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Israel you were entitled to two seventy pound pieces of luggage. Perhaps it was the same to other overseas destinations but we are not such big travelers and ití s been years since weí ve crossed the Atlantic to visit other countries. Two seventy pound bags seems like a lot but somehow when you travel to the Holy Land it is never enough. Going on a trip to Israel is rarely for the purpose of touring only. You are always visiting someone. A son in yeshiva. A daughter in seminary. A married child who has stunned you by suddenly picking up with her husband and children (yes, your grandchildren!) and is ì trying it out.î Many people have siblings, even parents who have Continued on page 14

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Continued from page 12 chosen to make their home in Eretz Yisroel. Or friends. Everyone has an old elementary, high school or college friend who made aliyah. The point is, that a typical trip to Israel may involve tour guides and sight-seeing but for most of us it also means visiting loved ones. And visiting loved ones naturally means shlepping them stuff. As I said, two seventy pound pieces of luggage seems like plenty, but ití s not. Not only did we always manage to fill our bags to the gills with our own clothing and incidentals but by the time we packed in all the items on the lists we were sheepishly given, our bags were usually bursting at the seams. If by some odd chance we did not have many packages to squash in to our luggage for our own connections, not to worry. Some radar signal went out and magically reached friends and neighbors in a wide radius around our home and packages routinely appeared on our porch and in our hallway. Who could blame the couriers? We too ran with our own bundles when someone we knew (or was a friend of someone we knew), was heading to Israel. The favors pretty much evened out. But for a while now things have changed. First one suitcase was cut out altogether. Suddenly you had to make due with a single seventy-pounder. Thatí s a huge difference! You couldní t not bring your son or daughter the essentials they needed so you had to rethink your own wardrobe and necessities. And you know what? It was almost a positive thing. We learned how to pack more efficiently. Did we really need those heavy trainer sneakers? Maybe we would just wear them - or better yet, a lighter pair - on the plane and free up a few priceless pounds. Out went all the ì maybe Ií ll needî items and the ì just in caseî clothing. One party dress was sufficient (were you even going to a party?). One bathing suit was enough (really, when was the last time you actually put on a bathing suit anyway?). It sounds lovely but Continued on page 124 14

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s a food≠ obsessed Orthodox Jew, when planning my familyí s vacations around the world or around the country, my first thought is alwaysó where and what we will eat. Throughout our travels I have sampled some fabulous kosher restaurants that rival or are sometimes superior to our acclaimed New York restaurants. Here are a few of my favorites. Darna, in Panama City, Panama is a hip and modern kosher bar and restaurant that is a favorite with locals and tourists, both kosher and not. The all≠ glass front allows passersby to glimpse the well≠ dressed diners sitting in bright red chairs enjoying Mediterranean style dairy cuisine. I felt comfortable eating there with my three small children as the room is spacious and the vibe is a buzz of diners who didní t seem to mind the added noise. The food was super fresh. The Panamanian ceviche was like eating salty sea candy and I have since been trying to replicate this dish at home. Darna bakes their own bread and the foccacia and pizza were amazing. Darna is a great place to eat when visiting Panama for business or pleasure as it appeals to all. When my twin sons were 18 months we took them to Italy where they learned their first Italian words ì gemelliî and ì bravo.î After a long day of touring Rome they fell asleep in their double stroller and my husband and I sat in the outdoor seating area of La Taverna del Ghetto, an Italian kosher meat restaurant in the Jewish ghetto. We 36

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were serenaded by the restaurantí s violinist while we ate, what else, fried artichokes and pasta with meat. I adored the Italian dining where it is perfectly acceptable to have an appetizer, first course, and second course and still follow it with dessert. Bravo!! Being married to an Englishman, Ií ve made a number of trips to Manchester. For the first ten years of my marriage, I complained to all the Mancunians willing to listen about their lack of kosher dining. But then the opening of Rare Grill in Prestwich changed my whining to proclaiming that Mancunians no longer need to travel to New York City for a great kosher steak. The shredded salt beef topped with a poached egg is plated perfectly so that when you slice your fork through the top, the yellow of the egg runs down the salt beef for the perfect bite. The lamb burger is thick and juicy and great for eating in or out. The service at Rare Grill is incredible. The dining area includes an open window into the kitchen through which the chef pops his head out to make sure your steak was exactly as you ordered. The management, staff and food at this restaurant make it top rate. On a trip to the Galapagos Islands where we could expect no kosher food other than what we brought with us, I found we had a five hour lay≠ over in Atlanta, Georgia. I convinced my husband there was time to exit the airport and try one of Atlantaí s kosher restaurants. After reading some on≠ line reviews we chose Broadway Cafe, a vegetarian dairy restaurant on Briarcliff Road, about a twenty≠ five minute drive from the airport. Broadway Cafe was empty when we got there so we were served quickly. The menu included many faux meat dishes, including, Jambalaya and ì sausageî and eggs. The food was tasty with my favorite being the fish tacos. While we had originally planned on ordering extras for the flight, the food was a bit too greasy for travel. Fortunately, we discovered a kosher deli directly next door to Broadway Cafe, and managed to put together some sandwiches Continued on page 111

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medical problem you should carry a letter from your physician, describing the medical condition and any prescription medications, including the generic names of prescribed drugs. Any medications being carried overseas should be left in their original containers and be clearly labeled. You should check with the foreign embassy of the country you are visiting to make sure any required medications are not considered to be illegal narcotics. 4. If you wear eyeglasses Take an extra pair with you. Pack medicines and extra eyeglasses in your hand luggage so they will be available in case your checked luggage is lost. To be extra secure, pack a backup supply of medicines and an additional pair of eyeglasses in your checked luggage. 5. If you have allergies If you have allergies or reactions to certain medications, foods, or insect bites, or other unique medical problems, consider wearing a ì medical alertî bracelet. You may also wish to carry a letter from your physician explaining required treatment should you become ill. Information on filling a prescription abroad and other health issues may be found at : http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/br ochures_1215.html. 6. Local conditions Be aware of any effects the local topography or climate may have on you: If you are sensitive to altitude or to humidity, or to other attributes of your destination, consult with your physician. 7. Pack wisely Doní t pack so much that you will end up lugging around heavy suitcases. Dress conservativelyó a wardrobe that is flashy may attract the attention of thieves or con artists. Include a change of clothing in your carry-on luggage. 8. Signed passport and filled in the emergency information Make sure you have a signed, valid passport, and a visa, if required, and fill in Continued on page 102

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The Kotel at 11 pm when they say nishmat. T.H.

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Probably when Ií m getting a great massage that isní t too hard or too soft - but just right. That perfect experience, which doesní t happen all too often, takes me away from my daily stressors and transports me to happy land. That level of relaxation and lack of thinking is probably as close as Ií ll ever get to what I believe meditation is all about. E.M. Anywhere in my house or on my deck (on a beautiful day), as long as Ií m alone with the house completely to myself. This scenario doesní t come about very often. B.H. Yerushalyim/Israel. Floating on a lazy river with a drink!

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If I ever need some quiet ì meî time I go right to my bedroom and do the best relaxing without ì little peopleî banging down my door...usually:) B.G. I have a tiny private porch on the side of my house and one of those curvy, reclining lounge chairs. As soon as there is ample sun I am out there, even, at times, wrapped in a blanket. I love the way the rays feel on my face, the sounds of the birds chirping in my garden and the fact that, although I am not far away at all I am nonetheless ì goneî for a while. R.D. The BEACH!!!

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In Israel at the Kotel or davening at the kevarim of rabbis or grandparents. Connecting to Hashem is Israel is a very serene and peaceful time C.B. I doní t get away much but yoga and meditation, even a good spin class, can transport me somewhere else for a while. A.M. Hands down, Jerusalem. The minute we touch down, Ií m calm. Even waiting for the luggage at Ben Gurion, I am okay. B.D. I find the beach the most relaxing and tranquil place. The sand, the ocean, the sunshine, and breeze. Ití s the only place that I actually sit and relax. C.J. Working in my garden.

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On the boardwalk.

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Continued from page 56 with a spouse, adventure and fun, or relaxation. Try to plan a trip that matches your emotion. Before you plan your next getaway, ask yourself what you are looking for in your travels. If you are yearning to have a romantic getaway with your spouse this could be a potentially wonderful opportunity to reconnect before the vacation. If you are itching to lay on the beach by yourself for 2 weeks and throw your phone into the ocean, you may want to consider making small changes to your routine which incorporate some time for self soothing. So you see, planning for travel can give you a birdí s eye view of what it is you really want, desire or feel. Finally, whether you travel on your own or with loved ones, you are creating new experiences and new memories. Even if the trip is a flop, you will always remember when Yitzy (remember him, your husband?) had to go to the bathroom and you couldní t find a working restroom from New Jersey to Florida, and look back on it fondly. (It caní t always be a trip to Europe, right?) Why is this? The same way physical distance from a situation allows the brain to understand input in a new way, it is the timely distance that allows the brain to see that painful experience of ì holding it inî from NJ to Florida, as funny and remember it fondly. According to positive psychology (a paradigm that values happiness and downplays pathology), time spent reminiscing alone or with loved ones can have huge health benefits. After you are all settled in, make yourself a beautiful album from your vacation and look at it often with your family. Ask everyone to gather round and share memories. Take out an older album while everyone is gathered and reminisce about other times. Wherever your travels take you this summer, I wish you good times, emotional growth, the creation of shared meaning and memories and a safe return. And whatever you do, doní t break up with your vacation!! Sincerely, Jennifer

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Continued from page 14 chances are you would not have the time to sit and sketch the Judean hills on this or any other future trip. The pad and pastels stayed home. Then came another shocking change. Fifty was now the new seventy. Thatí s right. One fifty pound bag was all you were entitled to. Now that already is unfair! Although dragging one fifty pound suitcase in and out of your car, the airport and taxis is a lot kinder to your spinal column, it is often simply impossible to limit oneself and oneí s belongings to that requirement. There are a few solutions to this dilemma. Those who doní t mind the lifting and lugging of additional bags, as well as the extra cost, simply pay for a second piece of luggage. Depending on the airline it is usually easier and cheaper than paying for overweight bags. Another option is to go to the max on your carry-on. Many people doní t like to travel with a carry-on but with

the current weight limitations every nook and cranny of those wheelies and knapsacks now gets filled. Still others try very hard to follow the rules. They buy those innovative home luggage scales or carry their bathroom scales down to the lit entrance-way and get on and off and on and off, pulling out and rearranging until that needle points no higher than fifty. So they woní t read on the plane, have boots if it snows, bring a gift to their host. They are not going one ounce over fifty. Of course with all the new restrictions it is impossible to ask anyone the favor of taking a package for you. Since my daughter ì movedî to Israel this past summer I have tried every means of getting goods to her, including a private shipping store, the local post office and shipping directly from an online vendor. None is flawless. There is still the December 27, 2012 birthday box I sent floating around somewhere that never got delivered. Every once in a while some kind and generous soul heading to the Holy Land will actually call ME and offer to take something small to my kids. What luck to have such wonderful friends and family members. I usually drop off one or two sturdy Zip-lock gallon-size freezer bags that I miraculously managed to seal. I squeeze and squeeze every last bit of air out and hand over the shriveled, unrecognizable parcels to the traveler. ì If they doní t fit doní t worry,î I say. ì Just call me and Ií ll pick them back up. I know how hard it is to fit everything into one suitcase.î Most people never call, bless them. Do you have any travel plans this summer? Once the stress of planning, shopping and packing is over, traveling is usually a wonderful pastime and a special opportunity to reconnect with friends, family members and even places. Whether you are taking a brief weekend drive or a lengthy cruise, enjoy. Oh and do you have room for a littleÖ just kidding. Have fun and stay safe.

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Jacket Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Finders† Keepers† Antiques† &† Lighting .† .† .† .† .† .† 86

Emma's Tailoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Judy's Nook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Kingdom Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Simply Gorgeous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Junee Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Loeffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Layette4Less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Regal Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Oh Baby!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Le Bambini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Renaissance Custom Interiors . . . . . . . 77

BRIDAL NEEDS

Little Women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

S & S Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Augenbraun's Bridal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Mon Petit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Stern's Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Belle of the Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Star Spangled Carousel . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Style N DÈ cor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Bridal Couture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Sweet Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

FURNITURE REPAIR/REFINISHING

Bridal Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

The Teen Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Expert Furniture Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Bridal Elegance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

That's My Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

HOME ACCESSORIES/GIFTS

Bridal Glamour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Trendy Tots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Bow Tied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Chanie Greenzweig Headpieces . . . . 108

Tuesday's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Breezy's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Custom Bridal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Tuesday's Sale Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Continental Tablesettings . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Dassy's Bridal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

CHILDREN'S SHOES

D & W Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Elegant Reflections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Your Shoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Eastside China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Emerly's Bridal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

COMPUTER CLASSES

Impressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Esti's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Computers One on One . . . . . . . . . . . 102

The Peppermill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Exquisite Gowns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

CRAFTS

Name Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Finds & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

M & M Yarn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Rivka's Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Fit Me by Amalia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

DENTISTS

Royalty Tableware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

The Flower Girl's Collection . . . . . . . . . 54

Irving Bruck, DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Surrey Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Girl's Gown Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

EDIBLES

HOME D… COR/WALLCOVERINGS

Gown Galaxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Ave J Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

The Closet Maven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Great Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Say Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Crazy Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Halioua Bridals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

ELECTROLYSIS/LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Decorating Dreams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Julie's Quality Couture . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

byShira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Elegant Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Kleinfeld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

The Perfect Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Exclusive Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Le Couture du Jour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Shulamis' Laser Hair Removal . . . . . . . 38

Friedman Decorators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Lew Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Silk and Sheer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Home and Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Miri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66B & 66C

Supreme Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Stern's Custom Interiors . . . . . . . . . . 117

Pessy Blum's Bridal Salon . . . . . . . . . . 32

EYEGLASSES

United Shade Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Pessy Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Optique Elegance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

INVITATIONS/CALLIGRAPHY

Private Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

FAMILY SERVICES

Ad Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Raquel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Jennifer Mann, LMSW . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Invitations by Papermasters . . . . . . . . . 90

Red Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Magenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

JEWELRY

Sarelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Shalom Task Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

All That Glitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Signatures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Sovri Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Allegra Fine Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Simply Gorgeous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

FLOORING/TILE

Aqua Jewels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Teen Bride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Boro Rug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Chanie Greenzweig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Trace of Lace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Shop At Home Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Exclusive Creations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Tresor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

FLORISTS

Fabulous Faux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Tznius Princess. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Blossom Floral and Events. . . . . . . . . . 32

Golden Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

White Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Floral Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

It's All A Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

CHILDREN'S AND PRE-TEEN CLOTHING

Once Upon A Rose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Kaufman's Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Babylicious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

FURNITURE /ANTIQUES

Molly's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

The Boys Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Dinetc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Onyx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Diva. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Eisenberger's Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Paradox Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Europe on 12th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ferndale Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The Showroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

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Something Charming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

MEN'S CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES

Head to Toe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Ultimatime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Shirts Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Legaacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Uniquely Yours . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

MOLD REMOVAL/VENT CLEANING

Tip Toes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

JUDAICA

Apex Mold Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Upper Class Hats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Judaica Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dryer Vent Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

WOMEN'S APPAREL

Shaimos L'Gnizah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 KITCHENS/BATHROOMS Nagad Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Regency† Kitchens† and† Interiors .† .† .† .† .† .† .† .† .† 107 LIGHTING Bibi Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

PHOTOGRAPHERS Devorie Zutler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Mendel Meyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Rina Klein Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 The Visual Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 PRE-SCHOOLS Keshet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chic de Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Elegance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66D Esti's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Exquisite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Fashion Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Lighting Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

SHIPPING SERVICES

Finds & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rainbow Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Express Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Furs by Kurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Renaissance Custom Interiors . . . . . . . 77

STERLING SILVER

Gerry Weber Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

LINEN

D & W Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Hooked on Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

D'Rose Linens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

E. B. Estate Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

It's You/Lynda's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Elegant Linen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Empire Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Jacket Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Feathers and Lace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TABLECLOTHS--SALES AND RENTALS

Julie's Quality Couture . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

The Linen Closet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

En Vogue Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Junee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

LINGERIE

Gitta Steinmetz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Kloz Klozet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Le Bon's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 My Self . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 The Robe Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 LUGGAGE Luxury Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 MAKEUP/HAIR/SKIN CARE

Table Toppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Table Tops & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 TILE Home and Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 TRIMMINGS Katz Trimming Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 WEIGHT CONTROL/EXERCISE

Lew Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Miri

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66B & 66C

Modest Swimwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Novella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Pink Label by Rachel Kairy . . . . . . . . 66A Raquel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover The Shell Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Beauty Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Be A Loser--Rochelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Gita's Facials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Chaya Stern--Nutrition Spot . . . . . . . . 12

The Teen Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Make Up by Leba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Diet Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Tiffany Knits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Reflections Cosmetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Giti Gamss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

A Touch of Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Sorah Yaffa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Phyllis Lifshitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Ultra Chic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

MASSAGE THERAPY

Yoga and Thai Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Unique Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Mona Flaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Yossi Zak, RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

LONG ISLAND/QUEENS ADVERTISERS

MATERNITY CLOTHING

WIGS

Breezy's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Dimensions Maternity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Adrianaí s Wigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Computers One on One . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Future Mom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hindy's Maternity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Ladies in Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Lilo Maternity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Looking Swell Maternities . . . . . . . . . . 87 Maternichic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Azziza Wigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Ben Simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Esther Aron Wigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Jap Wigs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Joseph & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Milano . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Paparrazi Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

D & W Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Esti's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Jennifer Mann, LMSW . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Junee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Junee Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Legaacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Looking Swell Maternities . . . . . . . . . . 87

Mom's Secret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Pery Wigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Mylo Dweck Maternity . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Yaffa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

9 New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

WOMEN'S ACCESSORIES/HOSIERY

Miri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66B & 66C

MATTRESSES

Bersel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Raquel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Mattresses for Less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Double Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Upper Class Hats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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