LIIFE GOES ON! The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo to Show Virtual and Drive-In Movies, September 30 – Oct 8, 2020

Top Independent International Film Festival To Deliver Much of This Year’s Content Digitally and Will Host Two Outdoor Cinema Nights at Samanea Mall in Garden City

New York, NY (SEPTEMBER 2020) – The Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) is the premiere filmmaker community on Long Island, and one of the most respected festivals of its kind in the world; showing almost 200 short and feature-length films in many different genres each year. Sponsored by the Long Island Film-TV Foundation (LIFTF), the County of Nassau, the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency and Gold Coast Studios, this year the 23rd Annual installment will be held from September 30th – October 8th 2020 and will include two nights of drive-in movies on Friday October 2nd and Saturday October 3rd at 7 PM and 10 PM the at Samanea Mall, 1504 Old Country Rd, Westbury NY. This year, LIIFE’s films will also be shown virtually and will feature films from around the globe.

The Long Island International Film Expo will also be honoring Port Jefferson’s own Maurice DuBois, the Emmy award winning news anchor for WCBS-TV in NY, who will be awarded the LIIFE “Excellence in Newscasting” Award. Actress Katherine Narducci (The Irishman) will be honored with an “Excellence in Film and TV” Award and Director Jeremiah Kipp (Grave Discoveries) will be honored with a “Creative Achievement Award”. The ceremony, including appearances by presenters like Kevin Brown (30 Rock) and Brian O’ Hallaran (Clerks) will be held virtually for participating filmmakers, sponsors, honorees and Gold Pass Holders during the virtual closing ceremony on Thursday October 8th at 7:30 p.m. EST.

Perhaps, COVID-19 willing, the Festival will be able to present something special at their usual home for the past 22 years – the historic Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave, Bellmore, NY – as well! Check the website for updates.

You can also learn more about specific showings/times and purchase tickets at: www.longislandfilm.com 

Festivals of the past have included such luminaries as the late Danny Aiello, Ed Asner, Blue Bloods’ Robert Clohessy and Abigail Hawk, Ralph Macchio, John Amos, Ally Sheedy, 30 Rock’s Kevin Brown, Cathy Moriarty, Steve Buscemi, Ed Burns, William Sadler, Ilene Kristen, and so many more.

LIIFE has become a must attend festival for serious filmmakers; with local and foreign film screenings, celebrity appearances, entertaining and informative panels, a star-studded awards ceremony, Q & A with filmmakers from the world over and networking galore.

For More Information on LIIFE, Visit: www.LongIslandFilm.com  

For Press Inquiries, Contact: Rick@RickEberleAgency.com

Xoxo

Melinda

Weight Loss Journey

Hey everyone!

So today I am starting my weight loss journey. Nothing crazy no fad diet simply going to try to follow weight watchers on my own and hoping to lose that pesky 20 pounds I somehow put back on.

Breakfast today was two of these little egg white omelette muffins. There’s liquid egg whites, peppers, onions, a little Aloha Sunshine Boars Head Turkey and a sprinkle of shredded cheese. I’m going to say these are maybe a point each.

Keeping hydrated with Lemon Iced Tea Crystal Light which is zero points.

Lunch was a Weight Watchers Smart Ones meal which was the Crustless Chicken Pot Pie which is so delish and only carried 5 points for this entire meal below! Delishhhh!!!!!

On my break I have to run out to Bjs and grab the big package of Crystal Light and walk off some of these calories.

Dinner will be Turkey Tenderloin with mixed green beans! Also zero points!

We have some exciting stuff coming up so need to make sure I don’t over indulge around the holidays as well.

Today I’ll also be back to doing the 30 Day Pushup Challenge. I did it last month with wall pushups as I am still just under a year post op from Spinal Fusion.

Got any tips? Any favorite Weight Watcher type recipes post them below and you could be featured on our blog!

Have a great day guys!!!

Xoxo

Mel

Rituals by Sakura

Hey everyone!

A few months back I got a free sample of a hand lotion called Rituals by Sakura cherry blossom scent. I loved it so much….no overpowering scent or oily residue. Excellent!

So about a week ago I received an email about their specials they were currently offering. So I opted to get a bigger jar of the lotion for myself and my honeys mom because I knew she’d love it, and a bottle of their shampoo and my free gift was a foaming shower gel.

I really can’t rave about these products anymore. They are lightly scented and are just fantastic…no residue with the lotion and the shampoo and foaming shower gel are like something you’d find in a high end spa.

If you’re looking for some new bath products that won’t break the bank and are good for your body as well being they are all natural then look no further!

Xoxo

Melinda

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M3 Naturals Charcoal Scrub

Hey everyone and Happy Summer!

Living on Long Island, weekends in the summer are normally reserved for the beach. Last weekend we went to Long Beach for Memorial Day weekend with some friends to catch some rays.

With my complexion normally I am good with SPF 30….however, apparently as you get older the composition of your skin changes and sadly I got pretty burnt…weird tan lines and all from my Sunny Clothing Co. Bianca swimsuit, which has ties going up the front, sides and back. Still I love being a Brand Ambassador for Sunny Clothing Co…their products rock but I’ll get into that in another post.

So we got home and I sorta kinda resembled two face from the marvel comics as funny as that is I was destroyed about going to work like this on Tuesday.

As I sloshed aloe all over myself we decided to give the beach a break Sunday and head to a friends bbq where I was completely covered up.

Monday we were back at the beach and this time I stuck to linen pants and a t shirt…..and still got some color.

Fast forward to work on Tuesday and my face is just peeling…completely gross. So I went on to my trusty amazon account to see what I could find to assist with removing all the dead dried skin from the burn.

I came across a lightning deal for the M3 Naturals Charcoal Scrub on sale for roughly 8 bucks and change down from 30. It contains all kinds of good stuff for your skin.

After dinner I broke out the scrub and took some into my hand and gently in a circular motion scrubbed it onto my face. I rinsed it off and patted it dry lightly to see how well it worked.

This stuff only after using it once made a huge difference in my skin. It didn’t turn my face red or blotchy like some fruit scrubs have in the past…some of those are just too harsh for our skin. This happens to have stem cells and collagen so I figured it would be better than your typical facial scrub. Once I dried my face I sloshed some oil of Olay moisturizer on (an oldie but a definite goodie…there’s a reason why they’ve been around forever) and now my face feels so much smoother. Granted it’s still a bit dry and peeling a little…it is nowhere near as bad as it first was.

If you’re looking for a great scrub you can use on both your face and body definitely check this one out. I’m extremely happy that it helped my complexion and deep cleansed my face without making my face look irritated. Below you’ll find an image of the charcoal scrub and a pic of my sunburnt face…couldn’t tell I’m Irish at all right?

Xoxo

Melinda

#m3charcoalscrub #beautyblogger #blogger #review

Layla- Sweet Dreams Journal Week 1

Hey everyone!

So this past week my honey and I received our Layla mattress. We’ve had the pillows for a few months now and were so impressed with them that we opted to try out the mattress.

Back in October I underwent Spinal Fusion on my L4:5 disc. It’s quite a procedure that leaves you with a decent amount of hardware in your spine so a good mattress is a must. I currently have a titanium cage, two rods and four screws in my spine for stabilization while my disc regenerates from the bone marrow they extracted from my hip. It however stays in me for life even after the bone regrows. Therefore it was important to have an excellent supportive mattress that allowed me to get a good nights sleep comfortably.

We got the pillows a few months ago and I definitely did my research. I compared some of the best pillows out there, read pages upon pages of reviews and compared prices and materials that made up each one. I knew I needed a pillow that was supportive and that worked so I only needed one pillow. Out of all the pillows I researched we opted for the Layla pillow. It had excellent reviews, antimicrobial features, cooling effects and copper fibers woven through it to promote healing. We couldn’t be happier with the pillows.

So finally we opted to try out the mattress. We ordered a Queen and it came quite quickly in a box vacuum sealed. That in itself was extremely convenient in so much that neither of us had to waste a vacation day to sit around waiting all day for a delivery so that aspect gets two thumbs up from us. That day can be better spent on the beach come summer time in my opinion.

We unboxed the mattress and it was packaged very well to say the least. It is sealed in an extremely thick plastic to prevent shipping damage. It took a little effort to cut the plastic which is fine because it shows that it was well protected. Layla definitely went the extra mile in protecting it from shipping damages. Once the plastic came off it unfolded and fluffed up quite quickly and we opted for the soft side. You have a choice which is another excellent feature. You can choose between soft and firm. It comes with a nice mattress cover on it as well so no need to purchase an additional cover.

First night there was definitely a difference but still took a couple nights to get used to a memory foam mattress coming from a full spring mattress. We however the past few nights have gotten a really good nights sleep and honestly felt like staying in bed longer but you know….jobs. Can’t be late to work though I really wanted to stay in bed an extra hour or so…

It also didn’t give off a gassing smell when we first opened which I almost expected because most memory foam mattresses do but this one did not. I would give it a couple hours to fluff up after you open it though so it can fluff up all the way.

I really can’t rave more about this company. Even if you decide it’s not for you during the 120 day money back guarantee, all they ask is that you donate it to a charity and send them the receipt from said charity and they issue you 100% money back. So not only do you get all of your money back, someone less fortunate gets the chance to own a sick mattress! I can’t love this company more than I do. They also gave us free pillows with our mattress purchase. Not Layla ones but similar to the Layla pillow which is fine by me.

If you think you might wanna give it a try, click on the link below and get $120 off from us! Not a bad deal right?

Click HERE for $120 off!!!!

With that being said, hope everyone has a great week and catch you next week for Week 2 review!!!!

Xoxo

Melinda

#layla #laylamattress #mattressreview #blogger #sweetdreams #spinalfusion #spinalfusionsurgery #spinalfusionrecovery #recoveryispossible #review #influencer

Atlantic City Fasion Week

Hey everyone!

It’s been awhile but this weekend we are gearing up for Atlantic City Fashion Week! It’s the one show I do almost every year that I enjoy immensely. Only this year it is even more special. Not only do I get to introduce my guy to my fashion family and the reason behind why I love fashion photography but it is my niece Emma’s debut on the Atlantic City runway. This will be her second show overall.

And what a weekend too…Valentines weekend. So not only do I get to go on a little getaway with a few of the people who mean the most to me, I get to be a part of a great show and witness some amazing designers from around the world.

This year I also sponsored the VIP bags so VIP ticket holders make sure to look in your swag bags and look for a little blue taffeta bag with rainbow looking trees! In there you will find a little gift from me. Enclosed you’ll find a small sample size of Arbonne’s Rescue and Renew Detox Gelee perfect for rehydrating your skin after a day at the beach or an outing with friends. It also helps rehydrate tiresome muscles so feel free to use it however you wish. There is also a mint which we all know aids in digestion a product card giving you all the information about the ingredients and how to use your detox gelee and my business card so if you really love it, which I know you will…you can simply go right to my website located on the card and you will find it under skincare. I also recommend their skin care lines both are excellent the calm line soothes my skin and lessens the redness from rosacea and many other skin irritations and the RE9 is our advanced skin line which I have also used and find it very beneficial.

In addition you will find my photos of the show published in partnership with World Fashion Media News!

I hope everyone this weekend enjoys the show and you all have a wonderfully special valentines weekend. What better way to celebrate than with AC and fashion ❤️

Xoxo

Melinda

Sleep Number Comfort Pillow Arrival and Night 1 Review.

Hey everyone

So yesterday I finally received my Sleep Number Comfort Pillow by way of UPS from Smiley 360. Smiley 360 is one of the review companies I use to score free products in exchange for my honest review and to post it for all of you so you can get an idea of how good or bad the product might be.

Two weeks before I went in for back surgery I along with my mom took a ride to the South Shore Mall Sleep Number store located in Bay Shore NY (Long Island). The girl who helped me out was nothing short of amazing.

She first took my information and entered in what needed to be entered for the promotion and the mattress and pillow test. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on a mission to test mattresses and pillows isn’t that like any girls dream? Anyhow the store was immaculately clean which I was thankful for because I would have walked out and found another store but all in all it was an excellent experience.

She took me over to the mattress that the company had me testing. The new Queen size Sleep Number 360 p5 mattress with SLEEPIQ technology. She laid the pillow down with a paper towel over it and right away I was surprised that I didn’t automatically sink in the bed.

The pillow was excellent it supported my head in neck without me drowning in it. It was firm but soft enough to where your head was level and I could see myself falling asleep very easily which is a hard task for me as I have insomnia many nights. They couldn’t have picked a better person for this mission. And to the fact that in two weeks I’d be undergoing spinal fusion and will eventually be looking for a new supportive mattress.

The saleswoman (who I’m forgetting her name at the moment but I will make sure I find her card) was amazing. She explained to me how the Sleep Number beds actually work because before that day I’ve never actually stepped into a store because I always figured they were way out of my price range so I never bothered.

I laid down and she proceeded to guide me through the process and how she would take it slow so I could feel the difference when she lowered the numbers on the side I was lying on. She got to 47 from 100 and this was my ultimate comfort Number, 47. She explained most people are in the 40-60 range. It was nothing short of like sleeping on a cloud. I honestly wanted to take a power nap but everyone who knows me once I take a power nap I’ll see ya in a few hours and didn’t think she would appreciate that much. Below you’ll find an image of this bed that I got from the site. My phone was acting funky that day so I didn’t bring it along with me.

After I laid there for a few minutes to get a good feel for it, I got up and went back over to the register and she handed me her card and a book on all the Sleep Number products. She had also allowed me to try this knee pillow that easily fits between your knees to align your hips and back being I was having back surgery. It’s meant for side sleepers which I happen to be (back and side). It felt great so for $19.99 I purchased one and used it for the next two weeks. Once I got home from surgery I started using it again. If you have back issues or sleep with a pillow between your legs for comfort I totally recommend this little knee pillow. It’s small and comfy and doesn’t take up any room whatsoever.

Here’s an image of the knee pillow. Anyone with back and hip pain this will take off some of the stress and pressure put on your back and hips with being a side sleeper and align your body correctly!

So back surgery had come and gone and I awaited to receive an email as to when my comfort fit pillow would be shipped.

It wasn’t until yesterday that I received an email that it shipped and to my surprise it was already out for delivery….don’t you wish everything you order would come that quickly?? As soon as it arrived I ripped it open and felt the softness. It came packaged in a material bag so when I took it out it didn’t have an odor like many memory foam pillows will and have (I’ve had quite a few different ones). I inspected the pillow and saw how well this pillow was put together. Soft material on the outside and overstuffed. When I squeezed it it was firm and cushy all at the same time and when I released it, it within seconds reformed back into its original shape, unlike many memory foam pillows that take a bit or will eventually permanently leave a dip in your pillow. The unveiling of my pillow!!!

When I got home from errands with my mom last night I was so tired and literally took my medicine and laid down on the sleep number comfort fit pillow. I don’t even remember falling asleep that is literally how fast it happened. I woke up a little later than normal as well. I realized I didn’t turn too much or at least I didn’t remember turning much because that’s how deep of a sleep I was in. I woke up in zero neck pain which is another great thing. With regular pillows I’ve woken up with stiff necks or just soreness. Not with this pillow. Actually I’m still laying here in bed on my new cozy pillow writing this review. It cradles your head and neck giving you full support while also allowing you to feel like your sinking into a cloud. Ahhhhhmazing.

So Night 1 is in the books with a complete success and 5 stars and two thumbs up from this girl.

Until tomorrow….sleep well folks!

Xoxo

Melinda

*Disclosure* I am a Smiley360 mission reviewer and received the comfort fit pillow for free in exchange for my honest review on the Sleep Number p5 sleepiq mattress and the comfort fit pillow. All my opinions are mine alone and honest and true.

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ISAIA 70th Primetime Emmy Awards 2018

ISAIA is pleased to announce that it dressed the following people for the
70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, September 17th, 2018.

Jeff Daniels: in ISAIA Tuxedo Winner of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Winner of Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie (The Looming Tower)

Brad Goreski: in ISAIA Tuxedo, hosting red carpet.

Charlie Heaton: in ISAIA Tuxedo, nominated for Outstanding Drama Series (Stranger Things)

Andy Samberg: in ISAIA Tuxedo, Presenter.

Thank you ISAIA Tuxedos and World Fashion Media News for this Emmy Awards coverage!

Xoxo

Melinda

#isaia #isaiatuxedo #worldfashionmedianews

EIDOS/70th Primetime Emmy Awards 2018

EIDOS / 70th Primetime Emmy Awards 2018

EIDOS is pleased to announce that it dressed the following people for The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, September 17th, 2018.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau: in EIDOS CUSTOM -MTM Tuxedo, Winner of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Game of Thrones).

Nile Fitch: in EIDOS Tuxedo, cast in (This Is Us) Outstanding Drama Series. Nominated for 8 nominations.

We would like to thank EIDOS and World Fashion Media News for this Emmy Awards coverage!

Xoxo

Melinda

#eidos #worldfashionmedianews #emmyawards2018

All Types of Kinds Press Release

NYC-Based Band All Types of Kinds

Mixing A Unique Blend of Influences From Rock to Blues, Folk, and Hip-Hop – The Bands Unique Multi-Genre Approach Lends A New Perspective to Alternative Music

In a city often oversaturated with musicians of every genre constantly performing and creating, it takes a special group of artists to truly stand out amongst the crowd that produce a truly unique sound, and New York City’s All Types of Kinds truly live up to the namesake.

All Types of Kinds (or ATOK) plays a wide variety of music ranging from rock to pop, folk, punk, funk, hip-hop, blues, jazz, and country – even sometimes all at once. The members come from diverse backgrounds that make for an amalgamation of musical textures and vibes. Their EP, “Love Songs (Or Songs For Your Ex)” debuted on Valentine’s Day 2018 and they are currently gearing for dates all over the country.

The band consist of Ray Rubio (Guitar), Billy Conahan (Guitar), Berk 0 (Percussion), and Rocco Stroker (Guitar) – all of whom have unique musical backgrounds. Ray, 20, a multi genre artist and singer/songwriter, hails from Harlem NY and has also been on stage from young age, mainly theater productions. Ray attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2014, and since then has been performing his music in the New York Metro Area and Richmond, Virginia. Billy, 25, is a queens native whose been on the stage since his early teens as a stand-up comedian, singer/songwriter folk artist playing his own folk tunes as well as cover tunes. Berk O, singer and percussionist, is from Brooklyn and also contributes to the band’s songwriting process, while Rocco is the newest member of the band – playing bass, guitar and as an incredible vocalist. He hails from New Fairfield, Connecticut.

WATCH: All Types of Kinds – Keep In Touch (Official Music Video)

WATCH: All Types of Kinds – Colorblind (Official Music Video)

With the goal of becoming a full-time, self-sufficient, self-produced band, able to tour and create their own audio and video products on a regular basis, they plan to soon follow up their debut with a sophomore effort in late 2018. Unlike other bands who strive for major-label greatness, ATOK shys away from fitting into an industry mold, and often scoff at the idea of being referred to as a ‘boy band’.

Believers in finding a way to share their music while remaining firmly in the driver’s seat, they continue to write, practice, and enjoy playing their music for any crowd that will have them. Making friends from all over the world by busking on the NYC streets has even allowed them to meet and collaborate with like-minded musicians.

These recent “Your Big Break” contest winners who’ve been praised for their “polished precision, sweet harmony, musicianship, artistry, versatility and originality in their smart lyrics” are ready for the big time. That time is now.

EMAIL: AllTypesofKinds@gmail.com

To Purchase All Types of Kind’s “Love Songs (Or Songs For Your Ex)” via iTunes, VISIT: https://apple.co/2MN7W5o

LISTEN: ATOK “Love Songs” via Spotify

For More Information on All Types of Kinds, VISIT: Facebook.com/ATOKMusic

Reverbnation.com/AllTypesofKinds

ATOK’s YouTube Channel

For Press Inquiries, CONTACT: Rick [AT] RickEberleAgency.com

Xoxo

Melinda