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News04/28/2016: Dine out in the Princeton area for Mother's Day Just in case you weren't aware (though I find it highly unlikely), Mother's Day is approaching. One of the easiest gifts to give mom is a day off from making dinner. Whether her favorite restuarant is having a special menu or not, make reservations and treat her to a special night. Below are a few local restaurants who are offering Mothers' Day menus, and you might still have time to make reservations. Agricola, Princeton Blue Bottle Cafe, Hopewell
Blue Point Grill, Princeton Brick Farm Tavern, Hopewell **There will be no dinner service Sunday evening on May 8.
Brothers Moon, Hopewell
Chauncey Center, Princeton elements, Princeton A special 4-course dinner menu will be served from 3:30pm – 9pm for $99. Reservations are limited. To reserve, call 609.924.0078 or click here.
Mistral, Princeton
The Peacock Inn, Princeton
Salt Creek Grill, Princeton
Take Out, Dine at Home Chez Alice Caterers: http://www.chezalicecatering.com/ Nassau Street Seafood: http://nassaustreetseafood.com/menus Emiy's Cafe & Catering: http://www.emilyscafe.com/events.html
04/11/2016: The Green Road What is it about writers and the road? (Perhaps we can all thank The Odyssey.) On the Road, Travels with Charlie, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance are vehicles for spiritual, metaphysical journeys. More recently, The Green Road by Ireland's laureate Anne Enright tackles the roads not taken - the coulda shoulda woulda roads, often the road to nowhere. I was fortunate to have just attended a Princeton Lewis Center for the Arts reading by Ms. Enright as part of their Irish culture series, and was immediately drawn into her story of a dysfunctional family (not much material with functional ones!) all seeking their own Green Road. The alcoholic sister, the do-gooder brother who can't escape his own narcissism , the golden boy who flew the coop but never truly found his way, the older sister who never left home but yearned for something more. The mother who takes flight from them all and gets lost along the way. "Don't butter your popcorn yet," Enright replied when I asked whether this picturesque novel would make it to the silver screen. So for you readers out there, go find the book and enjoy these roads less traveled.
03/19/2016: Take a Spring Break Staycation
Spring break starts Friday, March 25 for Princeton Public Schools and those in all surrounding towns, with the exception of Hopewell Valley Regional School District. If you and your family are staying home for the break, there are plenty of things to see and do in the tri-state area (and beyond). You can take a staycation by staying in town and visiting local places, taking day trips, planning a quick getaway, or any combination of the aforementioned. Below are some family friendly staycation ideas. PrincetonD&R Canal - Cycling and hiking along the tow path, plus kayaking and canoeing (you will have to bring your own because Princeton Canoe & Kayak Rental doesn't open until April 4). Check here for points of entry (Main Canal). Geocaching - This is a fun family activity that's similar to a scavenger hunt. There are some in Princeton, mostly in the woods, but there is also one in town. McCarter Theatre Center - Bring the family to see Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap (read review) until Sunday, March 27th. Princeton Battlefield - You can fly a kite, play Frisbee, go for a hike, pack a picnic lunch for the family to enjoy on the lawn. Princeton Public Library - Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge comes for a visit with birds of prey on Tuesday, March 29. The library offers a university walking tour on March 30 Tours - Get to know Princeton a little bit better. Take a tour with Orange Key campus tours, Historical Society of Princeton on April 3, and Princeton Touring Company on April 2 and 3. Greater Princeton AreaAMC MarketFair 10 - Have lunch in the mall or grab a bite at the theater, then watch Zooptopia, Kung Fu Panda 3, or The Divergent Series - Allegiant. Duke Farms - Go cycling, hiking, geocaching, visit the Orchid Range greenhouse and so much more! Grounds for Sculpture - It has been voted favorite museum in New Jersey for years, most likely because it's not a conventional art museum. This is a great place for kids to have a little more freedom, and they will love the life-sized or oversized sculptures. Reserve a free museum pass through the Princeton Public Library or buy tickets at the door. Howell Living History Farm - Walk through to see farming as it was practiced in New Jersey in the period 1890-1910. They'll open their henhouse to visitors who want to meet newly hatched chicks, collect eggs from nest boxes and learn how to candle and grade eggs on March 26, and farmers will introduce visitors to babies born this spring on April 2. Terhune Orchards - Attend their free Bunny Chase from 10 AM - 4 PM on Saturday, March 26. Kids from ages 2-8 years can follow the treasure hunt clues and find their spring surprise at the end! Each child can make a bunny to take home, and everyone can enjoy a Terhune Orchards bunny cookie. There will also be wagon rides around the farm, and pony rides. 03/04/2016: Academy Awards Redux Mad Max? Really? Well I guess the special effects were amazing, but seriously, that movie won the most Oscars, and terrific films like Big Short, The Martian, and Brooklyn were left (mostly) high and dry? Well, I was pleased to see a few deserving winners in the mix. First of all, hooray for Mark Rylance in The Bridge of Spies. He stole the award from front-runner Sly Stallone and surprised many at the awards. I couldn't have been more pleased. This Spielburg flick grows on you (I saw it twice), and mostly because of the terrific cast led by Tom Hanks with the glue of the film held together by Rylance. My second "hooray" was for "Spotlight," which i also watched twice. Again, a wonderful movie with a great cast, devastating message and tremendous impact.
02/26/2016: A Match Made in Heaven Every cook has a secret ingredient that she liberally adds to everything. Mine is lemon zest. It works like a charm on savory as well as on sweet. And most of all I like it with ricotta. Because lemon zest is to ricotta like chocolate is to strawberries - a match made in heaven. So, when someone asked me recently to teach them to make "risotto with lemon and asparagus" I knew I would add ricotta and Ricotta Salata to the mix. You might be wondering what's the difference between the two ricottas. Well, Ricotta Salata is a sheep milk cheese, which is cured in brine until it is semi-hard and salty. The more familiar fresh ricotta traditionally is made of cows, buffalo, or sheep milk. The fresh cheese curds are filtered through a cheesecloth and we eat them right away. No aging required. The result is the familiar, creamy, sweet ricotta. Asparagus season has started earlier than usual this year. So let's celebrate it with a recipe that'd make you forget why it started so early (i.e. climate change).
Risotto with Asparagus and Lemon
One bunch fresh asparagus, crowns separated from stems, stems cut into ½-inch pieces One medium onion, chopped Two tablespoons butter 2 cups carnaroli or Arborio rice One teaspoon grated lemon zest 1½ cups white wine 3-4 cups chicken stock; water; or a vegetarian stock made of carrots, celery, onions, and spring vegetables, kept on a simmer ½ to ¾ cup grated Ricotta Salata ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano ½ cup fresh ricotta Two teaspoons grated lemon zest
Keep the crowns of the asparagus and the stems separate. Blanch stems and then crowns. Drain well and set aside (see note below).
Finely chop the onion. In a 2½- to 3-quart heavy saucepan cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat, occasionally stirring, until softened.
Add rice and lemon zest, stirring to coat with butter.
Add wine and cook, stirring constantly and keeping at a simmer, until absorbed.
Continue cooking at a simmer and adding broth, about a half cup at a time. Stir frequently and let each addition be absorbed before you add the next. Cook until the rice is tender and creamy looking but still al dente at the center, about 18 minutes total.
Stir in Ricotta and Ricotta Salata, Parmigiano-Reggiano, lemon zest, blanched asparagus stems, remaining tablespoon butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat until creamy, about three minutes.
What is your secret ingredient?
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01/24/2016: August Wilson’s A Piano Lesson at McCarter Theatre Center
Artistic Director Emily Mann brings Princeton a fourth play by American playwright August Wilson. Gem of the Ocean, Fences, and Radio Golf have preceded The Piano Lesson at McCarter Theatre Center, which just so happens to be the fourth play of the Pittsburgh/Century Cycle of a ten plays by Wilson. The cycle illustrates African-American experiences each decade from the 1900s – 1990s. Over 10 years ago, Jade King Carroll assisted Ruben Santiago-Hudson on August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean as a directing intern at McCarter. She has previously directed Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Seven Guitars, King Hedley II, and Radio Golf, and fittingly comes full circle back to McCarter directing The Piano Lesson. The Piano Lesson was the winner of a Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1990, and a Peabody Award in 1996. It was inspired by the collage Piano Lesson created by American painter and collagist Romare Bearden.
12/10/2015: Brooklyn Bridge OK I admit it. I am not a Holiday Blockbuster fan. Yes I will occasionally head to AMC Hamiton on a holiday weekend (as I did the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, which seemed to be the busiest movie day of the year), and I will no doubt do so on Christmas weekend. So if there are any of you out there who like me would rather catch an independent movie or "small" film over big budget extravaganzas, I highly recommend Brooklyn. I read Colm Toibin's wonderful homage to the Brooklyn of old -- before gentrication, coffee houses, artisanal beer and kale galore -- a few years ago, so when I heard it was made into a movie, I hesitated before going. It's hard to make a movie as good as a great book (bad books are another story!) and there's always something that doesn't quite gel from the reading experience. But in this case, Brooklyn the movie does not disappoint. Interestingly enough, the wonderful star of the movie, Saorise Ronan, was the young scene stealer in another movie that was just about as good as the book - Atonement. And in Brooklyn, along with Ronan, there is a child scene stealer who had me howling with laughter every time he opened his mouth - James DiGiacomo -- who plays the young Frankie, brother of Saorise's love interest. The movie has a terrific cast, a well-done adapted screenplay, but it shines brightest because of Ronan. You can't take your eyes off of her, and her eyes have it - the weight of the world, a girl in love, a girl in grief. She is an Oscar contender in my book. Our next Cate Blanchett perhaps? Next up for watching - Carol featuring Cate B and another favorite - Rooney Mara - who was terrific in "Girl with Dragon Tatoo" (another great movie from great book). Happy Holidays and see you at the movies! 11/16/2015: Holiday Treats: The Best Local Bakeries in the Mercer County Area Treat your guests this holiday season to some of New Jersey’s finest baked goods and cuisine! Take a step back from the oven, spend more time with your family and leave the cooking and baking to the pros. Whether you need some inspiration for Thanksgiving or are looking ahead to hosting friends and family for Hanukkah or Christmas, we’ve got you covered. You provide the company and the laughs and we’ll provide the full bellies and the smiles. Everybody knows that great hosts know great food. If you’re looking to add some sophistication to your dining room table, consider Main Street Catering in Princeton. Experience what it would be like to have your own personal chef this holiday season! You won’t have to lift a finger. They have an all-new Thanksgiving catering menu that is as close to perfection as you can get. Take a peek here, you’ll be glad you did.
You could travel all the way to France for a delectable croissant, or you could simply visit the Little Chef Pastry Shop in Princeton. This place is a hidden gem. With an assortment of elegant cakes, tarts and desserts, including Crème Brule, éclairs and Paris Brest, you cannot go wrong with your holiday party desserts. Now what is Paris Brest, you might ask? Let’s just say it’s a must have dessert on your table. It’s a French pastry shaped like a wheel and filled with smooth hazelnut cream. It also looks very festive!
The Gingered Peach Bakery in Lawrenceville is truly something to be thankful for this holiday season. Their baked goods are made from scratch with the best ingredients around. You could customize your own cake in a hundred different ways. Choose your cake and frosting flavors, fruity fillings, or pick from one of their favorite creations. You cannot go wrong. They also have a great deal of cupcakes, buns and pies to choose from! Treat your sweet tooth; it’s the best time of year to do so.
Ever heard of a 100% gluten-free bakery? Well, now you have. And you know the best part? You won’t even taste the difference. Wildflour Bakery & Café in Lawrenceville offers special order cakes to your liking and sweet and savory crepes for a twist on traditional dessert. They also offer cooking classes so you can impress your guests with some delicious treats of your own!
Hopewell is home to The Brick Farm Market, a staple for Jersey locals. You are probably more familiar with their salads, sandwiches and fresh meats, but a visit to their bakery will bring you back in time and make you long for your grandmothers’ baking. They use the highest quality ingredients and are proud to bake their cookies, pies and breads fresh everyday. They understand the importance of using the right type of yeast and flour in crafting their breads, and enjoy creating flavors that compliment the seasons. They also offer a Thanksgiving menu that you can order from and have their delicious cuisine on your own table for your guests to enjoy. With a wide assortment of hors d’oeuvres, breads, sides, turkey, ham and desserts, your mouth will be watering from just looking at the menu. In case you’re already curious about it, I’ll leave it here for you, since it is the season of giving. http://bit.ly/1kzqmag
The Princeton Online team weighed in with some other places they love to go for local, baked goods:
10/22/2014: It's Autumn! What do you think about Orange? Color in Design: Orange Orange is one of my favorite colors and can really add a nice pop of color in any room you’re redesigning. Orange designs often convey a sense of friendliness and in the right hands can maintain seriousness and professionalism. Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Orange represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation. Red, orange, and yellow are next to each other on the wheel and are all warm colors. Warm colors often evoke feelings of happiness, optimism and energy. However, yellow can also slightly irritate the eyes and red can increase a person’s appetite. Orange enhances a feeling of vitality and happiness. Like red, it draws attention and shows movement but is not as overpowering. It is aggressive, but balanced – it portrays energy yet can be inviting and friendly. Warm colors like orange are suitable for areas of high activity such as kitchens and family rooms. Warm colors look as though they come closer, or advance (as do dark colors), which is why they're often used to make large rooms look cozier. So if you already have a small room, you probably don’t want to make it appear to be smaller than it actually is! Remember: Painting with color isn’t a lifetime commitment. It can be changed any time you are willing to hold a brush! Get your kids involved! Have them pick a new color for their rooms. You may be surprised at what they choose! Have fun! Enjoy this Fall and ALL the season brings! Before you know it, the season will change our colors again! 08/29/2014: From Labor Day to Full Moon Happy Labor Day! We all know that Labor Day is a celebration of the American labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers. We also know that Labor means giving birth to …. maybe to a baby. BUT we give birth not only to our child, but to our ideas, desires, goals etc. I would like to ask something: what are your feelings, life situations, thoughts that you have been carrying for so many years… -maybe through your whole lifetime- which are holding you back from giving birth to your New Authentic Self? What is the part in you that has been neglected for so long that you don’t even recognize it any more; yet it shadows you, it is coming up to the surface unexpectedly, causing you more challenges you need in a certain moment? You know what I am talking about, right? Well, here is my thing. You know, I am a woman of celebrations and rituals. I think these two things can change our life dramatically if we practice these on a regular basis. WHAT IS A RITUAL? A ritual is a sequence of (planed) movements with intention. The key here is intention. WHEN IS IT GOOD TO DO A RITUAL? Any time, however there are certain moments or periods in time when the Energy of the Divine supports us to get better results. For example, The equinoxes have been moments to celebrate and do rituals for centuries (our fall equinox will be September 22nd). Great Ritual times are the Full Moon (is the best time to start releasing) and the New Moon (is the best time to start growing); but you can find any moment to do a ritual. Listen to your intuition. So here is my spiritual gift for you to this upcoming period of time. This Monday is going to be Labor Day, next Monday, September the 8th, we will have a Full Moon, and September 22nd, the Fall Equinox. Busy, isn’t it? My Ritual Guide is here for you:
How? It’s simple: After becoming aware of your block (step#1), say aloud something like “I am truly and honestly thankful for … (your block) in my life, because it has helped be to become the person I am today: this wise, loving and strong woman/man. Now, I am ready and willing to release this ….. (your block) from my life completely and I let myself permission to …. (What you want). For this I am asking the Highest and Purest Vibration of Unconditional Love, Wisdom, Peace and Serenity to support me in this process to the fullest. THANK YOU! ”
Why this long? Think about; the beliefs you have been carrying for years, maybe a lifetime, will not go away overnight. Give yourself time and space to go through your grief, release and joy of liberation. On the night of full moon, set your intention that you will balance your spiritual and practical, you will balance your emotions and logical, the feminine and the masculine and have a bath, dance, go to pedicure, do something that involves spiritual moments and water. Why? For several reasons, but the most important is that the moon will be in Pisces on that night. I have no space to go into details, but I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO MY FULL MOON RITUAL WORKSHOP ON THIS SPECIFIC NIGHT. Check out the link below and I promise, you will have an amazing breakthrough that night. http://relaxationandhealing.com/index.php/events-calendar/september/item/198-h If you are living on the other part of the world, follow your intuition, Google for rituals; OR let me know and I will send you my water ritual for that specific night. Till then, Be Miracle Minded and Live Passionately, Heni Glant Founder of Feminine Passion 05/19/2014: Jersey Fresh 05/15/2014: South Brunswick Public Schools 10/30/2013: Mesothelioma Group 05/15/2013: TICKET RAID!!!
TICKET RAID!!
What the hell is a ticket raid you ask? Let me tell you. A ticket raid is a great way to pick up some FREE concert tickets that your kids will love you for! And there will be two ticket raids this weekend, just for you.
Tell me more! OK. I will.
On Thursday May 30th WPST is hosting POP Fest at the Sun Center in Trenton with quite a line up: Carly Rae Jepsen ('Call me Maybe') Cher Lloyd ('I Want U Back'), Jason Derulo and Hot Chelle Rae (two multi platinum artists I might add) and Emblem 3 (who frankly the teen set is wild about).
And the ticket raids? Well this Saturday May 18th from 1-2 pm head to the WPST ticket raid at Piccolo Trattoria, Langhorne PA, or Sunday May 19th from 2-3pm at Nassau Tennis in Skillman, NJ. The WPST team will be in both locations giving away 30 pairs of vouchers for free tickets, plus fun free stuff from the fine establishments that I bet you will like!
Go! Go! Go! Get thee to a ticket raid and make your kids' day. And call your friends maybe to tell them too. Baby. Maybe.
Scooped at:
Piccolo Trattoria 144 North Flowers Mill Road Langhorne PA 215 750-3629 Saturday May 18th 1-2pm
Nassau Tennis 1800 US 206 Skillman, NJ 08558 908 359-8730
04/09/2013: Lambertville Chamber of Commerce 02/05/2013: Melt a Heart this Valentines Day Melt a Heart this Valentines Day
Valentines Day is on the horizon. A time for kids to cut hearts out of doilies and construction paper, flowers to appear on doorsteps and everyone to take a minute to hug those they love.
Want to do something extraordinary this year that will melt hearts and send true love? Give your loved one an Operation Smile Valentine. If you buy a Valentine, you will be giving a child an operation to fix their cleft palate, giving them hope, giving them a life of possibility. And you can hand your loved one here a Valentine with a chocolate smile attached, letting them know you gave this gift with them in mind. These Valentine chocolate smiles can be picked up this Friday night at the Operation Smile Princeton event. Last count over 160 guests will be there, including Donald Trump Jr and Vanessa Trump. There is still time to pick up a ticket, and change a life.
If you can't be there, you can make an online donation and know in your heart that you gave the greatest gift of love this year. I just did and bought a child a smile, and a new life. Will you?
Happy Valentine’s Day to you all, with love.
Scooped at:
Operation Smile Princeton The Bedens Brook Club Friday Feb 8th, 2013 7pm-9:30pm
Link for tickets and donations: http://support.operationsmile.org/site/Calendar?id=103561&view=Detail
02/05/2013: Featured Products - Fairmont Baths & Vanities I thought I would feature some of the products we are currently carrying at Blue Lotus Kitchen and Bath. So, the first of these features is: Fairmont Baths and Vanities. Fairmont is a company that has been around for twenty-five years. I visited the website and explored the endless list of styles: “traditional to transitional, contemporary to rustic; sophisticated to casual” My favorites were Rustic Chic and Metropolitan in Gloss White. The styles often come with coordinating storage, mirror and medicine cabinet options. This is a company of convenience. If the endless possibilities of customization are intimidating, this type of product is for you. The website is simple to navigate and features pictures of the styles and coordinating pieces. So easy!! Fairmont is committed to sustainability. I read through the sustainability contract and principles and I thought it was quite interesting. The following came from their website: Product crafted from eco-friendly materials: Our materials do not come from any rainforest timber or other endangered wood species. We at Fairmont Designs define success through our products, but we also measure our achievement through our sustainability actions and commitments. For further information check out the website: http://www.fairmontdesigns.com/ Do some research on products. It’s a big world with lots of choices. Is there something you are interested in? Post a comment. Maybe we can help steer you in the right direction. 01/29/2013: The Art of Thai The Art of Thai
Winter. This time of year is slower, with grayer skies and chilly nights. A perfect time to try new things and add some fresh events into the mix. If you are looking for something fun, tasty and social, Da in Hopewell has just the ticket.
Give Da a call and sign up for a Thai cooking class one fine Sunday afternoon. There are three levels you can take ranging from learning how to use Thai spices and create Thai regional cuisine, to conquering the wonders of curries and making complete Thai dinners. You can grab a group and book the kitchen, buy two lessons and get one free, or simply pick up one 90 minute lesson for $50. There is an option for everyone, and you get to dine on your creations afterwards!
Best yet, Sunday Feb 10th at 3pm you will learn how to make and feast on green curry chili, drunken noodles, and tom kha soup. Yum.
Scooped at:
Da Thai cooking lessons $50 for a 90 minute lesson 21 E. Broad Street, Hopewell 609 466 THAI
06/03/2012: Playground Safety
With the warmer weather upon us, more and more children are participating in outdoor activities. Playgrounds are a favorite place for many children to spend their time, and it is important for their caregivers to be aware of how to best keep them safe. Each year over 200,000 children are treated in an emergency room for playground related injuries, many of which can be prevented with proper supervision and the right information. Children should always be supervised by an adult, who can insure that children use the playground equipment for its intended use and can provide the proper care should injury occur. Playground safety starts with the proper environment. Sand, wood chips, or rubberized matting should be on the surfaces under swings, seesaws, and jungle gyms. Concrete, asphalt, and blacktop are unsafe materials. Keep in mind that cushioned surfaces should extend at least 6 feet past the equipment. Parents should always inspect all equipment in the playground before allowing children to play. Wooden equipment should not be splintering and metal equipment should not be rusting. Fencing around the playground should be intact. The surface materials should be loosely packed and covering all spaces. Hardware should be secure and not sticking out or cracked. Make sure to feel the surfaces of the equipment, as they can become quite hot during the summer months, and if too hot, may cause a contact burn within seconds. The equipment in a playground should be designed for children of at least three different age groups, with some equipment for infants and toddlers under 2, some for 2 to 5 years old, and some for school aged children. A good playground will have these areas well separated from each other with clear designations. All pieces of equipment should have guardrails and barriers on the elevated surfaces. Equipment with moving parts such as swings and see-saws should not be located near stationary equipment. These areas should always be checked for pieces that could easily pinch a child’s finger or hands. Swings should be limited to 2 in each bay, with swings designed for infants in a bay separate from other swings. It is also important to teach children the proper way to use playground equipment. Children should know not to roughhouse on any equipment. While on a swing, children should be taught to sit only while holding on with both hands. They should make sure the swing has stopped moving before getting off and should be careful not to run or walk in front or back of a swing when another child is using it. Only one child should ride on a swing at any time. If using a see-saw, children should sit one to a seat, with feet to the sides, and always facing forward. Partners should be matched in weight to prevent abrupt contact with the ground. Climbing equipment is a newer addition to many playgrounds. Adult supervision is always important for these pieces. Keep in mind that preschool aged children may not have the upper body strength to climb up or down such equipment, and that all children should find a safe route down if they feel they cannot climb. They should always use both hands and leave enough distance between themselves and the children in front of them. If they jump off, they should bend their knees and land on both feet. Children should make sure that they do not begin a climb if the equipment seems full. Slides also present their own set of dangers. Children should know to hold onto the handrail when climbing the ladder and that they should take one step at a time. They should not try to climb up the slide itself, and should always go down the slide feet first, while sitting up. They should always make sure that the bottom area of the slide is clear of other children before sliding down, and should walk away as soon as their turn is done. Adults should also be aware of the potential they have to injure children when the ride the slide with them. Caregivers may feel that it is safer to have a toddler ride on their lap rather than to allow the child to ride the slide alone. This, however, may actually lead to injury, specifically a broken leg. A recent study found that almost 14 percent of pediatric leg fractures in an 11 month period were the result of a toddler younger than 3 years old, riding down a slide with a parent. If a child is sliding alone and his or her foot gets caught, the child can stop and twist to free it. When the child is sitting in an adult’s lap, the weight of the adult creates a larger force, which prevents the child from stopping and being able to move his or her leg. This may also occur when the children are wearing sneakers, which may become stuck on the side of the slide. If a parent feels that a child cannot ride safely alone from the top of the slide, they should instead be placed at the halfway point with the adult standing next to the slide. If an adult must go down the slide with the child, they should at least remove the child’s sneakers and make sure their legs do not touch the sides or sliding surface. Playing outside is important to help develop a child’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional skills. When children and adults are aware of how to use a playground safely, this will minimize the risk of injury and accidents, and everyone will have the best possible experience. 03/02/2012: March is National Athletic Training Month Theme – Athletic Trainers Save Lives By Matt Shade MEd, ATC Welcome to the month of March! In the health care world, March is recognized as National Athletic Training Month (NATM). In the last 20 years, Athletic Training has gained momentum as a profession. Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) are employed by high schools, colleges, medical clinics, the military and industrial companies. This year’s theme for NATM is “Athletic Trainers Save Lives.” Having worked in the high school, college, and orthopedic medical office setting, I have had extensive exposure to orthopedic injuries. While writing this blog, I initially thought “I have been blessed that I have never had to save a life.” However, the more I thought about it, the more I realized I save lives every day. Ok, maybe I haven’t had to perform CPR but I have had to treat: Compound fracture of the lower leg – soccer player Orbital Blowout Fracture – soccer player Concussions – one in every contact sport at this point in my career Spine Related Injuries – soccer, football, wrestling Ruptured Spleen - lacrosse Depending on how I managed these injuries, they may have become life threatening. After more consideration, I realized saving a life doesn’t have to be treating a traumatic injury. It can be something as simple as helping a patient to recover from an orthopedic injury and return to the lifestyle he/she desired. This discussion can go on for a while…so I will come back to the traumatic injury category. As spring sports get into full swing, one traumatic injury seems to takes the life of a young athlete each year is commotio cordis. Commotio cordis (Latin, "agitation of the heart") is a disruption of heart rhythm that occurs as a result of a blow to the area directly over the heart, at a critical time during the cycle of a heart beat” (Wikipedia). For spring sports, commotio cordis is more prevalent in baseball catchers, softball catchers, and lacrosse players due to the ball hitting the athlete in the chest. When hit, cardiac arrest can be almost instantaneous. As a coach, parent, umpire/referee, or athlete, I plead for you to take one of two precautions to be prepared of commotio cordis. 1. Have an ATC on site for practices, games, and parents. (If you don’t know an ATC, contact me at Performance Spine and Sports Medicine) 2. CPR/AED Training and Emergency Action Plan – Become certified in CPR or have someone on site at games/practices who is (hint hint…an ATC at PSSM). Also, ddevelop, implement and practice an emergency action plan for your field/facility. If you don’t have or know how to create an emergency action plan, have somebody do it for you (hint, hint….an ATC at PSSM). On behalf of PSSM - Have a safe and healthy season! 02/16/2012: Adventures in Group Exercise Classes: Yoga-Part 1 The practice of yoga dates back centuries ago as a religious tradition of meditation. The yoga that we come to think of today is a revised form of these earlier principles. Most would agree that yoga as it was originally practiced is no longer practiced as such. Western yoga as we know it has become more focused on “asanas” or varying sustained postures as a form of exercise. Along with exercise, many yoga practices also focus on meditation and breathing as a form of relaxation. There have been many research studies that have shown the benefits of yoga for its relaxation and meditative purposes. For instances, a study in 2010 by the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine showed that regular yoga practice has shown to increase brain GABA levels more than walking and jogging. An increase in brain GABA levels has been shown to elevate mood and decrease anxiety. Because of some of these research articles, I have always encouraged my patients at Performance Spine and Sports Medicine in Newtown to engage in gentle yoga, of course within their limitations. However, yoga has come under the gun recently for possibly creating more harm than good. The New York Times recently posted an article titled “How Yoga Can Wreck your Body”. Being a physical therapist and a yoga enthusiast, this automatically intrigued me. The article tells the story of a yoga “guru” who spent years studying in India with yoga legends and was a teacher in New York. Eventually, the teacher had to have major spinal surgery as, what he believes, was a result of years of yoga. The author also tells some other unfortunate stories of people who have been thought to have sustained serious life threatening injuries from yoga. I appreciated the fact that this NY times columnist pointed out some of the dangers of yoga and that it is not for everyone, but I think it tells a story more about the danger of doing ANYTHING to the extreme. There is no way of knowing whether or not this yoga teacher’s back injury was due to his yoga practice, and the article lacked strong research to support that all yoga is bad. In fear of an abandonment of yoga altogether because of this article, I will offer some general recommendations and clear up some common misconceptions on my next “Adventures in Group Exercise Class”. I will explore a yoga class at my local gym and provide my recommendations regarding the safety of this ancient practice. In the meantime, feel free to leave some comments regarding your thoughts on the NY Times article. Do you think Yoga is dangerous?? : 8 Tips for Improving Your Nutrition Health So how did that New Year’s Resolution go for you? Are you fulfilling your goal to eat better and make better choices? On the first day of spring, did you feel anxiety about getting ready for shorts weather? Well guess what: you’re not alone AND we can help you set good intentions for the rest of the year. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I follow a generally healthy lifestyle. I enjoy learning about health, specifically the science behind the food we eat and how it affects our bodies. But with so many new studies debunking this myth and that long-held belief about certain foods, it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s just written to sell magainze and increase web traffic. I consulted with Bea Snowden, nutritionist and owner of Thrive Princeton, to get the skinny on the latest research, myths and advice when it comes to eating and living well. Bea's holistic approach to her nutrition counseling addresses physical, social, cultural, spiritual, & psychological influences on our lives and our waistline. And that is why, as you’ll learn below, nutrition is not one-size-fits-all for everyone.
Q. We hear a lot about incorporating probiotics into our diet (I take one daily). What exactly do probiotics do/what are the benefits, and what are some good food sources? Q. For those who sit for long hours a day at work, what would you recommend for snacks? I’ve been told in the past to save starchy carbs for when you’re active, and instead eat some like fruit & nuts if you’re going to be sitting. And what are some nut-free snack alternatives? Q. What’s the beef over red meat? Is it okay to eat every week or should we limit to once a month? Q. For people who workout regularly, should they be eating a pre and post workout snack? And what should that be? Q. Is there a time of day that we shouldn’t eat past to not gain weight? I hear don’t eat past 8pm, 9pm? And then I hear it doesn’t matter as long as you eat something light. Q. I’ve learned that healthy living is all about an 80-20 ratio: it’s 80% about the food and 20% about the fitness. Is that correct and can you explain how that is? Q. Finally - What is a typical day of eating like for you? What do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and what are some things that you would never eat.
About V Bea Snowdon, MS ACN CHC * Bea Snowden is Princeton Online client and part of our Princeton, NJ Health Care Guide. Learn more at princetonwellbeing.com.
: 8 Tips for Improving Your Nutrition Health So how did that New Year’s Resolution go for you? Are you fulfilling your goal to eat better and make better choices? On the first day of spring, did you feel anxiety about getting ready for shorts weather? Well guess what: you’re not alone AND we can help you set good intentions for the rest of the year. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I follow a generally healthy lifestyle. I enjoy learning about health, specifically the science behind the food we eat and how it affects our bodies. But with so many new studies debunking this myth and that long-held belief about certain foods, it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s just written to sell magainze and increase web traffic. I consulted with Bea Snowden, nutritionist and owner of Thrive Princeton, to get the skinny on the latest research, myths and advice when it comes to eating and living well. Bea's holistic approach to her nutrition counseling addresses physical, social, cultural, spiritual, & psychological influences on our lives and our waistline. And that is why, as you’ll learn below, nutrition is not one-size-fits-all for everyone.
Q. We hear a lot about incorporating probiotics into our diet (I take one daily). What exactly do probiotics do/what are the benefits, and what are some good food sources? Q. For those who sit for long hours a day at work, what would you recommend for snacks? I’ve been told in the past to save starchy carbs for when you’re active, and instead eat some like fruit & nuts if you’re going to be sitting. And what are some nut-free snack alternatives? Q. What’s the beef over red meat? Is it okay to eat every week or should we limit to once a month? Q. For people who workout regularly, should they be eating a pre and post workout snack? And what should that be? Q. Is there a time of day that we shouldn’t eat past to not gain weight? I hear don’t eat past 8pm, 9pm? And then I hear it doesn’t matter as long as you eat something light. Q. I’ve learned that healthy living is all about an 80-20 ratio: it’s 80% about the food and 20% about the fitness. Is that correct and can you explain how that is? Q. Finally - What is a typical day of eating like for you? What do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and what are some things that you would never eat.
About V Bea Snowdon, MS ACN CHC * Bea Snowden is Princeton Online client and part of our Princeton, NJ Health Care Guide. Learn more at princetonwellbeing.com.
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Q. I’ve heard that you should start the day with animal protein because it boosts the natural serotonin levels in our brains and sets us up to have a good mood for the day. Is this true and can you give an example of what that could mean for breakfast? And what could someone eat if they can’t do eggs? 