affection, exercise, and supervision until the pet was adopted. Our application indicated that our daughter was frightened by aggressive, loud, and large dogs, so Pet Rescue tentatively matched us early in the week with a little Sheltie. Other than the copious amounts of fur that the Sheltie would likely leave around the house, I figured it was a pet I could handle. 

Fostering a Dog
On pickup morning, an updated list was sent, and we had been reassigned! There was no longer any mention of the fluffy Sheltie. Instead, we were paired with one-eyed dog/ unknown origin. I emailed for more information (“does it really only have one eye?”) and was told it looked to be part Chihuahua! I was not amused. They said they thought the sweet personality and small size would be best for my daughter. Oy.

So, off we went to the pick up location and gave our name to a volunteer who disappeared. Then, around the corner she came with her arms around London, our adorable, frightened little Chihuahua/ Jack Russell/ Fox Terrier in a black motorcycle jacket! We squealed with delight! 

Once we had spent a few days with London, we were asked to submit a personality summary and photos to Pet Rescue’s web site. We realized right away that London was a lapdog. While he didn’t shed, bark, bite or chew on furnishings, London was very sad when left alone, so it was clear that he’d need to be adopted by someone who was around during the day. As a special needs dog (he is, indeed, blind in one eye), he received special medical care paid for by New York Pet Rescue to assess his injury and recommend future treatment. 

Placing your Foster Dog with a Forever Family
After our photos and description were posted, several families applied to adopt London and came for home visits. In the meantime, my youngest two children began lobbying to keep London. 

Pet Rescue does not encourage foster families to adopt. In fact, they strongly oppose the practice. It breaks a cycle that works so well. After all, they need vacancies with foster families, so they can continue to have accommodations for new foster pets. But, in the end, the placement volunteers realized that London was well-served in our home, and we were well-served by London. 

London has taught us all to slow down and relax, and he even acted as a caregiver when my 15 year old son returned home from a frightening hospitalization. So, while we are no longer a foster family (we are London's forever family in pet adoption parlance), we are big fans of New York Pet Rescue. 

If you’d like to support New York Pet Rescue, too, here are some ways you can help:

Consider fostering! When you apply, be honest about your families’ issues, personalities and behaviors, and Pet Rescue can make a better match for all of you. 

Volunteer to pet sit for a foster family when they go away for a week during their fostering period. 

Offer to help at adoption events and with transports.

And of course, make a tax-deductible donation to help cover the costs of inoculations, medical services, transports, and equipment.

For more information, go to Pet Rescue's website.

 

7 Simple Changes That Will Help You Lose Weight

7 Simple Changes That Will Help You Lose Weight

• Article By: Leslie Fink, MS, RD

Try these tips for small changes that can lead to very big weight-loss results.

Beginning a weight-loss plan doesn't have to mean drastic changes. You don't need to live at the gym or subsist on crackers alone to get your eating and exercising on track.
Instead, think of more realistic, sustainable changes you can make to your lifestyle. Sometimes small, simple adjustments can produce the biggest results. Consider these suggestions, and think about what other small changes might work for you.
 

 Trim back your eating a bit here and there, not altogether. For example, sauté your broccoli with one teaspoon of oil instead of two.

• Make some wise food substitutions, like opting for low-fat cream cheese instead of regular.
• Kick it up a notch in the activity department by taking the stairs instead of the escalator.

All or Nothing
"People put too much pressure on themselves to change everything in their diets, which sets them up for failure," believes New York-based registered dietitian Shari Mermelstein. Her advice? Set your sights on making several small dietary and lifestyle changes, and you'll lose weight without really missing out.

Need some incentive? Try this on for size: Cut back 100 calories on a daily basis and you could lose about 10 1/2 pounds in a year. One hundred calories equals:

• 1 cup of regular soda
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1 ounce of cheese

Skimming Off the Top
Here are seven simple slim-down ideas:

1. A spoonful of sugar can add up over the course of a year. Add one less teaspoon of sugar (15 calories) to your cup of morning and afternoon coffee each day and you'll save about 10,000 calories—the equivalent of about 3 pounds per year.
2. Slim down that bowl of cereal: Switch from 1 cup regular whole milk to 1% milk (about 50 calories less per cup) every day. Once your taste buds adjust, you'll be thrilled! That's a tad more than 5 pounds lost by this time next year.
3. Take the scenic route. Park your car as far as possible from the entrance to your office, the shopping mall or a restaurant and get those legs pumping. Ten minutes of daily moderate paced walking (five minutes each way burns about 20 calories) can take off over 4 pounds a year.*
4. Get your vitamin C boost with a whole orange (60 calories) instead of a cup of juice (110 calories) each day. Your 12-month weight loss: 5 1/4 pounds.
5. Go calorie-free by switching from regular to diet soda (150 versus 0 calories per can). If you drink one can per day, that's nearly 16 pounds lost in a year.
6. Flavor your sandwiches with very low-cal condiments like mustard or vinegar instead of calorie-packed mayo. Leave off 1 tablespoon (100 calories) every day and you're looking at close to 10 1/2 pounds a year.
7. Downsize, don't super-size, fast food meals. Opt for a small McDonald's French fries (250 calories) instead of a large order (570 calories) at your weekly fast-food meal. You'll enjoy the same great taste all year long but with an added bonus: almost 5 pounds lost.

*For a 155-pound person at 3 miles per hour. Based on calculations from Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Next Steps

7 Simple Changes That Will Help You Lose Weight

Have Him At Hello

 Have Him at Hello: Confessions from 1,000 Guys About What Makes Them Fall in Love . . . Or Never Call Backt

To celebrate the book release today of "Have Him At Hello: Confessions from 1,000 Guys About What Makes Them Fall in Love... or Never Call Back", Rachel Greenwald is giving away 10 FREE private phone consultations! With your book purchase (only $10 on Amazon today!), you'll be entered to win one of ten FREE private phone consultations with author Rachel Greenwald (value $500 each!).
Simply forward your book receipt to HelloBookRaffle@yahoo.com  by Sunday, March 14, 2010 to enter the raffle. You may purchase the book at ANY online retailer, or ANY bookstore. If you have a paper receipt, either scan the receipt and attach to email, or write us the store name, store #, and transaction # for proof of purchase.
Rachel is responsible for 762 marriages; "Have Him At Hello" will help you find the right mate too!
FOR GOOD KARMA, PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH ALL YOUR SINGLE FRIENDS! 

7 Tips To Give Good Phone

From Rachel Greenwald  author of Why He Didn't Call You Back: 1,000 Guys Reveal What They Really Thought About You After Your Date

Being able to convert an online email exchange, or a fix-up from a friend, into a face-to-face date often hinges on something you probably haven't thought much about: having an alluring phone personality. Below are my 7 tips to make him want to meet the faboulous woman behind the phone voice:
1.Sound upbeat: Use a cheerful voice, even if something annoys you, or if you've had a bad day. No body likes a Debbie Downer.
2.Give Intentional Responses: If a guy asks you a generic or vague question such as "How are you?", remember that he is not inquiring about your health or your mood. In the early stages of a relationship, he will use everything you say as a clue to project what type of person you are. "How are you" actually becomes a Rorschach test! Leverage his generic question into giving an "intentional response"by sharing something about yourself that you want him to know. For example:
He asks, "How are you?"
You say, "I'm great! I just returned from an exhilarating run in Central Park with my best friend from college."
What does this tell him about you? That you are fitness oriented (you run), you're the type of person who has sustainable relationships (you've maintained a friend for 20 years since college), and you're an energetic, positive person (I'm great!)."
Obviously don't make anything up (i.e., don't say you went running if you really didn't!), but proactively think of something positive about yourself that you want him to know when he asks a mundane question.
3.Get him talking about himself:Follow up your "intentional response" with a related question that lets him talk about himself, such as "So do you run, or what kind of exercise do you like? " or, "How about you, do you have an old friend you spend time with?"
4.Don't interview him: Finding a "conversation bridge" from something you said ("So, speaking of running…") also helps you evaluate him in a casual way to see what type of person HE is, without making him feel as though this is a job interview and you're ticking off a checklist of requirements (Do you exercise? Check! Do you have long term relationships? Check!)
Getting him to talk about himself is not the same thing as peppering him with mundane, mind-numbing questions. Don't grill him with boring questions, even if he asked you a boring question first (e.g., How are you? What are you doing? How was work? Was the traffic bad?).
5.Ask "fun" questions: If there's a lull in the conversation flow, try to be fun and spark some banter. Pick a neutral topic that has nothing to do with either of you, and make a comment (or ask a question) about it. For example, "Hey, did you happen to see David Letterman last night? He did the Top Ten Reasons for things overheard waiting in line to see Avatar…. Guess what #1 was?"
Asking a guy to guess something is a great way to flirt and keep things interesting. And raising a 3^rdparty topic (e.g., The David Letterman Show) will make you seem easy-going because you aren't like all the other girls probing to find out if he's Mr. Right (What do you for work? Tell me about your parents? Do you golf?).
6.Make him feel relaxed and confident: By acting happy that he called and giving him positive feedback on his conversation skills (even if his phone skills aren't great—the shy or awkward ones initially usually make better husbands in the long run than the instantly suave, charismatic ones!), you'll make him feel like a million bucks. For example, tell him, "I had a rough day at work, but your call cheered me up!" or "Oh, that's an interesting question…"
7.Know when the party's over:When you feel the conversation winding down or sense his energy level drooping, immediately end the call so you leave things on a "high" note. But blame it on an external factor rather than making him think you're bored. For example, "Oh, I just realized it's 10pm and I didn't call my grandma yet to wish her happy birthday today! So sorry about that, I was really enjoying our conversation…. But good luck on that big presentation tomorrow, and I hope to talk to you soon!" This says 4 things: you're a family-oriented person (you're calling your grandma, awww: that's sweet!), you're boosting his confidence so he feels good being around you (you enjoyed the conversation, you hope to talk to him soon) , you're a good listener and thoughtful person (his big presentation tomorrow), and you're not too needy (you said "hope to talk to you soon" rather than "when will I see you? Will you call me tomorrow?).
More Guidelines for "Good Phone" Success:
a)Phone Call Duration: 15 minutes is usually a good amount of time for early stage getting-to-know you calls, while 30 to 60 minutes can reflect deepening intimacy as the relationship grows. Anything longer than that should be saved for in-person on the next date: always leave him wanting more and feeling anticipation to see you again.
b)Land Line Versus Cell Phone: try to speak on a land line whenever possible. There's nothing more irritating that spotty reception and always saying, "What? Sorry I couldn't hear you…."
c)What Never To Do: While talking on the phone, never chew food or gum, never go to the bathroom or flush a toilet, even if you mute the phone (how many times that mute button doesn't work, I can't begin to count....), never multi-task while you're on the phone by checking email, loading the dishwasher, etc. (give him your full attention: it makes a huge difference!)

No Sleep Tonight

No Sleep Tonight is five world class musicians playing vocal and instrumental music from an exciting and diverse selection of artists covering the last five decades. The band was formed in late 2009 with the goal of performing a less conventional but more musically interesting repertoire of songs and instrumentals requiring a certain amount of musical virtuosity. Individually, the musicians in No Sleep Tonight have been performing for many years but became tired of playing the same old songs that many other bands were covering. Our growing eclectic selection of songs and instrumentals includes works from the following artists:

Aerosmith, Alan Parsons Project, Chi Coltrane
Deep Purple, Deodato, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Fiona Apple
Genesis, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix
Led Zeppelin, Maroon 5
Moody Blues, Peter Gabriel, Procol Harum, Rascal Flatts
Rufus, Santana, Steely Dan
Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner

You can listen to us, you can dance with us, you can sing with us, but you won't want to ignore us.

 

Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 8:00pm –12:00

 O'Malley's Restaurant & Bar.

30 E. Main St. Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Galvanic Spa and AgeLOC Review - Does the Galvanic Spa and AgeLOC Really Work?

A $1.3 billion company that is traded on the NYSE has caused quite a stir lately in the anti-aging market. Two products in particular, the galvanic spa and the ageLOC Future Serum, have gained popularity among many who are seeking the secret to looking younger.

Both products come from Nu Skin Enterprises, a twenty-five year old, publicly traded company who's stock recently shot up from $7 to $27. As a result many people are curious as to what exactly is going on to cause such incredible growth. Major news stations such as CBS, Fox, and The Today Show have all reported on their patented, handheld device called the galvanic spa.

So what exactly is the galvanic spa and ageLOC? Why are so many people going "crazy" for these products? Is it just a fad or is there something truly remarkable here that is worth paying attention too?

First, let's review the galvanic spa. Galvanic treatments are nothing new. They have been around for over a hundred years. It all started with a scientist by the name of Luigi Galvani who accidentally discovered that when the sciatic nerve of a dead frog is exposed to static electricity it causes the frog's leg to move.

This interaction, which Galvani recreated successfully, led to his observation that there was an important relationship between electricity and animation, or life. Over the next several years, Galvani continued to explore the use of electric currents for health benefits in the body, most notably the skin.

So who do galvanic currents work in a spa setting? We know that like charges repel each other and opposites attract. Consequently, by formulating products to possess a specific charge and using mild, safe and pain-free electrical currents of the same charge, the currents are able to "push" the product into the skin, which facilitates the delivery of key nutrients included in that product.

Nu Skin is not the originator of galvanic treatments. Many wealthy people have been paying hundreds of dollars per treatment for a long time to help them remove wrinkles and look younger. All Nu Skin did was create an award-winning, patented, handheld device that delivers all the benefits of regular galvanic spa treatments except you never have to leave your home!

In other words, the Nu Skin galvanic spa has reduced the price of galvanic treatments to about $10 a treatment. Plus, you are able to do it in less than ten minutes and all within the comfort of your own home. Obviously, something like this has mass appeal and is gaining attraction among hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.

Okay, so that is a brief overview of the Nu Skin galvanic spa. Now what about ageLOC? What is ageLOC? Why are people so excited about it? What does it do?

Simply put, ageLOC is the science of targeting aging at its source. Nu Skin has been working with Stanford University, Purdue University, and LifeGen Technologies and has discovered what they are calling, "youth gene clusters". No other company has ever been able to identify these gene clusters that affect our aging process.

To say this is a big discovery would be an understatement. When it comes to aging, this could be the biggest discovery of the century. Nu Skin has developed a scientific platform called ageLOC whereby they are able to reset these "youth gene clusters" to a more youthful state.

The result is nothing short of miraculous. Many people that are using the ageLOC products are reporting the look of their age being reduced by five, ten, even twenty years.

But, Dr. Joe Chang, the Chief Scientific Officer for Nu Skin, says that the new ageLOC skin care product line is just the tip of the iceberg. Apparently, Nu Skin is looking at incorporating their ageLOC science into nutrition, which means that they will be able reset genes to a more youthful state within your body!

The implications of this are far reaching. As you can see, there is a reason Nu Skin's stock has gone from $7 to $27 over the last few months. Nu Skin's future over the next ten years is looking very bright.

If you want more info, or want to try the products, contact me Stacy@Stacyknows.com.

Advanced Derma Laser Tech

Led by Beauty Specialist and Owner, Jennifer Kandemir, Advanced Derma Laser Tech uses two cutting-edge types of laser hair removal technology— the Cutera Nd: YAG (used primarily for African-American, Indian and Hispanic skin types) and the Alexandrite by Candela Gentle Laser (used primarily for lighter skin types). The chicly decorated space boasts an elegantly clean aesthetic, producing a tranquil atmosphere that sets patients at ease from the moment they step inside. Individual treatments range from $100 to $350.

Advanced Derma Laser Tech

Located at:

422 Madison Avenue, 3^rd Floor

(Bet. 48^th & 49^th Streets)

New York City

www.advanceddermalaser.com

Better Being Truly Meaningful and Beautiful Gifts

My BFF Lisi, always complained, I never mention her on my blog. I told her, you have to do something blogable. I told her, just because she is a good person, doesn’t mean you get on the blog. Just because, you work at the prison, helping others isn’t blogable enough. Then she showed me her new bracelets. Finally, Lisi I think you are on to something.

Better [/*be*/-ing] - The art of being you; an inspiration to be better.

How do we hold onto the positive thoughts and ideas once the words have been spoken, and the moment of initial inspiration has passed? Wearing the words might help.

The Go To Person For Hair Extensions

 

 

    

 

Amoy Couture Hair Salon

 

 

On the heels of Fashion Week, with an impressive A-list clientele that includes Naomi Campbell, Donatella Versace, John Galliano, Rihanna, Sheryl Crow, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Joy Bryant, and model Maggie Rizer, Celebrity Hairstylist Amoy Pitters has opened the doors of her full-service beauty salon in New York City’s prestigious Upper East Side, located at

 

874 Lexington Avenue, 2^nd Floor

New York City

Tel: (212) 529-5153

www.amoycouturehair.com

 

ABOUT AMOY PITTERS: A New York beauty industry veteran, Amoy Pitters has had a passion – and natural talent – for the worlds of hair, beauty and fashion since the start of her career. Mentored by industry icon, Odile Gilbert – and featured in the famed work Her Style – Amoy launched her impressive career as a sought-after hair stylist in the fashion industry, booking her career-first fashion show in Paris, styling the locks of the runway models for the Christian Dior couture collection in January 1998. There, recognizing her unique skill set, Amoy was asked by the show’s production team to style the house’s legendary designer John Galliano’s own hair for his final bow. Soon after, Galliano himself began requesting Amoy as his personal hairstylist. Fashion maven Donatella Versace was next in line, after taking notice of Galliano’s newly styled locks. From there, Amoy was in-demand worldwide, styling hair for editorials and fashion shows, and transforming the looks of supermodels, Hollywood starlets, iconic fashion designers, and Grammy award-wining musicians.

 

Free Museum Admission, NYC

	Jennifer Moore Stahlkrantz Editor New York Travel and Leisure BellaOnline.com

Free Museum Admission, NYC

Thanks to Target, the massively successful chain of discount stores, many of the local museums in the five boroughs of New York City offer free admission for all on certain days. 

In addition, many other museums offer Pay What You Wish days or times. Since admission to most local museums is based on a suggested donation (usually $8-20 per person), during PWYW times, you can take a look at your budget and pay what you can afford.

NOTE: Before you set out, be sure to check these museum’s web sites or call first, as holidays and seasons can change the free and Pay What You Wish deals.

SCHEDULE BY DAY
Monday
Free admission to Yeshiva University Museum (15 W. 16th Street, Manhattan/ YU Museum) all day

Tuesday
Free admission all day at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn/ BBG)

Wednesday
Free guided public tours of Grand Central Terminal (42nd St. & Park Ave, Manhattan/ GCT) at 12:30 p.m. 

Free general admission to the Museum of Jewish Heritage from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (36 Battery Place, Battery Park City (Manhattan)/ Museum JH)

Free grounds access all day to the New York Botanical Garden (200th Street and Kazimiroff Boulevard, Bronx/ NYBG)

Free admission to Yeshiva University Museum (15 W. 16th Street, Manhattan/ YU Museum) from 5 – 8 p.m.

Pay What You Wish to enter the Bronx Zoo (2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx/ Bronx Zoo) all day.

Thursday
Free admission to the Museum of Chinese in America all day. (215 Centre Street, Manhattan/ MOCA).

Free admission to the New Museum of Contemporary Art from 7 – 9 p.m. Children’s admission is always free. (235 Bowery at Prince Street between Stanton and Rivington Streets, Manhattan)

Friday
Free Admission to the Museum of Modern Art from 4 – 8 p.m. (11 West 53rd Street, Manhattan/ MOMA) 

Free guided public tours of Grand Central Terminal (42nd St. & Park Ave, Manhattan/ GCT) at 12:30 p.m. 

Pay What You Wish to enter the Whitney Museum from 6 – 9 p.m. 945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street/ Whitney)

Pay what you wish to enter the New York Historical Society Museum from 6 – 8 p.m.(170 Central Park West, Manhattan/ NYHSM) 

Free admission from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the American Folk Art Museum (45 West 53rd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, Manhattan/ FAM) 

Saturday
Pay What You Wish to enter the Guggenheim Museum from 5:45 – 7:45 p.m.(1071 5th Avenue at 89th Street/ Guggenheim)

Free admission all day to the Jewish Museum (1109 5th Ave at 92nd St, Manhattan/ Jewish Museum) 

Free grounds access from 10 a.m. – 12 noon to the New York Botanical Garden (200th Street and Kazimiroff Boulevard, Bronx/ NYBG)

Free admission to Yeshiva University Museum (15 W. 16th Street, Manhattan/ YU Museum) all day.

Sunday
Pay What You Wish from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Frick Collection (1 East 70th Street/ Frick Museum) 

Free admission from 12 noon – 6 p.m. at The Studio Museum in Harlem (144 West 125th Street, Manhattan/ Studio Museum) 

Admission to the following museums is always free: Fashion Institute of Technology Museum, The Forbes Galleries, and National Museum of the American Indian. Many other museums such as the New York Hall of Science, El Museo del Barrio, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan and the South Street Seaport Museum offer free admission times during certain seasons or on select days or weekends. 

If you’ve had your heart set on visiting a particular museum that is not listed here, go to its web site and look for special promotions. 

What’s Up With Green Tea?

What's Up with Green Tea? Well, besides the fact that it's very tasty, green tea is full of powerful antioxidants, called catechins, that search for free radicals (aka renegade molecules) that can damage DNA. Unlike black tea, green tea undergoes very little processing. Its leaves are dried and then steamed, not fermented. As a result, its catechins are more cencentrated. According to Harvard Women's Health Watch, studies have found an association between consuming green tea and a reduced risk for several cancers, including skin, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, and bladder cancer. They recommend drinking a cup of green tea a few times a day to absorb antioxidants and other healthful plant compounds. Just let it steep for three to five minutes to bring out its catechins, then enjoy!

 

Treat Yourself to a Le Petite Spa Green Tea Facial! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Le Petite Spa Green Tea Facial, available throughout the month of March for just $90! You'll love our organic Green Tea Calming serum. This gentle, soothing serum benefits all skin types and is blended into the skin before both the masque and the moisturizer applications. Visit www.lepetitespany  for details. You can email us your appointment preference at info@lepetitespany.com .

The Best Books For 2009

What to do on a Snowy Day

1. CONTACT JORO !
2. Have her sort through your montage photos and bring the number down to a manageable one!
3. Let her review all vendor contracts, checking for missing or duplicated services!
4. Place your order for the most wanted custom giveaways around!
5. Set up a tasting with the new, hot chefs on the block!
6. Ask her to book your make up and/or hairstyle trial run appointments!
7. Writer's block when it comes to speeches or candlelighting poems? Ask for a referral with the gift of gab and a way with words!
8. CONTACT JORO ! jo rosenfeld major occasions    www.jorosenfeld.com jo@jorosenfeld.com  914-419-2368

Why Ian Ziering Uses NuSkin and Age LOC and You Should Too

 

First, the company and the product has to be top notch. Anything less, and my credibility goes down the drain.  I first became aware of the Nu Skin line when I started on 90210 in 1990.  My make-up artist used their products on me after she took my make-up off.  Even back then I realized that this was a great line.  When I decided to explore this as a possible business venture, I flew out to Provo, Utah to meet with the corporate management team and tour the facilities.  I was truly blown away.  They spend a fortune on research & development, have the brightest minds in the business, and are working with some of the finest universities to bring together what I truly believe is the cutting edge of skin care based at the genetic level.  In 25 years of business, Nu Skin has become a publicly traded company with over $1.3 BILLION in sales last year!  Clearly, they're doing it right; so my first criteria was covered.

Second, it has to be something in my area of expertise.  If I know something well, I can speak passionately, and enthusiastically about it.   Everyone always tells me how young I look, and at 45, I consider that a pretty big compliment.  Of course I'd like to thank my parents first, but good genes can only go so far. While traveling in "Hollywood" circles, you can be sure I've tried every cream, scrub and magic potion there is out there to keep my appearance competitive.  While in Utah, I did half of my face with the Galvanic Spa and I was shocked at how much better it looked than the other side. My pores were tighter, my skin tone was radiant and texture was smoother.  In short, I witnessed revolutionary science and technology in action.  This is something I can speak passionately and enthusiastically about because the results I have experienced and seen on others are astonishing.  Criteria 2, check!

My third criteria is based on the fact that I've always believed success unshared is failure.  To that end, I've always looked harder at what I'd be giving, rather than what I'd be getting in return.  With our economy in the dumps, we're all looking for ways to supplement and diversify our income with alternate revenue streams.  Nu Skin offers an opportunity to  build  a big business around these cutting edge products from anywhere you live.  While I can't teach everyone how to be a professional actor, I can teach anyone how to do this business.  If you are coachable, motivated to work and at the right time in your life, I will help you each step of the way to achieve success in this business venture.

Blonde Ambition Beads

 

    

  
Samantha Brooke Wenig always had an “eye” for fashion and accessories, and is an unofficial stylist, closet organizer and eBay seller for many. In 2006, during her junior year of college, Samantha made herself some bracelets—beads with all different charms ranging from peace signs to Jewish stars. Everyone loved her designs, and were literally buying them off her wrist. When she came home that summer Blonde Ambition Beads began. Since then, several local shops (in Westchester) carried her bracelets and some as far away as Indiana and New Mexico! Samantha’s designs change by the season, and she can handle custom orders. She designs and makes all of her bracelets. BAB also created a special set of 12 bracelets for a charity fundraiser in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and designs custom bracelets for camp/bunk presents, Bat Mitzvah party favors, and Sweet 16 gifts. Her customers range in age from young girls to “women of certain age”.

They are fabulous in sets of 3 ($40) or individually ($15 each). They’ve been spotted on Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, The Kardashian Sisters (Khloe, Kimberly, and Kourtney), J-Wow from the MTV Series, The Jersey Shore and many more….

Follow her on twitter at SBrookeW720 or join her Fanpage on Facebook, Blonde Ambition Beads.

Email her directly at NYDiva720@aol.com.

Any orders after reading this article please send a message including “STACY” in the title and receive free shipping on ANY order!

 

Tiffany Giardina at F.A.B. Make Your Reservations Now

Learn To Live A Delicious Life

F*ree Transformation Teleconference
"Feel great in and about your body"
Type: Education - Lecture
Date: Monday, March 1, 2010
Time: 8:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: phone

What do you really want in 2010?
Do you miss feeling Alive? Vibrant? Sexy? Confident?
Do you want to transform your health & weight?
Join the free 30 minute call and begin to make this your best year yet!

Since many of you have been curious about our programs, anyone who wants to join us for this free call is welcome. It will be an opportunity to ask yourself some questions--and be surprised by your answers.

Learn to live a delicious life.

FREE 30 minute teleclass: March 1st, 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

For more info or to register go to:
http://eve.pingg.com/resolution

Contact Certified Health Coaches & Wellness Educators

10 Facts about Fiber You Should Know …

It seems like lately there are a lot of products that say they can help you get more fiber. What is it with this stuff? Why is it important, and what should you know about it? Here are the top ten things you ought to know about fiber, and why it’s so good for you.

1. It can prevent blood sugar imbalances

Fiber is a great thing for people with diabetes, because though technically it’s listed with the carbohydrates on food nutrition labels, it does NOT raise blood glucose levels.

2. There are two types

There are two types of fiber, soluble (dissolves in water) and insoluble (does not dissolve in water). Both are important to maintaining a healthy diet.

3. It can prevent obesity

Foods that are rich in fiber make you feel full, satisfied. So eating them will make you feel fuller, faster, which can prevent obesity.

4. It can lower your cholesterol

Soluble (the kind that dissolves in water) reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad” cholesterol. This is the cholesterol directly linked to heart disease, so lowering the amount your body absorbs, and the amount you eat, is a very good thing!

5. It’s easy to find

There are so many delicious foods that are high in fiber, it’s easy to find! There are even fiber supplements you can take instead, so finding fiber has never been easier.

6. It can help with motility issues

Motility is a polite way of saying “pooping.” Eating foods that are high is fiber will help you have healthy bowel movements, which is important in many ways, from making you feel less bloated to getting rid of excess hormones before they can be absorbed back into your bloodstream.

7. You may not be getting enough

Unless you’re already eating a diet rich in fiber, you may not be getting enough. Adults ought to be getting between 20 and 35 grams per day, but most Americans don’t!

8. It helps prevent hemorrhoids

Because fiber can help regulate your digestive tract, it can also prevent hemorrhoids, which can be painful and may require surgery to correct. Ouch!

9. It helps prevent varicose veins

Constipation has long been proven to contribute to causing varicose veins, and who wants those? Fiber keeps your regular, which of course reduces constipation, and varicose veins!

10. It’s delicious!

Almost all of my favorite foods, like fruits and veggies, are high in fiber. Nothing is more delicious than fresh strawberries, blackberries, kiwis, tomatoes… yum! And I love dried figs! The perfect snack!

Now you know everything there is to know about fiber and why it’s so important. It’s easy to find, and it helps prevent so many health problems and diseases! Is there anything I forgot to add to my list? What your favorite interesting fiber fact? Please let me know!

18 Sexy Excuses to Hop into Bed

 

Do the nasty. Knock boots. Get it on. Boff. Boink. For every silly nickname we use for sex, there's a totally legit reason why you should be having more of it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• his heart
• weight loss
• sleep
• immunity
• healthy teeth
• pee control
• pain relief
• regular periods
• relaxation
• you'll get more sex later too
• stress relief
• letting go
• confidence
• cancer prevention
• happiness
• slow aging
• baby making

 

SHAKA THE KING’S DANCE PARTY

 

 

Retail Therapy at Editors Secret

 

  How about a little Retail Therapy (at a Discount) for the Winter Blues?

It’s a known fact that editor’s get the very best deals in town – that means discounts at the most exclusive stores, early admission to the best sample sales, and freebies galore.  EditorsSecret serves as a resource to shoppers by bringing those deals right to your inbox.  With quick online access to sales and bargains through a free weekly newsletter, daily blog and website, members are privy to exclusive insider savings!  EditorsSecret is also on Twitter and Facebook providing exciting, up to the minute offers from some of the world’s most coveted brands. 

Online sample sales, exclusive deals with promotional codes and Friends & Family discounts are just some of the potential savings that EditorsSecret is dedicated to providing.  Find weekly sales on men’s and women’s fashion, beauty, travel, home goods and stuff for kids from the most notable brand names on the market. 

For those who want to be “in the know,” without spending the time and effort to bargain hunt, EditorsSecret offers: 

• Exclusive Deals – Friends & Family discounts, retail promotional codes and private sales 
• Online Sample Sales – Weekly calendar and invitations to private online sample sales
• Retail Therapy – Favorite online shops where you can still get your fix of retail therapy without leaving your desk
• The Blog – Daily update of the most recent deals, sales and bargains
• Share It! – Readers and retailers can submit additional online steals and deals

EditorsSecret was founded by Heidi Kurlander-Kail, who considers herself more of a bargainista than fashionista.  She has worked in advertising sales for Glamour magazine, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day as well as licensing and brand development for the former Gruner & Jahr magazine publisher and Jim Henson Productions.  She has combined her past industry experience with her love of finding the best deals to bring EditorsSecret to Bargainistas everywhere. 

Three Angels Children's Relief Auction

 

Angie Harmon and friends “Cooking for a Cause” auction will support the people and children of Haiti

100% of the proceeds benefit Three Angel’s Children’s Relief

                           Julie Moran With The Gift Basket                                 Rebecca Romijn, Kathy Kaehler, Angie Harmon and Julie Moran

Join Angie Harmon, Jamie Tisch, Amber Valleta, Rebecca Romijn, Ever Carradine, Kathy Kaehler and Julie Moran in helping Three Angel's Children's Relief.  Beginning March 1st, you can bid to win a gift basket filled with over $1,000 worth of A-list products and handwritten notes from these celebrities and more. The auction will be run by Presents For Purpose on EBAY Giving Works and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Three Angels Children’s Relief (www.threeangelshaiti.org)

At a recent event hosted by Angie Harmon and Sunday Set-Up creator and celebrity trainer Kathy Kaehler these celebs got great tips on eating healthy while supporting Three Angels Children’s Relief, a cause close to Harmon’s heart.  "I have the best girlfriends!” Angie said.  “They all came together to help the people & children of Haiti -- people they will probably never know or meet. I LOVE these women with their huge hearts!" Cooking for a cause at its best!

In addition to the handwritten notes, the winning bidder’s basket is filled with fabulous beauty, spa and makeup products, apparel, accessories, jewelry, Wii games, cooking items, green goods and more. Vineyard Vines, EA Sports, Sanitas, PIXI, RUSK, USANA, Microplane, Jessica Hicks, Kai, Bootights and Domestic Doll are just some of the great brands that contributed products to the basket. See below for a complete listing.

                                  Beauty Items                          Amber Valleta Writing Her Note            Julie Moran Writing Her Note

• Jessica Hicks Jewelry
• Microplane Cooking Utensils
• Bootights
• EA Sports - Adventure Island Jump Start and FIFA Soccer Wii Games
• Domestic Doll Apron
• Kai Body Butter
• Presents For Purpose Gift Certificate
• Hand perfection Day Cream
• Usana Blender Bottle & Nutrimeal Bars
• Sanitas Skincare
• Amala Gift Set Duo
• EOS Shave Cream
• Wisebread Book
• It's A 10 Spray, Shampoo, Conditioner & Mask
• Kathy Kaehler Vitamins, DVD & Signed Book
• KOR Green Water Bottle
• Brazilian Blowout Deep Conditioner Masque
• RUSK Go Green Blowdryer

• Clean Kids Banana Detangler & Foaming Bubbles
• Meyers Liquid Soap
• Colorflame Candles
• Vineyard Vines Tie and Lazy Pant
• Footpetals Stylist Kit
• Kooky Kickers
• Peace Love World Cell Skin
• Urban Sparrow Bracelet
• Purse Butler
• GHD mini kit
• Poopurri
• Verterra Single Tray package
• Zuzu Mascara
• Primp Lip Gloss
• CND Polish
• Chappaqua Toffee
• Fields Organics Toy Cleaner

About Three Angels Children’s Relief

Three Angels Children's Relief strives to impact the lives of the most impoverished children of Haiti. Our goal is to enrich their bodies with food, empower their minds through education and enlarge their spirits with compassion. Three Angels operates an orphanage, an elementary school and a medical clinic outside of Port au Prince. We work as volunteers to bring hope and provide an effective path to restoration. For more information please visit www.threeangelshaiti.org.

About Presents For Purpose

Presents For Purpose is a socially conscious gift e-tailer founded in 2002 by two grateful young cancer survivors hoping to help others. 10% of sales at www.presentsforpurpose.com are donated to the health, safety, environmental or educational charity of shoppers choosing. Designers and celebrities lend their time and talent to help ensure shoppers get the latest and greatest jewelry, gifts, personalized items, apparel and accessories and to bring awareness to causes that have meaning to them. Your purchases pull double duty bringing smiles and love to someone you know AND to someone in need. Shop in style, make a difference!

Three Angels Children's Relief Auction

Epidarvos St Patricks Special -Hot Stone Foot Massage

Celebrate St Patrick's Day with Epidavros Day Spa by booking
any one hour facial and/or massage. Mention the St. Patrick's Day  Special and StacyKnows and receive a complimentary eyebrow wax or shaping with the facial and/or a complimentary Hot Stone Foot Massage
with the massage - both a $20 value.  Special treats will be served.

 

How To Make Your Marriage Thrive Without Trying Too Hard

How to Make Your Marriage Thrive Without Trying Too Hard

Does your life seem insane some days? 

It’s pretty normal anymore to have days full of work, kids, after-school activities, eating on the run and watching some T.V.  Throw in some time surfing the web, a hobby or the occasional night out with friends and it may seem like all of your time is spoken for each week.

So, where does your marriage fit into this crazy mix?

Get Your Priorities Straight

First of all, you need to get your mindset right and make sure you consider your marriage a top priority.  That's right.  A good marriage is more important than happy children.  It trumps your career.  And your friends and your own personal hobbies don't even come close.

Without a healthy marriage, these other areas of your life will suffer.  However, if you give your spouse their rightful place at the top of your to-do list, you will serve them well and create the foundation for a happy home life and an awesome marriage.

Take Time Every Day to Just be a Couple

So how exactly do you make your marriage a top priority?  It’s all about time…but not as much as you may think.

The key is to set aside time every day to just be a couple. By spending as little as 15 minutes a day to open up and talk, hold hands or maybe write each other a great love letter from time-to-time, you can make a huge difference in your relationship and rekindle your passion for one another.  And we can all watch a little less T.V. or get up a bit earlier to find this time and show our spouse they are truly number one.

Get Away From It All Sometimes

Obviously, the majority of our married lives are necessarily spent as members of our family inside of our house.  This is great, and it's what most of us enjoy as a typical lifestyle.

However, married couples really do need to get away regularly and just enjoy each other.  This could be as simple as a relaxing date night with a great dinner and a shared bottle of wine every few weeks.  Occasionally, couples should get away overnight or for a weekend.  There's nothing like a night spent in the Jacuzzi suite at a bed and breakfast to really rekindle the passion in a marriage.

To really have a long-term, positive impact on a relationship, it's hard to beat a marriage retreat weekend.  Marriage retreats come in all shapes, sizes and spiritual forms, but they all generally involve helping a couple get away from the busyness of everyday life (and kids) and focus deeply on their relationship and building their dream marriage.  When we reconnect at such a deep and soulful level, the feelings of true, impassioned intimacy become easy to grasp even when life gets busy.

Put It All Together and Your Marriage Can Thrive

We are all busy, and it can be too easy to let our own needs and those of our partner fall out of our focus. 

However, when we set aside just a little time each day to be together without distractions, we really set the stage for a great marriage.  Throw in a date night every few weeks and an occasional night away together and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how fun and exciting your marriage can be…even after a full day of work, soccer practice, homework and bedtime stories!

Dustin Riechmann created Engaged Marriage with the mission of helping others achieve the extraordinary in marriage and in life. Please visit his site for more proactive and practical advice on topics ranging from Sex to Spirituality...and find him on Facebook.

Health,Wealth and Beauty

 

Joro- After The Flowers Have Died

 

"After the flowers have died, all you have left are your pictures. "
For years, photographers and videographers have been educating their prospective clients on the importance of event image documentation. Pictures. Photographs. Video projects. Their position is black and white as guests return to their everyday lives and flowers fade away. In spite of its time limited nature, floral decor continues to stir up great interest. So, beyond the black and white exists a colorful argument for the fact that the images and video segments capture the beauty of decor with each and every viewing.
Hawaiian born flowers, feathers flown across time zones from Israel, embellished light fixtures growing from the ground up... the list of possibilities is endless.
So, choose a budget from which a unique and lasting memory can be created. The list of talents available to design and implement event florals and decor is a long one.
Let us help you to find yours quickly, leaving extra time to "stop and smell the roses!"
A final thought to share. One floral designer in Westchester shared a story of
how her creations actually went home with the hosts in a slightly different fashion.
The centerpieces were distributed in order to brighten their home for the week after the event. A stunning light fixture and votives found their way into an entrance way
to greet all guests to their home for years to come! Money well spent and much adored!
Jo Rosenfeld Major Occasions
jo@jorosenfeld.com
www.jorosenfeld.com  
914 - 419 - 2368