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Weekend Alignment

KTK — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:46:08 +0000

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

Self taught

KTK — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:51:24 +0000

While no one can deny the exceptional powers and strength of instructor-led fitness classes, sometimes you need a little home practice to really get the full effect. DVDs, books and internet how-to’s are great when you want to brush up on your fitness skills from the comfort of your own living room. But after a while, they tend to lose their zing. When you start reciting the video host’s repetitive script and the pages start falling out of your favorite book, you know it’s time for a change. So why not enhance your practice from the very thing you are practicing on—your mat?

Dig this Self-Guided Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat. Here you have 28 popular, physician-certified yoga poses right at the tips of your fingers and toes. No need to pause and peer up at the TV screen or flip a page. With the self-instructional mat, you can “tune in, chill out and shape up all at the same time.” So why stop at Yoga? Self-Guided Eco-Friendly Mats are also available for your Pilates and Ab workouts. No wonder we haven’t seen hide nor hair of Mr. Billy Blanks in a long while.

Weekend Alignment

KTK — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:29:31 +0000

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.

Weekend Alignment

KTK — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:14:29 +0000

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

KTK — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:00:25 +0000

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

KTK — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:26:50 +0000

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

KTK — Fri, 28 May 2010 19:36:04 +0000

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

KTK — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:22:23 +0000

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.

Weekend Alignment

KTK — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:44:52 +0000

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Humorous Workout Towels

What: Wipe away your hard earned sweat with a little levity.
Why: Who says work is no fun?
Where: Online at Etsy.

Bits and Bites
Sweet Cheeks Baby Food

What: Baby food made from local and organic fruits, veggies and grains.
Why: Only the best ingredients for your babycakes.
Where: Your local natural food and co-op retailers and restaurants.

Around Town
LynLake Street Festival

What: A block party lineup of Uptown’s hippest food, drink and music.
Why: We’re gonna rock down to Lyndale Avenue.
When: Sunday, May 16th ~ Noon to 7:00 pm
Where: The intersection of Lyndale and Lake Street.

I Think I Can
Everyday People Cartoon

What: A dose of healthy humor.
Why: A laugh a day keeps the doctor away.
Where: Online at Everyday People.

Drink this

KTK — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:36:15 +0000

Are you drinking a healthy amount of water every day? Besides looking and feeling better, here are some additional reasons why you should keep your bod hydrated:

Some research says that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated
Mild dehydration can slow down your metabolism
Drinking just one glass of water can quench night time hunger pangs
Lack of water is the number one trigger of daytime fatigue

Convinced that you should have more H20 in your diet? Well good. So now you need something to put all that water in. We think the beverage bottles by lifefactory are a spiffy choice. These durable glass receptacles are encased in a silicone “grippy” sleeve, creating a sleek, simple and eco-friendly way to tote your drink. Plus, they are phthalate and polyvinyl chloride free. And besides being big words that only a select few can pronounce, this mean that lifefactory’s creations are chemical free. And that’s a good thing, no matter how much water you drink.