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Breast Cancer Petition
Please consider signing a petition on Lifetime Television's website showing your support for the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act. The Act will require insurance companies to cover a minimum 48-hour stay for patients undergoing a mastectomy instead of forcing them to go home just a few hours after surgery, against the wishes of their doctors, still groggy from anasthesia, and sometimes with drainage tubes still attached! [read on...]
Craftastically Organized
Got a shoebox full of photos just waiting to be organized? How about a baby album you've been meaning to put together for your soon-to-be-bar-mitzvahed child? If you've got a project, we've got the PERFECT place to get it done--at our Craftastically Organized Party! [read on...]
Chef Shaya on the Food Network!
Our very own Chef Shaya has been chosen to compete on the Food Network show Chopped! We're so proud of him--and can't wait to watch him go spatula to spatula with other great chefs. [read on...]
The Satisfying Salad
"I'm so healthy--I eat a salad every day for lunch," said Sandra, one of my newer clients. "But," she quickly added, "I can't stop snacking in the afternoon. At 4:00 I tend to ravage the leftover cookies and bagels from the breakfast and lunch meetings."
Sound familiar? You're not alone. Salads often leave people hungry--but there is an art to creating a truly healthy and filling salad, and here are the four simple steps that will get you there. [read on...]
The Heart of Organizing for Stress Reduction
Do you feel overwhelmed by clutter? Do you spend hours searching for things you know you just put down a second ago? Do you ever get the urge to sweep everything off your desk or dining room table straight into the garbage? If you've tried to get organized again and again only to find yourself even worse off than before, you're probably missing the single most important step: accepting with your heart and coming from a place of joy. Want the secret? [read on...]
The Heart of Organizing for Stress Reduction
Do you feel overwhelmed by clutter? Do you spend hours searching for things you know you just put down a second ago? Do you ever get the urge to sweep everything off your desk or dining room table straight into the garbage? If you've tried to get organized again and again only to find yourself even worse off than before, you're probably missing the single most important step: accepting with your heart and coming from a place of joy. Want the secret? [read on...]
Get In$pired: Check Your Bills & Find Money
We've been writing a lot recently about the importance of saving and budgeting, so today we thought we'd switch gears and talk about something more fun—finding money! By simply checking your bills, you'd be amazed at what treasures you might discover. Intrigued? [read on...]
Nourish Yourself
If you’d like to spend the chagim reflecting and celebrating, rather than taking Tums and saying, “I ate too much,” take a look at these tips from integrative nutritionist and health counselor Monica Shah (idealbalanceinc.com). You can enjoy the holidays more (yes, even the food) when you choose to fill yourself with things that truly nourish you, body and soul. [read on...]
Elegant Solutions: The Cheese Platter
When you realize you’re about to run into a series of three-day holidays, do you enter a blissful state of denial or snap into super-planning mode? Either way, at some point you’re likely to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of food that needs to be shopped for, prepared, eaten and cleaned up after. If you’re looking for a way to ease the burden and cleanse your palate, turn one of your meals into a light, elegant and fun cheese tasting. [read on...]
Eternal Brilliance: ABCs of the Diamond
Ever wondered what makes that ice twinkle? Or what the difference is between one precious gem and another? Fine jeweler and diamond expert Israel Bien takes us behind the scenes at a diamond cutting factory and explains what makes your bling sing.
Summer Gems
Craig’s Crimson, Sunburst, Fantasia, Red Diamond, Champagne, Gold Dust—these are some of my favorite jewels of summer. While they’re a little unwieldy to wear on your ring finger, these stone fruits will make your summer days sparkle!
Gaga for Fava!
Spring has finally arrived, bringing with it longer days, shorter sleeves, and lots of fresh and exciting ingredients to add to your cooking repertoire. Put down those dark and dusty root vegetables and embrace the season’s light and colorful offerings!
Maccabees, Miracles and Massage
Historically, Chanukah is known as the Festival of Lights, the celebration of the victory of Judah and the Maccabees over Syria’s King Antiochus IV, and the rededication of the desecrated Temple. But as far as I’m concerned, Chanukah should also be recognized as the official holiday of massage therapists. Please allow me to explain.
The Power of Celebration: Celebrate Yourself!
What would it be like to celebrate your life on a daily basis?
Discover the power of celebration with life coach Terry Yoffe's hands-on guide.
Winter Cleanse
Want to ward off the winter blahs? Holistic nutrtionist Kathleen Graffunder offers up three small steps to cleanse, rejuvinate and nourish your body.

