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3 weeks ago | 
mainstreetmag.com | Regina Molaro
A few months ago, there was a bit of buzz about shopping small. Back in late February, the media blasted a message encouraging shoppers to participate in an “economic blackout.” Consumers would refrain from spending at major retailers such as Target, HomeGoods, and Lowe’s and would opt to spend at local businesses instead.
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1 month ago | 
mainstreetmag.com | Regina Molaro
Beyond what one typically associates with a “cruise” is the magnificent journey and exotic experience one gets aboard Havila Voyages. We sailed the contemporary ship, Havila Castor, built only four years ago, from the northern port in Kirkenes to Bergen in the south. It even travels through the Arctic Circle. Along the journey through the splendid fjords, we participated in a bunch of winter excursions.
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2 months ago | 
mainstreetmag.com | Regina Molaro
Thanks to anticipation of Season 3 of The White Lotus (HBO Max), Thailand has soared to the top of many people’s bucket lists. The show, which is set in Thailand, debuted on February 16. Regarded as the “White Lotus effect,” the term refers to the way that major TV shows have influenced the way people globetrot. According to a recent article on BBC, when it was announced mid-2024 that Thailand would be the location for the TV show’s third season, global interest in travel to the country soared.
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Mar 27, 2025 | 
mainstreetmag.com | Regina Molaro
Although we are already a few months into a new year, the “new year-new you” ideology still resonates with many people who yearn to shake things up a bit. Whether it’s redecorating, refreshening home accents and switching up color palettes, or remodeling, many home dwellers are seeking a fresh start – a blank page waiting to be filled up. It’s all about transformation, new beginnings, and possibilities.
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Mar 17, 2025 | 
tworivertimes.com | Regina Molaro
By Regina MolaroIt’s almost spring! After a long, cold winter, many look forward to scheduling some spring plans. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two, a group outing, a birthday celebration or other festivity, the key is great company, fine food and celebratory cocktails or mocktails. A new season also brings a whole crop of ingredients that can be incorporated into spring menus. Chefs and food enthusiasts are also noticing new trends.
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Feb 14, 2025 | 
tworivertimes.com | Regina Molaro
Societal changes and shifting attitudes toward marriage have impacted gift-giving to those who are tying the knotBy Regina MolaroToday’s couples are saying “I do” later in life. According to wedding website planner The Knot, the average age for marriage in the Northeast in 2023 was 32. By that age, many people are already established in their careers, so as couples, they are even picking up the tab for their weddings.
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Feb 12, 2025 | 
mainstreetmag.com | Regina Molaro
Most people’s familiarity with Singapore stems from the 2018 movie Crazy Rich Asians, but there’s so much more to know about this intriguing island in Southeast Asia, which is considered both a country and a city. For a relatively small size—about 31 miles from east to west by 17 from north to south—it packs a lot of punch. The city-state is home to five million people.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
tworivertimes.com | Regina Molaro
The health care community has redefined the requirements for clinical obesity, noting BMI shouldn’t be the sole barometer of the disease. By Regina MolaroMany people dread going to their doctor because they hope to avoid discussing weight gain and obesity and their impact on health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is defined as “excess or abnormal fat and accumulation that presents a risk to health.” A chronic disease, obesity affects 4 in 10 adults in the United States.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
tworivertimes.com | Regina Molaro
By Regina MolaroWhen daylight saving time ended Nov. 3, the clocks “fell back” to standard time. Due to a lack of sunshine during shorter days, many people started feeling depressed. Some claim they feel less motivated to get out to the gym, shop or socialize after dark. They believe the shorter days prompt them to become more dormant. Daylight saving time can be traced back hundreds of years.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
mainstreetmag.com | Regina Molaro
The real estate market in the Hudson Valley, Berkshires, and Litchfield hills has been on a wild ride. The pandemic fueled a lot of movement in the commercial and residential markets, and more recently, there’s been an uptick in demand for commercial real estate and mixed-use properties that can accommodate businesses and residents. Although many businesses have shuttered, others are popping up. A slew of new breweries, distilleries, and restaurants have opened.
