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By babystuff November 12, 2003
Each Thanksgiving we go to my Mother in law's in New Jersey and my son delights in having two whole days to run around with his cousins. Geography separates us, so Thanksgiving is the only ...
By organizing November 05, 2003
Anyone who has a garage, attic or basement knows that these areas are generally the least organized of the household. Mainly because having a clutter here is more acceptable than in any other area of ...
By horticulture November 05, 2003
Fall is upon us once again and the trees are in the process of dropping their leaves in preparation for winter dormancy. We have been lucky in some respects this year with the amount of ...
By fatherfrank November 05, 2003
Men and women will be elected and re-elected to serve the needs of the larger Suffolk County community. It was very disturbing when I recently took a poll in my college Sociology class at Suffolk ...
By residentialre November 05, 2003
Home improvements tend to inspire thoughts of large, expensive projects. Yet, it is often the little things that add so much value. Do you want to improve your home for resale or personal pleasure but ...
By fatherfrank October 30, 2003
As a working parent living in our larger community, how much free time do you have? If you are raising children, how often do you eat at least one meal a day as a family? ...
By healthandfitness October 29, 2003
With winter approaching and temperatures dropping, you must be vigilant with your warm up. Whether it's strength training, cardiovasular training or a group fitness class, you can miss the most important component of your workout. ...
By mobd October 29, 2003
In good times and bad, there's one customer that always has a shopping list and that always pays its bills and is particularly interested in minority and women owned businesses - the federal government. The ...
By travel October 27, 2003
If you want to have a memorable stay in a Bed & Breakfast, why not stay in one that's a model for the others? The Three Mountain Inn, located in Jamaica, Vermont, really has it ...
By Stan Wiest October 25, 2003
www.stanwiest.com Music can set the mood for romance, conversation or dancing, wonderful components of a wedding reception. Music is the very first thing that greets your guests and the last thing they'll hear when they ...
By fatherfrank October 24, 2003
Are you being held hostage by your teenager? In the present climate, how does one parent one's son or daughter? What rules are appropriate? What about boundaries and parental expectations? How involved should you be ...
By museums October 23, 2003
A little known gem sitting back from the road on Montauk Highway in Center Moriches, the Haven's House was the home of one of the first families of Suffolk County. The house was moved from ...
By Robin Frank October 20, 2003
Twenty-six year-old Debra Cooperman is half the woman she used to be... in a positive sense. After struggling with every diet under the sun and consulting several nutritionists for help, she finally opted for gastric ...
By wedding-planning October 19, 2003
I am a "food person". When you come from an Italian background you are born into it. I believe that good food can make any occasion successful. So if you find that food is not ...
By mediarelations October 17, 2003
1. Think ahead. Each time you contact a member of the media, always remember that your goal is to build a long-term relationship and to establish yourself as a reliable, responsive source for information. 2. ...
By fatherfrank October 16, 2003
Juvenile justice is a multi million-dollar business. Some parts of the state make a fortune incarcerating teenagers for a wide variety of crimes. Juvenile crimes are big business. What to do with juvenile offenders is ...
By psychologist October 12, 2003
A few months ago, I wrote an article on depression. I briefly outlined what depression was. For those who want to read or reread that article, click on the archived articles line below. As I ...
By fatherfrank October 08, 2003
Driving East on Sound Avenue to Orient Point at 6:30 in the morning is a very peaceful ride. It provides a wonderful opportunity for quiet reflection and introspection.
It was a Saturday morning ...
By wedding-planner October 06, 2003
By the time your honeymoon arrives-the two of you will be exhausted and ready for some alone time. Think about the type of vacation you want. Do you want warm climate and to just relax ...
By organizing October 05, 2003
I think most women will agree that their favorite room in their home truly is their clothing closet. O.K., so it's not technically a room but it should be considered one as far as I ...