Battling The Oldest Oppression

Michele TeBrake is a philanthropist, advocate and Cold Spring businesswoman. Her shop, Trendsetters Boutique, is a fun little spot on Main Street that sells fashion accessories — jewelry, hats, scarves, purses– and was established...

Five Essential Tips to Engage Volunteers

Leaders resemble vessels. We have a limited capacity (yes, it is true!). Consider a ten-ounce bowl. It is impossible for it to contain eleven ounces of water. Once that bowl reaches capacity, additional water forces some to flow over the edge. The same is true of our...

Treasured Messages to Dad

  Among photos of grandchildren, mission trips, and other accomplishments that my Dad has hung in his office is the paper wall hanging I gave him when I was 9 years old. It reads: Dear Dad, Thank you for my food, thank you for my clothes, thank you for my horse....

Eating Green – Part III

    Introducing These Foods If you should decide today to completely eliminate your standard veggie choices and introduce nothing but dark leafy green vegetables, your family is probably going to revolt.  The best way to make healthy changes is...

Top of the Year Picks

As a wardrobe consultant, I see styles and products come and go. But I also see quality items that come into the market that make an impression and become staples. This is my “Top of the Year” list. “Top of the Year” Picks The best camisoles: I love the Ann...