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6 Hudson Valley Parent n January 2017 2 017 is an exciting time for us at Hudson Valley Parent. We are 23 years old and still in our prime. Our only goal is to help par- ents, especially moms, be the best they can be. That is why we introduce ME TIME! Just for Women. This new monthly column covers health & wellness, personal development and your home. Brilah Harris, our newest writer is first up with our beauty & fitness column. We also asked HVP staff what their favorite ME TIME activities are. So sit back and enjoy this fun read. Since I was a little girl I loved putting make-up on my dolls. So, you can imag- ine my thrill when Sephora opened. That became my personal playland. Sephora, Ulta and Macy's here I come! — Terrie Goldstein, publisher For me, the key to a balanced life is meditation. Any time I'm feeling frazzled, I break out my mala bracelet and slip into a deep meditation. Each day I designate at least 30 minutes of ME TIME. I believe that you can- not help others without first helping yourself. — Brittany L. Morgan, web coordinator When I need to take care of myself I typically turn to arts and crafts for ME TIME. Anything from finger painting alone to organizing my craft stash with the music blaring. — Pamela Perry, community liaison I enjoy painting with pastels. This is my ME TIME. I have been taking a class every week for about 3 years and enjoy how relaxing it can be. I take pride in knowing that I have set this time aside for me. — Pam Soscia, traffic manager I love the thought of keeping myself healthy. So, I have made it my mission to find new places along Route 9 that make delicious, healthy shakes. Although my husband says I can make them at home, this is my ME TIME. — Christy Olivier, media advisor I asked my wife Debbie to share her favorite ME TIME experience. She said her Me Time is Green Time, spending time outdoors: hiking or going to the beach when it's nice out, and skiing and skating when it's cold. Yoga and reading work anytime--good for the body and spirit. — Matt Silverman, media advisor My favorite Me Time is to read for hours on end without interruptions. I also love to get a massage that relaxes my body and my mind. — Veronica Ingram-Henry, media advisor For 2017 set aside time for you! Publisher TERRIE GOLDSTEIN tgoldstein@excitingread.com Editor FELICIA HODGES editor@excitingread.com Executive Assistant to the Publisher BRITTANY L. MORGAN bmorgan@excitingread.com Media Advisors CHRISTY OLIVIER colivier@excitingread.com VERONICA INGRAMHENRY vingramhenry@excitingread.com MATTHEW SILVERMAN msilverman@excitingread.com Community Liaison PAMELA PERRY pperry@excitingread.com Traffic Manager PAM SOSCIA psoscia@excitingread.com Layout & Design ENGLE PRINTING also publishers of MY TripPlanner.com family MY TripPlanner.com family Hudson Valley Parent is published monthly by: The Professional Image Marketing & Public Relations Inc. 174 South Street • Newburgh, NY 12550 Phone: 845-562-3606 • Fax: 845-562-3681 hvparent.com This publication is copyrighted by the publisher. Reproduction without written permission of the publisher is prohibited. Hudson Valley Parent welcomes submissions, although we cannot accept responsibility for work submitted nor guarantee publication.