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Free fall events at Scenic Hudson parks10/10/2008
Let the beauty and drama of fall in the valley motivate you to join some fun events in Scenic Hudson parks. The outings also offer lessons about how preserved land helps the environment – from en...
6 steps to fire safety10/10/2008
According to a new survey commissioned by the nonprofit Home Safety Council, most adults across the country feel safest within their own homes, yet few families practice adequate fire safety precautio...
Carbon monoxide safety tips10/10/2008
It’s no surprise that carbon monoxide (CO) has been given the nickname “the Silent Killer” – it’s an odorless, invisible, highly toxic and deadly gas that is produced from the incomplete combustion of...
Keep your kitchen eco-friendly10/10/2008
You work hard in your kitchen, but is it working too hard for you? Your kitchen, and your family’s habits, may be in need of an energy-saving makeover.
Kitchens are full of energy-consuming ...
Get sweet on Sugar Loaf10/6/2008
Drawing inspiration from its surrounding setting of apple orchards, horse farms and Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Orange County hamlet of Sugar Loaf has been a flourishing arts and crafts community for mor...
Tanjore Cuisine of India9/19/2008
I’m a huge fan of Indian food, and now that I’m at the five-month mark of my second pregnancy, my craving for curry started to really kick in. Unfortunately, there are no great Indian restaurants clos...
Looking for a Catskills getaway?9/19/2008
The Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center in Callicoon is truly a unique and fun experience for families year round. Paul Carlucci, owner of the newly renovated Villa Roma, exclaims that “Ther...
Cool new ways to get organized9/18/2008
Feeling trapped by clutter? Fall is the perfect time to clean up the house and get organized before the holidays. We’ve got advice from the pros on what to do with all that stuff.
The first s...
How to spot a ‘player’9/18/2008
Jennie B. was divorced in her fifties. Ten years later, still single and looking for an enduring relationship, she met Mr. Dreamboat. He looked fifty but was sixty-six. He was in great shape, smart, c...
Healthcare is in critical condition9/18/2008
We at Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers in Dutchess County are aware that healthcare costs are high. However, it would be disingenuous to assume – or continue to assume – that the solutions to...
The Glass Castle: A Memoir9/18/2008
I found this book at a yard sale this summer and since I’d heard of Jeannette Walls (she’s a journalist and former gossip writer), I thought I’d give it a go. I’m so glad I did! This true-life story i...
Stroke of Genius9/18/2008
Talk about swimming with the fishes. Or learning from them. Terry Laughlin’s hands seamlessly slipped through Manhattan’s murky waters to allow his perfectly aligned body to glide almost effortlessly ...
Money Matters9/18/2008
Retirement can be your longest vacation. If you retire at age 60 and live to 95, you may very well be retired longer than you worked. Yet many people enter their retirement years with little more than...
Save for college with a 529 Plan9/18/2008
The average cost of one year of college, as reported by the College Board, ranges from $6,200 for public schools to $23,000 for private – and rising. That’s a lot for parents and students to raise on ...
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