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Friday, September 17th, 2010
The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.
Got to Have It
Women’s GOGA-GO Sports Bras
- What: Not your average sports bra.
- Why: Peak performance.
- Where: Online at Old Navy.
Bits and Bites
Slow Cooker Recipes
- What: It’s the fall season; time to slow down and eat up.
- Why: Slow and steady wins the race.
- Where: Online at Eat Better America.
Around Town
Eat Pray Love
- What: A woman finds meaning in the unplanned. You know the story.
- Why: The trifecta of happiness.
- When: Get your movie times.
- Where: A theater near you.
I Think I Can
Nike Athlete Commercial
- What: Female athletes have something to say.
- Why: It’s not a boys thing. It’s not a girls thing. It’s a skills thing.
- Where: Online at Desi Video Network.
Tags: Eat Pray Love, Nike Athlete Commercial, Slow Cooker Recipes, Women’s GOGA-GO Sports Bras
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Friday, September 10th, 2010
The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.
Got to Have It
fit2bemom
- What: A clothing line designed for ladies fit for motherhood.
- Why: Lean, mean baby-bearing machines.
- Where: Online at fit2bemom inside and out
Bits and Bites
Jasmine Deli
- What: An Eat Street gem serving up the best sammies in town.
- Why: A Vietnamese hoagie by any other name just isn’t the same.
- Where: 2532 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis
Around Town
Bye Bye Liver
- What: A zealous celebration of drinking including sketch comedy and interactive games.
- Why: Liver. Love. Laugh.
- When: Friday, September 10 @ 9:30 pm and Saturday, September 11 @ 7:00 & 9:30 pm
- Where: Camp Bar Cabaret ~ 490 North Robert Street, St. Paul
I Think I Can
Daily Pilates and a Glass of Red Wine
- What: Madge’s winning fitness regime.
- Why: Do it six days a week for health and happiness.
- Where: Online at Mail Online
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010
The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.
Got to Have It
Patagonia Capilene Lightweight Crew
- What: A sporty warm thing for your low impact activities.
- Why: You’re just chillin’.
- Where: Online at Patagonia
Bits and Bites
Healthy Labor Day Recipes
- What: Light and bright ideas for the Labor Day host or hostess with the mostess.
- Why: Take a load off.
- Where: Online at Eating Well
Around Town
Autumn Music & Movies: Solid Gold + Point Break
- What: Vita.mn presents local musicians and their fave flicks for FREE.
- Why: Solid Swayze.
- When: Friday, September 3rd ~ music @ 8:00 pm, movie @ 9:15
- Where: Lake Harriet Bandshell ~ 42nd Street and West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis
I Think I Can
Motivational Quote
What: Feel good about wasting a little time this Labor Day weekend.
Who: John Lennon
Why: Time flies when you’re having fun.
Tags: Healthy Labor Day Recipes, motivation, Patagonia Capilene Lightweight Crew, Solid Gold + Point Break
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Friday, August 27th, 2010
The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.
Got to Have It
Simple D-Tach Shoes
- What: Eco-friendly walking shoes that are fun, feminine and freakishly comfortable.
- Why: Funky fair feet.
- Where: Online at Zappos.
Bits and Bites
Fair Food Finder
- What: Find the location of all your favorite fair fare.
- Why: Where in the name of the fair do they hide those frickles?
- Where: Online Minnesota State Fair.org.
Around Town
The Minnesota State Fair
- What: The Great Minnesota Get-Together.
- Why: Good *clean* fun.
- When: Now through Labor Day.
- Where: 1265 Snelling Avenue North, St Paul.
I Think I Can
Motivational Quote
- Why: French fries for the soul.
- What: “Greasy food might not be good for your body, but it does wonders for the soul. A healthy diet may prolong your life, but what would you have to live for? What is the point of living to a hundred if you have to subsist on bland food? One may as well die of boredom.” ~ Jessica Zafra (Chicken Pox for the Soul)
Tags: Minnesota Fair, Simple D-Tach Shoes
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Friday, August 20th, 2010
The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.
Got to Have It
Savvy Headbands
- What: Hand-made and too cute to pass up headbands, made for all heads big and small.
- Why: For the love of Rhoda, savvy?
- Where: Online at livesavvy.
Bits and Bites
The Tea Garden
- What: Get a cool tea treat while you’re out on the hot streets.
- Why: Hot child in the city.
- Where: Hennepin Avenue in Uptown, Grand Avenue in St. Paul and Stadium Village Mall ~ See all locations.
Around Town
Red Stag Block Party
- What: Local music, organic ingredients and cold beverages.
- Why: Stag party.
- When: Saturday, August 21, 2010 ~ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
- Where: Red Stag Supper Club ~ 509 1st Avenue NE, Minneapolis.
I Think I Can
Ebony Bracelet
What: Genuine leather wrap-around bracelet with a humane touch.
Why: You are what you wear.
Where: Online at BlisslivingHome.
Tags: Ebony Bracelet, Minneapolis, Red Stag Block Party, Savvy Headbands, The Tea Garden
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.
Got to Have It
Prana End of Season Sale
- What: Get 40% off of authentic, versatile, high quality and environmentally conscious clothing.
- Why: It’s the whole shebang.
- Where: Online at Prana.
Bits and Bites
Minnesota Garlic Festival
- What: Local foodies, chefs, musicians and artisans unite for the love of garlic.
- Why: You can never have too much garlic.
- When: Saturday, August 14, 2010 ~ 10 am – 6 pm
- Where: McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson.
Around Town
Cult Status Art & Flea Market
- What: It’s like a farmer’s market, but with an artist’s touch.
- Why: Find your treasure in someone else’s junk.
- When: Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15 ~ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Where: Cult Status Gallery ~ 2913 Harriet Avenue South, Minneapolis.
I Think I Can
Walking the Amazon
- What: The first person to walk the length of the Amazon river from source to sea chronicles his journey.
- Why: Makes your day look like a cake walk.
- Where: Online at Walking the Amazon Blog.
Tags: Cult Status Gallery, Inspiration, Minneapolis, Minnesota Garlic Festival, Prana
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Friday, August 6th, 2010
The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.
Got to Have It
Locust Tank
- What: A comfy Lycra tank with built-in bust and belly support.
- Why: Bust a move.
- Where: Online at 51 Incorporated.
Bits and Bites
Bewitched Deli
- What: A little deli brewing up big, tasty sandwiches, salads and soup.
- Why: You’ve a got a wicked hunger.
- Where: 800 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis.
Around Town
Uptown Art Fair
- What: An eclectic exhibition of over 360 artists, 25 performers, 20 food vendors and hundreds of local businesses.
- Why: Find out what happens when Pilates meets paint — Align Pilates & Cult Status Gallery join booth forces to see what their art can do.
- When: Friday, August 6 – Sunday, August 8
- Where: Intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown.
I Think I Can
Inspiring Thoughts
- What: Things that make you go hmmm…
- Why: Today’s thought, tomorrow’s action.
- Where: Online at Makes Me Think.
Tags: Bewitched Mpls, Cult Status Gallery, Inspiration, Minneapolis, Uptown Art Fair, Yoga tops
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

I’m addicted to these frozen grapes this summer. Great little healthy snack that’s works as a cool down in this hot, hot weather we’re having. Yum.
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Friday, July 9th, 2010
The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.
Got to Have It
Nike Air Max Women’s Running Shoe
- What: A plush ride for the premium runner.
- Why: You’re going the distance.
- Where: Online at Nike.
Bits and Bites
Patisserie 46
- What: Minneapolis’ newly opened and high-end bakery.
- Why: There’s nothing flaky about a good pastry.
- Where: 4552 Grand Avenue South, Minneapolis
Around Town
Shakespeare in the Park – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- What: Guthrie Theater presents an, eh-hem, modern take on Will’s classic tale.
- Why: “This ain’t your mamma’s Shakespeare.”
- When: Saturday & Sunday, July 10 and 11, @ 2:00 PM.
- Where: The Lakeside Gazebo at Powderhorn Park ~ 3400 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis.
Get Up On It
Words to Motivate

Tags: Minneapolis, Nike Air Max Women’s Running Shoe, Patisserie 46, Shakespeare in the Park – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.
Got to Have It
Astro Crop Pants
- What: Versatile pants with freedom of comfort and coverage.
- Why: They go where you go.
- Where: Online at Lululemon.
Bits and Bites
Nami
- What: One of the city’s freshest sushi establishments.
- Why: You like it raw.
- Where: 251 First Avenue North, Minneapolis.
Around Town
Twin Cities Pride
- What: Minneapolis’ annual festival and parade in celebration of gay rights.
- Why: You’re as proud as a rainbow colored peacock.
- When: Saturday and Sunday, June 26th and 27th
- Where: Loring Park, Downtown Minneapolis.
I Think I Can
Why the Present Moment Is the Only Moment You’ll Ever Have
- What: Learn how to live in the now.
- Why: There’s no time like the present.
- Where: Online at Upgrade Reality.
Tags: Astro Crop Pants, Lululemon, Minneapolis, motivation, Nami, Twin Cities Pride
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