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The Best Winter Books For Kids Snowmen at Night
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h, the weather outside is frightful and being indoors can be so delightful. Make some hot cocoa, cozy up with your little ones and check out these great winter themed picture books.
By Caralyn Buehner What do snowmen really do at night while we are all asleep? (Phyllis Fogelman Books, 2002)
One Cool Friend
By Toni Buzzeo What happens when Elliot takes a penguin from the aquarium to live with him, right under his unsuspecting father’s nose? (Dial Books for Young Readers, 2012)
Bear is Not Tired
By Ciara Gavin Winter is coming and Bear is so tired, but he is having so much fun with his little duckling friends. Have no fear, Mama Duck is here to save the day. (Random House Children’s Books, 2016)
Little Penguin and the Lollipop Lost and Found
By Oliver Jeffers Sweet, colorful illustrations depict a young boy who travels to the South Pole to return a little lost penguin, but was he really lost? (Philomel Books, 2006)
By Tadgh Bentley Uh oh…Little Penguin ate his best friend’s lollipop. He just couldn’t resist! How will he make it up to him? This sequel to Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups will have its readers laughing out loud. (HarperCollins Children’s Books, 2017)
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Flora and the Penguin
By Jan Brett In Brett’s bestselling picture book, several woodland animals find a lost mitten in the snow. One by one, each bigger than the next, they squeeze into the cozy little mitten until a tiny little mouse foils their plan. (Putnam, 1989)
By Molly Idle. Told entirely in pictures, a little girl and a penguin develop an unlikely friendship, all the while learning the importance of kindness and teamwork. (Chronicle Books LLC, 2014)
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By Ezra Jack Keats This classic picture book, and winner of the Caldecott Medal, follows a little boy on a snow day adventure in the city. (Viking Press, 1962)
By Mac Barnett On a cold, dark afternoon, Annabelle finds a magical box of yarn and proceeds to make colorful sweaters for everyone (and everything) in town. When word of her never ending box of yarn reaches the greedy Archduke, will he succeed in stealing her treasure? (Balzer & Bray, 2012)
The Thing About Yetis
By Vin Vogel Yetis love winter, but they love the summer sun too! Follow Yeti on his year round silly adventures. (Dial Books for Young Readers, 2015)
Snow
By Uri Shulevitz Beautiful illustrations tell the tale of townspeople who ignore the snowfall, and a little boy who watches it transform the city. (Farrar Straus Giroux, 1998)
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Hanukkah Menorah Honors Holocaust Hero Made of brass, copper and steel, the Janusz Korczak Small Menorah measures 101/4 inches by 21/2 inches by 4 inches and costs $118.
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s you light the menorah this Hanukkah, your family can contribute to a worthy cause and be inspired by a true hero. If you’ve seen the feature film The Zookeeper’s Wife, you may recall scenes that featured a doctor who refused to be saved so that he could look after the children. The legacy of this remarkable pediatrician, writer, educator, philosopher and children’s rights advocate Janusz Korczak,who sacrificed his own life to nurture 200 children, is well-known in Poland and Israel, with schools and streets named after him, yet few people in America have ever heard of him. Korczak is the personal hero of Irving Roth, an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor and the director of the Holocaust Resource Center at Temple Judea in Manhasset, who has collaborated with the Long
Island–based Jewish Gift Place and renowned Judaica artist Gary Rosenthal to commemorate Korczak and his children with a Hanukkah menorah modeled after the 7-foot-by-20-foot sculpture, “The Last Journey,” which is on display outside the temple. “He believed in creating a good society, particularly for children,” said Roth. “From this came the idea that he can take children who were abused, neglected
Doctor, writer, educator, philosopher and children’s rights advocate Janusz Korczak with Eva Mandelblat
Irving Roth, a Holocaust survivor and director of the Temple Judea Holocaust Resource Center, had the menorah created in commemoration of his personal hero. or orphaned and put them in an environment where they can flourish. He accomplished that with an orphanage in Warsaw for Jewish children. The concept of fairness permeates his whole personality. He had many opportunities to escape, but wouldn’t abandon the children. He stayed with them on the cattle car to Treblinka and gave his life so the children wouldn’t be frightened.” All of the proceeds from the Janusz Korczak Menorah, which is available in three sizes, will
be donated to the Holocaust Resource Center, whose mission is to combat ignorance, hatred and violence. Handmade of brass, copper and steel, each menorah comes with a brochure featuring the life story of Korczak along with a signed card by Roth. The small menorah measures 101/4 inches by 21/2 inches by 4 inches and costs $118; the large is 101/4 inches by 21/2 inches by 61/2 inches and costs $180; and the extra-large menorah measures 22 inches by 15 inches by 41/2 inches, weighs 12 pounds and costs $540. Watch a 10-minute video about Korczak, narrated by Roth, at www. jewishgiftplace.com/janusz-video .html. Purchase a menorah at www. jewishgiftplace.com or call owner Risa Borsykowsky at 917-450-4434.
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BY BETSY ABRAHAM babraHam@antonmediagroup.com
hile there is never a lack of coffee mugs and candles to give your loved ones, one of the best ways to get to the top of the nice list is by gifting a subscription box. Subscription boxes are the gift that keep on giving, delivering a package filled with treats and delights right to your loved one’s door throughout the year. Here’s a look at some subscription boxes that will deliver joy year-round. For The World Changer: Love Goodly www.lovegoodly.com
It’s a little box that makes a huge impact. Love Goodly’s curated boxes deliver organic, eco-friendly, cruelty-free products, helping customers live luxuriously without harming themselves or the environment. Boxes contain four to five full-size lifestyle products, falling into categories that include beauty, wellness, skincare, home and snacks. Not only will you be helping your loved one live a more beautiful, environmentally friendly life, but you’ll be helping them make a difference, as each Love Goodly purchase gives back to a charitable cause. Bimonthly boxes are $29.95.
For The Budding Bartender: Shaker and Spoon
www.shakerandspoon.com This is truly the gift that gives back. Help your friends and family learn how to muddle, shake and stir their way through original cocktails crafted by world-class bartenders, with the help of Shaker & Spoon. While the monthly boxes don’t include alcohol, they do come with three recipes centered around one kind of liquor and everything you need—syrups, bitters, garnishes,
citrus, etc.—to make 12 cocktails. And feel free to include a note in your holiday card that you’re available for tastings. A one-month gift is $50 and threemonth gift is $135.
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For The Gardener: The Bouqs Co.
www.bouqs.com/subscriptions/regular-deliveries The Bouqs Co. brings beautiful blossoms right to your loved one’s doorstep. The farm-fresh stems are cut the day of for maximum freshness, ensuring that whether you opt for roses, dahlias or sunflowers, your bouquet arrives perfectly radiant. Prices vary based on size and frequency of bouquet.
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Literature comes to life with this monthly service that not only sends a book, but brings stories to life with items of significance and discussion groups. Each box comes with a newly released fiction title, a 5x7 quote print featuring a quote from the book and three to five individually wrapped gifts with page numbers from the book. The story jumps off the page as readers
open their gifts once they reach the corresponding page in the book. Boxes also include discussion questions which can be shared with the Club’s Facebook and Instagram communities, as well as read-a-long dates for live discussions and gift openings. Boxes for adults and young adults range from $34.99 to $390, depending on duration of subscription.
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This isn’t your regular grocery store variety jerky. Rather, Jerky Snob delivers the best in dried meat. Free of MSG, nitrates and high fructose corn syrup, Jerky Snob delivers high quality jerky rich in flavor right to your loved one’s mailbox each month. Two-pack bags are $15, four-packs are $27 and eight-pack boxes are $54 a month.
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Gifts To Wow Office Workers BY KIMBERLY DIJKSTRA kdijkstra@antonmediagroup.com
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t feels great to give someone the perfect gift. It means you thought about them and considered what they would enjoy most. Sometimes that means giving them something they wouldn’t think to buy for themselves. If the people on your list have office jobs, that is a good place to start. Office workers spend 40 hours per week behind a desk. What would make their desk more fun or more like home? What can you give them to make their workday go smoother or bring a smile to their face? Here are some gift ideas for the office worker in your life.
Ninja Coffee Bar
A Ninja Coffee Bar is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only will it keep the recipient caffeinated, it will make them the most popular person in their office. This system can make a single cup of coffee, up to 10 cups— no pods required. The glass carafe can serve hot or iced coffee and the built-in frother can create specialty drinks. Ninja’s patent-pending technology allows you to choose the richness of the brew so every cup is customized to your taste. Look for a full product review in next week’s Let’s Eat! Holiday Gift Guide and online at www.longislandweekly.com. $199; www.ninjakitchen.com
Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer
Save your loved ones from the disappointment of a cold cup of coffee with a mug warmer by Mr. Coffee. The handy little gadget will keep your coffee warm until the last drop. $9.99; www.mrcoffee.com
Red Swingline Stapler
Sleek, smooth, durable and delightfully vibrant red in color, you couldn’t ask for more in a stapler. Be forewarned—the recipient of this excellent gift may form an unhealthy attachment to it. If it ever goes missing from their office space, he or she might go to great lengths and extremes to find it. $24.99; www.thinkgeek.com
Personalized World’s Best Boss Mug
NBC’s The Office was at times a painfully accurate portrayal of the average workday. Make someone’s day a little brighter by giving them a World’s Best Boss mug with their face on it. Then everyone will know who’s in charge…even if they’re not. $19.95; www.nbcstore.com
Capresso H20 Plus Glass Water Kettle
This electric kettle is not only practical, it showcases the intrinsic beauty of water. Convenient, efficient and elegant, it will elevate the sophistication of any tea lover’s cubicle. $59.99; www.capresso.com
Golden Pothos
Greenery adds life to any cubicle. Golden Pothos thrives in low-light locations and the glossy heart-shaped leaves are adept at cleansing the air. Pictured: 6-in. Golden Pothos in Self Watering WaterWick Pot $15.30; www.home depot.com
Onnit Alpha BRAIN
Onnit’s Alpha BRAIN supplement has been shown by clinical studies to improve verbal memory, focus and processing speed. The cognitive enhancer optimizes your brain power to accomplish tasks more efficiently. $79.95 (90-count bottle); www. onnit.com
risk of disease. To read the full product review, turn to page 10B or visit www.longislandweekly. com/varidesk. $395; www.varidesk.com
Herman Miller Sayl Chair
Designed by Yves Béhar, the Sayl office chair is comfortable, ergonomic and visually striking. Sayl’s unframed 3D Intelligent back redefines an ordinary backrest. Everything about it is customizable, from the color to the seat depth to the level of back support. $499$765; www. herman miller.com
Kate Spade Out To Lunch Tote
Brown paper bags are so last century. Kate Spade makes lunch stylish again with her ‘out to lunch’ tote. $30; www.katespade.com
Varidesk Pro Plus 36
A Varidesk standing desk is the ultimate gift for a loved one because it gives the gift of health. Standing during the day gets the blood flowing and reduces inflammation, which in turn reduces
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PRODUCT REVIEW
Varidesk Redefines ‘Desk Job’
Improve health and productivity with a standing desk BY KIMBERLY DIJKSTRA kdijkstra@antonmediagroup.com
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t’s no secret that a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy. A little bit of exercise goes a long way to improving physical and mental well-being. What may not be so obvious is that sitting for 40 hours a week at a desk job constitutes a sedentary lifestyle. Many studies have shown that prolonged sitting is linked to heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer and early death, regardless of how productive you’re being while sitting. They’ve created a series of different models that turn any desk into a standing desk. The Pro Plus 36 is the best-selling model because of its versatility. With a footprint of 36 inches wide and 29.75 inches deep, it will fit on top of most desks. The sleek design will fit in anywhere and it comes fully assembled. Nobody expects you to
and buy a Varidesk, prepare for lots of compliments from your coworkers. With multiple monitors and an air of confidence, they’ll start calling your desk “Mission Control” and you’ll soon have imitators. There’s no better trend to start in your office than a trend toward a healthy lifestyle. Getting a Varidesk is a no-brainer. The flexibility and ingenious design is what makes it a shrewd purchase— a purchase that may end up
adding years to your life. The Varidesk Pro Plus 36 costs $395. It comes in four colors—Black, White, Butcher Block and Darkwood. Shipping is free. Varidesk products come with a no-risk 30-day guarantee. Take a look at what other models and accessories are available at www. varidesk.com. Visit www.longisland weekly.com/varidesk for a more detailed review.
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That’s where a standing desk comes in. There’s no law that says you must sit to do your work. In fact, standing for periods of time each day can help improve your productivity and energy levels. It makes a lot of sense to stand during the workday—and a Varidesk makes it easy and comfortable. The engineers at Varidesk did their homework.
stand all day and luckily Varidesk thought of that. There are 11 height settings and lifting is spring-assisted, so it requires little effort. Just like you wouldn’t sign up for a marathon without ever practicing, you won’t want to push yourself to stand all day the first time you try the Varidesk. Set small goals for yourself and after a few weeks it will feel natural to stand for longer periods of time. As long as you’re standing for only as long as you are comfortable, you will be getting the most out of the Varidesk. The Varidesk’s upper platform comfortably holds two computer monitors, or a monitor and a laptop, and the lower platform accommodates a full-size keyboard and mouse. All together it supports up to 35 pounds. When you take the plunge
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Selecting An Experience-Based Gift For The Holidays
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he holidays are an exciting time; they signal family, togetherness and cheer. While we find joy in preparing for the holidays and picking out presents for our partner, this can also create a great deal of stress. Selecting the “perfect gift” can be a challenge, because after celebrating a few occasions with our partner, we may not know what else to get him/her. If we already covered all of the standard classics such as clothing, jewelry and perfume/cologne, what else is left? A great deal of importance is placed on the gifts we give our partners, therefore, we want it to be meaningful and an accurate representation of how we feel about our loved one. It’s not what we
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give, but what it means that matters. Rather than stress, I suggest you choose an experience this holiday season. Choosing an experience allows you and your partner to spend quality time with one another, as well as build memories to last for a lifetime. Below are some suggestions for experienced-based gifts
If your partner has a favorite cuisine, select a cooking class focused on that food. The class will allow you to spend time together, learn a new skill, and take home some (hopefully) delicious food. You will also be able to recreate the menu items together in the future.
Plan a weekend trip
Spend a weekend away from the stresses of your everyday lives, focusing only on each other. Look for weekend getaways within 1-2 hours of where you live, so you can zip off after work and enjoy your adventure together. Consider picking a location that allows you to enjoy fun seasonal activities. For the
holiday season, you may want to spend a weekend skiing, ice skating, or just sipping hot chocolate by the fire. Also, take some time to think about what types of activities your partner enjoys. If he/she doesn’t enjoy the great outdoors, a weekend snowshoeing may not be best.
Take lessons
This heading is intentionally vague, because you have to select something that would be meaningful to your partner. Is there a sport that your partner particularly enjoys? Perhaps getting him/her a lesson with a pro (ex. golf lessons), may help him/her fine-tune his/her game. Is there a sport that your partner has always wanted to learn? Now may be the time. Buy yourself lessons too, as learning a new
sport/skill together can help strengthen your bond.
Food/Drink related event
Are the two of you wine connoisseurs or mac and cheese aficionados? If so, look up any food related events, festivals, tastings in your area. These are often seasonal, so set a reminder if you already missed the event so you can catch it the next time around. Pick an experience that is meaningful to your partner and use it as a way to create new memories together. Happy shopping and happy holidays! Marisa T. Cohen, PhD is a psychology professor, relationship researcher, and relationship coach. Learn more about Marisa at www.marisatcohen.com.
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A CHRISTMAS TRADITION
A Milleridge Inn Christmas BY ALLISON EICHLER editorial@antonmediagroup.com
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etween cold nights spent cozied next to the fireplace watching favorite holiday movies, consider taking a trip to Milleridge Inn’s Christmas village. Running from Nov. 24 to Dec. 31, The Milleridge Village is expanding the traditional 12 days of Christmas to a whopping 38 days.
village fun starts five days before then when one of the buildings becomes Santa’s workshop. Activities include making a stuffed animal, stocking and ornament decorating, cookie
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“Every inch of this place gets decorated in Christmas, it looks like an explosion of Christmas,” said Director of Marketing Gina Marino. “The day after Thanksgiving we take [all of the fall decorations] down and we start fully decorating for Christmas.” After having the village transformed into a Santa-approved winter wonderland, “we’ll have our tree lighting, and that’s kind of like the kickoff,” Marino said. The Christmas tree lighting takes place on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. with festivities starting at 5 p.m. However, the Christmas
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decorating, gingerbread house building, pictures with Santa, letters to Santa and breakfast with Santa in the Milleridge Cottage on Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17. “Milleridge is very family-oriented, so it really brings all the families here; it’s something for the kids to do,” Marino said. “We try to do something every holiday. We really just focus on creating memories and traditions.” While geared toward children, the Christmas village places no age limit on the event. Older kids and couples can enjoy the offered activities, browse the shops, which will remain open during the Christmas village hours, and simply take in the Christmas cheer the village provides. Parents tend to get involved with the decorative activities as Marino explained how children usually favor the craftier offerings. “I think they really do like the ornament and cookie decorating because they can sit down and we make it look like Santa’s workshop and it’s really cute in there and the parents can sit
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with them,” she said. “You just get in the spirit and it’s really fun, so it’s good for the whole family.” There will also be a display of Hank Jorgensen’s detailed, handmade Christmas decorations. Jorgensen’s family donated his creations to Milleridge after his passing last year, and setting everything up has quickly become a Christmas village tradition. “It’s super old, but it’s all crazy detailed and in working condition and then there’s all these things that move and trains and lights; it’s like a whole insane setup that we now do as our tradition,” Marino described. “The [Jorgensen] family comes and it’s very emotional and it’s so much fun to watch and create.” While walking around and enjoying the scene is free of charge, expect to incur a small charge for each activity. Christmas Village activities are open Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information visit milleridgeinn.com or call 516-931-2201.
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