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Jennifer Koliatsis

Jennifer is a middle school English teacher. She lives in Bethpage with her husband and two teenagers. To her, a great night out is anywhere with great people, whether that's at home, a new restaurant, or even a PTA meeting.

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Check out these events in town for a kid friendly St. Patrick’s Day

Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!   What I remember most about St. Patrick’s Day is my Italian mother struggling to embrace this holiday by putting up green shamrocks in our window so she could appease my Irish father.  Growing up in an Irish/Italian household, my parents had a difficult time holding onto their […]

Suit Up for the Polar Plunge

  Get your bathing suits ready! It’s time to dust off those bathing suits for a great cause.  TOBAY Beach is hosting its 4th annual Polar Plunge.  Do you have what it takes to dive into that icy ocean water?  March 18th promises to be a unique event that should be on everyone’s bucket list. […]

That Meetball Place: Serving The Best Meatballs in Farmingdale

That Meetball Place is an amazing new addition to Farmingdale’s Main St.  The primary focus?  You guessed it, balls!  From the play on the word “Meet” to it’s inviting atmosphere, there is no better place to bring your friends, family, or even that special person in your life for a great time.  The front of […]

Cooking With the Kids at Kitchen Time in Massapequa

Kitchen Time, located in Massapequa, is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon bonding with your child.   Kids enjoy a few hours of cooking and exploring their creative interests, while at the same time, leaving you with no mess to clean up.  If you’ve ever included your child in the cooking process, you know what […]

Essential Oils: Fad or Fab?

I definitely consider myself a skeptic and was unsure of how essential oils would benefit me.  I am of the mindset that when you have a problem, you should go to the doctor and get prescribed medication to alleviate the issue.  However, about a year ago I was struck with an immense, chronic pain in […]

Jennifer’s Story

It’s not often that I tell this story from beginning to end, but I was asked to write about when I met my husband and my engagement so here it goes!  I was 19 when I met my husband and had been warned not to date this notorious player.  I did make an attempt to stay […]

Happy GALentine’s Day

Hating the pressure of Valentine’s Day?  Not sure what your significant other has planned?  Worried he won’t live up to your expectations?  Why not leave the stress behind, grab some of your girlfriends, and have some fun with a night out on GALentine’s Day!  February 13 has been made famous by Leslie Knope, a character from the […]