2017-10-19 11:32
One of the classic tourist destinations, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, is the most instagrammed attraction in Europe. What’s left of the wall that once divided the German capital Berlin… Read More
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A lifestyle blog by New York business owner Hilary Topper, filled with product reviews, book reviews and all things wearable tech.
2017-10-17 11:29
Meet The Early Adapter to the World of Virtual Offices
On this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary chats with Roger Kahn, President of Champion Office Suites. Roger Kahn is a sea… Read More
2017-10-17 11:29
Meet The Early Adopter to the World of Virtual Offices
On this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary chats with Roger Kahn, President of Champion Office Suites. Roger Kahn is a sea… Read More
2017-10-12 11:27
Team Galloway LI
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I loved organizing a running group under Jeff Galloway to help new runners learn the fundamentals of the run/walk/run method. Since I started i… Read More
2017-10-10 10:26
The milk is on it’s way…
We just moved to the mainland and after the first week living in our new home, I received a postcard from a milk delivery service.
“Can we do it?… Read More
2017-10-06 11:24
Wine Review: Planeta Frappato Sicilia Vittoria Doc 2015
When I went to Italy a couple of years ago, the one thing that stood out besides the amazing architecture and history, was the incredi… Read More
2017-10-03 12:19
Book Review: OWNED — Property, Privacy and the New Digital Serfdom by Joshua A.T. Fairfield
Although I’m passionate about new technologies, they are dangerous. And after reading… Read More
2017-09-28 10:21
Top Three Customer Service Tips That Are Certain to Wow Clients by Roger Kahn
Many businesses share the experience that finding new clients and retaining old ones is more challengi… Read More
2017-09-26 11:23
Tasca d’Almerita Grillo Review
If you know me, you know I love good wines. So when Tasca contacted me about reviewing two of their Sicilian wines, I was interested.
On a Sunday afterno… Read More
2017-09-19 10:17
Healing Grotto in Bellmore Review
My husband and I recently moved to North Merrick, Merrick Woods to be exact. We were driving up Newbridge Road to get to the Southern Parkway when we both n… Read More
2017-09-14 10:16
Custom Insoles Review by UpStep
I started wearing orthotics in my running shoes about a year ago. I went to Berkeley, CA to visit my son and frequented a Road Runner Sport Store there. I ran… Read More
2017-09-12 11:14
When the Kid Thought I Was Hillary Clinton
The other day, I attended a party near Berkeley, California with my husband and my son. When we got there, we were immediately greeted by the host… Read More
2017-09-07 10:06
Paul Evans Catering Cookies Review
I’ve been using Paul Evans Catering for years to cater dinner parties and/or in-house parties where I want to make a huge splash. Paul Evans Catering… Read More
2017-09-05 11:59
Three “Must Have” Documents for Parents of a Child with Special Needs
Although legal planning documents such as a health care proxy, power of attorney, last will … Read More
2017-08-31 10:36
How Did Nail Polish become Rainbow Colors?
As I entered Best Nails, a nail salon in Long Beach, NY, I started to think about the day when colored nail polish was very limiting – it was… Read More
2017-08-24 11:48
Dr. Marc Taczanowski, DC, DACBSP, CSCS is the co-founder of True Sport Care, the preeminent Sports Injury facility on Long Island. Dr. Marc talks about the difference between True Sport Car… Read More
2017-08-22 10:12
Kate’s Lazy Meadow Review
We heard about this place for years. Kate Pierson from the B-52’s, the famous rock/punk band of the 1980’s new wave/punk era, owns a little place… Read More
2017-08-15 10:02
What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? By Vincent J. Russo
Although Medicare and Medicaid are both federally funded health insurance programs, they have different el… Read More
2017-08-10 10:58
Choosing a Virtual Office? Some Things to Consider… by Roger Kahn
Virtual offices are a great alternative to the traditional office. More and more companies are finding that technolog… Read More
2017-08-08 10:02
On this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Joanna Zeiger, MS, PhD., from Race Ready Coaching. Joanna raced as a professional triathlete from 1998-2010. She placed 4th in… Read More
2017-08-03 09:03
Househunting – Could Be A Real Nightmare for the Buyers!
Should you sell your home first and then look for a house or, should you look for a house and then put your home on the market?… Read More
2017-08-01 10:48
Weekend Getaway: Woodstock, NY
When you think Woodstock, you think of the 1969 music festival of Peace, Love and Music. Even if you weren’t around then, you still heard about three day… Read More
2017-07-27 10:36
2017’S Best Cities for Gamers – WalletHub Study
With the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2017 drawing large crowds and U.S. gaming revenues expected to exceed $25 billion this year… Read More
2017-07-25 10:36
Did GIFs Save Skype?
Will GIFs be the winning weapon in the messaging platform arms race?
Skype’s integration with Gfycat [www.gfycat.com] (the largest user generated GIF platform in t… Read More
2017-07-20 11:33
During this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Arthur Banks, the Managing Partner at Horizon Healthcare Staffing, The Horizon Group, Horizon Staffing Solutions, and… Read More
2017-07-18 10:31
A pair of Nike Air Mag self-lacing sneakers – a concept that was first introduced in the iconic movie Back to the Future and brought to life by Nike in 2016 – sold last month for… Read More
2017-07-13 10:29
On this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary talks with the CEO of Salming North America. Salming Running is dedicated to developing running shoes to help you run with better form, more… Read More
2017-07-11 11:27
To most people, Google Glass died in 2015. But for businesses, smart glass is a growing industry.
Google has several corporate partners for Google Glass at work. For example, San Francisco-b… Read More
2017-06-30 10:05
Billy Joel’s Piano
Back in the late 1990’s, my husband and I attended an auction. (We enjoyed going to auctions in the day!) this one was right around the corner from us at the M… Read More
2017-06-27 10:23
Coca Cola’s Gold Peak Tea and Coffee
Gold Peak Tea produces a line of iced tea and coffee products and recently introduced drinks made with real milk and sugar — Salted Caramel C… Read More
2017-06-22 11:44
Qualtrics Hotel Pain Index Study 2017
“Most of us have had a terrible night in a hotel–whether it’s from a broken air conditioner, leaky
pipe, or noisy and inappropriate n… Read More
2017-06-20 11:40
Vuzix Unveils Three New European “Vuzix Industrial Partners” Into its (VIP) Program
Vuzix® Corporation (VUZI), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses, Augmented Reality (AR… Read More
2017-06-17 16:20
Kevin Spacey Plays Darrow at Arthur Ashe Tennis Stadium in Flushing, Queens
To review the show without talking about the logistics of the production would be a disservice. My husband and I d… Read More
2017-06-15 11:38
Product Review: Instavit Vitamins
If you’re like me, you have a hard time swallowing pills. I know my mom had the same issue and so do I, especially if they are large like the calcium… Read More
2017-06-13 11:43
Restaurant Review: Wild Feast Harvest the Bounty in Long Beach, NY
I was walking passed Ralph’s Ice Cream on my way to get a slice of pizza at Gino’s Pizzeria and noticed a new r… Read More
2017-06-08 11:34
New Balance Golf Shoe Review
I played golf the other day in Merrick, Long Island and decided to check out a new pair of the New Balance Minimus Women’s 1005 Black and Lime golf shoes… Read More
2017-06-06 10:45
Still Thinking About Mother’s Day…
I’m still thinking about Mother’s Day, even if it’s a month later. I didn’t have a particularly eventful Mother’… Read More
2017-06-01 11:40
Weekend Getaway: Boulder, Colorado
I came for the weekend to Boulder, Colorado for the BolderBOULDER 10K race. This is the largest 10K race in the country and has more than 50,000 peop… Read More
2017-05-25 11:04
Product Review: NuVent Boot and Shoe Dryer
I met the NuVent folks at The Running Show in Orlando in December. They spotted me out and asked me if I would be interested in reviewing their new… Read More
2017-05-23 11:33
Instavit Introduces New Travel Kit
Instavit®, a health supplement company that provides an oral spray, instead of pills announced the Instavit “Travel Kit” to help you stay o… Read More
2017-05-18 11:32
You Won’t Believe What We Found…
We’re moving. I don’t know where we’re going yet, but we’re in contract with our house. Now, I know a deal isn’t a… Read More
2017-05-16 11:20
Selling on EBay, is it worth it?
Some people will tell you that they’ve made a ton of money on EBay, but I’ve been doing it now for a while and I can assure you that you will pro… Read More
2017-05-15 11:58
There’s Always Positivity in a Negative, Chaotic Weekend!
When I got into the car at 4:30 am on Thursday morning, I knew it would be a weekend of chaos. I was going to San Francisco fo… Read More
2017-05-11 11:37
Did you know that Fortunoff was back?
Fortunoff’s was established in 1922 in Brooklyn by Max and Clara Fortunoff. At some point, the business opened on Long Island and was a stapl… Read More
2017-05-09 11:03
Childhood Life Lessons: Stephanie Yanok – Cherish Yourself
For a Communications Technology class at Hofstra University, out of over 30 student submissions, 5 were selected to record a… Read More
2017-05-04 11:00
Five ways to give back to charities…
So many people think the holidays is the time to give to charity, but most charities need help year round.
Here is a list of new apps that h… Read More
2017-05-02 11:46
Vacation Getaway: Park City, Utah
My family and I decided to get away spring break to Park City, Utah. We haven’t gone skiing as a family in years and decided it was time. The last tim… Read More
2017-04-27 11:29
Did You Own One of These Banana Bikes?
This photo and announcement recently crossed my desk and I had to share with you! Schwinn recently released 500 of the iconic Lemon Peeler, part of the… Read More
2017-04-25 11:26
The post 139 Facts and Stats About Instagram appeared first on NY Lifestyle Blog Read More
2017-04-23 10:21
Product Review: Cascade Ice Carbonated Water
A surprise box landed at my house filled with six 17.2 oz bottles of Cascade Ice in various flavors. Besides the box at my house, what also surpr… Read More
2017-04-18 20:33
In to Sci-Fi? Then you won’t want to miss this. On this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary will be speaking with author, Ben Parris!
His Wade of Aquatine ebook spent 20 weeks on… Read More
2017-04-18 11:20
Childhood Life Lessons: Judea Hartley – Focus on Yourself
For a Communications Technology class at Hofstra University, out of over 30 student submissions, 5 were selected to record a v… Read More
2017-04-13 10:17
True Lemon Comes Out With New Flavors
Since I got turned on to True Lemon nearly two months ago, I have been loving this drink! Recently, the company introduced two new flavors — Straw… Read More
2017-04-11 11:17
Saying things that you don’t mean…
The other day, I was talking with a young mother about her six month old baby boy. He was deliciously cute and seemed like such a good baby.
… Read More
2017-04-06 11:03
Invoxia NVX200 Product ReviewIt’s a phone… it’s a mobile phone… it’s an all-in-one… it’s Invoxia NVX 200!
Talk about having a mobile office! The… Read More
2017-04-04 15:00
On this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary will be talking with Gael Orr, the Communications Manager for Once Again Nut Butter. Once Again prides themselves on providing the health-cons… Read More
2017-03-30 11:39
SPY Blue Light Protection Screen
Living in a society where mostly everything is technology-driven, it’s no surprise that we find ourselves squinting at the screens of our compute… Read More
2017-03-25 11:34
Product Review: SipCaddy for Your Shower or Tub
I love to take baths. There’s nothing better than to take a nice, relaxing lavender Epson salt bath drinking a fine glass of red w… Read More
2017-03-23 11:32
Review: Ditto Wearable
In a world where new technology enters the market each day, it can be hard to keep up. With the Ditto, you’ll “never miss calls, texts, app alerts, or forg… Read More
2017-03-21 18:00
Hardly a day passes without some mention of bullying, cyberbullying, or child abuse in the media. There are organizations out there that are doing their best to combat this. Celebrating 35 y… Read More
2017-03-21 11:29
True Citrus Challenge #TRUEYOUCHALLENGE
I don’t do well with these 30-day challenges. I start off excited about them and then as the month gets underway, I get distracted with al… Read More
2017-03-16 15:00
On this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary will be speaking with Jason Jacobs, the founder and serial entrepreneur of remodeez. Jason Jacobs sparked on the idea for remodeez when he was… Read More
2017-03-16 11:28
Product Review: SunRidge Farms Organic and Natural Foods
I’m trying. I grew up eating lots of preservatives and then, as an adult, I found myself eating the same “crap” I a… Read More
2017-03-14 11:22
Product Review: remodeez
There’s lots of sanitizers on the marketplace but very few, if any at all, have no scent. That’s what I love about remodeez!
Remodeez takes the odor… Read More
2017-03-09 12:34
WEARABLE WRIST HEART RATE MONITOR BY MIO GLOBAL
Mio Global has developed a waterproof wearable wrist heart rate monitor which allows you to track steps, calories, distance and other workout… Read More
2017-03-07 12:19
KICK YOUR COLD IN LESS THAN A WEEK
With the weather changing and winter fast-approaching, the December issue of SHAPE offers tips on how to fight your cold in no-time.
Cold and flu season is… Read More
2017-03-02 12:11
Overcoming Addiction: Hear Famous Swimmer’s Story About Hope
Here is an incredible story about a passionate swimmer who could have won gold but instead turned to the bottle and almost… Read More
2017-02-28 12:36
Childhood Life Lessons: Stephanie A – Think Positive
For a Communications Technology class at Hofstra University, out of over 30 student submissions, 5 were selected to record a video… Read More
2017-02-27 20:58
Last year, the United Nations celebrated International Women’s Day under the official theme “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality”. One industry that is sti… Read More
2017-02-23 18:00
During this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary chats with Danielle Sullivan, Head Coach and President of Iron Fit Endurance. Danielle, a professional triathlete, will be talking about h… Read More
2017-02-23 12:29
Living in the Moment
The other day, I noticed that one of my teammates posted a comment on Facebook that said, he was in Florida and couldn’t wait for his retirement.
I shook my head… Read More
2017-02-21 12:31
6 Tips For Staying At Your Happy Weight This Year
Learn how to maintain your weight this holiday season with tips from SHAPE magazine.
You’re not trying to shed pounds—beca… Read More
2017-02-16 16:00
Tune into this episode of Hilary Topper on Air as she talks with Jeff Galloway: U.S. Olympian, running coach and Official Training Consultant for runDisney. If you are beginner runner… Read More
2017-02-16 12:51
Dealing with an elderly parent who is computer illiterate
Dealing with an elderly parent is difficult. But when it comes to dealing with an elderly parent who is computer illiterate and insi… Read More
2017-02-14 12:43
Here’s an interview I had with a company that developed a new smart bed that monitors your sleep and your children’s sleep patterns. Interesting stuff! Check it out b… Read More
2017-02-09 18:00
How To Eliminate Injuries?
Can running marathons cause injury for those who don’t train and more importantly, those who do? What types of injuries can occur? When should you visi… Read More
2017-02-09 18:00
Can running marathons cause injury for those who don’t train and more importantly, those who do? What types of injuries can occur? When should you visit your doctor? Today… Read More
2017-02-09 12:07
Childhood Life Lessons: Rian-Ashlei – Embrace Your Differences
Here’s another One Minute Smarter episode with special thanks to producer, Waldo Cabrera. One of my former Hofstra… Read More
2017-02-07 12:00
Looking for a luxury smart watch that you could wear to work or even to a black tie event? Omate sells beautiful, high-end smart watches that wouldn’t be out of place on the red carpet… Read More
2017-02-02 16:00
You’ve heard all the buzzwords – byproducts, grain-free, holistic, raw – but does it really matter what type of dog food you give your pup? Research says it “mos… Read More
2017-02-02 12:01
Starting a New Galloway Running Group on Long Island
Have you ever wanted to run? Well, now you can with the Galloway Method! Jeff Galloway is a famous Olympian and founder of the RunWalkRun… Read More
2017-01-29 12:35
Childhood Life Lessons: Lysa Carre – Ignore Those 10 Seconds of Negativity
As you know, I teach at Hofstra University. The course I teach is called, Communications Technology. During a… Read More
2017-01-26 12:32
Product Review: TRIDONIS Workout Clothes
A new local Long Island company is trying to make their mark in the workout apparel industry. The company, TRIDONIS, was recently created by three br… Read More
2017-01-24 12:30
Do you know about our HJMT Blog?
We recently launched our new HJMT website. If you haven’t seen it, take a quick look. You will notice that we have all new faces now at HJMT.
Jeannine… Read More
2017-01-21 12:28
The Running Event in Orlando was a well-run, well-organized event, produced by Formula Media in Great Neck, NY. There were dozens and dozens of exhibitors from large vendors like Asics… Read More
2017-01-19 17:00
What are the technologies and innovations that are making the biggest impact on sports? What strategies does Team USA use to leverage the technological know-how? And what are some of the cha… Read More
2017-01-19 12:26
Weekend Getaway: Beacon, NY
My husband and I decided to get out of town for the weekend for our anniversary. We had heard a lot of interesting things about the town of Beacon, upstate, NY bu… Read More
2017-01-17 12:25
Firefly Music Festival Lets Attendees Decide Top Performers
Firefly Music Festival, the east coast’s largest music and camping festival, announced today an expansion of fan engagement… Read More
2017-01-15 12:21
IMD Professor Stefan Michel on LinkedIn and the future of learning in the workplace
LinkedIn recently announced that it was entering the professional development market. Surprisingly, this n… Read More
2017-01-12 12:19
Snapchat Spectacles
If you’re an avid Snapchat user, then you have no doubt heard of the new Snapchat Spectacles that recently hit the market. The limited edition glasses allow you to… Read More
2017-01-10 12:11
Top Seven Things to Do in St Marten
Go to Friar’s Bay Beach – It’s not that popular and yet, it’s one of the nicest beaches on the Island. There are two restaurants a… Read More
2017-01-05 12:53
If you have a parent or grandparent who lives in another state, it’s hard to monitor if they are taking their medications or even eating properly. Now, with Lively, a new smart watch f… Read More
2017-01-02 12:07
SHAPE LAUNCHES “PERSONAL BEST” CAMPAIGN TO KICK START 2017
SHAPE, the leading millennial women’s active lifestyle brand with an audience of more than 14 million, has… Read More
2017-01-01 12:00
Effective Ways to Save for Your Child’s College Education
No matter if you’ve just brought home your newborn baby, or you’ve recently learned you’re expecting, it&rsq&hell…Read More
2016-12-22 12:53
A holiday wish just for you!
We will be taking a little break until January 3rd. We hope you have a wonderful holiday and we’ll see you then!
The post A Holiday Wish Just f… Read More
2016-12-20 12:17
Infographic: The Smartphone Market Is Not a Two-Horse Race
We found this great infographic on the smartphone market. Contrary to popular belief and despite Apple and Samsung often domin… Read More
2016-12-13 12:06
Last year, I attended my first hackathon at West Virginia University. Eight groups of young women developed either new wearable technology products or apps for wearables during a Google/PBS… Read More
2016-12-08 12:03
A Friar’s Head Wedding in Riverhead
A few weeks ago, my husband’s uncle got married in Riverhead, Long Island. The days leading up to the wedding was exciting, especially the day… Read More
2016-12-06 12:46
Restaurant Review: Lost & Found in Long Beach, NY
Lost & Found was featured in The New York Times and since then, my husband has been talking with me about going to try it out. Lost… Read More
2016-12-04 02:42
Holiday gift guide 2016
Not sure what to get your loved ones?
Throughout the year, I have seen some great products and some not so great products. I looked back and compiled this list of fiv… Read More
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