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Spotlight: Long Island Massage Therapist Gina Mineo 06/02/08 - Just thought I'd spread the good word! They say a good man is hard to find but finding a good massage therapist can be even harder. Everywhere you turn here on Long Island........................................................Janene Mascarella Going Green on Earth Day 04/22/08 I never really considered myself “green”. We do recycle and try to do our share but I still feel there’s many more ways I can do my part to be kinder and gentler to the earth. And what better day than “earth day” to try and learn as much as I can about living a greener lifestyle...........................................................Janene Mascarella Glazing over the Grocery Bills 03/26/08 Sometimes I feel if I take another trip to the grocery store, I'm going to scream. Then when I look at how much we spent in a month on bread, milk, eggs and a zillion other items--I feel faint..........................................................Janene Mascarella Warnings About Cold Medications for Kids 02/05/08 Alright. Now I'm really confused. I remember a while ago hearing news reports that cold and cough medication was not safe for children under 2. Got that..........................................................Janene Mascarella You Ask, I Answer: Best Baby Gift 01/15/08 Question: I was wondering what your recommendation would be for the best baby shower gift. She's a first time mom and I want to get her something off her registry and really unique but very helpful. Any ideas?.........................................................Janene Mascarella New Year, New Me 01/02/08 Every New Year, I play along with the status quo and make that silly list of stock resolutions: Eat better, exercise more, be a better person, blah, blah, blah...........................................................Janene Mascarella Mandatory Flu Shots May Be Coming Our Way 12/16/07 This is simply insane. The Associated Press recently reported; flu shots are now mandatory for preschool children in New Jersey..........................................................Janene Mascarella Who's Watching Your Kids? 11/29/07 Maybe I just have that kind of face. Recently, while waiting on line at the grocery store, a father and his son stood behind me and I heard the dad exclaim, Great. I forgot the stuff for the salad...........................................................Janene Mascarella Plastic Surgery: Decisions, Decisions 11/17/07 The news is perfect timing for me. As I'm considering going under the knife to correct some minor issues that came up after I gave birth to two children..........................................................Janene Mascarella Mandy Lynn: America's Most Smartest Model 11/10/07 I'm all about the 3 R's: Reading, Relaxing and Reality TV. Yep, I'll admit it, I'm a big-time reality show junkie..........................................................Janene Mascarella Haunted Houses: Do You Believe? 10/26/07 Confession: I've witnessed first hand things that go bump in the night. Not in my present house (thank goodness) but as a kid I was convinced I heard a group of men.........................................................Janene Mascarella 5 Parent-Teacher Conference Tips 09/30/07 Remember when you were a kid and you'd turn pale when it was time for your parents to go in for Parent-Teacher conference?........................................................Janene Mascarella Go Casual and Get Your Game On! 09/21/07 It's back-to-school time but is it all homework and no play at your house? Sure, the kids' take-home assignments snag top priority but here's a new reason to squeeze in special time for play..........................................................Janene Mascarella Extra Credits - Spero Dean (Stamboulis) 09/05/07 Hey soap opera fans: If you tune in to Days of Our Lives Sept. 13th, 14th and 17th--playing the role of Officer Willy Williams will be Spero Dean (Stamboulis)..........................................................Janene Mascarella These are a few of my favorite things 08/07/07 Every year, Oprah does her annual " favorite things" show and I'm always glued to the tube to scope out the latest and greatest products she recommends. While I'm no Oprah--I'm often asked; what do you use for...what's the best...?..........................................................Janene Mascarella Bad Girls Club 07/12/07 Want a really good read this summer? Pick up Bad Girls Club but be warned: you won’t be able to put it down...........................................................Janene Mascarella How to Get a Great Cut 06/28/07 A bad haircut can equal big problems. I once got a haircut so awful, I left the salon in tears and wore my hair up in a ponytail for weeks. ..........................................................Janene Mascarella Cream of the Crop 06/19/07 When my precious package was delivered by my UPS man, I was more than willing to greet him with a smile. I swore I would never let him see my face again since my.............................................................Janene Mascarella (Not So) Random Acts of Kindness 05/23/07 I'm not exactly sure how or when I first heard the term "random acts of kindness". It was many years ago.............................................................Janene Mascarella The Ultimate Homage to Billy Joel 05/16/07 I grew up in Freehold NJ and often when I tell someone, the first thing that they say is: "Hey, Isn't that where Bruce Springsteen is from?" Yep--and no I've never met him...............................................................Janene Mascarella Water, Water Everywhere 05/06/07 One thing I hear all the time when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off: Don't Drink Your Calories..............................................................Janene Mascarella Long Island's Own: BRIMSTONE 04/27/07 In the Bible, fire and brimstone are known as "the torments suffered by sinners in hell". But here on Long island, Brimstone is anything but demonic.............................................................Janene Mascarella Spotlight: Feng Shui Long Island 04/09/07 When I visited a friend's apartment on the upper west side recently, I couldn't help but feel a breath of fresh air when I walked around her place............................................................Janene Mascarella Home Safe Home 03/30/07 Recently, another news report awakened my deepest, darkest fear. While the kids slept careless in their beds upstairs, I listened to the news anchor reveal the details of the latest child kidnapping tragedy............................................................Janene Mascarella Around the World in Four Diets 03/15/07 When it comes to the latest diet trends, it's all about ... location, location, location............................................................Janene Mascarella Demystifying the Classifieds 03/01/07 So what exactly does the human resource department at your-dream-company really mean when they say they’re looking for a dynamic go-getter?...........................................................Janene Mascarella Beauty (Not So) Secrets 02/20/07 I'm always on the hunt for some feel-good relationship, beauty and health advice. I recently asked April Masini, nicknamed “The New Millennium's Dear Abby” by the media...........................................................Janene Mascarella Introducing... Danny Ross 02/16/07 I recently had the pleasure to listen to a CD from a hot, up-and-coming artist. My first thought seconds after I hit play: wow, he's talented!...........................................................Janene Mascarella Two Novel Ideas if You're Heading to the Big Apple 02/06/07 Heading to NYC? Here's two terrific reasons to hop on the train this month...........................................................Janene Mascarella A New Twist on February Fun 02/01/07 Looking for something fun to do with the kids in February? Zip up those winter jackets, hop in the car and head down the Long Island Expressway!...........................................................Janene Mascarella Long Island Music Man -- Brady Rymer 01/15/07 If you have kids who love music, then you might already know all about Brady Rymer--or his fantastic music...........................................................Janene Mascarella A Gift You'll Treasure Forever 01/03/07 Many years ago, I came up with the perfect gift for my parents---A VHS of their lives..........................................................Janene Mascarella Help for the Holiday Blues 12/22/06 It's the most wonderful time of the year--but not for everybody. There's tons of stress, pressure and running around from store to store/house to house, you might have forgotten one very big thing: Yourself..........................................................Janene Mascarella Gift Cards Galore 11/30/06 I love giving gift cards. They're so perfect for those "hmm what the heck would they want" gift recipients on your holiday shopping list.........................................................Janene Mascarella Let the Online Holiday Shopping Festivities Begin 11/22/06 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Well, not quite yet---but I did hear some holiday music on 106.7 Litefm........................................................Janene Mascarella Take off on a Babymoon 11/12/06 You're finally just got over the shock, nausea, and your giddy about the fact that you don't look fat--your showing! This is the time everything just kind of settles in nice.......................................................Janene Mascarella Mommy and Me Time? 11/01/06 Moms with babies often times feel out of touch and out of the loop. When I caught myself singing the 'Higglytown Hero' song out loud in the car---driving by myself, I knew it was time for a reality check......................................................Janene Mascarella A Conversation About...Alzheimer's Disease 10/17/06 If you think you can disregard Alzheimer's disease as something that doesn't effect you, you might want to think again.....................................................Janene Mascarella Demystifying: Martial Arts 09/27/06 I'm always so afraid to try something new because if there's an unwritten rule, I'm sure to break it...............................................Janene Mascarella Back to School Blues: Help...My Child Hates Her Teacher! 09/08/06 Here that? It's silence---the bitter-sweet sound of back to school! On one hand, your sad to see your kids are growing up so fast and you'll miss them hanging around the house all day..............................................Janene Mascarella Parents of Teens...Listen Up! 08/13/06 When I was teen, I really thought I knew it all. As I got older and wiser--I knew I should have listened to the adults in my life.............................................Janene Mascarella Crash Course - Keep Your Computer Running Smooth 07/27/06 Right after I gave birth to my second child, I had a ton of things to worry about. My computer was the farthest from my mind............................................Janene Mascarella Summer Safety - A roundup of tips to stay safe 07/19/06 We're smack in the middle of summer, and it's pretty easy to slack in the safety department. Summer is a time to relax and chill out, so here's some expert tips to keep safe in the season of fun...........................................Janene Mascarella Demystifying: Yoga 07/09/06 Lately, I've been so tense--lack of time to exercise has lead to major lack of energy and focus..........................................Janene Mascarella Take This Trip: Pennsylvania Dutch Country 07/02/06 I was looking for a fun place to take the kids for a couple of days—that didn’t involve plane tickets.........................................Janene Mascarella So You Think You Can...Scrap? 06/26/06 So you think you can scrapbook? Don't worry, neither can I. But I'd really love to start. So I asked scrapbooking extrodinare, Angie Pedersen, to help........................................Janene Mascarella Perfect Parenting (Yeah, Right!) 06/14/06 When I was pregnant with my first child, all I wanted, was to be a perfect parent. Then reality set in: 200 dropped binkies, 80 times I wanted to run down the street screaming.......................................Janene Mascarella The Stealthy Predator: Steroids 05/31/06 Young men and women today are bombarded by images of “the perfect body”. Magazine covers, television, movies...it’s almost impossible to ignore.......................................Janene Mascarella Preparations for a Weekend Get-Away 05/16/06 Preparing for a Las Vegas vacation—a little weekend getaway for just the two of us—was no easy task......................................Janene Mascarella Mother's Day Fodder 05/08/06 Well, it's that time of year again....the mother of all holidays. Yep, May 14 2006, mothers of the world will kick back and enjoy a day of pampering and relaxation. (Yeah right!).....................................Janene Mascarella Shedding Light on the Darkness of Depression 04/24/06 You’ve got that feeling again…something’s not quite right. Maybe you know why those feelings are taking over.....................................Janene Mascarella Drinking Up The Good Stuff 04/19/06 Being thirsty can make you looks years older. I didn't get this information from a new study or the latest medical research....................................Janene Mascarella A Visit to the Long Island Children's Museum 04/11/06 Recently, we decided we wanted to take a short road trip with the kids, but didn't have a clue where to go. We wanted to do something fun and exciting, something we all could enjoy...................................Janene Mascarella How to De-Frizz You Hair in Minutes 03/29/06 A long time ago-- before kids, a mortgage, and a joint bank account, I spent 175 dollars on a hair cut at a prestigious, celebrity-filled salon in NYC. Dumb move, considering it was just a trim, and I refused to let the stylist cut more than a half inch..................................Janene Mascarella Why Teens and Tweens Should Ditch That Diet 03/21/06 It's All About Time... Yours: How Busy Moms Find "Me" Time 02/26/06 The busy and hectic schedule of taking care of two children under the age of three, gives me little time to primp and get all pretty...............................Janene Mascarella I *Heart* Chocolate 02/17/06 A few days after Valentine’s Day, the guilt of all that chocolate you ate begins to set in. Now, as if you actually need another reason to love chocolate, there's a new study that brings a whole new meaning to the "chocolate heart."..............................Janene Mascarella Be MINE, MINE, MINE! Making Every Day Sweet for Your Family 02/14/06 Sure, everyone' heard of Valentine's Day. But since it's so sweet, I've dedicated an entire week to celebrate the joy of loving and being loved..............................Janene Mascarella Talking to Your Kids About Drugs 02/03/06 When you are a parent, there are many things to worry about. Keeping your kids safe is at the top of the list. First, you worry about the pacifier your infant dropped on the floor—so you pick it up and wash it with soap and water..............................Janene Mascarella Getting Girls Excited About Math and Science 02/01/06 You would think taking time out of your hectic day to sit down at the kitchen table and help your daughter with her math homework is a good thing, right?.............................Janene Mascarella Priceless Art: What to Do With Your Child’s "Masterpiece Du Jour" 01/28/06 When we moved into our new home, my husband and I came across a big brown box labeled.............................Janene Mascarella Super Bowl Blues: Alternative Ideas for Game Day 01/26/06 For some, it’s the greatest day of the year. For others, it’s a sad ending. No matter how you slice it, Super Bowl Sunday is drawing near.......................Janene Mascarella Keeping Your Family Safe: The 411 on Recalls 01/21/06 It happened again. My mom called me on the phone to tell me one of the toys my daughter received for Christmas, has been recalled......................Janene Mascarella A Gadget that Rocks 01/20/06 On my way home from a meeting in Manhattan, I couldn't help but think: Dear God, please don't let my friends, family, and EMT know that the last song I was listening to on the train to Ronkonkoma was.....................Janene Mascarella An Activity Your Kids Will Get a KICK Out Of! 01/16/05 When I recently attended my nephew’s 6th birthday party with my kids, I returned home with a valuable parenting tool.................Janene Mascarella First Checkup Checklist 01/12/06 While sitting in my doctor's waiting room with my eight day old baby, a woman was swaddling her newborn, sobbing................Janene Mascarella The Gift That Keeps on Giving 01/09/06 After Santa unloaded his sleigh into my living room, my two children were a bit toy-crazy and the last thing they want to do is sit down and let me read them a book...............Janene Mascarella Starting Your Own Playgroup 01/05/06 When we moved to Suffolk County with our two young children, we were lucky. The house we purchased was already primed for kids..............Janene Mascarella The Carnival Is Coming To Town! 01/04/06 For those parents who like to plan fun trips for the kids in advance, here's a tip: a carnival is coming to Long Island!..............Janene Mascarella Agony of Da-Feet! 8 Ways to Be Sweet to Your Feet! - 12/27/05 If you're a mom, then you are bound to always be on your feet. Your unappreciated feet probably don’t get the loving they deserve..............Janene Mascarella How to Stay at Home Without Losing Your Mind!12/22/05 You just gave birth to your first child. I’ll bet your high on love. .............Janene Mascarella The Best Pizza Places for the Kids on Long Island 12/21/05 Kids and pizza, well they just go together. Like rama-lam-lama. Like peanut butter and jelly, like Bat Man and Robin, like Spiderman and….Hey, Spiderman needs a side-kick! .............Janene Mascarella
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