0

Pear Tree – May 2024

Helping out at Record Riots

“You never achieve real success unless you like what you are doing.”
— Dale Carnegie

Let’s make that LOVE what you are doing! So many happy days are ahead of me — and behind me. The ball just keeps on rolling!

WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

Contact me at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com

EVENTS

Contact me (maryannechristiano@gmail.com) if your library, JCC, rotary club, or senior group would love to have a presentation. Topics are listed below. Or we can discuss creating a topic for additional cost. 

I’m also available to help at trade shows such as Chiller and Comic Con; and record fairs.

For all events, payment is due day of. Waiver or contract must be signed in advance.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 24, 2024, 3 p.m. — “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” at Laurel Circle, Bridgewater, NJ.

June 8, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — “Third Annual Passaic County Book Festival” @ Weasel Brook Park, Clifton, NJ. I’ll be selling all my books that are currently in print: The Gypsy Smiled, I Don’t Want to Be Like You, Be (Extra)Ordinary, and So, You Think You Know the Jersey Shore. I also have some copies of Love Cats which is out of print.

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 12 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Caldwell Library, Caldwell, New Jersey. Free, but must call library to register. Limited space in temporary library venue. Call library for location.

Monday, July 29, 2024, 11 a.m. “Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry” @Senior Center of the Chathams, Chatham Township, New Jersey.

Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Vauxhall Library Branch, Vauxhall, New Jersey. Free, but must call library to register.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 7:30 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @College Women’s Club of Cranford, Cranford, New Jersey.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:30 p.m. “So, You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” Book signing and Q&A @ College Women’s Club of Cranford, Cranford, New Jersey.

List of Topics for Speaking Engagements

General/Seniors

“Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry”

“Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” (land lines, typewriters, etc.) (Watch it now on Woodbridge TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G–92xnsUCc&t=2s)

Workshops

“Meet Your Soul Mate: It’s Easier Than You Think”

Call 908-276-1514 for pricing and availability.

JOURNALISM

Link to my articles for Essex News Dailyhttps://essexnewsdaily.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta

Link to my articles for Union News Daily: https://unionnewsdaily.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta

Link to my articles for Trenton Journalhttps://trentonjournal.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta/

BOOKS

“The Gypsy Smiled” (2nd printing) by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1132781418

“So You Think You Know The Jersey Shore?” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta – https://www.amazon.com/You-Think-Know-Jersey-Shore/dp/1928758088

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: Ten Ways to Become Your Own Hero” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  Be ExtraOrdinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-dont-want-to-be-like-you-maryanne-christiano-mistretta/1129498800

INSPIRATION

If you need further inspiration, check out my You Tube channel. There are dozens of videos to make you smile: Be YOUnique, the anti-bullying You Tube channel

FREE BUTTONS

Pear Tree Enterprises has buttons! If you are interested in supporting Pear Tree by proudly wearing a button, please send your address to MaryAnneChristiano@Gmail.com Please put “Button” as the subject head.

Copyright (c) 2024 Pear Tree Enterprises. All rights reserved.

0

Pear Tree – April 2024

Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta and Antonia Pancel-Cipric, Barron Arts Center

“I’ve only been interested in the artistic side of life.” — Elton John

March has been a dream month, and a very artistic one! My presentation for “Going Going Gone” was held at Barron Arts Center to a full audience. If you missed it, it was filmed by Woodbridge TV and you can see it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G–92xnsUCc&t=2s

I also had the honor to write about another Ty Stephens show, making it the third time in my career writing about this legendary artist!

Ty Stephens and Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

And, I got to meet the cool chicks who run Lady and the Shallot at the Trenton Market for a feature I wrote honoring women business owners.

Left to right, Kara Jenkinson, manager; Maryanne, Francesca Avitto, co-owner; Kate Wnek, co-owner

Life continues to be amazing with my dream careers in journalism and speaking!

WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

Contact me at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com

EVENTS

Contact me (maryannechristiano@gmail.com) if your library, JCC, rotary club, or senior group would love to have a presentation. Topics are listed below. Or we can discuss creating a topic for additional cost. 

I’m also available to help at trade shows such as Chiller and Comic Con.

For all events, payment is due day of. Waiver or contract must be signed in advance.

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 21, 2024, 10 a.m. “The Hillsborough Record Riot!” @ Arthur L. Johnson High School, 365 Westfield Ave., Clark, NJ. I’ll be running the front desk. Stop by and buy some vinyl!

May 24, 2024, 3 p.m. — “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” at Laurel Circle, Bridgewater, NJ.

June 8, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — “Third Annual Passaic County Book Festival” @ Weasel Brook Park, Clifton, NJ. I’ll be selling all my books that are currently in print: The Gypsy Smiled, I Don’t Want to Be Like You, Be (Extra)Ordinary, and So, You Think You Know the Jersey Shore. I also have some copies of Love Cats which is out of print.

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 12 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Caldwell Library, Caldwell, New Jersey. Free, but must call library to register. Limited space in temporary library venue. Call library for location.

Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Vauxhall Library Branch, Vauxhall, New Jersey. Free, but must call library to register.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 7:30 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @College Women’s Club of Cranford, Cranford, New Jersey.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:30 p.m. “So, You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” Book signing and Q&A @ College Women’s Club of Cranford, Cranford, New Jersey.

List of Topics for Speaking Engagements

General/Seniors

“Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry”

“Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” (land lines, typewriters, etc.) (Watch it now on Woodbridge TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G–92xnsUCc&t=2s)

“The Six Different Types of Cats” (NEW!)

Workshops

“Meet Your Soul Mate: It’s Easier Than You Think”

“The Six Different Types of Females” (NEW!)

Call 908-276-1514 for pricing and availability.

JOURNALISM

Link to my articles for Essex News Dailyhttps://essexnewsdaily.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta

Link to my articles for Union News Daily: https://unionnewsdaily.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta

Link to my articles for Trenton Journalhttps://trentonjournal.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta/

BOOKS

“The Gypsy Smiled” (2nd printing) by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1132781418

“So You Think You Know The Jersey Shore?” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta – https://www.amazon.com/You-Think-Know-Jersey-Shore/dp/1928758088

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: Ten Ways to Become Your Own Hero” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  Be ExtraOrdinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-dont-want-to-be-like-you-maryanne-christiano-mistretta/1129498800

INSPIRATION

If you need further inspiration, check out my You Tube channel. There are dozens of videos to make you smile: Be YOUnique, the anti-bullying You Tube channel

FREE BUTTONS

Pear Tree Enterprises has buttons! If you are interested in supporting Pear Tree by proudly wearing a button, please send your address to MaryAnneChristiano@Gmail.com Please put “Button” as the subject head.

Copyright (c) 2024 Pear Tree Enterprises. All rights reserved.

0

Pear Tree – February 2024

“She is more precious than rubies.” - Proverbs 3:15

I found the above Bible quote and looked up what it meant.

A portion of the meaning said “strength of character.”

A strong character is a variety of things. Some include: honesty, loyalty, courage and ambition.

In running your own business, you need all of those.

Pear Tree is now entering its 16th year; and I thank everyone I’ve done business with–and am continuing to do business with. It’s a beautiful ride, and I have a young nephew who is following in my path. He began his business not too long again and is putting together an Instagram page.

A few days ago, I met with a woman who designed my new Pear Tree business cards. It was great meeting up at a Panera and talking business with another business person. I made it a point to get out there more and do more networking. Whether it’s to actually work with other people, or just discuss business, being around like-minded people does wonders for your psyche when you’re self-employed.

There’s nothing I love more than talking about the journey and hearing stories from others.

I hope to meet or work together in this upcoming year!

Happy Valentine’s Day! May you always love what you do; and may your business thrive!

♥️

WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

Contact me at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com

EVENTS

Contact me (maryannechristiano@gmail.com) if your library, JCC, rotary club, or senior group would love to have a presentation. Topics are listed below. Or we can discuss creating a topic for additional cost. 

I’m also available to help at trade shows such as Chiller and Comic Con.

For all events, payment is due day of. Waiver or contract must be signed in advance.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, February 10, 2024, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Scotch Plains Library, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. FREE, but call the library to register. (Rain/Snow date, February 24, 2024).

Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Arbor Terrace, Mountainside, NJ.

Thursday, March 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Barron Arts Center, Woodbridge Township, NJ. Free, but call Barron Arts Center to register.

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 12 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Caldwell Library, Caldwell, New Jersey. Free, but must call library to register. Limited space in temporary library venue. Call library for location.

List of Topics for Speaking Engagements

General/Seniors

“Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry”

“Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” (land lines, typewriters, etc.)

Workshops

“Meet Your Soul Mate: It’s Easier Than You Think”

Motivation

“I Am Not My Mother’s Mistakes”

Call 908-276-1514 for pricing and availability.

JOURNALISM

Link to my articles for Essex News Dailyhttps://essexnewsdaily.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta

Link to my articles for Union News Daily: https://unionnewsdaily.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta

Link to my articles for Trenton Journalhttps://trentonjournal.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta/

BOOKS

“The Gypsy Smiled” (2nd printing) by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1132781418

“So You Think You Know The Jersey Shore?” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta – https://www.amazon.com/You-Think-Know-Jersey-Shore/dp/1928758088

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: Ten Ways to Become Your Own Hero” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  Be ExtraOrdinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  I Don’t Want to Be Like You

INSPIRATION

If you need further inspiration, check out my You Tube channel. There are dozens of videos to make you smile: Be YOUnique, the anti-bullying You Tube channel

FREE BUTTONS

Pear Tree Enterprises has buttons! If you are interested in supporting Pear Tree by proudly wearing a button, please send your address to MaryAnneChristiano@Gmail.com Please put “Button” as the subject head.

Copyright (c) 2023 Pear Tree Enterprises. All rights reserved.

0

Pear Tree – December 2023

On the job selfie, just for fun, prior to reporting on an event

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” — Norman Vincent Peale

It’s so true that Christmas softens the world. Prior to the holiday season, everything seems so rushed, then it slows down and we can really enjoy ourselves. It will be my first Christmas without my mom, who passed away earlier this year. I look forward to being with family and good friends for comfort.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!

🎄

WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

Contact me at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com

EVENTS

Contact me (maryannechristiano@gmail.com) if your library, JCC, rotary club, or senior group would love to have a presentation. Topics are listed below. Or we can discuss creating a topic for additional cost. 

I’m also available to help at trade shows such as Chiller and Comic Con.

For all events, payment is due day of. Waiver or contract must be signed in advance.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 7 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @ Nutley Library, Nutley, NJ. FREE, but call the library to register.

Saturday, February 10, 2024, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Scotch Plains Library, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. FREE, but call the library to register. (Rain/Snow date, February 24, 2024).

Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Arbor Terrace, Mountainside, NJ.

Thursday, March 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Barron Arts Center, Woodbridge Township, NJ. Free, but call Barron Arts Center to register.

List of Topics for Speaking Engagements

General/Seniors

“Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry”

“Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” (land lines, typewriters, etc.)

Workshops

“Meet Your Soul Mate: It’s Easier Than You Think”

What makes my lectures unique is that I get the audience to participate, sharing their views and experiences. They always have a great time! (And we have giveaways!)

Call 908-276-1514 for pricing and availability.

JOURNALISM

Here are some highlight stories from last month

Essex News Dailyhttps://essexnewsdaily.com/arts/novel-by-wo-native-revolves-around-local-landmarks

Union News Daily: https://unionnewsdaily.com/news/rahwau/artists-support-artists-at-rahway-craft-and-art-fair

BOOKS

“The Gypsy Smiled” (2nd printing) by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1132781418

“So You Think You Know The Jersey Shore?” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta – https://www.amazon.com/You-Think-Know-Jersey-Shore/dp/1928758088

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: Ten Ways to Become Your Own Hero” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  Be ExtraOrdinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  I Don’t Want to Be Like You

INSPIRATION

If you need further inspiration, check out my You Tube channel. There are dozens of videos to make you smile: Be YOUnique, the anti-bullying You Tube channel

FREE BUTTONS

Pear Tree Enterprises has buttons! If you are interested in supporting Pear Tree by proudly wearing a button, please send your address to MaryAnneChristiano@Gmail.com Please put “Button” as the subject head.

Copyright (c) 2023 Pear Tree Enterprises. All rights reserved.