It’s All in the Eyes of the Beholder

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January 24, 2016

Maria DiGiorgio is a lifelong New Yorker, who currently resides in Commack, with her family. She is a
devoted wife and mother, an educator and designer. Maria is active in her
community, as a PTA mom and Girl Scout leader. She has a passion for interior decorating and loves to garden. She is an avid reader, and enjoys writing about life experiences and parenthood, as well as her personal observations about the world around us.

Everyone knows the expression: “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder”. Each person sees things from their own vantage point, based upon personal taste, life experiences, and ideas and ideals about what they view “beauty” to be. Well, beauty isn’t the only thing subject to the beholder’s fate. The way we view life, on the whole, and in day-to-day increments, is also ours to determine. The outlook one has on life and living is key to and directly correlated to the amount of happiness, fulfillment and purpose we attribute to our own.
So many variables factor in: upbringing, values, faith, determination, passion, motivation, and inspiration, to name a few. These are the intangibles that we either possess or do not, and in amounts that either drive us in living life to the fullest, or keep us from being able to do so. Then, then there are the tangibles: health, income, social status, family and personal relationships, profession, where we live and with whom, etc. These are factors that also weigh heavily in determining the way we see life (in general, and on a personal level) to be. Many of the intangible factors will determine how we process the tangible ones. For instance, a positive viewpoint on life can greatly enhance a person’s ability to cope with health crises, unemployment or even matters of social-emotional strife. Conversely, someone who maintains a more pessimistic view, will, undoubtedly, struggle more with these and other issues of living.
What’s a person to do, if they find themselves a part of the latter group? Although many intrinsic traits and characteristics are difficult to change (entirely), I believe they can be altered enough to make a positive difference in one’s attitude. I am not alone in this belief, apparently, as there are untold numbers of books, CD’s, DVD’s, seminars, television programs and all other means of self-help information available for the taking. A person need only have the slightest desire to see things differently or to seek self-improvement (physically, psychologically, emotionally, spiritually, financially, professionally), and already the spark has been ignited. Understanding and coming to embrace the notion that things CAN be viewed in different lights, opens a person’s mind and heart to countless possibilities. Connecting with individuals, either in person or through the means previously mentioned, can do wonders to help us broaden our perspective on life.
Hearing about alternative outlooks or actions others have taken in dealing with the miniscule to the massive challenges of living, day-to-day, year-to-year, generation-to-generation, can bring us greater clarity, while pushing us to reflect on our own current beliefs and practices, and evaluating the benefits of making changes to improve upon them. The “glass is either half-full or half-empty” and that is our choice to see it as such. Knowing that we can effect positive change in our lives is truly a beautiful thing, if only you can see it!

A Fresh Start For You and Your Home

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January 24, 2016

Natalie Weinstein is President of
Natalie Weinstein Design Associates,
The Natalie Weinstein Home Decorating Club and Uniquely Natalie,
a quality consignment outlet. Hear
Natalie’s design tips on WALK 97.5 FM, enjoy her Long Island Focus featured in House Magazine or call: 631.862.6198

January is that special month when resolutions abound in your home and yourself. My belief has always been improving your home, which is an extension of YOU, will actually jump start YOUR self-improvement, as well. So here are some of my best suggestions to start improving your home!

Homework Suggestions
Set up a list of questions to ask yourself such as:
• Do you want to replace in the same space, or look to expand into other adjacent areas?
• Do you want to retain a general contractor or hire individual trades whom you will supervise?
• Would you benefit from the services of a designer or architect?
• What are the things you want most from this upgrade?
• What should you plan on purchasing to make this project worthwhile?
• How will you prepare realistic budget options?

Important Steps for Renovating
1. Discuss needs and wishes and determine whether you want to undergo a major or minor project and inquire about funding.
2. If major renovation is required, are you willing to move out or get storage pods, if needed?
3. Make a list of priorities before you call in a professional team (designer, architect, and contractor) and look at magazines, homes in the neighborhood, etc. for ideas.
4. Bring in the professionals for a consultation before you hire anyone, get references and make your final decision.
5. Start with the interior designer and get space plan alternatives.
6. Next bring in the architect for a feasibility study of interior plans and to make exterior drawings.
7. Check town or municipality requirements and decide who will file plans.
8. When the plans are finalized, give the same plan to all general contractors bidding your job and be sure to get references.
9. Compare contracts and prices to make sure of what’s included and what’s not and how long it will take to complete.
10. Schedule payments based on accomplished work and make sure your team is working together.

Don’t Shop Without a Plan When Decorating
1. Choose colors you want to live with for the long haul and start with patterned carpet or area rugs of your choice and not with the flavor of the month.
2. Select paint colors after carpet, furniture and window treatment fabric selections.
3. Use your present furniture as placeholders rather than settle for poor quality in your haste to complete the project.
4. Save money by doing some work yourself, if it will look professionally done.
5. Leave time for you to get used to your new furnishings before you shop for window treatments and accessories.
6. Start accessorizing with your own things (collectibles, books, photos, etc.) and then add new accessories.

Note – To learn the best way to handle your renovating/decorating project, joint us at a FREE brunch at Windows on the Lake, January 31, 2016, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM.
RSVP – www.uniquelynatalie.com.

Hey Dads! Let’s Think Baseball

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January 24, 2016

John has a master’s degree in exercise
science/human performance and doctoral studies in applied physiology. He’s formerly certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Rehabilitative Program
Director and Health Fitness Director. He’s authored a college level text for fitness,
wellness and conditioning classes. He’s a former baseball coach and all conference collegiate player. He can be reached jrutig@att.net

OK. The Giants and Jets are toast. We’re tracking the Islanders. The Knicks, Nets and Rangers are busy. So what next? AH – spring training for baseball is around the corner. YES – let’s think baseball. The Mets are looking to return to the World Series and banking on their solid pitching rotation. The question of whether the big bats will come alive and put runs on the board is debatable. Everyone has their opinions. The Yankees – they’ve put together a good bullpen combination for middle and closing reliefs and if they stay healthy should have a good starting rotation – so they say. However the aging and health concerns for their million dollars offensive stars are the question marks. They will be heroes if they connect and put up the numbers or bums if they sit to rehabilitate. Imagine getting paid 10 million/year ($61,728.40 per game) and not being able to work. Check that with your employer! So what’s next – your kids playing the game we love. Let’s get the kids ready to play and excel. Who’s the next Stephen Matz to sign a contract from a Long Island High School?
   If you are interested to learn more about the science of excelling in athletic performance and some baseball facets in particular, then the book – “The Sports Gene’ Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance by David Epstein is a must read and…study. His writing and reporting on some qualities like innate physical abilities that elite athletes are supposedly born with (like reaction time, for example) have done little to explain expert performance in sports. He says ‘The reaction times of elite athletes always hovered around one fifth of a second, the same reaction time when random people were tested.” The 10,000 hours rule or as it’s known “magic number of greatness” is reviewed and discussed. The idea that skills are predicated on a person’s innate gifts (have you heard it – boy is he/she a gifted athlete) are often nothing more than the manifestations of thousands of hours of quality practice.
   So what does it all mean – who really knows? The answer – let the kids have a great experience playing baseball. Give them as much repetition as possible and if possible, they need some quality coaching to work on their skills. Like Cal Ripken says – it’s not practice that makes perfect rather it’s PERFECT PRACTICE THAT MAKES PERFECT.
   As your family may experience a similar situation, I’m anxious for my left handed 8 years old nephew Jeremy to be a pro player. He loves the game and the players and most importantly practices all the time. My mantra – GO JEREMY GO AND LOG YOUR PRACTICE HOURS!!

Setting Goals for a Happy, Healthy New Year

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January 24, 2016

Meagan Voulo graduated from Farmingdale State College in the spring of 2015 with a BS in Applied
Psychology. She is currently enrolled
in a PhD student at Stony Brook University in the Integrative
Neuroscience program. Meagan can be reached by email at meagvo@gmail.com or you can visit her personal blog,

Recovering and Discovering, at
www.recoveringanddiscovering.wordpress.com/

So many people set grandiose goals that seem achievable on January 1st, but by the end of February are long forgotten and abandoned. In my opinion, as someone recovering from a mental illness, this process is demoralizing. Wanting to change for the better is great, but the best way to bring about lasting changes is to set reasonable goals. There’s actually an acronym for this in the business world – SMART; this stands for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound. For example, if you don’t typically exercise, your goal for the New Year shouldn’t be to exercise more or run 5 miles every day. The first is not specific and the second is not realistic. Instead, try phrasing your goal like this: I will create an exercise plan for the New Year so that I can work my way up to running 3 miles for 5 days per week by the end of March. This allows you to be more specific and realistic. In addition, setting your deadline for the end of March allows you to have an end-point in sight, which will keep you motivated throughout the next 3 months.
Another common New Year’s resolution is be happier. It seems like a great goal, right? Well, it doesn’t meet the SMART criteria – it’s vague and nearly impossible to measure. However, what really makes this a “bad” goal to set is the fact that you can’t actually make yourself happy just by setting a goal. Typically, if you’re setting this goal, you’ve had a rough year and I’m not saying that it’s bad to think positively; it’s actually great to hope to be happier in the year to come. But, what happens when unexpected troubles pop up throughout the year? What if you go through a period of depression? Does that mean you failed? Absolutely not! But, unfortunately, if you set a goal to be happier, you just may end up feeling even worse when rough patches come up again – and they will.
So, how can we try to reframe this goal? My advice is to set a few small resolutions that may eventually lead to being happier. In my personal healing process, I’ve gone through a lot of hard times when I definitely was NOT happy, so I would like to share two of my SMART goals with you:

• Write down 3 positive things at the end of
each day in my journal.

• Allow at least 20 minutes each day to do
an activity that I enjoy (crocheting, roller
blading, reading, etc.)

Both of these goals are specific, measureable, achievable, and realistic. In addition, to ensure that they were time-bound, I made a calendar with weekly reminders to assess my progress. Part of my self-assessment involved thinking about my feelings and mood; that way, I was also working towards my over-arching goal of being happier. Finally, by tracking my progress, I was able to adjust my goals as needed.
I’m not going to promise you that working on SMART goals will be easy, because it’s not; it’s actually a lot harder than setting vague goals that are easily abandoned. However, I will tell you that this process saved my life over the past year and I continue to set these goals periodically to continue my growth

What Did You Say?

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January 24, 2016

Lisa Navarra M.A. Special Education
offers Workshops, Professional Development and Support Groups teaching how to manage challenging behaviors in school and at home. With over 20 years of experience, Lisa is the Founder/
President of Child Behavior Consulting, LLC. For more information, log onto
www.childbehaviorconsulting.com,
email Lisa@ChildBehaviorConsulting.com, or Verizon Fios Push Pause LI Parenting: Setting Limits.

Calling all educators and parents! Do you ever wonder why your students or child seem to make what "we" see as the same mistakes or have an endless negative attitude? Experience has shown me time and time again we can be contributing to the problem.
   I was recently working with a parent and her child. The child has ADHD and English is his second language. He is also reading 2 years below grade level. However, despite these challenges Jason approaches assignments and responsibilities with a look and attempt of serious determination.
   I had invited my students' parents into the classroom so they could teach the parents how to use our classroom "Learning Tools." I have created these "Learning Tools" to have specific strategies displayed visually to promote self-regulation. (Self-regulation is the ability to control one's thoughts, feelings and actions). Each student has a "Tool Box" filled with their "Learning Tools." They choose and remove which tools will support them the most from the "Tool Box". The parents also had the opportunity to listen to the children's songs that I am co-creating to align with these "Learning Tools." Each of these tools and songs are utilized everyday by each student to help them practice the skills necessary to become effective learners.
   While Jason was working diligently to read a book on his functional level to his mom, he was using the specific reading strategies that were displayed on the "Learning Tool" named the "Reading Cue Card." It's tremendous progress when a student/child remembers to use reading strategies and not just guess at difficult words or pretend they know what a story is about. As Jason was actually applying a reading strategy and sounding out the word slowly and steadily, his mom pleasantly looked up at me and began to tell me about how Jason's younger sister is a great reader and can read really fast! Jason's head tilted downward and his shoulders and back slouched as in defeat.    Could you just imagine how Jason felt inside as he applied his strategies to sound out a 5 lettered word? I can't imagine it was any affirming self-talk such as "I'm a good reader!" or "My mom must be so proud of me!" Undoubtedly, this is a loving, dedicated mother. She volunteered to take timeout of her day and come to school to be with and to support her child. However, the words we use in front of our children can be very powerful.
   Here are several focus statements to encourage your students/child. "It's ok, I can do it” This might look hard, but using my strategies always helps." "Ignore distractions and focus." These positive self-talk, focus statements can negate self-defeating negative self-talk that promotes repeating the same mistakes which hinders progress.

New Year, New Tools,
to a New YOU
"How Do I Get My Child To Listen To Me?"
2 hour workshop teaching the tools it
takes to manage challenging behaviors
Wednesday, January 27th
6:30-8:30pm
Melville
Register: Lisa@ChildBehaviorConsulting.com
Call for more information: 631-617-1958

B&B: A Time for R&R

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January 24, 2016

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
energyofnewlight.com. She recently self-published her first collection of poems available at Huntington’s Book Revue. Kathy offers freelance editing, writing, and proofreading (kahorowitz@gmail.com).

Now that the holidays have passed and the New Year begun, winter is time for travel and rejuvenation for body, mind, and spirit. Recently, my partner and I traveled to Greenfield, Massachusetts to a stately Bed and Breakfast called Poetry Ridge (www.rkotours.com), less than an hour away from the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst (a must-see!). He and I had been gearing up for the holidays—decorating, buying gifts, baking—but needed time to rejuvenate.
   Poetry Ridge is part of the Berkshires and Mohawk Mountains and is surrounded by the Connecticut River. Built in 1910 it is run by Errol and Mary, a mid-western couple, who greeted us warmly and showed us to our comfortable room replete with fireplace and private bath. There are 6 similar rooms (starting from $160 per night), all of which bear a poet’s name. Poems of Dickinson decorated our walls amidst an old sleigh bed. Windows opened out onto the fields below our second-story room. We could gaze at the stars and cozy up by the fireplace at night and explore by day.
   In the mornings, we enjoyed homemade breakfasts of scones, ham and egg frittatas, and Peach Melba. Our hosts joined us as we ate to tell us of the homes’ history and all nearby historic sites. The Poet’s Seat sandstone Tower, built in 1912, was often visited by local lesser-known poet Frederick Goddard Tuckerman. Just a brisk 20-minute walk through the woods to the tower and we had a bird’s-eye view of Greenfield.
   We took a 40-minute ride to the scenic Mohawk State Forest Trail in Charlemont. We hiked miles into 6,000-acre woods, along the Cold River, into open fields where hawks glided lazily on the wind. In our movement, we found relaxation, a time to reconnect with nature and unwind from the excitement of the holidays.
   We dined at two local restaurants recommended by our hosts: The People’s Pint (great homemade brews) and Hope & Olive (organic dishes). Both featured seasonal fare, reasonably priced.
   If time does not allow for that proverbial winter cruise to the Caribbean, I recommend a nearby Bed and Breakfast to reconnect with yourself and your loved ones, so that when you come back home, you’re ready for the next spate of holidays. And what better place to reconnect with a loved one than during Valentine’s Day! Happy Travels!

New Year… The Comfiest Season

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January 10, 2016

Stephanie recently graduated from Syracuse University where she studied Communication and Rhetorical Studies. She now works in the television industry. Outside of her work, she enjoys traveling, watching television, reading and being with family and friends.

  Winter is here. It is also comfy clothes weather. When it’s too cold to squeeze into your skinny jeans and thin sweater, leggings and oversized cape sweaters are some of the best and most comfortable alternatives. Whether you’re at school, work or just hanging out on the weekend, this season’s styles allow you to do it all in comfort.
   Even though there are the legging haters who say that “leggings aren’t pants,” they are just, well… haters! These comfy, stretchy pants are being shown more and more in fashion company look-books as well as on the legs of some of our favorite celebrities like supermodels Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid. With the right sweater, scarf and booties combination, leggings are the most versatile piece of clothing you can have in your closet this season.
   Another hot item this season is an oversized cape sweater. In an array of patterns, sizes, colors and materials, this sweater can double as a thin extra layer on a cold day or even as a jacket on these too often warm “fall” days. Similar to the ease that summertime dresses provide, cape sweaters are just as easy to throw on to complete an outfit with limited effort and time, while still looking cute and feeling comfortable.
   Besides the necessary snow boots, the bootie has cemented itself as this season’s hottest shoe. While tall leather boots are easy to slip on and wear with just about any outfit, the bootie gives you so many more possibilities to add flair to your outfit. Booties come in endless styles; heeled, flat, studded or with buckles. This shorter shoe won’t cut your pants of at a weird spot like some taller ones do, giving you extra leg room to show off your stylishly ripped black jeans, if you so choose.
   Another plus to these fall to winter pieces is they will keep you comfortable, warm and cozy even on the days where you eat too many of those office cupcakes or feel like taking a nap after a long day at work or during your month long winter break from college.

Minnesota’s…RX: for the Cold Winters! A HOT DISH!

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January 10, 2016

Denise Gianatasio is a Northport Village resident and freelance writer. She is a licensed 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.

Come in and heat up your winter, your home, family and friends with a delicious, easy to make Minnesota hot dish.
   My beautiful daughter in law Kate, was born and raised in Minnesota. She lovingly describes this dish as the true Minnesota staple there and throughout the Midwest Region of the U.S.
   The simple Hot Dishes that I have learned about from Kate, her Mom, Dad, and Nana Sue, has inspired me to learn more about their area cuisine and make closer family connections. It also helped to diversify my own palate~ I am sure glad Nana Sue sent us the authentic Minnesota wild rice and the recipe. Absolutely delicious and nutty tasting. This dish is so easy to create any way that suits your fancy or the findings in your fridge.
   I’ve been told by Kate’s mom, “Mi Ma Cleone “and “Nana Sue” that the Hot Dish is a variety of casserole which typically contain a starch, a meat, or other protein and a canned vegetable mixed with a canned soup. Hot dish is cooked and served in a single baking dish and commonly appears at communal gatherings, family reunions and originally had its origins at church suppers. Hot dishes are tummy filling, convenient and easy to prepare. The history of the hot dish goes back to the budget minded farm wives that needed to feed their families as well as their church congregations. The most typical to appear at these basement church suppers was ground beef, and cream of mushroom soup, later on pasta and tater tots appeared. The local wild rice is the most popular. The cream of mushroom soup in the dish is oftened referred to as the “Lutheran Binder” referring to Hot Dish’s position as the staple of Lutheran church cookbooks. I am a bit reluctant though I must say to try Minnesota’s stereotypical lutefisk??? NO! For now I’ll stick to the yummy comfort ~ cuisine of Minnesota’s Hot Dish.
   I will say it was helpful that my “book club ladies” chose “Kitchens of the Great Midwest”, an awesome novel by J. Ryan Stradal. My book club consists of about 12 of my dear co ~workers, we are all realtors…We all gathered with dishes from the Midwest and enjoyed the tasty discoveries and of course, the book. You see we don’t just sell houses ~ we reach down deep into them and learn about the traditions that live inside! We laugh, read, share stories and cultures, stretch our palates to new heights, drink wine, and yes… we enjoy our food. Stay Warm!
   xoxo Dishin’ with Denise

New Year Cleanse & Health Boost

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January 10, 2016

Kristin has been working in the natural products industry for over fifteen years as an expert in holistic beauty products, nutrition and supplements. Also a fitness instructor, she is passionate about the mental and physical benefits of fitness and encourages people to reach their goals while having fun. She just completed her first book, a memoir. Follow her on Twitter @kristinjoylavin or visit her website: www.kristinjoylavin.com

Many of the holiday foods we eat such as sugar, alcohol, dairy and caffeine have addictive qualities so stopping them can be a challenge for some. We can incorporate healthy choices plus cleanse and support our internal organs at the same time. Pick a few below to try and note your results.

Lemon water in the AM
First thing in the morning, squeeze half of a lemon into a cup of cold or hot water and drink on an empty stomach. Do this for 7-14 days in a row. This will reduce inflammation build up and cleanse organs like liver and kidneys. Most people feel a big difference doing this and drop a few pounds too.

Drink 8 glasses of water per day
Water helps flush toxins out through sweat and urination. Often we eat because we think we are hungry but it’s actually thirst. Ditch the bottled water and buy a good kitchen water filter like Aquasana. Plastics pollute the Earth and make our bodies produce more estrogens by plastic ingestion.

Sweat
Sweat helps excrete toxins. A few minutes in the gym sauna is calming and detoxifying. Or sweat it out through a good workout which burns those extra holiday calories off too.

Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes
Probiotics aka acidophilus replaces our body’s “good intestinal flora” which decreases with age or too many antibiotics. Enzymes help us digest our food better especially if your stomach acid is unbalanced due to poor diet. Available at health food stores. Read the bottle’s instructions.

Greens
Greens like spinach or kale or powdered greens contain nature’s cleanser, chlorophyll. Add to a smoothie or protein shake or make or buy fresh juices with greens. All are great for people with too much acidity, digestive issues or who lack eating daily green veggies in their diet.

Eat one raw snack or meal like a salad, juice or smoothie per day or one vegetarian or vegan meal per day
This will help you ingest live enzymes and more fiber without cutting nutrients. Think falafel, three-bean chili or a southwest salad with corn and black beans.

Eliminate/reduce carbs
Cut out white sugar and replace with honey, for at least one week. You may find you won’t crave them after that. Replace with brown rice, quinoa and other whole grains.

Reduce caffeine intake
More than one coffee per day is too much. Your second cup should be herbal or green tea. Too much caffeine is taxing on our adrenals. Green tea has theanine which promotes calmness and mental clarity plus powerful antioxidants.

Sleep 7-9 hours per night or catnap for 20-30 minutes per day
Your body needs rest when detoxing and after holiday stress.

Eliminate dairy which causes inflammation
Eliminating dairy for a period of time will allow your body to rid itself of excess mucous and reduce inflammation. After that have dairy in small amounts only and not daily.

Eliminate alcohol
Our livers are our filters for all the stuff we ingest including alcohol. Take a break for a few weeks to support your liver.

Try different combinations each week and see which ones really make a difference for you. We are all different but want the same thing – overall health and to feel good.

Making Solar Power Shine This New Year

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January 10, 2016

Bill Lauto is an Environmental Scientist and Energy Consultant who has been teaching how we can save our money, energy, environment, and health, since 1982. Mr. Lauto operates GoingTrueGreen.com and his work has been published in magazines such as: Consumer Report, Kiplinger's Financial and Business Ethics.

Perhaps your New Year has begun with hope that your new Solar Panels will save money off the electric bill. However, the winter sun is low in the sky and daylight is short. You now wonder how much you will actually save. As an Environmental Scientist and Energy Consultant, I first say congratulations. Then I state, you can save even more. In fact your Solar System can really shine for you by producing more than you consume. All you have to do is consume less, I do not mean make sacrifices, just be more energy efficient.

I first reviewed seven solar companies over several months before going with the company that impressed me the most by knowing all the facts and answering all of my queries. Their lease programs have made a solar system feasible with no money out of pocket. However, if you don't make your house energy efficient you are only robbing yourself of your own money. I currently have several thousand Kilowatt hours saved up in my Utility company's bank and that is with central air operating on hot summer days. I will be saving my extra Kilowatt hours for a backup supply on short winter days with cloud cover when the sun is low in the sky and my system isn't producing as much power.

I have accomplished "Kilowatt hours in the bank" without any rocket science, but by using the current technology we already have to do more and consume less. For example, I have solar power outdoor lights on motion sensors, my refrigerator with the freezer at that top is the MOST energy efficient one made, I have LED lights, and my entertainment system has a wireless wall mounted switch to power down for saving about $20 a month off all the components' "stand-by" electricity consumption. I also replaced the most used light switches around the house with infrared motion sensor switches.

If you are interested in going with solar, you can email us through our Going True Green website and we will be happy to provide additional basic info and what company I found to be the most impressive. Also for specific steps to reduce your own electric consumption without sacrifice you may contact us for information on a full house audit. After some energy saving steps you too can be saving big and making your solar system shine bright for you!

New Year… Health Coaching Is The Answer

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January 10, 2016

John has a master’s degree in exercise science/human performance and doctoral studies in applied physiology. He’s formerly certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Rehabilitative Program Director and Health Fitness Director. He’s authored a college level text for fitness, wellness and conditioning classes. He’s a former baseball coach and all conference collegiate player. He can be reached jrutig@att.net

Close your eyes… stop and think about being healthy and in Great Shape both physically and mentally. We are literally bombarded with advertisements in the media to improve our health. Do this! Do that! Take this! Take that! Eat this! Don’t eat this! – OUCH this is confusing and sometimes painful as we all struggle at times with poor health.
   We try to eat healthy and exercise when possible. Unfortunately statistics don’t lie. Seven out of ten Americans don’t get enough exercise; 95% of all diets fail for fat loss and most regain their loss within 1-5 years and more than 66% of Americans are classified as obese and finally 133 million Americans have a least one chronic health condition. Although many strides have been made in the medical/fitness/wellness profession a critical ingredient is missed- HEALTH COACHING.
   We all want to be healthier and enjoy good health benefits BUT it’s not that easy. Health Clubs, Spas, Wellness Centers, Technology (wearable, apps, etc.) do not provide ACCOUNTABILITY.
   There are medically based HEALTH COACHING programs available which are supported by Doctors, Nutritionists, Exercise Physiologists, Trainers and an assortment of preventative health specialists. Your Health Coach develops your personal plan dependent on your unique needs to set realistic goals for positive health changes. The Health coach discusses your medical/ nutrition /fitness history and completes various assessments to develop a PERSONAL relationship and specific plan of action. The program doesn’t stop there RATHER is only beginning. Your Health Coach meets with you personally on a regular basis to compare the initial reports and your regular progress. Along with personal coaching meetings, weekly e mails and weekly phone calls, YOU AND YOUR Health Coach are held accountable.
   Your initial assessment with your Health Coach provides you with a ton of valuable information. The three part session starts with a review of your health history and beginning the process to establish your personal goals. Next is a comprehensive Body Composition analyses (total body water, lean muscle mass, body fat mass, basal metabolism rate for calories expended and a complete body analyses). It is a very simple, fast, safe and non invasive test using bioelectrical impedance which has been around for years. However the latest technology includes a segmented body analyses. The Fitness evaluation includes tests for aerobic fitness, muscle strength and flexibility. Next your Health Coach reviews all your results and together, the action plan is put in place. Regular Health Coach Meetings, phone calls and e-mails texts follow to maintain accountability.
   Your Health Coach and personal plan is the key to success – only one life to live and make it the very BEST! Feel free to e mail for more information about Health Coaching programs.

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Maria's Mexican & Latin Cuisine

O Sole Mio

Chiddy’s Cheese Steaks

La Piazza

Rincon Criollo

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Ciro's Italian Restaurant

Maria's Mexican & Latin Cuisine

O Sole Mio

Chiddy’s Cheese Steaks

La Piazza

Rincon Criollo

It’s All in the Eyes of the Beholder

A Fresh Start For You and Your Home

Hey Dads! Let’s Think Baseball

Setting Goals for a Happy, Healthy New Year

What Did You Say?

B&B: A Time for R&R

New Year… The Comfiest Season

Minnesota’s…RX: for the Cold Winters! A HOT DISH!

New Year Cleanse & Health Boost

Making Solar Power Shine This New Year

New Year… Health Coaching Is The Answer

The Paramount

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