Carolyn Mastrangelo MY TIME FITNESS AND NUTRITION 973-896-9263 www.mytimellc.com
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Dayana Morena MONA LISA FRAMING 7 Highland Place, Maplewood 973-762-2777 monalisaframing.com
Carolyn has been an ACE-certified personal trainer for over 20 years. After working in Human Resources for 10 years and having two daughters, she realized her passion was helping people reach their fitness/nutrition goals. Her reviews consistently illustrate that she loves her job and cares about her clients.
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In 2025, I am looking forward to launching our new online framing store, which will give customers a more affordable option for framing their photos and perhaps help them create a photo wall to enhance their homes.
In addition to one-on-one training, Carolyn specializes in coaching and offers three distinct programs: Online fitness: These guided 30-minute workouts strengthen your whole body from home at a fraction of the cost of one-on-one training. Accountability Coaching: You know what to eat and how to exercise. You just need a little push to get it done! ‘ICountAbility combines personalized goal-setting and daily encouragement to keep you focused. Nutrition coaching: This program guides clients to make small, sustainable changes, adjusting their habits to meet their goals. It has been proven to significantly alter eating habits, leading to long-lasting change.
An upcoming trend in the framing business is cutout background mat patterns, which help to add visual interest to a custom framing design. Texture mats such as linen or silk are also trending. I do what I do because of my love of art. I have been a framer for more than 25 years. I love the interaction with clients and always try to guide them in the best possible way for their piece of art. At Mona Lisa Framing, I specialize in preservation and conservation framing. These methods provide the client with the finest quality materials and innovative conservation techniques that will uphold the integrity and care of the art.
Barbara Markowitz CHEZ BARBARA 908-522-9091 | chezbarbaranj.com | chezbarbara1@aol.com
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After 35 years in business, I look forward to welcoming new clients to the Chez Barbara experience—fine foods, excellent service, and great events. I’ve noticed a growing interest in healthy cooking without preservatives, the way Chez Barbara has always done it. I treat every party as my own, paying attention to every detail. Chez Barbara was named “Most Raved About Caterer” by NJ Monthly Magazine. The catering business has been featured in Edible New Jersey; Star Ledger; NJ Savvy Living; Entrée Magazine; Guest Chef TV 3; Gourmet Magazine’s Quick Cook; Food Network Wine & Food Festival; New Jersey Bride; and Etc., Etc., Etc. Six years ago, I launched Chez Barbara’s Culinary Kitchen at Barry’s Appliance in Bridgewater. The cooking classes are fun and educational. I use fresh and unusual products to create
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unique experiences in each class. In 2025, I will start wine classes, adding another dimension to our offerings. I believe in giving back. Over twenty years ago, as a founding member of Franciscan Charities, I initiated a soup kitchen in Newark. What began with 20 servings for 200 has grown to over 100,000 meals annually. I am a mother of seven, three by birth and four adopted. My work in the soup kitchen revealed the flaws in the system, prompting me to become a special needs foster parent. I adopted three infants and a special needs 4-year-old. Today, I am blessed with three successful grown children and four teenagers. I was named outstanding foster and adoptive parent by New Jersey, and I’ll be honored by Families and Child Services in May.