Long Island Articles Index

A self-professed “neat freak”, one of my favourite pastimes, though I’m rarely there, is cleaning and decorating my home. And, while cleanliness may be close to Godliness, it can also be hellacious on your health, especially if you’re using cleaning products that contain “contaminants”, and that’s ... Read On

Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Green Living

While we all “joke” about being “independently wealthy” and not needing to work, the truth is, especially now, most of us REALLY “do” need our jobs. But, it’s also a time when for most keeping their job seems like a “risky proposition”. Still, there are ways, according to experts that you can ... Read On

Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Money & Careers

Just the other day I was discussing with a new mom, how much she enjoys coddling her newborn and kissing him, especially when he smells and “is” squeaky clean. But, there is a “catch”, recent research reveals that many baby bath products are actually endangering you child’s health. In fact, studies ... Read On

Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Safety

If you’re like me, you eagerly grab your first couple ounces of personality and enthusiasm first thing in the morning, again in the afternoon, and if you’ve go a “late” night, perhaps a smaller cup in the early evening. In fact, I honestly believe, though I’ve cut back significantly, I have and ... Read On

Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Development

We may in fact, at least according to experts, be “the” most stressed generation they can remember. And, much of it, they say we bring on ourselves. And, while there is much we can do little to control, there are areas that we can control and that includes our responses to our stresses, including ... Read On

Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Development

Besides really enjoying the “art” of cooking, I’m a big fan of at home entertaining with homemade meals (though I’m not necessarily so big on the cleanup), and foods from all over the world made with lots of different and exotic flavours and spices. In fact, when dh and I went to Disney, we were ... Read On

Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Home & Lifestyle

I was recently watching one of my news programs and the topic at hand was how people, were/are coping with a “chaotic” economy. Well, many people are still doing what they’ve always done, like eating out, only less often and in much more moderation. And, some suggested that they are moving their ... Read On

Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Weightloss

We all know how difficult it is to kick bad habits or start good ones. And, that’s why its’ important to implement healthy habits as soon as possible. When it comes to kids, health and nutrition, as well as fitness (since they are usually always hungry and looking for fun things to do) are ... Read On

Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Family Life & Parenting

Most young kids and perhaps even young kids think compromising means having to share a room, their “toys”, or a computer. But, there are many of us who remember parents waiting on LONG gas lines, walking to the stores, clipping coupons, and even having “food stamps” from A& P. Well, besides giving ... Read On

Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Money & Careers

When people “sign up” (as my husband puts it) for parenting, they think about all the joy of tending to a cute and cuddly newborn, but they rarely, if ever think about the future and how they are going to deal with a “wild” and “unruly” tween or teen. Regardless of family values, morals, ... Read On

Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Family Life & Parenting

Women have lots of sexy features, and the mane is among the main ones. In fact, whether your man like short or long locks, hair can either be a turn on or turn off. And, we all know what a bad hair day can do for our image and our ego. And, whether you’re like me, whose not very handy with a ... Read On

Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Other

Most of us, including us “morning people” can tend to feel a little sluggish in the a.m. And, most of us look to our steaming cupping of Joe to give us the jolt we need to get our day under way. In fact, it’s likely that most of us also grab our morning meal, such as a doughnut (to go with our ... Read On

Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty