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®44contents4 welcome8 Beauty10 Inspirations14 Culinary16 Cravings1418 Recipes20 SPOTLIGHT22 MOTHER’S PERSPECTIVE24 Fine Things26 Spotlight28 TRENDSETTER833 Love and Relationships34 WORKING WOMEN36 Finance38 Real EstateRoxanne SteinFor Roxanne Stein, Today on 5 morning news anchor, delivering the newsand stories that impact South Florida is much more than just a job. Foralmost 18 years now, Roxanne has been a trusted face to viewers in thearea, delivering everything from the weather to hometown stories and headline newsthat impacts the world.10A Face You Know and Trust40 travel42 Entertainment Spotlight44 Scene and Be seen46 Tie the knot48 calendaRHERLIFEmagazine.com 3

welcomeSouthFlorida,HERLIFEMagazineis Here!When I think about how I ended up beinga publisher for a magazine, I shakemy head, not knowing. For most ofmy life, I worked hard for companies, giving my all,but didn’t always receive the recognition or rewardI felt I deserved. Well, a time comes in everyone’slife when you say enough is enough. You reach apoint in your life and say, “I’m putting away thePhoto by Dana France of Daneli Photoold, starting anew, and am now doing somethingrewarding for me.”My discovery of HERLIFE Magazine (brought to me by my loving husband, Shawn) reminds me of the Katy Perry song,“Fireworks” where she sings, “Do you ever feel like a plastic bag, drifting in the wind, wanting to start again?...Because I am doingit, and doing it for me!”Through HERLIFE Magazine, I have found my voice. This new venture will allow me to offer women in my community aplatform to share their lives, stories and inspirations, as well as their fears. We can all learn from each other. It is not the accomplishmentthat offers you an opportunity to learn, but it is the actual journey that makes the most lasting impression. Every month,we will feature an amazing woman who, like a firework, has found her “flame” and has allowed her “sparks” to soar!Get ready to get inspired!Karen Alleyne-MeansreadsharerecycleHLJoin HERLIFE Magazine of South Florida Facebook fan page and stay current on local events!4 HERLIFEmagazine.com

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®Be Seen inThousands of women in South Florida read HERLIFEMagazine. Call 561-899-0433 today for advertisingrates or visit herlifemagazine.com for more information.Staff and ContactsPublisherKaren Alleyne-Meanskaren@herlifemagazine.com561-899-0433, ext 105Director of SalesShawn P. Meansshawn@herlifemagazine.com561-899-0433, ext. 103Account ExecutiveFelicia Sauersfelicia@herlifemagazine.com561-909-7472Account ExecutiveCynthia Thomascynthia@herlifemagazine.com561-839-5704Account ExecutiveMichele Walshmichelew@herlifemagazine.com954-775-7493Design & ProductionCasey Jonescasey@herlifemagazine.comGraphic DesignerKelly Packkelly@herlifemagazine.comContributing AuthorsLisa Allen, Chandra Blackwell, Kristen Doyle, Vicky Gilpin,Rachel C. Murphy, John Sandbach,Candi Smith, Maritsa YzaguirreContributing PhotographersDana Ashton France, Rochelle Haisley,Lorie Rebecca, Christine RoseTo contact HERLIFE ® Magazine:10751 Oak Meadow Lane, Suite 201Wellington, FL 33449Phone: 561-899-0433 / Fax: 561-641-0473© 2011 by HERLIFE ® Magazine of South Florida is operated locally by KAMEnterprises Inc., an independently owned and operated franchisee of HER-LIFE Magazine, LLC. To reach national headquarters, call 913-254-3335.6 HERLIFEmagazine.com© 2011 by HERLIFE ® Magazine. All rights reserved. Although some partsof this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that priorpermission be obtained in writing.HERLIFE ® Magazine is owned by HERLIFE Magazine, LLC and is a freepublication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. It isavailable in selected specialty stores, doctor and dental offices, medicalspas, hair and nail salons, tanning salons, public libraries and numerousother high traffic locations. Please call for a location near you or if you wouldlike copies placed at your business.We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles andadvertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and servicesadvertised. We welcome your ideas, articles and feedback.SUBSCRIPTIONSSubscriptions are available for $20 (for 12 issues). Please go towww.herlifemagazine.com or mail a check made out to HERLIFE ®Magazine, to the above address.

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eautyYour Makeup Ba gEssential Tools for Everyday BeautyBy Vicky GilpinI’ ll admit it. I’m not ashamed; I’ve got a tackle box fullof makeup. Did I intend to have makeup that somehowstopped fitting in the neat little drawers in the bathroomsink and spilled over into a tackle box…and a shoe box…and a few of those “special deal” makeup bags? No. Do I useevery item of makeup every day? Certainly not, or I’d have tochisel it off with a putty knife every night. However, as a resultof my tendency to fall victim to sales, constant amazement atnew makeup technology, and pure love of makeup, I have atackle box plus. The disparity comes between what I have andwhat I use, so what items are essential for everyday beauty?FACEThe most important element to facial loveliness isn’t evenfound in your makeup kit—it’s water. That’s right. You want todrink enough water to keep your skin as hydrated as possible,which will help with issues concerning pores and wrinkles. Inaddition, you want to wash your face well every night to keepmakeup residue from sinking in the aforementioned poresand wrinkles. Combining the water with a gentle exfoliatingwash before bed will ensure that your skin is prepared for yourmorning makeup application.After you have the water step taken care of, a necessarytool is moisturizer with sun protection. Next, you want toinclude your favorite primer, foundation, and/or powder. Noteveryone finds all three essential for their everyday beautyroutine. In fact, some people with oily skin may say they neveruse foundation, but stick to powder alone while others withdrier skin may insist that foundation is essential to keep theirfaces from looking flaky.8 HERLIFEmagazine.com

The same can be said for blush; some people say thatthey use it every day to “brighten up” their faces with a healthyglow, while others use it to jazz up dressy occasions. In thewinter months, some women find a little glittery bronze blushmixed with powder essential for gently duplicating the resultsof the sun’s rays. The key word is gentle; nothing looks sillierthan a bright orange or overly sparkled face in the middle ofthe day, in your office…in March.EYESThe absolute, essential product for the eyes is a primer.Many companies make wonderful primers that keep makeupfrom smudging, running, or smearing all day. One excellentprimer is from Urban Decay. Whether you like the natural look,daring colors, or the smoky eye, a primer is essential. No longerdo women have to worry about their eye makeup ending up ontheir cheeks halfway through the day.In addition, eyeliner and mascara are also necessities. Ifyou’re in a rush, taking a brief moment to line your eyes andput on your favorite mascara will make you look more awakeand alert. Some people swear by gently smudging soft eyepencils for that can’t-go-wrong basic eye, while others wouldn’tleave the house without the precision that liquid eye linersafford. In addition, some of the potted gel eye liners allowpeople to imitate the effects of both pencils and liquids.LIPSRight now, you can go from the appearance of a dewylippedingénue, to a subtle merlot stain, to bold red lips thatwould make Madonna and Lady Gaga do double takes with veryfew products. Long-lasting technology has improved greatly inthe last two years, and a variety of lip-related products demonstratethat science and makeup are a happy couple indeed.Not only do many companies make a variety of lipsticksand glosses that last for hours, 2011 is the year of the lip stain.Whether in tubes or marker-like applicators, lip stains nolonger look like flat paint on your lips, nor do they run at thefirst cup of coffee, leaving that attractive ring-around-the-lipresidue. Instead, today’s lip stains have enough variety to add agentle flush all of the way to almost opaque coverage for manydifferent long-lasting looks.In addition, the essential accessory for lip stains is gloss.Although many stains are already glossy or come with a balmor gloss to apply over the stain, you can personalize your lookby mixing and matching lip stains with a variety of lip glosses,such as the childhood favorite of LipSmackers. Topping asubtle or bold lip with a shimmery, flavored gloss helps preventchapped lips as well as adding a perception of plumpness dueto the reflective nature of the gloss. Finally, who can resist thenostalgia evoked by the scents of LipSmackers, even as it tops abase from Revlon or Chanel?Therefore, does one really need a tackle box of makeup?Probably not. However, by looking through your makeup troves,you could mix and match several makeup bags filled withessential products!HERLIFEmagazine.com 9

inspirationsRoxanneFor Roxanne Stein,Today on 5 morningnews anchor, deliveringthe news and stories that impact SouthFlorida, is much more than just a job.For almost 18 years now, Roxanne hasbeen a trusted face to viewers in the area,delivering everything from the weather tohometown stories and headline news thatimpact the world.It is no doubt that through theyears, Roxanne has become more to theWPTV viewers than just a news anchor.She has become an integral part of thecommunity and considers her audiencemembers as part of the “Today on 5Family.”“There are folks who have beenwith us for years and years and we’veall been through life—sharing its upsand downs—together,” Roxanne shares.“Now with the evolution of social media,it is nice to be in touch with so many ofthem. We really are friends and that issuch a nice thing. When I think aboutthe news in the morning, and what weshare with our audience, I think about10 HERLIFEmagazine.comSteinA Face You Know and TrustBy Kristen DoylePhotography by Dana Ashton France of Daneli PhotographyHair and Makeup by Dana Ashton France

“I end our newscast everyday with the phrase, ‘Makeit a great day in paradise.’And that’s exactly how Ifeel about where I live andthe community of wonderfulpeople I am surrounded by.It is the closest thingto paradise we’ll find.”HERLIFEmagazine.com 11 11

the importance of the day to our viewers, our Today on 5 family,and what they need to make their day better.”“I have a great deal of responsibility to deliver accuratenews reports to our viewers. I’m a stickler for detail andaccuracy. My primary focus is to get the story right the veryfirst time, not necessarily to get the story first. I also believe it isimportant to put the human element into what we cover and Ithink our audience appreciates that. When they see you cover adifficult story and see that you are human and are hurting too,that builds a strong, relatable bond with the people watching.”Roxanne feels a deep connection with the WPTV audience,but her connection to her job doesn’t stop there. She has beenfortunate to share her day with an amazing group of teammembers, including Today on 5 co-anchor, John Favole. “Johnhas become a very close friend over the years. We first workedtogether early on in our careers in Chattanooga, Tennessee.We were a great team then and our chemistry still works now.We have been put together for obvious reasons. We finish eachother’s sentences and we trust each other completely. He is theperson I’d call besides my husband if I needed something, andthat is a rare thing to find in a co-worker.”Roxanne finds great humility in the fact that she is stillworking for such a great place 18 years later. “It’s not easywaking up every day at the time I do and doing my best workstarting at 5am…it’s tough, but I wouldn’t want it any otherway. I am humbled by the fact that when I am driving into workat the early hours of the morning, there are other cars on theroad…people driving to their jobs and you know what? Theymight not be as fortunate to be driving to a job that they loveas much as I love mine. I never, ever forget that or take forgranted the situation I am in. I feel very, very fortunate.”When you have a job that fulfills you in such amazingways, it is easy to get away from focusing on other thingsyou love, and that is exactly what has happened to Roxannethrough the years. “I have ridden horses all my life, but as my“I never, ever forget thator take for granted thesituation I am in. I feelvery, very fortunate.”career progressed, I found that finding the time to engage inmy hobby, no matter how much I loved it, wasn’t as readilyavailable. I was working hard and focused on my career anddid not make time to do what I really love to do outside of work,which was to ride and be around horses.”“My husband and I would drive by horse stables and Iwould look out the window in the car and tears would juststream down my face,” Roxanne continues. “Being aroundhorses is just what I love to do. Thanks to my husband’s gentlenudge and the generosity of some wonderful area horsetrainers, I was given the opportunity to ride once again, and ithas changed my life. Riding, grooming, and cleaning stalls…just being around horses again is my therapy. Whenever Ihave the opportunity to ride, my husband encourages it. I’m adifferent and happier person with horses in my life…it is suchan integral part of who I am and I now know it is something Icannot go without.”Roxanne’s love for animals doesn’t end with horses.Roxanne and her husband, Steve Moss, share a mutual love foranimals, going as far as working with various rescue organizationsin the community, loving on their own two cats andworking with other outlets to encourage everyone to spay andneuter their animals.Giving back to the community extends itself in manyareas for Roxanne. She loves her community and is especiallyfocused on helping to better the lives of the children who sharethat community with her. “I definitely want to do what I can tobetter the lives of the kids in our area...it is essential to me to beable to work with charity organizations who focus on childrenand making their future brighter.”Roxanne attributes her love of animals, her desire to giveback, and her dedication and work ethic, to her parents. “Myparents lived a life that made it very clear their priority wastheir four children, but they also worked extremely hard. Theyspent a lot of time with us and set such a good example for me,and I owe so much of where I am today to them.”One thing that Roxanne has been very clear about is thatshe does not take her responsibility as a news anchor for oneof the “power house” stations in the country for granted. “I get12 HERLIFEmagazine.com

up every day and at the age of 55 I amliving a dream. I work with an incredibleteam of people. We have some of thenicest viewers anywhere who actuallycare about me personally. In additionto the news we deliver and honestly, itdoesn’t get much better than that. I endour newscast every day with the phrase,‘Make it a great day in paradise.’ Andthat’s exactly how I feel about where Ilive and the community of wonderfulpeople. I am surrounded by. It is theclosest thing to paradise we’ll find.”“I feel so fortunate to work at WPTV.I tell all our younger, newer employees,it’s a privilege to be a part of this wonderfulstation...a legacy. I am blessed to beallowed to work here for more than 18years. I still love driving to work everyday and I can’t wait to see what the futureholds.”HERLIFEmagazine.com 13 13

culinaryDinner on the MoveHosting a Progressive Dinner PartyBy Kristen DoyleAprogressive dinner party is a fun and unique way to get your friendsand neighbors together for an evening of good food while sharing theresponsibilities among your respective homes.What is a progressive dinner party? A progressive dinner party is a dinner partywhere each course is prepared and eaten in a different home…the guests progressfrom house to house. The appetizers might be at one home, the salad the next, themain course another, and so on. In order to have a fun and successful progressivedinner party, there are just a few things to keep in mind.Progressivedinner partiesare usuallybest when thehomes you will betraveling to areclose in proximity.Progressive dinner parties areusually best when the homes you willbe traveling to are close in proximity.Walking distance is ideal, and essential ifcocktails are involved, so consider turningto your neighbors for an event likethis. Also, limiting the number of couplesto the number of courses you will behaving makes dividing up responsibilitiesfairly easy. Simply assign your inviteesa course and map out your evening ofevents from there.Each home should have approximately45 minutes to one hour to be thehost of their course. With that in mind, tokeep the length of the progressive dinnerparty at an amount of time that will keepeveryone engaged and having fun, thenumber of courses should be limited to amaximum of four. Consider an appetizer,soup or salad, main course and dessert14 HERLIFEmagazine.com

to be the core courses to include for a successful progressivedinner party.As you are planning, make certain that everyone is onboard with the “theme” of the night. For example, having anAsian inspired appetizer with a Mexican main course mightbe too much of a disconnect. Have the hosts work togetherto create a menu for the evening that will ensure fluidity andconnectedness throughout the party and each person’s home.The night of the actual progressive dinner party is whenall the fun really begins. Make certain your guests know theschedule for the evening ahead of time, and then stress to yourguests the importance of being on time and sticking to thatschedule. Getting behind, even just a few minutes, can causethe next host undue stress if they had planned on their coursebeing fresh and ready to eat at a certain time.The entire family can be involved in a progressive dinnerparty, but one extra fun way to have the kids involved is tochip in on a group babysitter at the final destination house andlet the kids have their own dinner party there. The adults canprogress through the evening, enjoying adult fun and conversationand then at the final house, everyone can convenetogether for dessert.Progressive dinner parties are a fun way to get multiplehosts involved, allows everyone to show off their homes andcooking skills, and to add a little spice to a normal dinnerparty! Get your friends together today to plan your very ownprogressive dinner party. You’ll discover how fun sharing thefun and entertaining responsibilities can really be!HERLIFEmagazine.com 15

cravingsMichelle Bernstein at The OmphoyPhotos provided by The Ompho y RestaurantUntil recently, Chef MichelleBernstein was best knownfor her critically-acclaimedMiami restaurants, Michy’s and Sra.Martinez. Almost singlehandedly,Bernstein has helped put South Floridaon the nation’s culinary map and isnow redefining fine dining in PalmBeach with her restaurant, MichelleBernstein at The Omphoy. Voted oneof the “Top 100 Hotels in the US” byConde Nast Traveler’s Readers ChoiceAward 2010, the resort is the perfectsetting for Bernstein’s first restaurant inPalm Beach; a 110-seat, elegant seasiderestaurant currently dazzling diners withBernstein’s celebrated cuisine.Open since 2009, Michelle Bernsteinat The Omphoy is reminiscent of thedays when Bernstein held the spotlightat the helm of Azul at Mandarin OrientalMiami, inarguably one of the region’smost gorgeous hotel-restaurants. Sincethen Bernstein has remained one ofFlorida’s most well-respected culinarytalents and, at The Omphoy, she deftlycombines the service and setting of anelegant hotel-restaurant property withthe charm and personality that havemade Michy’s and Sra. Martinez suchdining hotspots. “Michelle Bernstein at The Omphoy is unlike anything I’ve donein my career as a restaurateur,” says Bernstein. “When David (her husband andbusiness partner) and I were working on the concept for the restaurant, we knew thesetting would be glamorous. But we didn’t want to make it overly formal or stuffy.Ultimately, dining out is about having a good time and I think the restaurant offersdiners the fun sense of discovery that I like to have when I dine out.”16 HERLIFEmagazine.com

The menu offers an eclectic mix of Old World Spanish,Classic French and New World American cuisine. The restaurant,which caters to locals, resort guests and thrill-seekingfoodies alike, exudes an air of mystery through its backlit,Asian-inspired décor. Dark blue pillars infused with green,earth-friendly details paired with floor to ceiling windows—overlooking the beautiful Atlantic ocean—creates a feeling ofseductive exclusivity.Created by Bernstein and executive chef Lindsey Autry,the menu combines Bernstein signatures and a plethora ofdishes unique to The Omphoy. Lush starters range from tunacarpaccio with foie gras torchon “snow” and Granny Smithapples; shrimp tiradito with ahi amarillo, soy and cilantro, toburratta with vine ripe tomatoes, capers and sherry vinaigrette,and crispy sweetbreads with braised veal cheeks. “You don’t“Great food is about amazingingredients, layered flavorsand simplicity. I cook thefood I love and I think thatlove translates to the diners.”need heavy-handed technique and over the top presentationsto make a dish work,” offers Bernstein. “Great food is aboutamazing ingredients, layered flavors and simplicity. I cook thefood I love and I think that love translates to the diners.” Menuitems run the gamut from the sophisticated to the whimsical.Fresh Florida corvina with gnocchi “carbonara,” jamon serrano,shiitakes and pea tendril holds court along with the must-tryBernstein signature fried chicken with all the trimmings.The ultimate culinary experience awaits with the Chef’s“Spontaneous” Five-Course Tasting Menu, which changesnightly and is based on the freshest items available in thekitchen that evening. A sublime dessert, a beautiful cup ofFrench press coffee and unobstructed views of the oceancomplete the perfect meal.Culinary experiences at The Omphoy don’t stop at dining.For those looking to take of some Bernstein’s expertise homewith them, the chef and her crew frequently host cooking classluncheons where home chefs and budding gourmets can learna few of the tricks that have helped make Bernstein a success. “Ilove teaching,” says Bernstein, who regularly conducts cookingclasses with kids through her Common Threads non-profit.“Other than cooking for someone, there’s no better way to sharemy love of food than by showing and teaching them how to doit themselves.” Held in the restaurant during off-service hours,the classes are intimate affairs with 20-30 attendees enjoyingreal facetime with the chef, a rare treat these days as Bernstein’sschedule is getting progessively more hectic.In addition to operating three successful restaurants, Bernsteinis a brand ambassador for a number of products, includingCrisco and Blue Star Foods crab meat, a member of the Macy’sCulinary Council and active with both Common Threads and theChef Partnership initiative she helped launch with Miami-DadePublic Schools. “Everything I do stems from a deep love of food,”concludes Bernstein. “All these other projects keep me creativeand that creativity and energy goes right back into the thing Ilove most: cooking.”The Omphoy Ocean Resort is located at 2842 South OceanBoulevard in Palm Beach, Florida. MB Terrace serves breakfastand lunch daily – 7: 00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.The restaurant also serves Saturday and Sunday brunch from11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Michelle Bernstein at The Omphoy servesdinner nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. O-Bar opens dailyfrom 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. For more information call (561)540-6450 or visit www.omphoy.com.HERLIFEmagazine.com 17 17

ecipesAsian LettuceWrapsIngredients:8 Romaine lettuce leaves, bottoms cut off1 pound lean ground beef1 Tbsp. cooking oil1 large onion, chopped2 cloves fresh garlic, minced1 Tbsp. soy sauce1/4 cup hoisin sauce1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar1 can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped (8 ounce)1 bunch green onions, chopped2 tsp. Asian sesame oilInstructions:1. Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry. Set aside.2. In a medium skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef in1 tablespoon oil. Drain, and set aside to cool. In the same pan,cook the onion until tender. Add the garlic, soy sauce, hoisinsauce, and vinegar to the onions, and stir. Stir in chopped waterchestnuts, green onions, and sesame oil. Cook for 2 minutes oruntil green onions soften.3. Add the drained ground beef to the mixture. Stir until evenlydistributed.4. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meatinto a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the mixture (like awrap) and enjoy.Baked SweetPotato FriesIngredients:1 ½ tsp. kosher salt¼ tsp. cracked black pepper¼ tsp. garlic powder½ tsp. paprikaolive oil, for tossing5 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch long slices,then 1/4-wide inch strips, using a crinkle cut knife.Instructions:1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.2. Line a sheet tray with parchment.3. Mix kosher salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder andpaprika in a small bowl.4. In a large bowl toss sweet potatoes with just enough oil tocoat. Sprinkle with seasoning mixture.5. Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on a prepared bakingsheet, being sure not to overcrowd. Bake until sweet potatoesare tender and golden brown, turning occasionally, about 20minutes. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.18 HERLIFEmagazine.com

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her life spotlightThe CrexentBy Kristen Do yl ePhotos provided by The CrexentMany small business owners share the same struggles and often face avery important question, “How do I maintain a professional ‘corporate’appearance, even when my company is small?” The Crexent BusinessCenters has answered that question by providing executive suite centers acrossFlorida to assist small businesses and individual entrepreneurs in enjoying thebenefits of a corporate presence without the significant outlay of a large corporateoffice space.For the past 20 years, Crexent has served as the face of professionals acrossthe Florida area with their executive suite centers. They have gone the extra mileto stand out above the rest by ensuring that each person utilizing their services istreated as a partner…not just another business occupying space. With a receptionistgreeting guests and offering a personal and customized greeting for each phone callthat comes in, to office space that is fully customized to serve each business’s growingneeds, Crexent offers many features for small business owners seeking that professionaltouch on everything they do.“At Crexent, we provide so muchmore than office space. We givebusiness owners the chance to havean office space to call their own.”20 HERLIFEmagazine.com

Wanda Cross, Vice President ofSales and Marketing at The CrexentBusiness Centers describes their offeringsas a “mecca for small businesses andentrepreneurs.” “At Crexent, we provideso much more than office space,” saysWanda. “We give business owners thechance to have an office space to calltheir own. With over nine centers inthe state of Florida area, we also offer alevel of flexibility to those who want tomaintain their professional image andconsistency, even while on the road.”“The great thing about Crexent, andwhat has been a major part of our longevityin this profession through the years,is that we offer so much more than justa place for people to come in and work.“Every one ofour internalteam membersis extremelycustomer serviceoriented. We takegreat pridein treating ourpeople as ourpartners, and thatis an importantdifference.”utilize The Crexent Business Centers, you also get a host of additional services. “Whensomeone utilizes our executive suites, they get access to our conference rooms, freecoffee, access to our onsite fitness centers, their choice of furnished or unfurnishedoffice space, a front desk receptionist, telephones, Internet connection, security andthe ability to do construction to make more room when your business is growing.”Another unique offering at The Crexent Business Centers is space to provideonsite training. “We have many clients who perform training functions for their owncustomers and clients. We offer our partners classrooms that will seat 25-30 people,which gives them the space and tools necessary to perform this function of theirbusiness.”Crexent offers services for those professionals who may not need an entireoffice space, but they understand the importance of image and how that relates totheir overall business relationships. “Let’s say, you are incorporated and simply needyour mail delivered to your business address. We can set up a mailbox for you at ouraddress and handle mail delivery to where you office out of,” says Wanda. “Since wehave various levels of needs from the individuals who utilize our services, we offersomething to fit everyone. From taking the mail, to answering the phones and callpatching them to our client’s cell phone, our services can be as customized as youneed them to be. Each level of service has the option to utilize the conference room,as well as free use of the coffee. It is these extra touches that make our clients feel likethey have a seamless, professional image.”Twenty years is a long time to successfully be in business. What makes TheCrexent Business Centers able to sustain such credibility in a tough marketplace?“Every one of our internal team members is extremely customer service oriented. Wetake great pride in treating our people as our partners, and that is an important difference.The reason we’ve been able to sustain our level of business in the marketplaceover the years, comes down to our devotion to the client. We have a responsive andproductive staff, and our goal is to represent our clients in the most professional way.This in turn allows each client, big or small, the opportunity to portray a prestigiousand professional image to their own clients.”The Crexent Business Centers have office spaces ranging from 85 square feetto 3000 square feet. They are the hub for small business owners such as: attorneys,financial planners, insurance agents, accountants, therapists, home health professionals,IT professionals, small businesses and entrepreneurs in general. Call or visit todayto see how having an executive suite at The Crexent Business Centers can take yourbusiness to the next level.The Crexent Business Centers has locations in the following Florida areas: Davie,Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Jupiter, Miami Lakes, Naples/Bonita, Stuart, Wellington,and West Palm Beach.For more information about The Crexent Business Centers, please visitwww.thecrexent.com, call 877-886-1400 or email info@thecrexent.com.We believe that networking and growingprofessional relationships is as much of abenefit of utilizing our services, as havinga professional office space. We hostnetworking events and offer a uniqueopportunity for those people within ourhubs to branch out and network withother professionals. With over 200 suitesin our largest building, the network topull from is immense. That is somethingthat definitely doesn’t happen easily whenyou are isolated and working out of ahome office,” shares Wanda.In addition to having an accommodatingexecutive office space, when youHERLIFEmagazine.com 21 21

mother’s perspectiveHow Much TV is Too Much?By Ch andra BlackwellPaying attention to yourchild’s motivation forwatching television canbe an important factor indeciding when we needto turn the TV off.22 HERLIFEmagazine.comIt’s the question on nearly every parent’s mind: howmuch television can you allow your child to watchbefore she instantly morphs into an incorrigible,maladjusted and zombie-fied super villain? Have you doneirreparable psychological and physical harm to him by lettinghim watch three straight hours of Saturday morning cartoonsduring that weekend when you had the flu? Chances are that ifyou’re concerned enough to be reading this, you’re doing justfine. However, here are a few things you might want to thinkabout in order to develop healthy family TV habits.THE GOODBelieve it or not, there can actually be some good thingsabout allowing your children to watch television. Some televisionis, after all, intended to be educational for children. Kids’shows on PBS offer a range of lessons in spelling, vocabulary,math and science in addition, of course, to the requisite plugsfor desirable behaviors such as cooperation, sharing andcompassion. Not to mention that allowing a little bit of TV timecan allow busy parents some uninterrupted time to get dinnerprepared, take a shower or just get in a few minutes of downtime after a long day’s work.Another, sometimes overlooked benefit of television is thatit plugs kids into cultural elements that help them connect witheach other now, and with people they have yet to meet in thefuture. In my early 20s, I had a good friend who often complainedthat because her family didn’t own a television when shewas growing up, she lacked those nostalgic connecting pointsthat television-watching had afforded her peers. Although shehad lived my personal childhood fantasy of raising and ridinghorses, she’d never seen The Brady Bunch or Gilligan’s Island,and had no TV sitcom theme songs in her musical repertoire.And although she certainly had no trouble making friends, shefelt excluded from a huge facet of cultural discourse because,like it or not, television is a huge part of society, and a hugeconnecting point for the members thereof. While kids today arelikely to connect with their future peers over a wider range oftechnology-based phenomena, such as YouTube clips and video

games I couldn’t begin to name, TV still plays a part in theircultural landscape. So a little bit of it can help kids feel includedin that landscape.THE BADAs we all know, however, too much TV is not good foranyone, let alone kids whose bodies and minds are still in thedevelopmental stages. The American Academy of Pediatrics stilldiscourages any television for children under the age of two(because the first two years are such a critical time for braindevelopment), and no more than one to two hours a day forolder kids. We’ve all read the studies suggesting that excessivetelevision viewing can result in a variety of unhealthy factorssuch as obesity, attention problems (resulting in problems atschool), and aggressive behavior. In recent years, studies havesuggested that kids who watch too much television are morelikely to become bullies when they reach elementary school—and even more recent studies are suggesting that excessivePaying attention to yourchild’s motivation forwatching television canbe an important factor indeciding when we needto turn the TV off.television watching decreases life expectancy! So, unless it’syour goal to raise short-lived, unhealthy bullies who get badgrades, it’s probably a good idea to limit TV time for your kids.And from a practical standpoint, one of the biggestdownsides of allowing too much TV viewing is that kids don’tdevelop the ability to entertain themselves, which meansthat when the TV goes off, they expect someone else (usuallyyou) to provide entertainment. And while it’s certainly not abad thing for you to spend quality fun time with your kids, it’simportant for them to learn to play independently, for their ownsakes—and for yours.THE PRACTICALWhen it comes to television and our kids, we all tendto focus primarily on the “How Much” and the “What”; howmany hours they’re spending in front of the tube, and whatthey’re watching. What we often miss, however, is the “Why.”The reasons that kids watch television can range from helpful(learning about dinosaurs, or winding down in preparation forbedtime) to unhealthy (avoiding homework, chores or moresocial activities). Paying attention to your child’s motivationfor watching television can be an important factor in decidingwhen we need to turn the TV off.And finally, setting specific rules for TV watching in yourhousehold (see sidebar) can keep you on the “Good” end of theTV spectrum.TV TIME RULES• Preview movies and TV shows before yourchildren watch them. If you don’t have timeto watch the show, do your research and readratings and reviews to make sure it meets yourstandards.• Watch TV with your kids when you can. Thisallows you to discuss the show with them, andpoint out inappropriate language or behavior ifit pops up. You may even want to implement a“three strikes” rule, with your kids’ participation.Younger kids will enjoy calling out, “Strike One!”when they see something inappropriate. Afterthree strikes, the channel gets changed.• Set time limits. Whether you designate aspecific time range for TV viewing (between 6and 8 pm), or a time limit (one hour per day),it’s important to set limits and stick to them.• Establish TV rules around your family schedule.Consider eliminating television during dinner,when guests are over, or until homework andchores are completed.HERLIFEmagazine.com 23

fine thingsLuxuryFashionBy Rachel C. MurphyEvery woman has her weakness, whether it’s shoes,or handbags, skinny jeans or Mad Men inspireddresses. And every woman tries to find a way tofulfill her longing within her budget. But what if budget was noobject? What’s going on in over the top, break the bank luxury?HERLIFE is finding out.HANDBAGSSince the recession hit, many designers have bit the bulletand started lowering prices, offering more frequent customerevents and even selling online. But some have staunchlyrefused to acknowledge a down economy and have continued atradition of decadence.Fendi has long been a staple of luxury in handbags, shoes,timepieces and ready to wear. The Italian fashion house isknown for their architectural precision of design and attentionto detail when crafting out of some of the most covetablematerials.For the woman on the go, the Fendi Peekaboo Tote offersspacious organization and comfort. In rich black goatskin, thisIn the age of cell phoneclocks, watches havebecome more fashionthan function.satchel shaped tote features a removable shoulder strap as wellas a top handle, center divider and brass hardware. At $2790 forthe black with pink interior, it’s an investment piece.If you want true luxury, spring for the next level up. ThisFendi Peekaboo Tote is covered in deep tobacco colored Danishmink fur, with Ayers snake skin trim. This tote is only availablein the smaller size and clocks in at $11,070. Both handbags areavailable at Neiman Marcus or Fendi boutiques.SHOESShoes, as many women know, can never make you feel fat.This may not be the only reason that so many of us obsess overthem, but it’s not a bad reason. Shoes have the power to makeus taller, leaner, more confident and really, who can put a priceon that?If one name has emerged in the last five years as thedefinition of sexy, it’s Christian Louboutin. With their flashyred soles and towering heights, there are no limits to whatthis designer will do. Case in point—the Ambertina BejeweledSandal. Towering over the competition at six inches high witha 1.5 inch platform, this sandal shimmers and shines in all theright places. With a jewel encrusted heel and backstay andgold and magenta criss crossing ankle straps, this might be theperfect statement shoe for the holidays. It says, “I paid $2395 forthese. Hate me if you like.”WATCHESIn the age of cell phone clocks, watches have becomemore fashion than function. For industry standard setterCartier, you can add status to the list of reasons. This season,they offer up their Small La Dona Diamond watch. Thistimepiece features smooth, curving lines of 18 karat whitegold. Surrounding the white face with black Roman numeralsand blue steel hands, are 52 diamonds, totaling just over a halfcarat. Even the crown that you use to set the watch is adornedwith a faceted diamond. And the best part? It’s water resistant to30 feet. Perfect for diving. All yours for $30,100.24 HERLIFEmagazine.com

JEWELRYOf course jewelry is luxury at its finest. And this is one thatyou can pass down from generation to generation. These piecesare modern heritage pieces, investments in the future.From David Yurman, normally known for his sterlingsilver cable pieces, comes a pair of earrings to die for. ThePave Diamond Quatrefoil Hoop Earrings take a simple shapeand makes it elegant and sumptuous by covering it in pavediamonds. The diamond cluster on the front takes center stage,as diamonds trail above and below, before melting into 18kgold. At $5400, they are a beautifully versatile piece.SKIN CAREAll of this luxury is for naught if we don’t treat our mostimportant accessory, our skin. The cream equivalent of kidgloves is La Prairie’s Cellular Radiance Night Cream. At $540per 1.7 oz jar, this cream uses the most up-to-date scientificresearch to smooth and firm skin while you sleep. With thepower of wild yam, red clover and other herbal ingredients,this night cream will restore elasticity and soften the signs ofaging. This cream works best when used with the rest of the LaPrairie system.Luxury is something different for everyone, and each of usneed to indulge in some way. As we watch the models walk thecatwalk, we recall the reason for fashion in the first place—toinspire and entrance with the art and design of creative people.While these options may be over the top, we can always dream.And besides, who wants to have everything anyway?HERLIFEmagazine.com 25

her life spotlightThe WellnessExperienceBy Kristen DoylePhotos provided by The Wellness ExperienceFor Dr. Randy Laurich of The Wellness Experience, chiropractic care,overall wellness and prevention, are three things that go hand in hand. Itis the desire to provide an environment to focus on those three areas thatinspired him to open The Wellness Experience in Wellington, Florida, over five yearsago.Clients visiting The Wellness Experience can be assured a caring and healingenvironment with a customized, holistic approach. “We recognize that each patientwho makes the decision to choose The Wellness Experience for their healing needsis different,” shares Dr. Randy. “Every person is unique and we make it a priority tocare for each person based on their very specific needs. We take the time with eachindividual and help them to take the steps to enhance their life so that it is the best itcan be.”Dr. Randy chose his career in Chiropractic because he wanted to help people livebetter lives, free of challenges. “Chiropractic care is essential, because if your nervoussystem works better you definitely have a better quality of life. Chiropractic care dealsdirectly with the nervous system. We find out where the interference is and movethe vertebra back into position, which then allows the brain to better communicatewith the body and takes pressure off of your nerves. It helps to reduce what we call‘Dis-ease’ in the body.”“People do notcare how muchyou know until theyknow how muchyou care.”26 HERLIFEmagazine.com

“We also believe in the power of prevention and work withour patients to focus on prevention.” says Dr. Randy. “Preventioncomes from a person making a commitment in five coreareas: eating, sleeping, exercise, positive mental attitude anda properly functioning nervous system. We base our practiceon helping our patients to live their lives with a holistic view,including both prevention and chiropractic care.”Chiropractic care has come a very long way over the pastseveral years. New technology combined with a welcoming andacceptance from the general medical field has certainly beena positive advancement for Dr. Randy and his team. “We havereally seen a change in our business as the general communityand the medical field havebecome more educated in thevalue of holistic care. We haveneurosurgeons and doctorsin general medicine referringtheir patients to us, whichwe rarely saw early on inthis business. It is extremelyhumbling to me to partnerwith these professionals, aswell as very encouraging for what the future holds for the fieldof medicine.”“One thing that definitely sets The Wellness Experienceapart from other offices in the area is our technology. We usea system called the ProAdjuster. The ProAdjuster is a pieceof equipment that introduces a light force into the vertebrato check motion, makes an interpretation, then sends thatinformation to a computer for evaluation. The ProAdjuster canisolate a problem area faster and more accurately than manual“Every person is unique andwe make it a priority to carefor each person based ontheir very specific needs.procedures. For those patients leery of a manual adjustment,the ProAdjuster allows them to have chiropractic care withoutexperiencing the apprehension of a manual adjustment.”Additional services patients can experience at The WellnessExperience include a DRX9000C decompression therapydevice that helps to treat and maintain herniated discs withoutinvasive surgery. Professional therapeutic massage is alsoavailable and encouraged for those patients who want to reducestress and fatigue while improving circulation.Quality of care is one of the main focuses at The WellnessExperience. In addition to the excellent level of care you’llreceive there, you will also find that it is all done in a familyfriendly atmosphere. “Igrew up in a small town inPennsylvania,” shares Dr.Randy. “I want everyone whowalks through the door atThe Wellness Experience toachieve state-of-the-art carewith a mom and pop feel. Wepride ourselves on the factthat our patients can feel athome here and will be treated as friends. That has always beenan important focus to me. Quality of care is essential, but so ismaking sure that each and every one of our patients is relaxedand at ease.”For more information on The Wellness Experience and howDr. Randy and his professional team can serve you, please visitwww.wellness-experience.com or call 561.333.5351. The WellnessExperience is located at 9180 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington,FL 33411.ANY PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR A PAYMENT OR ANY SERVICE, EXAMINATIONOR TREATMENT PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR FREE, A DISCOUNTED FEE, ORREDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT. DOES NOT PERTAIN TO MEDICARE/MEDICAID OT FEDERAL INSURANCE.HERLIFEmagazine.com 27

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love & relationshipsAsk MaritsaBy Maritsa Yza guirrePhoto by Lorie RebeccaMaritsa Yzaguirre (Ritz) is the owner of Peace ofMind Counseling Services. A graduate of NSUpsychological studies, she is also a nationallycertified professional counselor. Maritsa focuseson helping couples and families communicate andenhance understanding. Just like anything in liferelationships take work. Email your questions toMaritsa at Maritsa@completeintervention.com.QMy boyfriend and I have a long distance relationshipand it’s driving me crazy. He’s a great boyfriendand we try to talk, email, text, and see each other asoften as possible. I just can't help but feel that he’s cheating onme. He has never cheated on me before in fact I’ve never evenbeen cheated on before. I never considered myself a jealous orinsecure person before, but I’ve found myself questioning him,snooping around when I see him, and just acting crazy. Pleasehelp me because I’m ruining my relationship for no reason.-Kelly, Wellington, FLQI’m dating a guy with a kid. I don’t have any children ofmy own and I’m finding it to be a huge adjustment. I’muse to getting all of my boyfriend's attention and rightnow it’s not that way at all. In fact, I’m finding it difficult to getany alone time with him at all. How can I approach him aboutthis without being unreasonable?-Lisa, Boca Raton, FLADear Kelly,It’s perfectly normal to have doubts in relationships.When those relationships are long distance your level ofanxiety may increase because you’re not there to actually seewhat’s going on. How you act is the important part. If he hasn’tcheated before and hasn’t given you a reason to think he’scheating now he’s probably not. Talk to him about how you feel.Opening lines of communication and being honest about howyou feel is important. You don’t want to just act mad withouttelling him what’s going on in your head that will just confusehim. Chances are he is facing some of the same internal turmoilthat you are and you guys can work on doing little thingsto make each other feel more comfortable.ADear Lisa,Dating isn’t easy and neither are children. Put the twotogether and you have yourself a double whammy. It’s abig adjustment dating someone with a child. First things first—you have to realize it’s not just a relationship between you andhim—there is a third party. Whether or not you like it, that childis going to be there so if you can accept that, there are steps youcan take to improve your relationship.1. Try to plan a date night just the two of you two times amonth.2. Spend time all together so you can get to know the childbetter. After all they are a part of him.3. You're not his mother, but you are stepping in to a role whereit may call for you to have clear boundaries set.Remember you may not be the only one having a hard timewith this, so be patient, and understanding.It’s going to be work and all parties are going to need to contribute,but you may just find yourself pleasantly surprised.HERLIFEmagazine.com 33

working womenWorkda y Woes(and the Peopl e Who Cause Them)How to Deal With Annoying CoworkersBy Ch andra BlackwellAsk almost anyone what she likes about her job,and some variation of “The people I work with,”will come out in the top five. Sure, money matters,and fulfillment is important, too, but quite often it’s a person’scoworkers who make the difference between waking up toanother great morning, and waking up to think, “Ohhhhh,great, another morning.” For some, coworkers are like asurrogate family—no surprise, considering the amount oftime we spend with them. However, like in any family, there’salways the oddball that tries our patience.THE FUNDRAISERThis type of coworker adds new meaning to the phrase,“Another Day, Another Dollar,” because it seems like everyday she’s seeking your financial support for one cause oranother. Whether she’s hawking candy bars to raise money forher daughter’s band trip to England, seeking pledges for a 5Kfundraising run, or selling skin care products for secondaryincome, this coworker has you whipping out your wallet onsuch a regular basis that you’re beginning to consider justleaving it open on your desk.How to Deal: If you really NEED that chocolate fix, gladlysupport this week’s 5K cause, or love the baby-smooth handsyou get from the magical lotion she sells, by all means keepon doing what you’re doing. However, if you’re beginning tofeel like an ATM, and find yourself spitting out bills more oftenthan you’d like, there’s nothing wrong with simply saying,“Thanks for thinking of me, but I’m going to pass this time,”the next time she hits you up. If she pushes further, offer abrief explanation, but keep the details to a minimum. You cansimply say you’re trying to cut back a little (on either candy orspending), and leave it at that. And if you say it often enough,she may get the hint.THE CONSPIRACY THEORISTYou know the one—and if you don’t, you can be surethat he knows you, because he’s suspicious of everyone, andascribes a secret power plot to every little office injustice.The underwhelming performer who just got promoted musthave blackmailed the boss; the elimination of this year’sholiday bonuses is not economy-based, but because the CFO isembezzling; the dead plant in the break room got electrocutedby a malfunctioning wiretap device. You get the picture—withthis guy, there’s always more of a story (and a negative side) toanything that goes on in the office.How to Deal: We all know that things are not always asthey seem in the workplace, and that—quite frankly—spinhappens. So, a little suspicion is sometimes warranted. Andquite often, the Conspiracy Theorist actually has legitimateinformation that can help you decide what’s true, so you don’twant to ignore him. The trick is sorting through his editorialto get to the cold, hard facts, and maybe even supplying a fewof your own facts to make a more complete story. You couldeven try a different theory out on him (gently, now): Could thetragic fate of the break room plant be due to the fact that theone person who regularly watered the poor thing has been outon maternity leave? You may not change his mind, but you’ll atleast give him some food for thought. Hopefully he won’t thinkit’s poisoned.34 HERLIFEmagazine.com

THE TIME CHALLENGEDFor this person, an 8 to 5 workday is more like 8:15 to . . .oh, whenever. She kind of lost track of time after lunch, anyway.This kind of coworker runs on her own schedule, which attimes seems to bear little relation to the schedule on which therest of the world—or at least the rest of the office—operates.And that gets pretty annoying if you’re depending on her toshow up at a meeting on time. The worst part is that this kindof coworker creates a domino effect; if the meeting can’t startwithout her, and everyone knows she’s tardiness-prone, theneverybody else is going to show up late as well, to avoid wastingtheir own time waiting for her.How to Deal: First of all, don’t take it personally. Chancesare this person does not actually enjoy making others wait,but rather has genuine problems with time-managementthat go beyond merely deciding to be on time. That said, it’snot inappropriate to institute some kind of consequence forperpetual tardiness. Maybe a system in which the last personto arrive at the meeting is the one who takes notes, or gets lastchoice from the list of project assignments. Or set up rules inadvance; let her know that you’ll only wait 15 minutes beforedisbanding the meeting, or before starting without her. If noneof this is possible, then it might not hurt to be proactive, and atleast find out before the meeting if she’s already running late.And if she ever offers to take you out to lunch, make sure YOUdo the driving.THE RAGIN' CONTAGIONOK, let’s face it; anyone can fall into this category everyonce in awhile. Who among us hasn’t stumbled to work ina haze of cold medicine and VapoRub the day before a tightdeadline, or when faced with a Paid Time Off bank bled dry by aonce-in-a-lifetime trip to Belize? There is one type of coworker,however, who seems to make a (rather annoying) habit out ofWWI – Working While Ill. Some of these types of coworkersdo it as a silent (but snotty) protest against what they feel aresubstandard paid time off benefits, while others are simply“time hoarders” who are always saving up their time off for thatbig emergency that rarely comes. At any rate, there’s one inevery office, and he has plenty of germs to share with everyone.How to Deal: Unless you have the authority to send thisperson home “off the record,” you’re going to have to armyourself with Lysol and hope for the best. If Lysol seems a bitharsh, then at least keep a decent supply of hand sanitizerand do what you can to make sure that you stay as healthy aspossible, especially during flu season. It might not hurt to shareyour self-defense stash with Mr. Sicky, either; while everyoneelse pelts him with dirty looks and refuses to sit next to him atmeetings, you can perhaps come off as sympathetic by offeringhim some hot tea and a Vitamin C drop. Who knows? Yourkindness might move him to return the favor by packing up hisgerms and heading home. Even if not though, he may pick upsome hints from you as to how to stay healthier himself. Andthat’s a bonus for everyone.Among every “great morning” group of coworkers arethose types we’d rather not have to deal with. However, withour tips for handling some of the more difficult coworker types,you can get your great mornings back again!HERLIFEmagazine.com 35

financeHow Much Should I have Saved at30?40?50?And Beyond?By Lisa All enThe prospect of saving money can be daunting. What with mortgages, carpayments, insurance, tuition, food, clothing, utilities and the countless other‘musts’ that cause most budgets to burst at the seams, it might seem thatsavings comes last on the list. In reality, though, savings should be an integral part ofyour financial strategy.The amount of money that we ‘should’ save varies greatly from one person to thenext and must take into account a multitude of variables: our current financial state,the amount and type of debt we carry, our age, our family circumstance, our employmentstatus and our goals. These goals vary as well, as the goal of ‘financially secure’means something different for each of us. Moving past the mere thought of moneyand realizing that our life’s goals are in fact financial goals is also vital. For example,the ‘should save goals’ for a woman in her 20’s who aspires to be a stay-at-homemom at the age of 30 are very different than the ‘should save goals’ of a 50-year-oldwoman trying to support a family and her aging parents. Cynthia Wysong of www.axa-equitable.com says, “Everyone lives their lives differently and everyone hascomplicated emotions about money, so investment decisions are highly personal andunique to each individual.” Perspective is key.General rules about how much money we should all save by a certain ageabound and can be found with a bit of research. Elizabeth Warren, the author of AllYour Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan, suggests a ‘Balanced Money Formula’that sets 50 percent aside for ‘needs,’ 30 percent of your income aside for ‘wants’ and20 percent aside for ‘savings.’ Simple, easy to follow and logical, the Balanced MoneyPlan sets easy guidelines for everyone, regardless of personal situation. In this planneeds such as housing, utilities, food and clothing are addressed first. Next comes thefun stuff, budgeting to allow for no more than 30 percent of your income to go towardswants. This means spending on anything that strikes your fancy, so long as you stayThe only realway to make itwork for you isto make sureyour habitsalign withyour goals.36 HERLIFEmagazine.com

within that 30 percent guideline. Warren encourages us to havesome fun with our budgets and not to restrict ourselves toostrenuously when it comes to spending on fun. “You certainlywon’t get into trouble spending like this on wants,” Warrensays. “Even so, you should ask yourself — are you makingenough room for fun? Spending on wants as well as needs createsbalance in life. When your money is in balance, you alwayshave enough to pay your bills, have some fun and save for yourdreams. And here is the best part of all—once your money is inbalance, you can stop worrying about it. Managing your moneybecomes automatic.”While Warren’s theory is somewhat universal in that generalguidelines suggest socking away 20 percent of your incomefor a rainy day, it’s important to note that because of the uniquesituations we find ourselves in that guideline might not alwaysapply. The really important element of saving, according toMoney Magazine’s Walter Updegrave, is that we develop a habitof saving. This is important whether we aim to save 25 percentof our income or 5 percent of our income; developing a habit,and making sure the savings are consistent, is key. Putting thatsavings in a place that is not easily accessible is also importantas you develop the discipline to not tap into the fund until it isabsolutely necessary, but the method of saving is as unique aseach person. Some might find an automatic deduction fromtheir paycheck easy and painless; others might need to have adifferent plan. The only real way to make it work for you is tomake sure your habits align with your goals.Another basic guideline is that when you first beginsaving, probably in your 20’s and 30’s, that initial chunkshould go towards an emergency fund. We are all familiar withemergencies in today’s economic climate, from losing a job, tohealth crises, to bailing other family members out of their owndisasters. Having an emergency fund established removes someof the pressure that naturally accompanies stressful life transitions.A general rule is to save at least three month’s worth ofincome. In his book, The Six-Day Financial Makeover: TransformYour Financial Life in Less Than a Week!, author RobertPagliarini advises that an emergency fund is the most importantfinancial step after taking care of basic living expenses. “Youremergency reserve is your financial cushion in case somethinggoes wrong and you lose your job or you need access to moneyquickly. Your emergency reserve should consist of at leastthree months’ worth of cash. Once you’ve saved enough for thecushion, you can [move on] to other goals.”Once your emergency fund is established, the next hurdleis retirement savings. Contributing to your employer-sponsored401K, opening a savings account, or purchasing IRAs are allvarious means to save for retirement. Each brings with it a hostof advantages and disadvantages that change depending onthe saver and their unique circumstances. For those reasons,it is best to ask the advice of a financial expert to decide howmuch, and what vehicles you utilize, to save. Wysong sums itup by saying “Really, there is no correct answer as to how muchmoney a woman should have saved by her 20’s, 30’s, 40’s. Aslong as she has a goal and has professional guidance in howto attain that goal, she is on the right track. Life will inevitablythrow her curves to which she must be able to react and,perhaps, re-evaluate her goals.”HERLIFEmagazine.com 37

eal estateOwning Rental PropertyBy Candi SmithI’ve been a renter now for almost five years, and speakingfrom this side of the fence, it has its pros and cons.While it’s nice to not be the property owner when theroof needs replacing or the air conditioner breaks down, I misshaving the privacy and freedom being a homeowner offered.But what is it like being the landlord? How do you learnthe rules, both social and legal, that you need to follow to keepa good relationship with your tenants?ERA Real Estate recommends that you ask yourself somehard questions before you jump into this particular type of realestate ownership:What’s your motivation for making the purchase? Do youintend to rent it for an extended period of time? Or do youThe success of owningrental property is usuallylongevity—planning to keepthe property at least fiveyears or more is best.foresee yourself eventually making it your personal residence?The answers to these questions will help you decide whetherthe property has the amenities you desire (such as proximityto hospitals, shopping and public transportation) and if it willprovide a good return on your investment through appreciation.The success of owning rental property is usually longevity—planningto keep the property at least five years or moreis best. Otherwise, the initial expenses and market fluctuationsinvolved in purchasing rental property may not be a wiseshort-term investment.How’s the rental market where you’re purchasing? Dueto an upswing in foreclosures and the inability for buyers tosecure home loans, many people are resorting to renting.As long as you keep up your end of the bargain by carefullychoosing desirable property which you efficiently manage, youshould have no problem finding good tenants.Are you ready for the commitment that rental propertyrequires? Unlike the stock market which is on a set schedule,burst pipes or busted furnaces require your attention 24 hours aday.Are you a do-it-yourself kind of person when it comes torepairs? If you are, great! You’ll reduce the costs of hiring aproperty manager, plumber, etc. But if you’re not, be sure tobuild these expenses into your overall profitability figures.Once you’ve decided that you’re ready to become alandlord, what should be your next steps?Refine your search for property to specific locations.There’s no sense wasting time and research looking at housesthat don’t meet the criteria you and your potential tenantsdesire. Conduct your search through the Internet, classified adsor foreclosure notices. Or, work with a real estate agent whooften knows about available properties before they’re offered tothe general public.38 HERLIFEmagazine.com

After you’ve found the property you want, be a firmnegotiator. You want to pay a price that will keep you fromfinancing too much, or from recouping too little when youdecide to resell. And take the same approach when it’s time toadd updates. Get the most impact from your renovations withas few dollars as possible. A basic rule that works is to ensureyour rental income covers all out-of-pocket costs, including avacancy rate of five to ten percent.Consult with your tax advisor so that you can learn aboutthe tax advantages of owning rental property. Some of theseinclude: maintenance and repairs, depreciation and losses.Since financing for rental property usually carries a higherrate than for owning a primary residence, be sure to shopseveral lenders. Most lenders require 20 to 40 percent as adown payment, and you may pay as much as one or two pointshigher than for financing a primary residence. You can alsoconsider non-traditional lenders who specialize in financingJust as you’ve diligentlyshopped for your propertyand financing, shop forpotential tenants. Nothing canstress out a landlord morethan delayed payments,non-payment or evictionproceedings.rental properties (lease to own is a popular option). And keepin mind that if you’re purchasing a multi-unit property andyou intend to occupy one of the units, you will receive morefavorable financing terms.Just as you’ve diligently shopped for your property andfinancing, shop for potential tenants. Nothing can stress outa landlord more than delayed payments, non-payment oreviction proceedings. How can you check a tenant out? Havethem fill out an application which requires a background checkof both their criminal and credit history. If you find anythingthat causes you concern, ask questions. Today’s economyhas destroyed many credit histories through lost jobs andforeclosures. The most important thing to note is how they’vepaid their creditors or landlords over a long period of time. Getreferences from previous landlords, if possible.Finally, educate yourself on landlord-tenant laws andregulations. Get the advice of a professional to help you drawup leases to protect you in case problems arise with your tenantin the future. Learn the circumstances under which you canwithhold deposits or issue eviction notices. And be informedabout the reasonable expectation of privacy that you mustafford your tenant.For more information, visit era.com.The American Cancer SocietyWould Like to Help YouCelebrate Another Birthday!Come out and support your localRELAY FOR LIFE OF WELLINGTONMay 14-15, 2011The Village Park11700 Pierson RoadWellington, FLJOIN THE FIGHT AGAINSTCANCER!Relay For Life represents the hope that thoselost to cancer will never be forgotten, thatthose who face cancer will be supported, andthat one day cancer will be eliminated.To register your team, join the committee orfor more information, contact:Bill Smith-Event Chairat 561-654-6644Or visit: www.relayforlife.org/wellingtonflHERLIFEmagazine.com 39

travelRegional WineriesAmerica's Best Kept SecretBy Candi SmithWhen most people think of a great wine region, their mind probablytransports them to Old World Italy, or New World Napa Valley. But here’sa well-kept secret that HERLIFE wants to share with you—there areregional vineyards virtually in your own backyard! As Irving Berlin once noted: “Fromthe mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans, white with foam”—you can find a winery!For instance, right here in the heart of America, Missouri boasts over 100wineries with European heritages. Over 150 years ago, German immigrants came toHermann and settled there, finding it reminiscent of their vineyards along the RheineRiver. Within a decade, over 10,000 gallons of German wine was being producedannually. When a pestilence was destroying vineyards in France, cuttings were sent toMissouri for grafting with their hardier American species, and the Midwestern Frenchwine industry was born. And Italians discovered the St. James region, growing grapesthat expanded the ever-growing list of European-based wines. For more information,visit missouriwine.org.Texas is known for its longhorns, and few things go better with steak than a goodglass of wine. In the Texas Hill Country, any connoisseur should be able to make anappropriate pairing while choosing from its 27 wineries. This cultural hub combinesfine wine with cuisine, and provides a platform for local entertainment and artists.Each year, the wineries host five specially guided tours which help guests take fulladvantage of their “tasting trail.” With over five million annual visitors, this destinationhas proven itself to be one that winos won’t want to miss! For more information,visit texaswinetrail.com.What could be better than sitting by the fire after a day of hitting the slopes,enjoying a dusky glass of Port? Or maybe you’ve burned a few thousand caloriesriding the rapids down the Royal Gorge, and need to reward yourself with a little40 HERLIFEmagazine.comRiesling. If you’re in Colorado, you’rein luck because this state has over 35wineries where you can raise your glass.One of the more beautiful wine trails inthis region covers Pike’s Peak and theArkansas River. Basking in the backdropof the Rocky Mountains, indulge in theannual wine festival in the artisanal townof Manitou Springs, home to Garden ofthe Gods. Surely Bacchanal would havefelt very festive here! For more information,visit coloradowine.com.The Hudson Valley region, locatedin upstate New York, boasts some ofthe country’s oldest vineyards. FrenchHuguenots planted vines around 1677,at least 100 years before any vines wereplanted in California. Around 1827,Quaker Robert Underhill determined toestablish a self-sustaining community,one that included wine for the community’sinhabitants. By cross-breedingnative and European vines, he developedsturdy vineyards that produced deliciousgrapes, and a business resulted. Thisregion is home to the nation’s oldestcontinuously operating winery, JacquesBrothers Winery (renamed BrotherhoodWinery in 1885). In addition to over 25wineries to visit, the Valley hosts eventswhich showcase their artistry (suchas pottery trails) and hamlets that areunique to the region. For more information,visit hudsonvalleywinecountry.org.Florida has the perfect climate forgrape-growing, and they smartly takeadvantage of it. But not only do they have20 wineries to enjoy, they have a richculture of grape-picking, grape-stompingand homegrown winemaking. Usinghydroponic techniques and old-fashioned

knowhow, these wineries share their experiences with visitorsin a variety of ways. These range from “pick your own”opportunities to events that teach winemaking. Many of thevineyards are also committed to sustainability (since much ofFlorida’s economy depends upon cultivating crops). And theyoffer wines unique to their regions such as muscadine, key limeand mango. For more information, visit fgga.org.Head to the beautiful Northwest and sample some of thewineries they offer. Despite the misperception that grapes can’tgrow in a wet, cloudy region, there are many wineries in WashingtonState debunking that myth. Columbia Valley is an idealplace for grape-growing because the vineyards are shielded bythe Cascade Mountains, which limits the annual rainfall to thevines. Since winters are milder, spring budding occurs earlier.In the summer, daytime temperatures stay around 80 degreesand provide the necessary sunlight. During the fall, nighttimetemperatures are cool enough to protect the grapes’ acidityand allow them to ripen, extending their growing season. Theresults are grapes with intense flavors and wines nationallyrecognized for their distinctness.No matter where you live in this great country of ours,sniff out a local vineyard. Some wineries will even put customizedlabels on your wines for gift-giving or special events. Sowhether your tastes range from sparking to sweet, red or white,your local winemaker will be happy to find a match for yourparticular palate. Salut!For more information regarding nationally recognizedwineries, visit winepros.org.HERLIFEmagazine.com 41

entertainment spotlightTina Sloan-McPhersonFrom Guiding Lightto Changing ShoesBy Kristen Do yl ePhotos provided by Maltz Jupiter TheatreFor some women, a 26-year role on the longestrunning daytime drama would be enough. They’d behappy with their career and all they accomplishedand call it good…deciding to step back, rest and bask in theirsuccess. For Tina Sloan-McPherson, playing the role of LillianRaines on the soap opera Guiding Light was a highlight, butwas certainly not enough. When the show was canceled in2009, Tina was devastated but not through. She had other things42 HERLIFEmagazine.comshe wanted to accomplish and she was bound and determinedto soldier on, making the rest of her life even better.Tina’s post-Guiding Light chapter now includes authoringthe book, Changing Shoes, a humorous yet insightful bookabout personal growth and making the most out of the life wewere given. Her book focuses on her very own real life experiences.With an honest look at the ups and downs Tina has facedthrough the years and her witty advice on how to “stay in thegame,” even as you age, Tina’s book has become a personalguide for everyone who wants to grow older with grace andstyle.Aging in “the business” gave Tina the ideal perspective toshare her experiences with growing older. “I decided to writethe book, Changing Shoes, for several reasons,” says Tina. “Firstof all, as my time on Guiding Light progressed and I begangetting older, I started to notice that the dresses they wouldhave me wear were less skimpy, but the parts I was givenwere getting very skimpy. I would go out for coffee with BethChamberlin, the actress who played my daughter on GuidingLight. We would be both dressed up to the nines, looking great,but I would notice that men would be looking right past me ather. I felt like I was slowly and inevitably becoming invisible.”“I wasted a lot of time trying to fight with the fact thatI was getting older instead of embracing it. It took me quitesome time, but I finally realized that I have a lot of life left tolive and I might as well make the most of it. A shift in attitudeand the realization that I simply needed to put on a new pair of'shoes' allowed me to realize I could be a mentor to others.”

Tina relates “changing shoes” to simply making a smallchange in your life that can boost your spirits…just likechanging shoes, adding a new necklace to your outfit, or evenputting on lipstick—this can give you a whole new attitude.“What I hope is that I can inspire women of all ages to changetheir shoes. We all get in ruts, but you know what? We all havetalents to be shared and bigger and better things we can accomplish.Instead of reveling in what isn’t going right, we needto shift our attitudes and liveas full of life as we are able.Inside all of us is somethingthat we might have done,that we never had the timeto do or the nerve to do, butsomething we always wantedto do or to be. I would love tohelp others realize they aretruly capable of getting thosethings done, no matter whattheir age.”Tina’s book has received praise from baby boomers,people in their twenties, Marines, flight attendants and manymore…an entire range of fans have read her book and havebeen moved by it. It was her desire to keep enhancing lives thatinspired Tina to take her book one step further. She is currentlystarring in a one-woman play by the same name as herbook, Changing Shoes. Co-written with director Joe Plummer,Changing Shoes is all about the beautiful, life-changing andsometimes difficult discoveries we make when we least expect“I wasted a lot of time tryingto fight with the fact that Iwas getting older insteadof embracing it.”them. Audience members can watch Tina as she searches forthe answers to life’s ultimate questions in the bottom of hercloset and finds reasons to celebrate rather than to give up asshe ages.“I have always believed that the worst sin is living anunused life,” says Tina. “I want to be able to share my lifeexperiences with others and I hope that when they are donereading the book or watching the play, they feel like they justhad lunch with their bestfriend. It thrills me to hearthat I may have inspiredpeople to get out there, livetheir life, and to do the thingsthat they have always wantedto do without putting it offany further. I simply want toencourage others to go aheadand give it a try…just bychanging their shoes and seewhere it takes them.”Tina will be performing Changing Shoes at the LyricTheatre in Stuart, Florida, on March 17th-18th. She will also beperforming at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre in Jupiter, FL on March20th.For more information about the play Changing Shoes andthe book, Changing Shoes please visit www.changingshoes.com. Follow tina on twitter @tinasloan. Follow her on facebookat Changing Shoes. Visit www.jupitertheatre.org for upcomingshows.HERLIFEmagazine.com 43

scene and be seenMaltz Jupiter TheatreApproximately 150 people gathered on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s stage in Jupiter for the Theatre’s seasonunveiling party on Feb. 3, featuring the announcement of the Theatre’s ninth season of great theatre, The Best ofBroadway. The event featured cocktails, appetizers and a performance from Cabaret, one of the Theatre’supcoming shows.The 2011/12 season will begin with Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps, an engaging, fast-paced “whodunit” that celebratesthe magic of theatre. The Theatre will continue with the family favorite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, acolorful retelling of the story of Joseph, his coat of many colors and his amazing ability to interpret dreams. Next up isCabaret, the energetic, politically charged, seductive and daring Tony-award winning production that is ranked among thegreatest American musicals. Then, Red takes a provocative look at Abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, as he works feverishlyin his studio on the Bowery to complete the biggest commission in the history of modern art. The smash season ends with theclassic Tony Award-winning musical, Hello, Dolly!, which takes us on a whirlwind race around New York at the turn of thetwentieth century with America's most beloved matchmaker, Dolly Levi.“I can safely say that next season is the most ambitious and the best we’ve ever assembled,” said Artistic DirectorAndrew Kato at the event. “All of our productions are either Tony-nominated or Tony Award-winning titles. Some are classicsand others are brand new, but we are confident that our audiences will be completely ‘jazzed’ about it.”Pictures are brought to you by Lorie Rebecca of Lorie Rebecca Photography.44 HERLIFEmagazine.com

2011 Annual Polowith PedroJanuary 27, 2011, jump-started the annual Polo with Pedroevent series to benefit the YMCA of the Palm Beaches.Every year a series of events are held to raise fundswhile honoring the legacy of the late Pedro Morrison—poloplayer, patron and philanthropist who served for many years onthe Board of Directors of the YMCA of the Palm Beaches. Thesoiree featured an informal fashion show with stunning femalemodels garbed in one-of-a-kind pieces by designer CarynaNina of Worth Avenue and hunky polo players Marc Ganzi, KrisKampsen and Brandon Phillips outfitted smartly in wardrobeprovided by Vicomte-Arthur. The highlight of the evening wasthe opportunity to literally win the clothes off the models' backs.Lucky ladies and gents had their winning raffle tickets pulledfrom riding boots amidst much hilarity. Proceeds from Polo forPedro are earmarked to help build a new preschool on the WestPalm Beach YMCA facility.Pictures are brought to you by Christine Rose of Christine Rose Photography.HERLIFEmagazine.com 45

tie the knotLeda Ceccarelli &Doug JonesTied the KnotDecember 10By Maril yn WrightPhotos by Dana Ashton France, Rochell e Haisl e yand Lorie Capito of SugarBell e PhotographyLeda Ceccarelli was born in Lima, Peru, and moved to Miami, Florida, whenshe was 12 years old. She graduated from Miami Coral Park High Schooland later from the University of Florida. Leda has spent the majority ofher career on the business side of the music industry, both in Miami and New York.She now works in the fitness world, which is a passion of hers. Leda has one sister,Claudia, two brothers, Ralph and Marco, her father Sesto and her late mother, Ana.Doug Jones was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He graduated from PaceHigh School in Miami, Florida, and accepted a football scholarship to the Universityof Arizona. After his freshman year, Doug moved back to Miami and played football atFlorida International University, where he earned his degree in Public Relations. Dougis an insurance broker for Weinstein, Jones and Associates, a firm his father startedin 1987. Doug has one brother, Mike, two sisters, Megan and Lindsay, and mother andfather, Bonnie and Raymond.Leda and Doug met at a gym in Coral Gables, Florida. They had many mutualfriends, which made the introduction extremely relaxed. The same group of people46 HERLIFEmagazine.com

that worked out together at the gym alsohung out socially, so it didn’t take long forsparks to fly.Doug proposed at his condo indowntown Miami. He made a “WeddingWebsite” that he asked Leda to look atand it was all about them! When Ledawent to the proposal section of the site,it told her to turn around, and he was onone knee.The wedding took place onDecember 10, 2010. There were six inthe bride’s wedding party and six for thegroom.The wedding was held at the BiltmoreHotel in Coral Gables, Florida. Theweather was absolutely beautiful, about60 degrees, when the ceremony started(on the back lawn of the Biltmore). Theband was amazing and kept everyoneon their feet until the lights turned on atmidnight.The party then continued downstairsat the bar in the Biltmore. Thefood was great and everyone enjoyed thephoto booth at the reception. The mostunique part of their wedding was duringthe ceremony. The bride’s father wasunable to attend the wedding becausehe lives in Peru and has health issues.A table was set up beside the weddingparty, as Leda’s father watched the entireceremony via Skype.Leda and Doug went on a cruise ona new ship. The ship was huge and fullof activities. They went to Costa Maya,Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; and Cozumel,Mexico.LOCAL BUSINESSES THATSHARED IN THE LOVEBridal gown:Gables BridalPhotography:SugarBelle Photography,Dana Ashton France, RochelleHaisley & Lorie CapitoVIDEOGRAPHER:BNR FilmsFlorists:Gil Sosa DesignsBand:Higher GroundCaterer:The Biltmore HotelCake:Todo DulceVenue:The Biltmore HotelJeweler:Tiffany's andfamily heirloomsWEDDING PLANNER:Jackie Farah Fernandezof Jackie Ohh EventsHe made a“Wedding Website”that he asked Ledato look at and itwas all about them.HERLIFEmagazine.com 47

in the cityNOTE: All calendar events must be received by March 5thfor the April issue and adhere to our guidelines.Email karen@herlifemagazine.com for guidelines and tosubmit entries.1 MarchThe Honda ClassicLocation: PGA National Resort at Palm BeachGardensDate: 3/1/11-3/6/11Time: 8amDetails: Founded in 1972 as the Jackie Gleason’sInverrary Classic, The Honda Classic is the PGAgolf tournament played each March at the PGANational in Florida.More Information: www.hondaclassic.com.2 MarchWines of Passion TastingLocation: GOL! The Taste of BrasilDate: 3/2/11Time: 6pm-8pmDetails: Sample 4 wines, each with appropriatefood pairings, every Wednesday night withauthor Frank Reider.More Information: www.FranklinReider.com.3 MarchFlorida Panthers VS Montreal CanadiansLocation: Bank Atlantic Center GardenDate: 3/3/11Time: 7:30pmDetails: Come out and support our NHL HockeyTeam.More Information:www.bankatlanticcenter.com.“Windows of Worth” Centennial CelebrationLocation: Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, FLDate: 3/3/11-3/5/11Time: 12pmDetails: This is the largest public celebration forthe Centennial “Windows of Worth” event. Itinclude historical fashions and a store windowcompetition.More Information: www.windowsofworth.com.Miami Beach International Fashion WeekLocation: Miami Beach Convention CenterDate: 3/3/11-3/6/11Time: Starts Thursday at 6pmDetails: This is the largest international andHispanic fashion event in the US. The event isthe largest event that focuses on fashion, beauty,culture, food and much more.More Information:www.miamifashionweek.com.John Mellencamp – No Better than this TourLocation: Au-Rene TheatreDate: 3/3/11Time: 7pmDetails: This is the No better than this tour.More Information:www.browardcenter.org/johnmellencamp.Networking with the Wellington Chamber ofCommerceLocation: Beef Wellington SteakhouseDate: 3/3/11Time: 5:30pm-7:30pmDetails: Come out and network with membersof the Wellington Chamber.More Information:michela@wellingtonchamber.com.4 MarchSuits & Stilettos…A Pink Ice AffairLocation: Coral Springs Marriott11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral SpringsDate: 3/4/11Time: 8pmDetails: Ladies put on your sexy Stilettos andmen break out your Suits. We will be dancingthe night away, and we want YOU to be there!!Tickets are $50 per person and includes dinner.This is a fundraiser for scholarships.More Information: Karen at 561-306-5055.Festival of the Arts – Boca RatonLocation: Mizner Park AmphitheaterDate: 3/4/11-3/12/11Time: 8pmDetails: In its fifth year, Festival of the Arts BOCAis an extraordinary, multi-day cultural arts eventfor South Florida.More Information:www.festivaloftheartsboca.org5 MarchHolistic Wellness Fair & FundraiserLocation: Migdal Chiropractic & FamilyWellness CenterDate: 3/5/11Time: 1:30pm-5:30pmDetails: This fundraiser supports the CaringHouse Project Foundation which will assist insupplying filtered water to the people of Haiti.More Information:http://frank-mckinney.com/caring_project.aspx.6 MarchJacobs’ Run, Walk & Roll to CureSpinal AtrophyLocation: South County Regional ParkDate: 3/6/11Time: 9:30amDetails: Come out and raise money for the cureagainst spinal atrophy.More Information:Shaina@ourshootingstar.com.10 MarchNetworking with PhysiciansLocation: 9180 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FLDate: 3/10/11Time: 6pm-8pmDetails: Physicians come out and network withyour collegeues.More Information:Dr. Randy Laurich at 561-333-5351.48 HERLIFEmagazine.com

12 MarchIrish Fest on FlaglerLocation: Meyer AmphitheatreDate: 3/12/11-3/13/11Time: March 12th, 12pm–11pm; March 13th,12pm–8pmTime: In addition to the music and dance, IrishFest features an Irish Marketplace with authenticIrish gifts and products for sale from Irish artists,crafters, and vendors, and an internationalfood court.More Information: www.irishflorida.org.14 MarchWizard-ing World of the ConservatoryHarry Potter Spring Break CampLocation: Maltz Jupiter TheatreDate: 3/14/11-3/18/11Time: 9am–3pmDetails: Where broadway-caliber instructorsprovide high-quality arts education in a positive,safe and supportive environment.More Information: www.jupitertheatre.org.17 MarchSaint Patrick’s Day CelebrationLocation: The Dubliner Irish Pubin Mizner ParkDate: 3/17/11Time: All DayDetails: Come out celebrate St. Patrick’s Daywith the Irish!More Information: 561-620-2540.Tina Sloan-McPherson’s Changing ShoesLocation: Lyric TheatreDate: 3/17/11-3/18/11Time: 7pmDetails: Tina Sloan, a successful actress, motherand wife, has a chance encounter with an oldpair of shoes, sending her on a journey she neverplanned to take. Join Tina as she searches for theanswer to life's ultimate question at the bottomof a closet and finds a reason to celebrate her liferather than give up as she ages.More Information: www.lyrictheatre.com18 MarchBOCA BACCHANALCelebrating Food & WineLocation: Various locations in Boca RatonDate: 3/18/11-3/20/11Details: Cheers! The Boca Bacchanal Committeetoasted the kickoff of its popular food andwine fundraiser recently, announcing the acclaimedChefs and Vintners who will be featuredat the event.More Information: www.bocabacchanal.com.19 MarchJohn RalstonLocation: Bamboo RoomDate: 3/19/11Time: 9pmDetails: John Ralston is a favorite of the indiejam scene, and pours his heart and soul intoevery song, making each performance an epicexperience.HERLIFEmagazine.com 49

More Information:www.bambooroomblues.com/calendar/rather than give up as she ages. All tickets $35.More Information: www.jupitertheatre.org.More Information: Deborah Bacarella at561-239-2300.“Jazz in the Gardens” Music FestivalLocation: SunLife Stadium2269 NW 199th Street, Miami Gardens, FLDate: 3/19/11-3/20/11Details: After six years of unforgettable concertexperiences and entertainment, Jazz in theGardens has grown to become one of the mosthighly regarded and anticipated music festivalevents in the country.More Information: www.jazzinthegardens.com20 MarchTina Sloan-McPherson's Changing ShoesLocation: Maltz Jupiter TheatreDate: 3/20/11Time: 8pmDetails: Tina Sloan, a successful actress, motherand wife, has a chance encounter with an oldpair of shoes, sending her on a journey she neverplanned to take. Join Tina as she searches for theanswer to life's ultimate question at the bottomof a closet and finds a reason to celebrate her life23 MarchPalm Beach International Film FestivalDate: 3/23/11-3/3111Details: The Palm Beach International FilmFestival kicks off its 16th year with an openingnight film complete with a Hollywood-style redcarpet screening.More Information: www.pbifilmfest.org/events.Bristol Properties Grand OpeningLocation: 253 E. Palmetto Park Road,Boca Raton, FLDate: 3/24/11Time: 5pm-8pmDetails: Bristol Properties International iscommitted to providing a full-service approachfor all of your luxury real estate needs in Naples,North Naples, Old Naples, Boca Raton, PalmBeach and surrounding Florida areas.26 MarchAlternative Healing ExpoLocation: Duncan Retreat Center, Delray BeachDate: 3/26/11Time: 1pm-6pmDetails: Mind, Body and Spirit, AlternativeHealing Expo.More Information:www.alchemypublishers.eventbrite.com.24 March31 MarchWicked – Broadway Across AmericaLocation: Au-Rene TheatreDate: 3/31/11Time: Multiple PerformancesDetails: WICKED is Broadway’s biggest blockbuster,a cultural phenomenon and was justnamed “the defining musical of the decade" byThe New York Times.More Information: browardcenter.org/wicked.50 HERLIFEmagazine.com

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