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Weekend Alignment

Friday, June 18th, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Adidas Yatra Studio Bag

  • What: A duffel bag with style and posh.
  • Why: For once, a likable d-bag.
  • Where: Online at Zappos.



Bits and Bites
Northeast Social

  • What: “An American contemporary style restaurant with a farm-to-fork agenda.”
  • Why: Polish up your social skills.
  • Where: 359 13th Avenue, Northeast Minneapolis



Around Town
Sundown Movie in the Park

  • What: Park and Rec’s outdoor summer film series. This weekend’s flick: March of the Penguins.
  • Why: Sundown, you better take care.
  • When: Friday, June 18th @ 15 minutes after sundown.
  • Where: Linden Hills Park ~ 43rd and Xerxes, Minneapolis



I Think I Can
Advanced Pilates & Calisthenics Workout

  • What: A video of hard core strength and control.
  • Why: Monkey see, Monkey do.
  • Where: Online at YouTube




Weekend Alignment

Friday, June 11th, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Water Bottle with Wrap

  • What: A 25oz. stainless steel bottle with a spill resistant lid and a pretty insulated wrap.
  • Why: Discover the softer side of steel.
  • Where: Online at Etsy


Bits and Bites
Restaurant Alma

  • What: Locally-crafted food with seasonal and organic ingredients.
  • Why: Get fresh with your food.
  • Where: 528 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis


Around Town
Vertical Endeavors

  • What: One of the largest indoor rock climbing facilities in the world.
  • Why: This week’s rain has got you climbing the walls.
  • Where: 855 Phalen Boulevard, St. Paul


I Think I Can
Rules of Life: 10 Things You Should Already Know by Now

  • What: 10 simple rules to live by.
  • Why: Hold on loosely, but don’t let go.
  • Where: Online at How to Get a Grip





Weekend Alignment

Friday, June 4th, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Colorblock Performance Pants

  • What: A pair of hard working pants: they wick moisture, block the sun and go in reverse.
  • Why: These pants were made for performing, and that’s just what they’ll do.
  • Where: Online at Lands End.



Bits and Bites
Jasmine Deli

  • What: A diamond in the ruff of Eat Street.
  • Why: For the love of Vietnamese spice and everything nice.
  • Where: 2532 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis



Around Town
Minneapolis Farmers Markets

  • What: Need a list of the city’s finest outdoor markets? Look no further.
  • Why: We’ve got the cream of the crop.
  • When: Now through October.
  • Where: Mill City, Downtown, Northeast, to name a few.



I Think I Can
Motivational Quote

  • What: “I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.’”
  • Who: Kurt Vonnegut
  • Where: Online at GoodMorningGoodNight.


Weekend Alignment

Friday, May 28th, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Got to Have It
Eyelet-Detailed Convertible Maxi Dress
What: A softy and flowy dress for Memorial Day success.
Why: Tis the season to wear white and get away with it.
Where: Online at Gap.


Bits and Bites
Picnic Recipes and Tips
What: The perfect foods to pack for a breezy outdoor meal.
Why: It puts the picnic in the basket.
Where: Online at Food Network



Around Town
Canterbury Park
What: Live horse racing. Free admission!
Why: Giddy up.
When: Now through August 29.
Where: 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee



I Think I Can
Motivational Quote
What: “A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in.”
Who: Robert Orben




Weekend Alignment

Friday, May 21st, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Athleta Sale – Last Day!

  • What: The one-stop shop for all active attire.
  • Why: Variety is the sporty spice of life.
  • Where: Online at Athleta.



Bits and Bites
Lucia’s

  • What: Local restaurant and wine bar offering the best of each season.
  • Why: ‘Tis the season to eat and drink on patios.
  • Where: 1432 West 31st Street, Minneapolis



Around Town
Wheel Fun Rentals @ Lake Calhoun

  • What: From cruisers to canoes, you’ll find a way to get around round (wah wa ooo).
  • Why: Pop a wheelie.
  • When: Now through Labor Day ~ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm.
  • Where: Lake Calhoun ~ 3000 Calhoun Parkway East, Minneapolis



I Think I Can
Extreme Yoga

  • What: A 61 year-old man performs death defying yoga on his BMX bike…300 feet in the air.
  • Why: And you thought you had a killer sun salutation.
  • Where: Online at Yoga Dork.