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Contents

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FEATURES

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Contents APRIL

26 DEPARTMENTS

LOCAL BUZZ

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L O C A L FA S H I O N

April showers bring May flowers— and an array of stylish rain gear.

AT H O M E

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TA S T E S

A guide to the many varieties of cheese, where to find them and how to serve them

WINE + SPIRITS

To know Scotch whisky, know the six regions of Scotland that produce it.

FINANCIAL BALANCE Top ways to save on insurance

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SHOP CONSCIOUSLY! What’s your favorite home or fashion boutique? I’ll bet you’ve named a business in your neighborhood that is owned by a local individual—not a national corporation. What makes going in there so special? Is it the exceptional service, the unique products and atmosphere—or does the owner know you by name? Now more than ever (given our shaky economy and the cookie-cutter chains that seem ever more ubiquitous) it is important to shop and buy locally. Our local stores are the backbone of our community because money spent locally is reinvested right here, ensuring that our main streets continue to have the charming character we love. The importance of shopping locally is a major cause of ours here at Morris/Essex Health & Life. Check out our feature on page 47 where we’ve listed the top indie shops in a dozen categories. (Perhaps you’ll think we missed one of your favorite boutiques—be sure to e-mail us and let us know. Maybe your choice will make it into the next guide.) In honor of this year’s Earth Day (April 22)—and to all of the entrepreneurial women out there—we are pleased to present our first annual story on “The Green Housewives of Morris and Essex” (page 43). Here we feature three visionaries who are putting their environmental values into action—and will surely inspire you to take at least one eco-friendly step forward! There is so much more in this issue to discover, from controlling your seasonal allergies to expert advice from top landscapers on how to prep your garden for spring. Read on ... and enjoy!

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Want to spruce up your space to get ready for the warmer weather? Make it easier on you, the environment and your wallet by “greening” your spring cleaning! Freshen—naturally. Forget spending on aerosol sprays and plug-ins! Instead, open the windows, hide open boxes of baking soda in various rooms and scatter houseplants wherever you can: Philodendrons, areca palms, Boston ferns and other garden-variety greenery filter the air of toxins, naturally.

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Pass on the paper towels. Instead, use newspaper, rags, reusable microfiber cloths or natural sponges—they’ll leave sur faces clean without leaving waste behind.

How important is it for hearingimpaired children to get early treatment? The short answer: Very. Within the first three years of life, children acquire about 80 percent of their speech, language and related cognitive skills. That’s why the Mountain Lakesbased Lake Drive Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students has developed the Sound Start Program for hearingimpaired kids age 3 and younger. “It’s a very rich, full-day program including intensive language therapy, music therapy and yoga—the only one like it in the state,” says Sueanne Sylvester of the Lake Drive Foundation, which raises funds for the program. “We see such dramatic results from these little ones that we want to get the word out about early intervention to professionals— educators, referral agencies and pediatricians—and, of course, parents.” To that end, the foundation hosted two free talks on April 8 by Jill Stamm, Ph.D., author of Bright from the Start: The Simple, Science-Backed Way to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind from Birth to Age 3. Learn more at mtlakes.org/ld/.

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What’s Best for the breast? Confused by the latest news in breast health and treatments? Join the crowd. “You can’t look at a magazine or turn on the T V without hearing news about advances in technology or research,” says Ogori Kalu, M.D., a specialist in breast surgical oncology at Montclair’s Mountainside Hospital. “Women get a bit overwhelmed about what to do to stay healthy, or what should be done if treatment is needed.” That’s where the Breast Health Program at Mountainside (973.429.6120, mountainsidehosp.com) aims to come in, with cutting-edge medicine and education. The hospital recently brought its existing breast health resources under one roof in its Harries Pavilion and added Dr. Kalu to its staff. Advanced diagnostic techniques include digital mammography and nonsurgical biopsies. If surgery is needed, specialists perform advanced procedures that also take into account a patient’s cosmetic and

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reconstructive concerns, says Dr. Kalu. Throughout treatment, each patient is assigned a “navigator,” a specially trained nurse who will coordinate the case. Whatever a patient’s condition, the goal is to ease the fear surrounding the topic of breast health. “Breast cancer is one of the few cancers that has excellent long-term sur vival rates, particularly when caught in an early stage, ” notes Dr. Kalu. “We can teach women to be a little less anxious and more proactive in screening and doing self-exams.”

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revolution on wheels The 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year isn’t an ultra-fast sports car, an SUV or a luxury sedan. Instead, it’s an American-as-applepie Chevy—one that comes with a plug. The long-awaited Volt, a hatchback hybrid, recharges fully in 10 hours—all you have to do is plug it into any standard 120V outlet. The single charge will take you 40 miles before a gas-powered generator kicks in, creating electricity that’ll win you an additional 340 miles—on a

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normal, turbo and mountain. Selecting the right mode ensures the smoothest drive with no vibration.” And let’s not forget one of the best perks of all: Avoiding sticker shock at the pump. Chevy estimates it’ll cost the average commuter just $1.50 a day to get to work—gas-free! Check out the Volt at Schumacher Chevrolet (973.200.6606, schumacherchevy.net) or Gearhart Chevrolet (973.627.0900, gearhartchevy.net).

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B E C O M E A L I F E S AV E R CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) recently celebrated its 50th birthday, so what better time than now to get certified? The idea of using mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on drowning victims was first dreamed up in the mid-1700s by the Dutch, and 150 years later, German physician Friedrich Maass documented the first chest compression in humans. But it wasn’t until 1954 that James Elam and Peter Safar brought the techniques together, and when the American Heart Association (AHA) started a CPR program for physicians in 1960, the seeds of modern-day CPR training for the public were planted. Starting CPR immediately

when someone suffers cardiac arrest doubles or even triples the chances of survival, according to the AHA. Whether or not it’s a skill you may one day use on friends, family or a stranger, you’ll be happy to have had it in your first-responder arsenal. Find a class convenient for you by: CALLING: LiveSavers Inc.: 973.244.9111 Morristown Memorial Hospital: 908.522.2365 Mountainside Hospital: 973.429.6491 St. Barnabas Medical Center: 888.277.2287 GOING ONLINE: American Heart Association’s ECC Class Connector: heart.org The Pocket First Aid & CPR app for the iPhone includes the most up-to-date first aid procedures from the American Heart Association.

COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH STYLE Bangz Salon and Wellness Spa (bangz.net) in Montclair helps make its clients beautiful—and with its new philanthropic fund, the Bangz Better World Foundation, it wants to make the world a bit more beautiful as well. The salon created the foundation to organize its multiple community-service efforts. General manager Israel Cronk makes the premises—a gorgeously renovated 19th-century Masonic temple—available for hosting charitable events, and the salon frequently donates time and services to help various causes. Cronk credits his alma mater for his inspiration: “I’m a Montclair High School alum, and the idea of giving back to the community is really at the heart of education there,” he says. On May 2, Wella unveils its international product line at the Wella Trend Vision Workshop. Admission is free, but voluntary donations will support the foundation.

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To find the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the country, forget Washington, D.C. Hop on over to Essex County’s Branch Brook Park (mostly located in Newark, but extending into Belleville). So beautiful—and fleeting—are fragrant, white-pink cherry blossoms that their blooming time is celebrated in festivals around the world. Branch Brook Park is no exception: This year’s festivities included a bike race on April 9 and 10K and 1-mile fun runs on April 10. Bloomfest takes place on April 17, with crafts, music, food and Japanese cultural activities. For more information, go to essexnjblooms.org (check out the live “bloom camera”) or to the Branch Brook Park Alliance site at branchbrookpark. org. Or just take a stroll through the park for your own personal version of hanami, the ancient Japanese custom of cherryblossom viewing.

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pring cleaning isn’t only about your home’s interior. What’s outside —from your garden to your pool— needs to be properly awakened from its winter slumber. Once you dig in, roll up your sleeves and get your hands dir ty (literally), you can get your garden looking like something out of a landscape design book. Follow these 10 rules of (green) thumb from top landscapers in Morris and Essex counties to get your garden spring-ready:

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Put on your investigator’s hat and inspect your property. “After a harsh winter, you should look for broken or damaged branches on your trees and plants,” says Ron Cording, owner of Cording Landscape Design in Towaco. Check for any cracks in the swimming pool, dead plants or trees that need replacing or anything else that is out of sorts after the snow and freezing temperatures. Once you know what needs fixing, you can devise a plan.

Perennial plants sur vive the winter thanks to their underground roots. As they return to life, cut them back to promote healthy grow th if you didn’t do it last fall. Ornamental grasses, Russian sage, black-eyed Susans and butter fly bushes are among the plants that should be pruned in spring. Timing is eve r y th i n g w h e n p r u n i n g. Wo o d y o r n a m e nta l s s u c h a s lavender, for example, have to be cut back in late spring or you risk losing the plant. But take care: Improper pruning is a common mistake among first-time gardeners, warns Cording. When in doubt, go online and research your perennials to find out how and exactly when to prune each.

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at home than ever before. Using organic material from your own garbage (think eggshells and leftover salad) as fertilizer will work if you turn over your compost pile before applying it, says Pamela Dabah, owner of Dabah Landscape Designs in Morristown. Another idea is to use animal manure from pigeons, horses or cows, which you can buy at your local nursery in a ready-to-use form. It’s important to understand what kind of fertilizer your plant needs. For instance, Cording suggests adding a granular fertilizer to plants that are in decent shape and a faster-acting liquid fertilizer, such as Miracle-Gro, to any plants that might have more trouble rejuvenating.

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When landscapers do spring cleanups, their clients often ask them to add a little color to their gardens, and you can do the same. Perk up your home’s curb appeal by planting cool-temperature annuals, such as pansies or violas, which can stand up to frost. Early spring is also the perfect time to split your perennials to get more plants out of them and move them to other parts of the garden, says Dabah.

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7 Check your sprinklers.

Starting in the first week of May, water your garden for 30 minutes each day, in the early morning or in the evening. (In June, begin watering twice daily.) Your sprinkler clocks have to be set accordingly, and you’ll want to make sure they’re turned on and working properly. Switching to a low-volume sprinkler head will help you conserve water by adjusting the level of watering according to the weather.

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Inc. in Boonton. Your goal should be to clear your gutters of any debris that might prevent water from easily passing through.

9 Improv e ligh ting, deck s a nd pat hways. Re-stain wooden decks, make sure pathways are free of limbs and debris lef t over from winter storms and replace any lightbulbs that no longer work. You might want to try low-voltage lighting or fiberoptic spotlights to get a sophisticated and soft look, says Richard Sponzilli, owner of Sponzilli Landscape Group Inc. in Fairfield.

Prep t he po ol.

Although spring is too early for a swim in Morris and Essex counties, some people open their pools then simply for the look

of it. “I open my pool in April, while others prefer May,” says Cording. “I like to look at it because it’s a natural pool, so it fits well with the landscaping.” You should have your pool’s special features such as waterfalls, fountains and infinity edges, plus main drain covers, pool lighting and tile surfaces inspected annually by the builder or a pool professional. “After heavy snow, you need to make sure there are no loose tiles,” says Cording. “Until you’re ready to open the pool, check that the cover and anchors are secure.” Whatever you do, don’t put off prepping your garden. “Think ahead—people end up spending more time outdoors this time of year, and you want everything to be just right,” says Dabah. “Your garden makes your life happier.” —Francesca Di Meglio

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Since 1978, Cording Landscape Design has harnessed the creativity of their design group to meld artistry and practical considerations into functional spaces. The highly skilled installation team has the most specialized equipment available to implement intricate elements on the most difficult sites. Through Cording’s attention to detail, the firm produces only the highest quality landscapes that have lasting value. They take pride in providing personalized, hands-on approach to their projects, and their finished landscapes blend built and natural environments together. 698 main Road | towaco 973-263-5003 | www.coRdinglandscape.com

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Forever Fence specializes in the creation and installation of highend, maintenance-free fencing. With over 40 years combined experience, their stunning enclosures, gates, arbors, gazebos, ﬂower boxes, etc. are made from quality vinyl and aluminum and can be custom designed as decorative additions or as security entry systems for homes or businesses. Their wide variety of styles and colors are perfect for pool areas and pet enclosures as well. 973-835-3333 | www.foReveRfenceonline.com

the FredCo Group

The Fredco Group is an award-winning, family-operated business that specializes in full-ser vice landscape

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contracting and maintenance; the Fredco Sports division has successfully installed and renovated many golf courses, putting greens, athletic fields and sports courts in the tri-state area. As a turn-key operation with a substantial labor force, fleet and heavy equipment, Fredco can control project costs and maintain deadlines. They have proudly ser ved the residential, commercial and municipal sectors for over 30 years. 315 Howe Avenue | Passaic 973-777-3044 | www.fredcolandscaping.com

Gladstone Country House This family-run store proudly carries only American-made furniture, handcrafted by some of the finest craftsmen in the country. The store is known for their wide selection of Tiger Maple furniture. Many pieces are also available in cherry, maple or pine. Sofas and chairs are available in hundreds of leathers and fabrics, offering great comfort for your seating needs. This is a small, top-quality store with a lot of reach that delivers anywhere in New Jersey. 230 Main Street | Gladstone 908-781-1300 | www.gladstonecountryhouse.com

Greenscapes Landscape Management For your outdoor patio, walkway and retaining wall needs, Greenscapes has consistently satisfied customers for years. The expert staff takes the time to listen to each client’s desires and designs an outdoor oasis to be enjoyed for years to

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come. Greenscapes is always sure to work within each client’s budget needs without sacrificing any attention to detail. 973-927-8060

Interior Decisions, Inc. Comfort, beauty and function along with a touch of the unexpected is always the goal for Karla Trincanello, a NJ Board Certified Interior Designer. While “typical” is not in their vocabulary, “memorable” certainly is. Interior Decisions, Inc. is a professional interior design firm for residential and commercial interiors without limitations. Visit their website and view numerous ASID Gold, Silver and Bronze Award winning classic, traditional and contemporary interiors or call about your project. 140 Columbia Turnpike | Florham Park 973-765-9013 | www.interiordecisions.com

John Cortese Masons John Cortese Masons is a contracting company known for pure excellence in the craftsmanship of stone, building on four generations of experience, strong customer relationships and a true commitment to our local communities. Serving northern New Jersey for over forty years, John Cortese Masons continues to distinguish itself by offering the highest quality in stonework at the best price. Operating out of Morris County, the company focuses on offering the finest quality in stone masonry, and prides themselves on being contractors who deliver a product to their customers. 19 Morristown road | Morris Plains 908-340-4700 | www.cortesemasons.com

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Across Northern New Jersey Greenscapes is an owner-operated company specializing in all areas of landscaping, landscape design and hardscaping including:

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Landscape Aesthetics For 25 years, Landscape Aesthetics has been creating unique and breathtaking outdoor spaces. This design/build company’s eye for detail, expertise and creativity is evident in all of the picturesque gardens, waterfalls, pools & poolscape renovations, outdoor kitchens & fireplaces, stone walls, patios and walkways it creates and manages. They believe that service and personal involvement throughout the course of the project is their top priority. They provide vision, knowledge and effective communication necessary to achieve exceptional results. 20 Old Quarry Road | Bernardsville 908-766-7200

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Mediterranean Tile & Marble For more than 15 years Mediterranean Tile & Marble has exhibited a commitment to design and display with an amazing selection of handcrafted and hand-painted tiles from all over the world. Its showroom contains a vast collection of materials in different sizes, shapes, colors, and textures, allowing clients to visualize a finished product before they even begin. Whether its construction of a new home or a small kitchen backsplash, Mediterranean can meet your needs and budget. 461 Route 46 West | Crown Plaza Fairfield | 973-808-1267 7 Olcott Square Bernardsville | 908-953-9990 www.medtile.com

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Pelican is more than just skis and snowboards—they’re also the East Coast’s largest spa, pool and patio dealer (with a wide array of grills, water sporting equipment and other outdoor toys as well). In business for over 45 years, Pelican is known for its low prices, top quality and fast delivery. “We’ve seen an increase in hot tub and spa purchases as people spend more time at home and are looking for a healthy way to relieve stress,” adds Bruce Sanderson, Pelican Store Manager. 2980 State Route 10 West | Morris Plains 973-267-0964 | www.pelicanshops.com

Scenic Landscaping Established over 36 years ago, Scenic Landscaping and its sister company Tapestry Landscape Architecture are NJ’s premiere design-build firm. With two

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nurseries, display gardens and an awardwinning staff of designers, horticulturalists and landscape artisans, they bring landscape visions to reality. Specializing in landscapes as unique as your home, they strive for perfection in every job. From planting design to estate master planning, Scenic Landscaping’s ability to manage every aspect of a project ensures no detail is left behind. 7 aRgyle stReet | haskell | 973-616-9600 www.sceniclandscaping.com

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Just one visit to White House Fine Interiors and you will understand why it has been the choice of savvy homeowners for over 29 years. The showroom displays amazing room settings including architectural detailing, fabulous window treatments and quality home furnishings tastefully put together by the White House Fine Interiors talented design team. Their design expertise and resources can easily tranform your home into a comfortable and beautiful place to be! 131 Route 46 west | faiRfield 973-575-8317 www.whitehousefineinteRioRs.com

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These three women are standouts, but not for table flipping, hair pulling or extravagant shopping sprees. they are too busy saving the planet, one eco-friendly step at a time—and inspiring others along the way. By jennifer walters photography by laura moss produced by jennifer vreeland

Kristy Ranieri: going green with sustainability It was li v ing for sev er a l years in San Francisco, prior to making Maplewood her home, that took Kristy Ranieri’s ecological awareness to a new level. “Everyone was concerned about water quality and recycling. Every apartment had multiple recycling cans, and reducing waste was really big there before anywhere else,” explains Ranieri, Ranieri in her Maplewood home office

43. “I guess I began modeling my behavior on what I saw.” It was also in San Francisco that Ranieri began working for Circlepoint, a communications and environmental planning consulting firm that primarily works with government agencies to help them to inform, educate and involve the general public in their prosocial initiatives. “Through my work and

“each mayor is trying to out-green all the others!” becoming a mother, I’ve grown much more aware of and passionate about caring for our environment,” she says. One of Ranieri’s local clients is Sustainable Jersey, a two-year-old program that helps New Jersey towns go green (see box at right). Towns that become “Sustainable Jersey-certified” are recognized at an annual awards ceremony. The certification has become prestigious—and competitive. Ranieri says, “Each mayor is trying to out-green all the others!” Ranieri’s own hometown of Maplewood was among the first to become Sustainable Jersey-certified. She helps the town stay eco-smart as a principal member of the Maplewood Green Team, a group of volunteers who are passionate about promoting sustainability. The group’s projects include the annual Maplewood Green Day, an event dedicated to educating citizens about how to im-

plement eco practices and sustainable solutions into their everyday lives, and the Maplewood Green Challenge, which asks each Maplewood household to pledge to take at least five actions (such as switching to energy-efficient lightbulbs) to reduce its carbon footprint. Next up for Ranieri: sustainability in the Maplewood schools. “One day my son came home from preschool quite upset that he didn’t get a turn to go toss garbage into the trash bin,” Ranieri recalls. He’d had no trash to dispose of because Ranieri makes her children “no-waste lunches” without disposable packaging or utensils. Her son’s reaction motivated her to begin working with the school to come up with a campaign to encourage other parents to make no-waste lunches. “Soon no child will have a reason to visit the trash bin,” she says.

Sustainable Jersey Sustainable Jersey is a voluntary certification program for towns in New Jersey that want to become more green and sustainable. Towns must agree to take certain actions, such as supporting local farmers or agreeing to conserve water usage, to reach the minimum points required for certification. Sustainable Jersey provides towns with specific guidance and access to grants—the organization has distributed more than $500,000 to New Jersey communities to help them achieve certification.

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Jennifer Carcich: going green by recycling Living ecologically is all Morristown resident Jennifer Carcich, 38, has ever known. “I was born to hippies,” she says. “They instilled in me a pride in myself, the community and the earth.“ The fact that money was tight also contributed to the family’s resourcefulness. “I was never raised to be a consumer,” says Carcich. “We always ate from our garden. We always composted. My mom made a lot of our clothes and we wore hand-me-downs.” Now that she’s a mother herself, Carcich lessens her family’s environmental impact by regularly composting and gardening and landscaping organically and using washcloths instead of baby wipes and cloths in place of paper napkins and towels. Her family uses homemade, all-natural household cleaning solutions,

washable plates, utensils and cups (even for big parties), refillable water bottles and energy-saving lightbulbs. To lesson her carbon footprint, Carcich also truly “runs” her errands. “I take my two youngest in the double jogger and stop at the grocery store, the bank and the post office,” she explains. But Carcich’s commitment to the earth goes beyond her own home practices. Six years ago she formed Morristown Moms & Tots & More (MATAM), an eco-minded community group that started with just three families and has expanded to 210. The group holds weekly discussions using guides from the Northwest Earth Institute, with topics like “Voluntary Simplicity” and “Healthy Planet, Healthy Children.” It also conducts an annual exchange and giveaway

of gently used toys and has organized a system for members to trade magazines and clean local playgrounds. Perhaps the group’s most impressive accomplishment has been convincing Morristown to become the first town in New Jersey to accept expired or damaged car seats into its recycling program. “Child/infant car seats are made of number-five plastic,” says Carcich. “When the town began collecting plastics one through seven, I jumped at the chance to make sure that disassembled car seats would be included.” After many phone calls and letters, Morristown agreed to accept all metal and plastic from the car seats, picking them up curbside along with the rest of the recycling. “I was shocked at how willing to help our local government was and

how smoothly the entire process went,” she says. “It made me so proud of where I live, and it felt so great to know that a small number of voices could make a big change for the better!“ After hearing of Morristown’s success, Morris Township followed suit. “I have fielded calls and e-mails from all over the globe about this program,” says Carcich. For anyone looking to establish a car-seat recycling program, Carcich recommends doing your homework first. “Find a recycling company that will take number-five plastics before you even contact your local government,” she says. “Try asking local automotive shops about the recycling company they use.” FAR LEFT: Carcich

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Jennifer Chaky: going green in business

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Montclair resident Jennifer Chaky, 37, credits her mother for teaching her ecological values. “She was the type who would leave things that could be recycled in the back of her car and make it her business to take them to a recycling facility,” explains Chaky. “Growing up, we were always recycling and conserving water and electricity.” This instilled in Chaky a commitment to doing whatever she could to improve the planet. “When you have that mentality,” she says, “you go through life looking to learn about more things you could do better.” Often it is Chaky who is sharing her knowledge with others as the owner of Go Lightly, a Montclair store that carries an array of eco-friendly products, from basics such as refillable bottles and green cleaning and beauty products to unique and inspired gifts like Vinylux bowls made of molded vinyl records and

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cuff bracelets made from recycled license plates. Chaky also writes about greener living on her website, golightlystore.com. “Three years ago, when I first thought about starting my business, I wondered if there would be enough to fill a store,” says Chaky. “Now I could fill a department store—I wish I could carry all the great things I see!” Living green is not only accessible, but also affordable, Chaky insists: “Someone recently said

“i shop locally at independent stores for almost everything.” to me that a green dishwasher detergent may be great for the environment, but not everyone could afford it,” she says. “But actually the big container of mainstream brand dishwasher detergent comes out to 23 cents a load, and what I sell, which is super-concentrated and in a much smaller container, is 16 cents a load!” Chaky recently made a dramatic decision to go carless. “I shop locally at nearby independent stores for almost everything,” she explains. “So when my

car lease came up last September, I didn’t renew.” She’s discovered a bonus to biking and walking: It builds community. “My friend bikes to pick up her son every day and often stops in the store to say hi,” she says. “Then one week she was lent a car, and I literally didn’t see her all week.” To decrease her family’s energy consumption, Chaky also began turning down the heat in her home substantially. “People think this is crazy, but during the winter our heat is set between 50 and 55, just to keep the pipes from freezing,” she says. It was Chaky’s 12-year-old daughter who inspired this innovation. “My daughter had read an article about a town that held a challenge to see who could go the longest without turning their heat on, and the main goal was making it to New Year’s Eve. My daughter said, ‘I bet we can go longer.’ Before I got rid of my car and turned my heat down, my everyday life had been all climate-controlled—from my house to my car to a building. I was working inside all day, and I only walked to my car. I enjoyed the walk, the natural temperature and fresh air. So I decided, ‘Why not take it further?’”

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DRUMROLL, PLE ASE! WE PROUDLY PRESENT OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST INDEPENDENT STORES IN MORRIS AND ESSEX COUNTIES TOP: GETTY IMAGES. TAG: SHUTTERSTOCK

BY K ARA DAVIS-CHURCHMAN

WHY HEAD TO THE MALL WHEN YOU CAN FIND EVERYthing you need nearby in local stores? We’ve scoured the area to bring you more than 100 of the best independent shopping destinations in Morris and Essex counties. Competition was fierce, and we couldn’t include everyone, but we strove to select the stores that feature great products, unique items that are often hard to find elsewhere and stellar customer service.

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No matter what you’re searching for, chances are one of these top shops can help—and you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that only the diversity of a local store can bring you. Did you know that shopping at a locally-owned business instead of at a national chain store causes three times more money to be recirculated back into the local community? That should make you feel great about spending on Main Street. Happy shopping!

WE COULDN’T FIT IT ALL! TO SEE CONSIGNMENT/VINTAGE CLOTHING, PETS, SPORTS, STATIONERY, TOYS AND BOOKSTORES VISIT MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

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ART GALLERIES TOP PICK MONTCLAIR ANTIQUE CENTER

34 Church St., Montclair 973.746.1062, montclairantiquecenter.com

You don’t need a time machine to own your own piece of history. Everything in this grand shop (featuring more than 50 dealers) has a unique story waiting to be shared. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned collector, no doubt you’ll lose track of time while perusing the numerous display cases and various rooms filled with 19th- and 20th-century furniture, art nouveau décor, porcelain figurines, sports memorabilia, contemporary artisan pieces and more. Montclair Antique Center

JERRY’S ANTIQUES 229 Glenridge Ave., Montclair 973.744.3801 jerr ysantiquesandestates.com LITTLE CRICKET ANTIQUES & VINTAGE INSPIRED GOODS 416 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.0990 MAISON DÉCOR 36 Main St., Madison 973.520.8396 PENNY LANE FINE ARTS & ANTIQUES 815 Main St., Boonton 973.299.1555 pennylaneauctions.com REVOLUTION HOME 97 Baker St., Maplewood 973.970.5400 SOMEWHERE IN TIME 344 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.403.7745 THE TYNDALE COLLECTION 920 Main St., Boonton 973.334.3124

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S.H.E. GALLERY 819 Main St., Boonton 973.335.0943 shegaller y.com

MIDLAND GALLERY

13 Midland Ave. Montclair 973.746.4884

With an established history in the framing business since 1920, this space became a showcase for contemporary and emerging artists in New Jersey—including the gallery owner himself, Jose Camacho. Events and exhibitions featuring paintings, drawings, mixed media and collages are not the only incentives for visiting the gallery, as Midland also offers an exceptional selection of antique frames and museumquality framing, which is done in-house.

RICHARD BEVAN FURNITURE & ANTIQUES LLC 1117 Mount Kemble Ave. Morristown 973.984.3140 richardbevanfurniture.com

SPEAK-EASY ART GALLERY 817 Main St., Boonton 973.557.8268 speakeasyart.com BROADFOOT & BROADFOOT GALLERY 811 Main St., Suite 4 Boonton 973.331.0077 GALLERY 51 51 Church St. Montclair 973.744.4484 galler y51.org GALLERY EGAN 12 Community Pl. Morristown 973.998.4653 galler ymacegan.com

SIMON GALLERY 48 Bank St. Morristown 973.538.5456 simongaller y.com GALLERY U 179 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.707.7159 galler y-u. blogspot.com MAKE READY PRESS GALLERY & GALLERY 214 ARTSPACE 214 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.744.1940 makereadypress.com

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EDGE MID-CENTURY DESIGNS 461 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.2400 edgemcm.com

1978 MAPLEWOOD ARTS CENTER 1978 Springfield Ave. Maplewood 973.763.2536 1978artscenter.org

A selection of antique and new frames at Midland Gallery

TOP PICK LITTLE ONE & CO. 1 Highland Place, Maplewood 973.763.7070, littleoneandco.com

Seeing a need for fun, fashionable children’s clothing in the suburbs, the city couple who opened this store in 2008 gave Little One & Co. the feeling of a New York City boutique. The shop features baby gifts, room décor and apparel from brands such as Appaman, Deux par Deux and EGG Baby, which come in a range of sizes to fit kids from newborn to 8 years old. Tight on time or need help buying a present? Fill out the online questionnaire and the staff will e-mail you suggestions and even gift-wrap and ship directly to the recipient.

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BABY CROSSING 980 Mount Kemble Ave., Morristown 973.425.4080 babycrossing.com

JAY’S SHOE BOX 20 East Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston 973.992.0338 jaysshoeboxlivingstonnj.com

DENIM & DAISIES CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE 713 Main St., Boonton 973.331.9009 denimndaisies.com

KIDS AT HEART 565 South Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.992.2440 kidsatheartnj.com

DREAMY JEANNIE 514 Millburn Ave. Short Hills 973.376.3333 dreamyjeannie.com HIP CHIC 533 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.233.0306 hipchicnow.com

LITTLE SHOEBOX 602 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.744.3007 little-shoebox.com OVER THE MOON 619 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair 973.746.1728 SUKI’S, THE CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE 329 Millburn Ave., Millburn 973.379.0110, sukiskids.com

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Lotus Petals Floral Design

TOP PICK

LOTUS PETALS FLORAL DESIGN 92 Baker St., Maplewood 973.762.3525, petalsdesign.com

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THE BEAUTY BAR

622 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.655.0182, beautybar.com

For beauty-holics, every hour is happy hour at The Beauty Bar! The shop offers a staggering range of skincare products, cosmetics, haircare items, men’s products and luxury fragrances by top-shelf beauty brands including Dermalogica, Bliss, and Bond No. 9. Need a quick fix before a night on the town or big event? Certified makeup artists are on hand for makeup application, mini treatments and skincare consultations. Perch Home

BOBBI BROWN THE STUDIO 8 Lackawanna Plaza Montclair 973.783.3506 bobbibrown cosmetics.com CHELSEA SQUARE 601 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.746.6468

LET’S MAKE-UP 25 East Nor thfield Rd. Livingston 973.992.2585 MENDHAM APOTHECARY 88 East Main St. Mendham 973.543.4400 mendhamapothecar y. com

The owner of this floral shop goes beyond the meaning of “green thumb” when it comes to creating her original, showstopping arrangements. Upon entering the retail space, you are pleasantly greeted by the aroma of fresh-cut flowers, aromatherapy oils and soothing nature sounds, which contribute to an overall serene and unique floral experience— an ideal atmosphere for any wedding planner this season! Lotus Petals calls itself a “holistic florist,” and in addition to having an environment that “promotes peace and growth” it sells holistic products like meditation CDs and aromatherapy oils. ACCENTS WITH FLOWERS 41 Church St., Montclair 973.744.5400 accentswithflowers.com

CREST FLORIST 424 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange 973.731.0992, crestfl orist.com

CALDWELL FLOWERLAND 329 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.226.1309 caldwellflowerland.net

HANOVER FLORAL CO. 61 Ridgedale Ave. East Hanover 973.887.5241 hanoverfloral.net

CONROY’S CREATIONS 60 East Hanover Ave., Building C Morris Plains 973.267.8662 conroyscreations.com

JERRY ROSE FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN 176 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood 973.762.1085 jerryrose.com

NORMAN FLORIST INC. 398 South Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.992.4344 normanflorist.com PAUL MICHAEL CREATIVE DESIGNS 477 Rt. 10 East, Randolph 973.989.3993 paulmichaeldesigns.com STEM & CO. 202 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair 973.746.1000 stemandcompany.com

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TOP PICK PERCH HOME

9 Highland Pl., Maplewood, 973.821.4852, perchhome.com

An eclectic, well-edited selection of quirky and classic home décor, jewelry and apothecary items makes this the destination for the perfect gift. Items such as rustic cookbook stands, accordion lighting fixtures and sterling silver photo rings are apt to become instant conversation pieces wherever they end up calling home. If you can’t find what you are looking for, shop owner Michelle Bessey hosts “Find and Go Seek” road trips and guided flea market adventures (catch the next one April 29)! AMERICAN SAMPLER 26 Church St., Montclair 973.744.1474

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CBL FINE ART 459 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange 973.736.7776, cblfi neart.com COTTAGE CHARM 20 Waverly Pl., Madison 973.507.9499 cottage-charm.com CURATE 327½ Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.258.0400, curategifts.com THE DEPOT 980 Mount Kemble Ave. Morristown 973.425.4080 depotgift.com

GO LIGHTLY 4 South Fullerton Ave. Montclair 973.744.7889 golightlystore.com NO. 165 165 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood 973.275.1658 number165.com SMITH & COMPANY 343 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.228.1167 smithandcompany gifts.com URBAN MUSE 82 Broadway Denville 973.627.3455 theurbanmuse.com

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922 Main St., Boonton 973.541.1220 papyrushomedesign.com

Owner Katja van der Loo’s design philosophy of creating “timeless, classic and textured interiors” is elegantly translated in her upscale, loft-style shop. With the spring thaw behind us, the store will undergo its own seasonal transformation, and visitors will be delighted to find a terrific mix of old and new home furnishings and decor that will ensure at least one trip back this season. Have a design dilemma? Van der Loo also offers complete interior design services and consultations. Papyrus Home Design

JEWELRY TOP PICK YANINA & CO.

451-455 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove 973.857.5544, yanina-co.com

A gem in its own right, this successful, family-owned shop has found a niche in fine, custom– made jewelry. Be sure to visit the private Diamond Room, where a GIA-certified grader is more than happy to assist you with the 4 C’s of diamond education. With its solid reputation, it’s no wonder clients recognize this shop with the most important ‘C’: customer satisfaction. Yanina & Co.

BILORI JEWELERS 23 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 973.664.1995, bilorijewelers.com F. GERALD NEW 180 Main St., Chatham 973.635.6770 1107 Mount Kemble Ave. Morristown 973.425.4485 fgeraldnew.net FREDERIC GOODMAN FINE JEWELERS 233 Bellevue Ave., Upper Montclair 973.744.0400 goodmanjewelers.com

BANYAN TREE 208 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair 973.744.2304 banyantreeshop.com

GLADSTONE COUNTRY HOUSE 230 Main St., Gladstone 908.781.1300 gladstonecountryhouse.com

BOGRAD’S FINE FURNITURE 81 Hamburg Turnpike Riverdale 888.428.7953 bograds.com

JAFAJEMS 622 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.746.5885 jafajems.com

CREIGHTON EDWARD HOME 89 Main St. Madison 973.845.4001 creightonedward.com FUNHOUSE FURNISHINGS & DESIGN 6 East Main St. Mendham 973.543.6429 funhouse furnishings.com

SEMPLICE 465 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.783.7495 semplicehome.com SHED—THE ECLECTIC HOME 100 Baker St., Maplewood 973.763.5500 shedhome.blogspot.com STUDIO R 105 Grove St., Suite 7 Montclair, 973.509.1123 studiormontclair.com

LINGERIE TOP PICK THE DAIN SHOPPE

8 Community Place, Morristown, 973.539.7586, dainshoppe.com

Patrons of this charming lingerie boutique (around for more than 30 years) find themselves enchanted by its vast assortment of exquisite nightgowns, provocative lingerie, gorgeous swimwear, shapewear and after-surgery wear from the likes of Cosabella, Chantelle, Betsey Johnson, Santasie, Freya and Amoena. The shop is known for its customer service, and you will feel like royalty as assistants hand-pick items that are just right for you in fit, size and taste. The Dain Shoppe

GEORGE PRESS FINE JEWELRY 74 South Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.992.7797 georgepress.com JO ELLEN JEWELERS 2 Hilltop Rd., Mendham 973.543.9989 joellenjewelers.com M.A. JEWELERS 176 Route 46 West, Parsippany 973.227.7667 majewelersllc.com MONTCLAIR JEWELERS 31 Church St., Montclair 973.746.8213 VALLEY JEWELERS 219 Bellevue Ave., Upper Montclair, 973.746.0505 valley jewele rsonline.com WALTER BAUMAN JEWELERS 643 Eagle Rock Ave., West Orange, 973.731.3155 734 Morris Turnpike Short Hills, 973.376.0036

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BARDOT LINGERIE 315A Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.379.7474 bardotlingerienj.com HELEN HIRSH STORE 457 Mount Pleasant Ave., West Orange 973.736.4484 JOHARI 47 South Park St. Montclair 973.744.8070 joharionline.com

LADY K LINGERIE 33 Broadway, Denville 973.627.1836 ladyklingerie.com

MILDRED’S LINGERIE 2 West Northfield Rd. Livingston 973.994.0291 mildredslingerie.com

LINGERIE AND BRIDAL BY LISA 1220 Rt. 46 West Parsippany 973.299.1110 bridalbylisa.com

VESA DRESSES/ ENTIISE LINGERIE 110 Essex Street Millburn 973.379.2222 entiiselingerie.com

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306 Millburn Ave. Millburn, 973.376.1400 gambertcustomshirts.com

BOB’S MEN’S SHOP 602 Main St. Boonton 973.334.1496 CROOKHORNS MENSWEAR 242 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair 973.746.9300

EUPHORIA 209 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.509.2010 euphoriastyle.com ITALMODA BY ALEX MEN’S SHOP 38 South Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.740.0883 PHANTOM BOUTIQUE 358 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.218.6039

PRIMA 44 Main St. Madison 973.377.9256 ROWMA CUSTOM TAILORS 161 South Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.994.0034 SAMS FINE MEN’S CLOTHING 555 South Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.422.1000 samsclothing.com

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TOP PICK FOOTNOTES

275 Millburn Ave., Millburn, 973.379.2085, footnotesonline.com

You’re sure to hit a high note when you enter Footnotes and see endless walls of designer shoes ranging from Amalfi to Via Spiga. If the extensive inventory of boots, pumps, sandals, kitten heels and athletic shoes is not enough to give you a shoegasm, check out the handbags and clutches from luxe labels (and celebrity favorites) such as Marc Jacobs and Rebecca Minkoff.

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SHOE INN 1140 Town Center Way Livingston 973.535.6400 shoeinn.com

J.T. MURDOCH SHOES 623 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield 973.748.6484 jtmurdoch.com

TORY JANES 2 Church St. Montclair 973.744.6655 tor yjanes.com

PIAZZA DELLA SOLE 54 Fair field St. Montclair 973.783.9243 piazzadellasole.com

VIA ROXY SHOES 356 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.376.8551

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With more than 25 years of experience in fi ner custom clothing and an overwhelming selection of imported fabrics from all over the world, it’s no wonder Gambert Custom Shirts owner Paul McClutchy is able to offer his clients the very best in terms of service, craftsmanship and fashion. The shop is renowned for exquisite hand-crafted shirts, but other services offered to its ever-growing list of clientele include monogramming, wardrobe consultations and on-site tailoring.

WOMEN’S FASHION TOP PICK COCO, AN EXPERIENCE

206 Bellevue Ave., Upper Montclair 973.233.0005, cocoanexperience.com

Heels, baubles, denim and clothing lines like Hoss, Lilith, Lunn and Joie can be found at this high-end women’s clothing store. Its friendly and helpful staff is fully equipped to translate the latest runway trend or celebrity style into a wearable, everyday look. If that weren’t enough, the store’s blog hips you to new product arrivals before the items even hit the shelves. Talk about an inside look!

CULTURE COUTURE 53 Church St., Montclair 973.655.9340 culturecouture.com GITO 341 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.921.9797 gitostores.com LAUREN B. 55 South St. Morristown 973.656.9599 laurenbclothing.com PARADISE 1098 Mount Kemble Ave. Morristown 973.425.0505 shopparadisenj.com ROBIN’S CLOSET 715 Main St., Boonton 973.335.4015 robinsclosetboutique.com ROBYN ROSS 67 South Orange Ave. South Orange 973.913.1100 robynrossdesigns.com STATEMENTS 57 Main St., Madison 973.660.0900 statementsgifts.com THREAD BOUTIQUE 123 Watchung Ave. Upper Montclair 973.509.8892 threadboutique.com TREND 636 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.571.0888 trend636.com

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if you suffer from springtime allergies, take heart: there are many ways to find relief By francesca moisin

fter the brutality of this year’s winter, most of us are eager to trade our snow shovels in for garden spades. But while warm-weather outdoor activities can be refreshing, the sun-splashed days of spring also spell misery for seasonal-allergy sufferers. “People with seasonal allergies react to exposure to an airborne substance that only appears during a specific time of the year,” says Smruti Parikh, M.D., an

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allergist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Parsippany. While perennial allergies occur year-round and are sparked by indoor pests like pet dander, dust mites and mold, the culprits that cause pain from early-March through October are all found outdoors. “In the Northeast, tree pollen is the allergen that causes springtime trouble,” says Dr. Parikh. As trees such as birch, maple, oak and poplar start to flower,

they release into the air a powder we call pollen. When it’s inhaled by someone who is sensitive to that particular allergen, he or she will experience seasonal allergic rhinitis—more commonly known as hay fever. This inflammation of the nasal airways affects more than 35 million Americans, making it one of the most common chronic diseases, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI).

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Trees in the Northeast typically release pollen only from March to June. The bad news? Once they die down, the grasses kick into high gear, causing difficulty come mid-summer. “From late August to early November, ragweed generates hay fever,” says Dr. Parikh. Then there are molds, which grow when it is warm and damp, such as in spring thaws and on humid summer afternoons. Regardless of the trigger, seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms are the same. “They can include sneezing, nasal congestion or a runny nose, a scratchy throat, red or runny eyes and itchiness of the ears, eyes and nose,” says Fuad Baroody, M.D., chair of the AAAAI’s Rhinitis, Rhinosinusitis and Ocular Allergy Committee. The amount of pollen in the air determines how severe one’s suffering will be. “Certain highly allergic individuals may even experience respiratory problems, like asthma or wheezing,” says Dr. Baroody. The first thing to do is limit your exposure to pollen. “You can figure out how high the day’s pollen count will be by reading your local newspaper or looking online at weather.com,” says Dr. Parikh. “When pollen levels are elevated, I tell my patients to run the air conditioning in their homes and drive with the windows rolled up.” Because trees, grasses and weeds generally emit pollen from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., postponing outdoor activities until afternoon is a good idea. “You may want to shower and shampoo at the end of the day, to get pollen out of your eyes and hair before going to sleep,” adds Dr. Parikh. “It’s also important to change when you come in from being outside because huge amounts of pollen can cling to clothes and shoes. Finally, laundering sheets and towels in hot water will help remove any pollen that may have been transferred from your body to your linens.” Of course, none of us can exist in a bubble. If precautionary measures fail, it’s time for treatment. “There are three classes of medication seasonal-allergy sufferers can try,” says Dr. Baroody. Here’s how they break down:

Antihistamines Available by prescription or over the counter, these pills and nasal sprays block the action of histamine, a body chemical responsible for producing the irksome symptoms associated with allergies. “Antihistamines can be very

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effective for relieving itching and sneezing, but they don’t offer full runny-nose control,” says Dr. Baroody. And while certain newer antihistamines such as Claritin and Zyrtec (both available over the counter) are non-sedating, many of the first-generation agents like Benadryl will cause drowsiness. “That’s problematic

because it can affect job performance and driving ability,” says Dr. Baroody.

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LTRs) Instead of blocking histamines, these drugs block leukotrienes, another inflammatory chemical released by the body

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after it is exposed to an allergen. Besides relieving sneezing, itching and congestion to a similar degree as antihistamines, LTRs such as Singulair (available by prescription) can also clear nasal congestion. Another bonus? “They’re non-sedating, and they’ve even been approved by the FDA for preventing asthma,” says Dr. Baroody. “Yet because they’re more expensive than the antihistamines, they wouldn’t be my first choice of medication to prescribe.”

Intr anasal steroids “By and large the most effective medications we have for controlling allergic rhinitis, nasal steroid sprays like Flonase have none of the side effects people typically worry about when taking steroids,” says Dr. Baroody. “There is no risk of becoming addicted to them, and they don’t make you fat or cause hair to grow where it doesn’t belong.” In fact, the worst result is typically an irritated nose. Five to 10 percent of users may experience dryness or bleeding, but even those problems often can be resolved by switching to a different preparation.

Immunother apy Immunotherapy (allergy shots) is an excellent treatment option for people whose allergies are not relieved by medication or who suffer side effects from medication. Each shot contains enough of a specific allergen to stimulate the immune system, though not so much that it will cause a full-blown reaction. Though it’s extremely effective in treating seasonal allergies, immunotherapy does require a time commitment. Injections must be administered once or twice a week for the first three to six months, so that the body can become accustomed to increasing allergen doses. Once the target dose is achieved, patients are weaned to maintenance injections every few weeks. Maintenance therapy is continued for three to five years, after which patients experience immunity that lasts for several years. “The last 15 years have seen great progress in the development of new and more effective seasonal-allergy medications,” says Dr. Parikh. “Now the majority of all seasonal allergy cases can be treated effectively, so see your doctor or an allergist to find the therapy that will work best.”

allergies vs. colds Symptoms can often be confusingly the same, so how can you tell the difference between a seasonal allergy and a common cold? allergies symptoms: runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, wheezing, watery or itchy eyes onset of symptoms: begins shortly after exposure to an allergen duration: lasts as long as exposure colds symptoms: similar to allergies, but may also include sore throat, fever and body aches onset of symptoms: develops over several days duration: should clear up in several days to one week

holistic healing These homeopathic remedies may also help relieve your seasonal allergies, says Leonard Bielory, M.D., a Springfield-based member of the Complementary and Alternative Practices in Allergy Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Talk to your doctor about trying one of these alternative treatments:

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Take phytoestrogen Hormonal changes can accentuate allergic responses and cause increased nasal congestion, especially in menopausal women. Phytoestrogen, a naturally occurring substance found in nuts, soybeans and other legumes, can be taken as a supplement to help balance hormone levels. Supplement with fish oil Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods such as fish, flaxseed and walnuts, may reduce the production of inflammatory chemicals in the body.

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Cheese 101 A comprehensive overview of cheese and its cl assic combinations

on T YPES OF CHEESE In my view, the consistency of a cheese and the presence or absence of rind are the easiest ways to categorize cheese, together with how strong the flavor is. Here are seven key varieties: YOUNG, UNRINDED Young goat and sheep cheeses dominate this popular style. When they’re first made, they’re light and moussey, just formed into a small flat disc or cylinder. A few days on they can be

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crumbled, and a week or so later, sliced. After a month on they will have acquired a protective greyish coating of mold, often described as a “natural rind.” Better-known ones are the pyramid-shaped Valençay and Tymsboro, and the herbcoated Perroche cheeses. Other well-known examples are Moz zarella and mascarpone. SEMI-SOFT Unlike other cheeses, Bries and Camembert, which are also known as

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semi-soft cheeses, get softer as they age rather than firmer and drier. HARD How hard must a hard cheese be? Some experts consider only rock-hard crystalline cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano truly hard, but most of us would include cheeses that were cut from big wheels such as cheddar or Gruyère. VERY HARD CHEESES These are the oldest cheeses you’re likely to find—cheeses

so hard they’ve become almost crystalline and need to be shaved or grated rather than sliced. The best-known type is Parmesan or Parmigiano Reggiano but matured Grana Padano and Pecorino (also from Italy), Sbrinz from Switzerland, Roomano from Holland and Vella Dry Jack from California are similar. WASHED-RIND These are described as washed-rinded because the surface of the cheese is rubbed with a brine

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(salt water) solution, which promotes the growth of a bacterium which breaks down the texture of the cheese, turning it soft and pliable. Well-known examples are Epoisses, Langres, Munster and Reblochon from France, Chimay from Belgium, Appenzell from Switzerland and Stinking Bishop from England. BLOOMY-RINDed This term refers to the downy white surface these cheeses acquire as they mature. Some bloomy-rinded cheeses are exceptionally rich and creamy thanks to the addition of cream during the cheesemaking process. Referred to as double- and triple-creme cheeses, they’re popular in France, which produces some of the most indulgent examples—Explorateur, Brillat Savarin and Pierre-Robert among them. BLUE Cheeses develop their blue veining when a harmless penicillin mold is added to the milk or curds. Once the cheese is formed fine steel needles are inserted to expose the center to oxygen, which enables the mold to spread throughout. Favorites include Gorgonzola, Roquefort, Stilton and Cashel Blue. On cheese boards The classic approach is to aim for a contrast of textures, tastes and shapes. Mild to strong, rounds and wedges, light against dark, soft and hard— it’s an aesthetic impact as much as a gustatory one. A classic selection would be a young, fresh-tasting goat cheese, a white or bloomyrinded cheese such as a Brie or a Camembert, a hard cheese like a cheddar and a blue such as a Stilton. You could also add a washed-rind cheese, a sheep cheese or a cheese flavored with herbs. What I like to do is create a miniature cheese board for two. You could have two goat cheese buttons, two wedges

of Camembert or other whiterinded cheese, two slices of Beaufort and two radicchio leaves topped with a spoonful of a soft blue cheese such as Gorgonzola or Cashel Blue. Perch two small pots of fruit compote or chutney alongside or a couple of shots of grape jelly, add a few grapes or a couple of fresh figs, some small home-baked rolls or precut slices of raisin bread and some rustic artisanal breadsticks, and you’ve got a very pretty-looking board indeed. On bread In general, softer and sliced breads are better with harder, sliced cheeses and crustier breads like baguettes and ciabatta with soft or semi-soft cheeses. Try Scandinavian-style crispbreads with mild, semi-soft cheeses like Havarti; seeded, crisp flatbreads with creamy cow, goat or sheep cheeses; breadsticks with mozzarella; a baguette with Brie and Camembert; sourdough bread with all kinds of cheeses, particularly washed-rind cheeses and hard sheep cheeses; mixed-grain bread with cheddar, Cheshire and Lancashire; light rye with alpine cheeses such as Beaufort and Comté; darker ryes with creamy, spreadable cheeses. OTHER PAIRINGS In summer, take advantage of the wealth of fresh fruit and vegetables to show off your cheeses. Also, don’t be afraid to introduce a touch of spice. Chili peppers and garlic work well with cheese. One idea: Serve thinly sliced sheep cheese with grilled peppers and almonds as a mini tapas plate with a glass of fino sherry, or do as the Basques do and serve it with a cherry compote and a glass of fruity red wine. Or plate up individual ploughman’s platters with a good chunk of cheddar, some thickly carved ham, a dollop of chutney, an apple and some crusty bread.

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Bobolink Dairy & Bakery 369 Stamets Road Milford, N.J. 9 08.864.7277 cowsoutside.com

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Dairy farms welcome visitors who want a closer look at how cheese is made

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Rainbeau Ridge 49 David’s Way Bedford Hills, N.Y. 914.234.2197 rainbeauridge.com Valley Shepherd Creamery 50 Fair mount Road Long Valley, N.J. 9 08.976.320 0 valleyshepherd.com

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Bobolink owners Nina and Jonathan White last year moved their Vernon farm to Milford, where their cows have plenty of room to roam and munch on grass. From the cows’ milk the Whites produce a variety of cheeses, including the Brielike Baudolino, a cave-ripened cheddar and the bold, firm Frolic. Their cheeses are sold at the farm and at a variety of farmers’ markets including Union Square in New York City. Hands-on classes limited to four people are taught by Jonathan White, and each Saturday when the weather allows there are one-hour walking tours of the farm to view the milking parlor, creamery, cheese caves and bakery.

Cherry Grove Farm Kelly Harding has worked at dairy farms since he was 13, and eight years ago he took over Cherry Grove, where cows graze on the pasture in summer and eat hay in winter so they can produce the milk that is used to make a variety of cheeses. Those include the raw, cheddar-like Havilah, a hard-aged Alpine-style cheese; creamy Shippetaukin Blue; Camembertstyle Buttercup Brie; and the tangy Toma Primavera, made using a recipe from the Piedmont region of the Italian Alps. Cheeses are sold at the farm store, gourmet shops and local restaurants. Visit the farm any day and watch the cows being milked at 4 p.m. On Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, the cheesemaker is usually at work, and you can watch him too.

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Valley Shepherd Creamery Children and adults enjoy visiting New Jersey’s only rotating sheep-milking parlor at Valley Shepherd. They also can watch the milk being used to make a variety of cheeses, including the Pyrenees-style Oldwick Shepherd, truffle-laced Tartuffo Shepherd and Smokey Shepherd, which is smoked over applewood embers. Mixed-milk cheeses, which combine sheep’s milk and jersey cows’ milk, include Babaloo, a caveaged blue; the softer Crema De Blue; the flavored Nettlesome made with stinging nettles, and Carameaway made with caraway seeds. The cheeses are available at farmers’ markets, in gourmet shops and some local restaurants. Tours of the farm are offered on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August, and cheesemaking classes are held one Sunday each month from April through November. —Susan Sprague Yeske

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Highlands Speyside

to k n ow t h is d ist i nct i v e, sm o k yfl avored whisk y, le arn the six regions o f scot l a n d t h at pro duce i t If you’ve developed a taste for Scotch whisky, your tongue has mastered a geography lesson: No one does whisky quite like the Scots. By law, Scotch must be aged for at least three years—aging is usually done in oak barrels. The whisky can be “single malt,” meaning it’s the product of just one type of malted grain, made at one distillery, or “blended” from as many as 50 malts. And there’s more geography to know—and taste. As David Williamson of the Scotch Whisky Association explains, Scotch falls into six categories based on the country’s main whisky-producing regions: SPEYSIDE, bordering the River Spey in the northeast, is home to half the country’s distilleries and produces Scotch known for its intricacy and smoothness. Macallan is one of its more famous singlemalts. In The World Atlas of Whisky, Dave Broom describes a bottle of 15-year-old Macallan Fine Oak ($80) as “complex and fruity, with hints of nutty oak, cooked orchard fruits, black banana, caramel toffee, bracken, malt and dark chocolate.” highlands to the north and west boast malts that are dry and robust, with hints of smoke created by peat, decayed vegetable matter harvested on the moors. “Ardmore is a newcomer to the singlemalt market,” says Regis Lemaitre, owner

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islands

Islay

of Regis Whisky Mad, a Scottish company that educates corporations and collectors on whisky. “The Ardmore Traditional Cask ($60) is peaty, full and smooth, with a wonderful rich, earthy finish.” lowlands to the south and east make Scotch that’s gentle on the palate. “Glenkinchie, a beautiful little distillery located near Edinburgh, has become something of a Lowlands classic,” says Lemaitre. Like many whiskies from this region, it has a light, citrus character. Lemaitre describes the 12-year-old bottle ($50) as “flowery and aromatic, with notes of lemon, custard and vanilla.” ISLAY is a 25-mile-long island off the west coast that contains eight major distilleries. Pummeled by Atlantic storms, it turns out potent whiskies. “Laphroaig is heavy and rooty, like walking down a freshly tarred seaside road on a hot day,” writes Broom. The 25-year-old version ($400) excites with such aromas as “soy sauce, fish boxes, dried tar, heavy tobacco and burning lobster creels.” campbeltown in the far southwest had 34 distilleries before the depression— of the 1850s. Today there are just three, but the region’s lush malts make their products highly prized. “Springbank, a small, privately owned distillery, buys only local barley and does all its malting on-

Lowlands Campbeltown

site,” says Lemaitre. “Its 10-year-old label ($52) is complex and well-balanced with hints of malt and nutmeg.” Islands that lie off Scotland’s rugged western coast are marked by gorgeous flora and abundant fauna, including orca whales, dolphins and sea eagles. Appropriately, the whisky boasts aromas of salt spray, seaweed, bracken and crab shells. Case in point: The 18-year-old Talisker, from a spectacularly situated distiller y on Loch Harport. Broom writes that among other flavors it has a “smoked-fish note … and builds in stages to an explosive finish.” —francesca moisin

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You’ll find Macallan, Laphroaig, Glenkinchie and other well-known Scotches at fine local liquor stores including the three below. While Ardmore, Springbank, Talisker and other small-distillery Scotches may not be regularly stocked, these stores will be happy to special-order them for you. liquor outlet, Boonton (973.334.1331, liquoroutletwinecellars.com) wine legend, Livingston (973.992.4441, winelegend.com) the liquor store, Morris Plains (973.292.2882)

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Insurers seek to reduce the cost and hassle of processing many small claims, and some are willing to share the savings with you if you help. For example, homeowner’s insurance typically features a $250 deductible, but you may save up to 24 percent if you choose a policy that starts at $1,000 instead. “Paying a higher deductible often makes sense, but there’s a point where the savings diminish,” Jacobs explains. “Moving up from a $500 deductible to a $1,000 deductible on an auto policy may yield desirable savings, for instance, but going to a still higher deductible may not be wise. Check quotes carefully and consider what you can afford.”

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Are you overpaying for insurance? A recent survey by insurer ACE Private Risk Services suggests that most of us shell out more than we need to for the auto, homeowner’s and other policies we buy—and might actually get better coverage for less if we purchased more wisely. Here are a few tips to try:

Shop around Today the Internet makes it easy to compare premiums, as sites such as 2insure4less. com and insurancequotes.com let you plug in your data to request a quote. But be aware that this may trigger a call from an agent, and you should talk with an agent or trusted insurance adviser to make sure you fully understand the terms before you buy.

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Pay in full

Some insurance carriers give discounts to those who pay all at once, rather than in monthly installments. And many companies will take a credit-card payment. Of course, you’ll need to determine if your card’s interest rate is a better deal. Even if you don’t pay in full, look into paying by automatic electronic transfer rather than by writing a check—it may help you avoid a monthly installment fee.

Choose a higher deductible The deductible, of course, is the amount you must pay on a claim before coverage kicks in. And you can save big-time on premiums if you’re willing to pay for small losses yourself and use your insurance as protection against a major catastrophe.

Look for special auto discounts You may save on your

auto insurance if you’re retired (insurers figure you’ll drive less), if you’ve passed a defensive-driving test, if your car has safety features such as antilock brakes or an alarm system, or if your licenseddriver son or daughter has good grades or moves 100 miles or more away to college (companies figure they’ll drive less). Be sure to ask about other discounts.

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ance, “meet with an independent adviser who represents as many A-rated carriers as possible to be sure you get the best rating and best price,” advises Sean Crawford, owner of Crawford, Wilcox and Associates in Short Hills, which specializes in life coverage.

Review homeowner’s cover age annually Without realizing it, you may have made changes during the past year that qualify you for lower premiums, and it’s worth checking with an insurance specialist to find out. Did you install a backup generator? Put in a leak-detection system? Begin to store jewelry in a safe with an alarm? All these things are eligible for credits or reduced rates. —timothy kelley

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Built in 2009, this gorgeous estate on 2.1 acres boasts two double-height delights: a cathedral family room and an entry foyer with a custom bridal staircase. There is a large, pre-wired media room, an exercise room, a state of-the-art kitchen with a breakfast room, hand-trimmed interior finish work and 10-foot ceilings throughout.

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7 bedrooms, 7 full and 3 partial baths Approx. 11,000 sq. ft. Listed at $4,995,000 Keller Williams Realty Saritte Harel, 908.273.2991

Situated on the highest point in Short Hills, this grand home faces 2,000 acres of woodlands. Inside, amenities include an epicurean kitchen with a service staircase, a first-floor “in-law” suite, a lavish master suite, a home theater and a wine cellar. The grounds are beautifully manicured and there’s a four-car garage.

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Enjoy international wines at the Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, May 7.

Take in the scenery and snap a photo with the Easter Bunny at the 19th annual Easter Bunny Express at the Railway Museum in Whippany, 1 p.m. This ride along the Whippanong trail lasts 45 minutes. Tickets: adults $13 , children $8 . Call 973.887.8177 or visit whippanyrail waymuseum.net for more information.

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Celebrate Earth Day at the Party For The Planet at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, 11 a.m. You and the kids can check out the animals or participate in varied earth-friendly activities. Tickets: $6–$8 . Call 973.731.5800 or visit turtle backzoo.com for more information.

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Music, comedy and murder are all entwined in Curtains at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn. In this critically acclaimed musical, an aspiring actor and detective must deal with romance, auditions and a new mystery all on one stage. Matinees at 1:30 p.m., evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25–$84 . Call 973.376.4343 or visit papermill.org to find out more.

See skating stars of the past and present at the Skate For Love event at Morristown’s William G. Mennen Sports Arena, 7 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Skaters will entertain the crowd as they honor cancer patients and the family and friends who have helped those patients face their illness. Tickets: $20–$50 . Call 973.326.7651 or visit skateforlove.org to learn more.

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Welcome Spring Family Day at Alstede Farms in Chester, starting at 10 a.m., will include a petting zoo, pony and hay wagon rides, an Easter-egg hunt and a chance to make s’mores. Tickets: $10–$20 . Call 908.879.7189 or visit alstedefarms.com to find out more.

The 5th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Lewis Morris County Park in Morris Township, starting at 11 a.m., will teach you ways to help the environment. Enjoy live animal shows, games, crafts, guided nature walks, “green” vendors, food, music and more. Tickets: $5 per person or $10 per car. Call 973.326.7600 or visit morrisparks.net for more information.

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Seventeen dancers show what it’s really like to be a show-business pro in the Tony Award-winning musical A Chorus Line at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. Matinees at 1:30 p.m., evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $24–$100 . Call 973.642.8989 or visit njpac.org for more information.

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Be prepared for an emotional performance that embodies wind, fire, flood and drought at the Masterwork Chorus & Orchestra performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah at the Mayo Center for the Performing Arts in Morristown, 3 p.m. Tickets: $34–$70 . Call 973.539.0345 or visit mayoarts.org to learn more.

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There’s art to see and reflect on at the Montclair Art Museum’s Family Day, May 22.

Join The Biggest Loser star Jillian Michaels in supporting Dress for Success at the First Annual 5K Power Walk at Giraldi Farms in Madison, 8:30 a.m. This rain-or-shine run/walk will help the organization fulfill its mission of providing disadvantaged women with professional attire and career support. Registration fees: $5–$25 . Call 646.233.4944 or visit dfspowerwalk. org/morris to find out more.

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What’s your pleasure: fine art, fine wine or fine dining? If you enjoy any of these three, you should reserve a spot at the Wine Tasting from Around the World at the Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown, 6 p.m. The evening will include silent auctions, raffles and self-guided tours of the period rooms and historic gardens. Tickets: $75–$125 . Call 973.538.2404 or visit maccullochhall.org for more information.

Shape up your golf swing and prepare for a day on the links as you head out to the Industrial/Commercial Real Estate Women’s Tenth Annual Golf Classic and Reception at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, 10 a.m. ICREW is hosting the event to raise funds for Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey. Tickets: $100–$325 . Call 609.585.6871 or visit icrewnj.org to learn more.

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Loosen those purse strings for a good cause and snag a new purse! Join the Friends of the Morris Museum at the Old Bags Ladies Luncheon at Morristown’s Spring Brook Country Club, 11 a.m. And don’t let the event’s whimsical name fool you; the “bags” in question will be the new, slightly used and vintage handbags and purses available for bidding by the young or the young at heart. Tickets: $75–$100 . Call 973.455.0220 or visit morrismuseum. org for more information.

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Get a firsthand look at the historical sites of Paterson on the Experience Paterson Bus Tour, hosted by—and starting from—the American Labor Museum in Haledon’s Botto House, 9 a.m. Actor Napoleon Zivkovic will point out Paterson landmarks, and you’ll join your bus-mates for a picnic lunch. Tickets: $65–$75 . Call 973.595.7953 or visit labormuseum.net for more information.

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Come out for Family Day at Montclair Art Museum in Montclair, 1 p.m. Thanks to its sponsors, MAM welcomes the public to experience the Andy Warhol “Warhol and Cars: American Icons” exhibit and much more free for one day. Call 973.746.5555 or visit montclair-art. com for more information. Send event listings to: Morris/Essex Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; or e-mail us at thingstodo@wainscotmedia. com. Listings must be received two months in advance of the event and must include a phone number that will be published.

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brother in the hallway. You’ll see plenty of pictures of the Smileys and guests in the many antique photographs, paintings and drawings that line the halls. As interesting as the hotel is, though, the real draw is what you find when you walk outside. Guests can take in the gorgeous scenery playing tennis or golf, rock climbing, lake swimming, boating and fishing, horseback riding and hiking — either on their own or with a naturalist who will point out wildlife habitats and interesting rock formations. In the winter months, try snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice skating. If relaxing at a spa is more your speed, Mohonk offers a 30,000-squarefoot spa wing that includes 16 treatment

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rooms, steam rooms and saunas, a fitness center, a yoga studio, an outdoor heated mineral pool and an indoor heated swimming pool. The awardwinning spa, built in 2005, is the newest addition to the sprawling hotel. Dining is a big deal at Mohonk, perhaps because guests work up such a big appetite with all the available recreation. Extensive breakfast, lunch and Sunday brunch buffets, plus a fourcourse, sit-down dinner (and afternoon tea and cookies) are included in room rates. Guests are expected to dress for dinner, with gentlemen required to wear jackets and a no-T-shirts-orsneakers-allowed policy. The formality adds to the historical feel of the place, as does the nightly entertainment: live-music dance parties or movies in the screening room. ( You won’t find a T V in your guest room.) Depending on the room you get, accom modations can look antiquated, but if you don’t want “Victorian” ambiance, you may request what the hotel calls a “Traditional” room, which is updated (but won’t have a wood-burning fireplace). A standard room with a double bed will cost you $540 plus taxes and gratuity per night for double occupancy, but most of your food, recreation, entertainment and even a kids’ club is included, and the unique charm of Mohonk is hard to match. —Marisa Sandora

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NEVER BE WITHOUT TEETH, INCLUDING IMPLANTS Patients travel from around the country to Denville, in search of the perfect smile. Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town. Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Our office’s reputation has spread so far that we now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime. We also offer an amazing alternative for those living with missing teeth. This dramatic advancement in the field of dental implantology now makes it possible for many patients to switch from dentures to permanent implant supported teeth in only a few hours. This new approach can be used to replace a single missing tooth or an entire mouth. Patients leave the office after just one appointment with a beautiful and strong smile. Discomfort is so minimal that most patients eat a light meal that evening. Upon entering our front door you will immediately know that this is no ordinary dental office, because that’s what most people say upon seeing it for the first time. Among our practice’s notable patients are actresses, actors, astronauts, models and TV personalities. However most of the doctor’s patients are everyday people who just want to look their best. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski have focused their practice on those areas about which they are highly passionate. (After all you wouldn’t ask your family doctor to do heart surgery.) Those areas are Cosmetic Dentistry. Trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies, they have devoted over fifty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 23,000 cosmetic restorations. Our main focus is on cosmetic and full mouth reconstruction cases. This includes Implant Dentistry and Neuromuscular Orthodontics, which can avoid unecessary removal of teeth. Many people do not realize that dental problems may be the cause of headaches, shoulder, back and neck pain, noisy jaw joints and pains in the TMJ. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski pride themselves in having Morris County’s premier head, neck and jaw pain relief center. Our office also offers a “limited warranty” that provides free repair or replacement of restorative dental work, when a patient’s regular hygiene visits are maintained. This kind of security could only be offered by truly World Class Dentists. This is why our motto is: “Experienced professionals make the difference.”

AESTHETIC FAMILY DENTISTRY, PA 35 West Main Street, Suite 208, Denville, NJ 07834

973-627-3617

Alan B. Steiner, DMD • Derek Fine, DMD • Jenni Kwiatkowski, DDS www.AestheticFamilyDentistry.com • www.TheSleepProfessionals.com

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