EDITOR’S NOTE
SHOP CONSCIOUSLY! Sleep Apnea /Snoring
Implants/ Missing Teeth
TMJ/Jaw Disorders
Cosmetic Solutions
What’s your favorite boutique, coffee shop or restaurant? I’ll bet you’ve named a business in your neighborhood that is owned by a local individual—not a national corporation. What makes going in there so special? Is it the exceptional ser vice, the unique products and atmosphere — or does the owner know you by name? Now more than ever (given our shaky economy and the cookie-cutter chains that seem ever more ubiquitous) it is impor tant to shop and buy locally. Our local stores are the backbone of our community because money spent locally is reinvested right here, ensuring that our main streets continue to have the charming character we love. The importance of shopping locally is a major cause of ours here at Bergen Health & Life. Check out our feature “Shop Local” (page 38) where we’ve listed the top indie shops in 17 categories. We and our team of reporters in the know had a very hard time editing this down to the top 10 in each category—there just weren’t enough pages! (Perhaps you’ll think we missed one— be sure to e-mail us and let us know—maybe your choice will make it into the next guide.) This month’s health topic is something you may have contemplated—cosmetic surgery. Our article featuring advice from top local surgeons (page 47) will help you make educated decisions as we cover the many procedures and their costs. There is so much more in this issue to discover—from expert advice from top landscapers on how to prep your garden for its spring awakening to our column demystifying French wines. And don’t miss our list of this spring’s “must” events in Bergen County. Enjoy!
so warm ! JENNIFER VREEL AND, EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITOR@WAINSCOTMEDIA.COM
w h a t i’m lo v i n g . . . When I found myself in the middle of this winter’s storm number seven without proper gear, my local consignment shop hooked me up with the best boots ever—these Adirondack UGGs. They normally retail for $250, and I got them for a $100 steal. Check out our picks for the top designer consignment shops in the “Shop Local” feature.
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