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Massage Envy

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Massage Envy

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Massage Envy- The Envy of Every Massage Place

By Sabeen Faquir

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According to the Mayo Clinic, massage is effective against stress, pain, and muscle tension. Some research even claims benefits for anxiety, digestive disorders and fibromyalgia. Massage is generally considered a part of complementary and alternative medicine but is being offered more. If you are in need of a massage or just looking to relax, go to Massage Envy at the Wellington or Royal Palm Beach locations.

 

The Royal Palm Beach location in the Costco plaza on Southern Boulevard opened in October 2006. This was the first location for owners Kevin Kern and his mother Josie Kern.  It touts being the busiest location in Southeast Florida and is ranked in the top ten nationally. They are even expanding to 18 rooms, right now. Mr. Kern is joined by his brother Mike Kern in overseeing their other location in the Whole Foods plaza on 441 near Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington.  Open since 2013, this location also sees a lot of traffic. There are a total of 13 Massage Envy Spa locations in Palm Beach County and 1100 nationwide!

 

Massage Envy was founded in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2003 by John Leonesio. He was in the gym membership industry and wanted to apply the concepts of business he learned to massage. A massage therapist he worked with at the gym came up with the name Massage Envy.  Mr. Leonesio opened locations locally and then expanded nationally.

 

Massage Envy doesn’t just offer massages – they also offer rejuvenating facials. In fact, they offer four types of facials: Age Reform, Sensitive Skin, Clarifying Enzyme, and Vitamin C. Mr. Kern told me they do an average of 3000 massages and 200 facials at the Royal Palm Beach location per month. In 2015, they did 35,000 massages and 2,500 facials!

When it comes to the type of massage you may get, each massage is customized.  You may end up getting an aroma therapy massage, a hot-stone massage, a deep tissue massage or something else suited to your needs. They even offer pre-natal massage for pregnant patrons! And if you’re wondering about price, all services cost the same under the membership program. The membership program is really your best bet and the biggest bang for your buck.  As part of the membership program, you will pay $59.99 per month which includes one monthly massage. Any massage thereafter will be only $39.99.

Mr. Kern told me that one thing customers prefer about Massage Envy over other massage places is its hours of operation. Massage Envy is open seven days a week. From Monday to Friday, hours of operation are 8AM to 10PM and from Saturday to Sunday, from 9AM to 8PM. Massage Envy also strives hard for same day availability. There are 38 therapists on staff and each is different in what they do. Their combined experience adds up to many years of hands-on treatment – in many different modalities.

I even got the chance to speak with one of the therapists, Kerry Forest. She told me she sees approximately four to six clients and completes six hours worth of massage a day. She loves working for Massage Envy and has actually been at the Royal Palm Beach location since it opened, ten years ago. She told me she loves what the company stands for which is allowing everyday people to afford regular massage. She also told me she appreciated Mr. Kern’s leadership. Mr. Kern pays for the training of aestheticians and massage therapists at Massage Envy. Ms. Forest says Massage Envy is like a family. We also chatted with a long-time Massage Envy client Rollin McGrail.  “Their massages are amazing,” she says. “Better than anywhere else!”

Massage Envy also gives back to the community by attending local high school fundraising events and golf tournament and other local fundraisers. They offer gift certificates and free massages at events. At special times of year, you may even spot some discounts. Christmas, Valentines, and Mother’s Day are highlights of the gift card season. They may also offer a special where if you spend a certain amount of money, you receive a gift card.  Mr. Kern informed me that the price of the massage has only gone up $0.99 in ten years. So, in addition to some special times of year when you’ll find discounted prices, you are already getting a massage at its lowest price when you become a member.

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Part of the team at Massage Envy – RPB

We discussed some of the benefits of massage above, but most significantly, the owners told me customers claim regular massages have changed their lives. They no longer need to take pills for pain and are glad they feel better by natural healing. Mr. Kern told me massage is great for overall well-being, migraines, shoulder and back aches. Pains can be taken away by regular massage therapy. It provides general maintenance of the body. People like their experiences at Massage Envy so much that word of mouth has become a primary way of growing the business (along with AroundWellington.com).

Massage Envy is perfect for Wellington and Royal Palm Beach residents because of the hours of operation and flexibility of the therapists. Massage Envy boasts a diverse group of massage therapists trained in all modalities of massage. To know more about Massage Envy, I recommend stopping in at either location. Recently, the Massage Envy look has changed in advertising and design, but not in services offered. Their brand new look, which will include these two locations, can be seen as a symbol of Massage Envy’s renewed commitment to help customers take care of themselves.

So, Massage Envy is dedicated to the customer. It doesn’t matter which location you go to but go visit the Kern family and their wonderful staff at either the Royal Palm Beach or Wellington locations. Sit down. Drink the lemon water or cucumber water.  Relax.  Enjoy!

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Massage Envy

Royal Palm Beach

11021 Southern Blvd. Suite 100
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 422-8889

Massage Envy-Royal Palm Beach

Wellington

2615 State Rd 7 Unit 500
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 692-7777

Massage Envy-Wellington

Stop Blood Sugar Shenanigans

Sabeen Faquir
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Stop Blood Sugar Shenanigans

Natural Insight

Stop Blood Sugar Shenanigans

By Sabeen Faquir

You may be suffering from blood sugar management issues like metabolic syndrome or diabetes. Talk to your doctor about the benefits of cinnamon and chromium for blood sugar management. In addition to traditional medications, these nutrients may help lower fasting blood glucose levels!

First, it is important to understand what a fasting blood glucose level is. After we eat, our food transforms into types of sugars including glucose. Insulin, a hormone, is then released to sequester glucose and package it into forms for use later; these as used for energy. A fasting blood glucose level is just that, a blood glucose level taken after fasting, usually overnight. According to the NIH, if a fasting blood glucose level is greater than 126mg/dL, it could be reason for a diagnosis of diabetes.

Fasting blood glucose levels of 100-125mg/dL is reason to believe there is risk for developing type 2 diabetes. A normal fasting blood glucose level is below 100mg/dL. There are two types of diabetes, type 1 which is insulin-dependent and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is hereditary and diagnosed at a young age. Type 2 diabetes develops over time as the result of poor eating habits including regular and high amounts of sugar. In type 2 diabetes, some insulin is produced but it does not function well.

Having raised amounts of glucose in the blood can be harmful. The sugars can combine with other things in the blood and cause damage. For example, it can combine with a protein to ruin its function and in fact, harm tissue at the site of its function. This is why diabetes can never go untreated. Diabetes is commonly known to damage nerves.

If you are suffering from blood sugar management issues, two nutrients to consider are cinnamon and chromium.  One study found that an alcohol extract of cinnamon produced comparable results to the diabetes medication, glibenclamide, in Alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Alloxan is like glucose but destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. An oral dose of 200mg/kg of the cinnamon alcohol lowered blood sugar levels to as low as an average of 123.5+/-3.6mg/dL after 1 hour of administration (Rejesh et al).

In another study, combination of cinnamon and chromium was found to both lower fasting blood glucose levels and increase insulin sensitivity in human subjects (Anderson). Chromium picolinate is known to be the superior form of chromium supplement to take for blood sugar management (Peng, Yang). In a study performed on 71 diabetic human subjects, supplementation with chromium picolinate significantly reduced fasting glucose levels by 31mg/dL (Paiva et al).

How do cinnamon and chromium work? Cinnamon enhances insulin’s activities. In fact, a constituent of cinnamon, MCHP, activates the insulin receptor even without insulin. Particularly, it ignites the insulin receptor in cells for the cell to “soak up” glucose and package it. And also like insulin, it helps prevent the destruction of glycogen, the packaged form of glucose (Phaneuf).  Like cinnamon, chromium potentiates the actions of insulin. Particularly, it helps insulin signaling which eventually enhances insulin sensitivity. Insulin resistance is a condition preceding type 2 diabetes (Hua et al).

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Disclaimer: The content of this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure disease.

Sources:

Pusuloori Rajesh, S.Sharon Sonia, Y. Vijayabhaskara Reddy, M. Shiva Kumar. Antidiabetic profile of CINNAMON powder extract in experimental Diabetic animals. International Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2015; Vol: 2, Issue: 4, 21-25

Richard A. Anderson. Chromium and polyphenols from cinnamon improve insulin sensitivity. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. February 2008. Volume 67. Issue 01. pp 48-53

Mei Peng, Xiaoping Yang. Controlling diabetes by chromium complexes: The role of the ligands. Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry. May 2015. Volume 146, Pages 97–103

Ana N. Paiva, Josivan G. de Lima, Anna C.Q. de Medeiros, Heverton A.O. Figueiredo, Raiana L. de Andrade, Marcela A.G. Ururahy, Adriana A. Rezende, José Brandão-Neto, Maria das G. Almeida. Beneficial effects of oral chromium picolinate supplementation on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized clinical study. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology. October 2015. Volume 32, Pages 66–72

Holly Phaneuf, PhD. Herbs Demystified: A Scientist Explains How the Most Common Herbal Remedies Really Work. 2005. Da Capo Press. Pg 81-85

Yinan Hua, Suzanne Clark, Jun Ren, and Nair Sreejayan. Molecular Mechanisms of Chromium in Alleviating Insulin Resistance. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 2012 Apr; 23(4): 313–319.

Mommy of One

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Mommy of One

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Mommy of One

By Briana D’Andrea

These past couple of days as a mommy of one have been pretty bittersweet.  As the days and minutes wind down until we welcome our pretty princess, I can’t help but reflect on the amazing times we’ve shared with our first born baby prince. The opportunity my husband has afforded us to be able to have spent the last three and a half years together making memories, taking naps, going on walks, potty training and just being “us,” is something I could never repay him for. Some fond memories that come to mind are our trips to the beach, the pool and the library. Making new friends, taking countless mommy and me classes, watching him grow day by day, learn things piece by piece. Often times, things got a bit chaotic, just like anything else, but I am thankful for those moments too, because it has made me appreciate both the good and bad times we shared.  I especially enjoyed taking him to his first movie, painting ceramics together and going on his first trip to Disney as a family. These are moments I will never forget and I know my husband too will cherish for the rest of our lives.

Soon another bundle of joy will be added to the mix. I can’t help but wonder how my little man will take to her. Sure, I know he will be a softie, smushy boy who will protect her. I just want him to know how much of a special place he holds in my heart. How, because of him, I was able to be the mother I always dreamed I would be. I hope he continues to look at me the way he has since the first days our eyes locked. I hope I can always make him feel proud of me, make him feel loved and as if he is the most important person in this world. I know it’s normal to beg the question of how on earth will I be able to make room in my heart for another baby? To love them just as much as my first? From what I understand, you just do and I am looking forward to finding out what that feels like.

Why Does My Back Hurt When I Breathe?

Jonathon Chung
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Why Does My Back Hurt When I Breathe?

Ask the Docs

Why Does My Back Hurt When I Breathe? What is it and how to fix it?

By Dr. Jonathon Chung of Keystone Chiropractic

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“It hurts right here (points to middle of back), especially when I take a deep breath in.”

“It’s like someone is poking a knife in the middle of my back.”

“Every time I try to stand up all the way, my back spasms.”

“I just want to crack this pinch in my back.”

There are times when pain can literally take your breath away.  I know this feeling well because it’s one of the main things that brought me to the chiropractor’s office for the first time. That sharp, stabbing pain coming from a very pinpoint spot in the middle of your back.  Sometimes it’s just a really annoying feeling that won’t go away, but other times it can make you feel crippled by back spasms.

In many cases, this pain comes from the joint where your ribs connect to your spine. Sometimes people will say that you have a rib head that’s “out of place”, misaligned, or sprained. For the sake of today’s article, we’ll just call it rib pain.

It’s a frustrating problem because it can happen out of no where. Sometimes you just wake up with the pain, other times it’s from twisting or turning too quickly, and in my case, it was from lifting too much weight overhead. Fortunately, even though we don’t know much about the pain, we do have effective strategies to help manage it when you feel it.

Why Does It Hurt So Bad?

The interesting thing about pain from a rib head is that the intensity and level of annoyance is really high for a problem that is pretty harmless. It’s not like a herniated disc where you may have other serious complications that arise, but the pain can sometimes be as debilitating.

Although this joint won’t result in pinched nerves that can cause muscle weakness or loss of feeling, it is extremely dense in pain generating tissue.

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The ligaments shown on the image above, as well as the direct connection of the rib to the vertebra can be full of pain fibers called nociceptors. This joint is not supposed to have very much movement. If the joint gets overloaded and sprains the ligament, or if there is too much friction between the joint surfaces, then it stimulates an aggressive pain response in the brain.

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When the pain response is initiated, the nervous system often looks to brace an area of injury, this typically comes in the form of muscle tightness and spasticity. As the muscles tighten around your ribs, it limits your ability to breathe in deeply. The muscle spasticity may also compress the nerves, arteries, and veins passing around the curvature of the ribs causing additional sources of pain and discomfort.

Unlike other parts of the body like the hand, shoulder, and low back, you don’t have a choice in moving your ribs. Your ribs move whenever you take a breath, and breathing is a little bit important to the maintenance of life. The more it moves, the more it can agitate the painful joint even if there’s minimal tissue damage.

How to fix it?

For most people, this pain will go away within a week without any treatment. However, if you have the pain for longer, you may need a little bit of outside help to correct the problem.

Most chiropractors can address the pain with a spinal adjustment to the thoracic spine or rib head. Typically patients will feel a substantial amount of relief within a few visits. When combined with some corrective exercise, you probably won’t have any further issues unless you reinjure the joint.

After my weightlifting injury I found myself having rib pain repeatedly even though I was getting regular adjustments to my back. You can say that I had chronic rib problems because I struggled to get long term relief.

I didn’t get long term relief until I got my upper neck corrected which finally seemed to make my spine maintain itself for months instead of a few days at a time. The way the neck influences the structure of the spine led to persistent muscle imbalance in my thoracic spine. Just like the image below, when the hips and shoulders rotate inappropriately, the rib cage can become a problem area.

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Whether your problem is brand new or chronic, a Structural Corrective approach to the spine can lead to substantial relief.

Top Ten Green Living Tips

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Top Ten Green Living Tips

Top Ten Green Living Tips

“Let us not take this planet for granted.” – Leonardo diCaprio

A Compilation

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You’re probably trying to “live green” and make Earth-conscious choices.  But one thing that gets in the way is the hectic lifestyle that so many of us lead.  As a parent, I know that there are many times we are flying out the door, late for an event and I will grab a few water bottles against my better judgment.  In fact, disposable water bottles are completely unnecessary.

1. Use less disposable items, including bottled water. Be prepared. Try eating ice cream in a cone, rather than a cup. Use your travel mug when buying coffee. Keep your water bottle handy. Buy more of your food from the bulk bin and re-use your own eco-friendly bags or containers to reduce the amount of packaged products purchased. Some stores even sell stuff like laundry detergent, soap, and other house hold cleaning products in bulk and often at a discount. Don’t forget your reusable shopping bags.

2. Say no to spam. Contact the distributing company or marketing association to have your name removed from their mailing list. You can also stick a “no junk mail” sign on your mail box. Not only will this save you time by not having to sort the mail into recycling but it will also help to reduce the thousands of trees destroyed each year to create the junk mail that is sent to your home.

3. Receive and pay your bills electronically. Almost everything from your phone bill to your credit card statement can be viewed online and often these companies will discount you a few dollars for going paperless. Ask your service providers about it and set it up to reduce paper production.

4. Turn off your electronics when not in use. A computer left on for 24 hours can use a lot of electricity – up to 1000 kilowatts. And, even when your TV or computer is off, it is still using power. Either unplug all your electronic devices or use a power strip and flip of the switch when you’re done.

5. Go meatless on Mondays. Having pasta or a vegetarian soup on Mondays might not seem like a big deal, but adding one meat-free meal per week (for a family of four) has the same impact as driving a hybrid car. Raising livestock produces a large amount of greenhouse gases, so cutting back, even one night per week, makes a big difference.

6. Don’t dump, donate instead. By some estimates, for every item of clothing donated, 27 pounds of carbon emissions are reduced based on the fact that you don’t another item being produced while one is headed to the landfill. Take items to a thrift store, a charity that accepts donations, or list them on Freecycle.org.

7. Start a backyard garden and a compost bin. Just think of all the food waste that goes into your daily garbage or down the disposal.  Instead of adding to the endless piles of garbage, you could be literally feeding your garden. Here’s a good start for beginners.  And no, if done properly, it will not smell.  And you will have dark, rich, organic soil to work with. https://www.backyardboss.net/how-to-make-compost-black-gold-for-your-own-gardens/ 

8. Collect and save water. Put containers with removable covers outside to collect rainwater that you can use to water your lawn, flower beds and gardens. Try using a bucket once a week in the shower to collect water that you can use to water your houseplants (make sure the water is at the right temperature before watering). It’s also a good reminder to water the plants. And if you need a reminder about the fact that we are lucky (in some parts of the world) to have access to clean water, see this video.  Nearly one billion people live without access to clean water. https://youtu.be/BCHhwxvQqxg 

9. Upgrade your lights. Changing light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones can save four times the amount of energy than a regular bulb. Energy-efficient CFLs can also last up to ten times longer than traditional ones. The light from these bulbs will give off light as bright as your old bulbs or brighter and save you money. Don’t forget to turn off lights when not in use. If you can get motion-sensitive lights, give them a try – they turn off when no more motion is detected. Also, if you like using outdoor lights go for the solar powered ones.

10. Clean green.  Look to your kitchen cabinet for natural cleaning products, such as baking soda, white distilled vinegar and essential oils.

For good ideas on a daily basis, please “like” our related Facebook page “Living Green.”

 

Curried Eggplant and Chickpea Saute

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Curried Eggplant and Chickpea Saute

Curried Eggplant and Chickpea Saute

By Sherri Mraz, the Cookin’ YogiCurriedEggplantandChickpea-CY

Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice
Sea salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion chopped
3 – 4 tomatoes chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 eggplant cut into 1” cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 15 oz can chick peas
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 tsp corn starch if not using yogurt
1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt, optional

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Directions
In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the rice, 1 ½ cups water, and ½ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Stir the rice once, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes, eggplant, curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until eggplant is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
Stir in the chickpeas and cook just until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Remove the vegetables from heat and stir in the basil and corn starch. Add the yogurt, if using, at this step without cornstarch. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the vegetables over the rice with yogurt, if using.

 

OPEN HOUSE AT THE WISE WOMEN’S SANCTUARY

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OPEN HOUSE AT THE WISE WOMEN’S SANCTUARY

OPEN HOUSE AT THE WISE WOMEN’S SANCTUARY
The Wise Women’s Sanctuary will hold its first Open House on Saturday, March 5th from 7:00 pm to 9:00pm.
During this free event we offer informal talks with our practitioners, complimentary women-centered mini massages, and delicious light snacks.
Located in Palm Beach County, The Wise Women’s Sanctuary offers a variety of classes and services to support women through all chapters of their lives. Our goal is to celebrate womanhood and create a community where women feel safe, loved and supported by other likeminded women.
Some of our services include:
· Women’s fitness classes
· Thermography
· Women centered relaxation gatherings
· Massage therapy
· Acupuncture
· Out of hospital midwife care
· Childbirth & parenting classes
· CPR courses
You can find out more at our website at www.theWiseWomensSanctuary.com
Address:
The Wise Women’s Sanctuary
7950 S. Military Trail, Suite 103
Lake Worth, FL 33463
Ph: 561=951-0404
[email protected]
www.thewisewomenssanctuary.com

Pizza Lover? Mellow Mushroom is the Place to Go!

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Pizza Lover? Mellow Mushroom is the Place to Go!

The Discerning Palate

Pizza Lover? Mellow Mushroom is the Place to Go!

By Sandy Axelrod

 

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Mellow Mushroom Wellington
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod
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Polo Players Mural at Mellow Mushroom
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod

My husband and I have been to Mellow Mushroom on several occasions because we love a good pizza and the stunning Equestrian theme. On our first visit we remarked about the friendly and efficient staff and that has held true on every visit since. We order the regular fabulously light and delicious crust but there is a gluten-free crust option for those who don’t eat gluten. So far we have tried three or four of their pizzas but always seem to come back to the Holy Shiitake Pie. The Holy Shiitake has an olive oil and garlic base topped with mozzarella and Mont Amoré cheeses. On top of that there are button, portobello and, of course, shiitake mushrooms along with sweet and luscious caramelized onions. Then the whole thing is drizzled with garlic aioli and black truffle oil and garnished with fresh chives and shaved Parmesan. My mouth is watering just writing about it!

Cheesy Goodness
Cheesy Goodness
Photo Credit: Sandy Axelrod

Not a big mushroom fan or want something different? Well here are some of the other pizzas choices that are drool worthy:

Gourmet White which starts with an olive oil and garlic base with sun-dried tomatoes, provolone, feta and mozzarella cheese, Roma tomatoes and onions.

House Special consisting of a red sauce base with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, ham, Applewood smoked bacon, mushrooms, black olives, Roma tomatoes, green peppers and onions. And as if that wasn’t enough the whole thing is topped with more mozzarella cheese!

Mega-Veggie with a red sauce base with feta and mozzarella cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives, Roma tomatoes, broccoli, banana peppers, artichoke hearts and tofu.

Bayou Bleu which has spicy bleu cheese topped with all natural grilled shrimp and Andouille sausage covered in mozzarella cheese and garnished with chives.

Kitchen Mellow Mushroom
Open Kitchen at Mellow Mushroom
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod

And if these don’t suit your fancy you could build your own. I could go on and on with the different pizza selections but there is so much more at Mellow Mushroom than just pizza. They also offer Build Your Own Calzones and Salads in addition to a full menu of salads, hoagies, and munchies. Steve and I have personally enjoyed the Oven Roasted Wings which are very crisp and double baked. You can have them hot, mild, bbq, jerk, sweet Thai chili or naked with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing and celery on the side.

Enlighten Spinach Salad
Enlightened Spinach Salad
Photo Credit: Sandy Axelrod

The entire menu is reasonably priced with the specialty pizzas ranging in price from $12.99-14.99 for a small to $19.99-22.49 for a medium to $24.99-26.99 for a large.

Happy Hour
Mellow Mushroom Happy Hour
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod

Mellow Mushroom also has a wonderful Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 3-7pm offering 1/2 priced draft beers, house wines and well drinks. And on Friday and Saturday they have a Hippie Happy Hour from 3pm until close with $5 specialty drinks.

So now that it is practically dinner time we are going to head over to Mellow Mushroom for pizza. I must have one NOW!

Mellow Mushroom

10600 Forest Hill Boulevard

Wellington, FL

561-333-9939

WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY TO FEATURE CLAY ARTIST BARBARA POWELL

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WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY TO FEATURE CLAY ARTIST BARBARA POWELL

WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY TO FEATURE CLAY ARTIST BARBARA POWELL

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The Wellington Art Society will feature well-known local clay artist Barbara Powell at their March 9th, 2016 meeting at Bootz Culture Art Center, 420 State Road 7 Suite 120 , Royal Palm Beach. The meet and greet will begin at 6:30, followed by a fun and informative member spotlight, a brief meeting and Barbara’s demonstration including wheel throwing.  

Barbara Powell has an impressive educational background. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Smith College and a Masters Degree of Arts in Policy from the University of Rhode Island. She spent many years in a demanding professional career but balanced this with her creative side, working In clay. She developed her skills , specifically in wheel throwing through classes at Broward and Palm Beach Community Colleges and the Armory Art Center. She is currently a member of the Wellington Art Society, the Ceramic League of Palm Beach and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.

Once Barbara retired, she and her husband Jerry, began creating a wide range of ceramic art using alternative firing processes. Her vessels have a strong physical presence and distinctive profiles that are truly elegant.   While in the unglazed phase, her work may appear constrained but through the process of metallic glazes, colors and the final firing process call “Raku’, the vessels are transformed, adding layered dimensions of light and movement, creating a beautiful finished piece.

“I work to first produce subliminal, physical features that evoke a desire to hold the piece, simply because it feels good. Creating an appealing work of art that functions through both the physical and visual realm is the highest achievement I can strive for”.

The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization In its 35th year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their art work in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through
their art.

For further information visit our website at wellingtonartsociety.org

MSOA Foundation Raises over $50K for Bak Middle School of the Arts

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MSOA Foundation Raises over $50K for Bak Middle School of the Arts
The Middle School of the Arts Foundation Save the Arts Gala Raises over $50,000 for Bak Middle School of the Arts

Who:      Middle School of the Arts Foundation
What:    Second Annual Save the Arts Gala
Where:  Harriet Himmel Theater | CityPlace
When:   Friday, February 5, 2016
Why:     To Raise Funds for Arts Education at Bak Middle School of the Arts
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Save the Arts Gala 2016
West Palm Beach, FL.  Over $50,000 was raised as 125 guests enjoyed an evening of dining, dancing, student performances and a silent auction at the Middle School of the Arts Foundation Second Annual Save the Arts Gala held February 5th at the Harriet Himmel Theatre in CityPlace.    The funds will be used toward the Foundation’s mission of developing  permanent resources to ensure world-class standards of excellence in arts and academics at Bak Middle School of the Arts, a public school serving all of Palm Beach County.

“Entertainment by student performers representing each of Bak’s eight art areas including Band, Communications, Dance, Piano, Strings, Theatre, Visual Arts and Vocals, highlighted the evening” stated Francine Mantyh, Board Chair. The evening was organized by a dynamic volunteer committee led by Sarah Benitz and Alice Randolph. Financial support for the event came from over 20 sponsors including Gold Sponsors Hartman Windows & Doors and Silver Sponsors Benitz Building, LLC., 1050 Commercial Architectural Woodworking, John C. Cassidy Air Conditioning, EMS Attorneys at Law, ASD Surfaces; A Francois & Co. Company, Absolute Hardwood Flooring and Stuart & Allison Haft, as well as numerous Bronze Sponsors.

Since its inception, the MSOA Foundation has provided nearly two million dollars to assist in the funding of Artists in Residence, Consultants, Guest Artists, specialized instruments, supplies and equipment for Bak Middle School of the Arts.  The Foundation’s purpose is to identify and secure means to meet needs beyond those that can be funded by the Palm Beach County School District. Serving over 1,360 students, the Foundation provides funding and volunteer support for Bak’s efforts to promote and expand diversity, improve achievement and focus on a unique arts curriculum.

For additional information please contact Susy Diaz, Executive Director of the Middle School of the Arts Foundation at 561.882.3828.

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