Marc Piperno

The school year has begun and the summer sun has been replaced with a crisp autumn chill, which means Halloween is just around the corner! Fall is filled with scenic foliage and wonderful aromas, but it’s Halloween that gets everyone excited!

Nothing is as important to our sense of well-being as the comfort of our home. Our home is an extension of ourselves, a reflection of who we are, what we enjoy and how we choose to live. Whether large or small, simple or grandiose, we can put our very own stamp on our home and make it as unique and distinctive as we are.

I have always heard fantastic things about Naples, Florida and now I know why. We visited there for a few days in March, and it was a wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle of the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area.

This year’s event is set for Sunday, October 20 at Jones Beach State Park and Sunday, October 27 at Suffolk County Community College. More information at MakingStridesWalk.org or 1.800.227.2345.

Nutrition, lifestyle choices, and our environment affect our health overtime - for better or worse.

When you teach children to love themselves, they feel better, perform better and are more comfortable being themselves around other people. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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