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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.




Weekend Alignment

Friday, May 14th, 2010

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.




Weekend Alignment

Friday, April 9th, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
L.L. Bean Classic Swiss Army Knife

  • What: Function and femininity all wrapped up into one little knife.
  • Why: It’s naughty and nice.
  • Where: Online at L.L. Bean.


Bits and Bites
National List of Co-ops & Health Food Stores

  • What: Find a health store for every residence.
  • Why: Home is where the health is.
  • Where: Online at Green People.


Around Town
Galactic

  • What: Catch this New Orleans crew as they spin their jazzy, hip-hop, rock-ish vibe.
  • Why: It’s outa this world.
  • When: Friday, April 9th @ 8:00 pm.
  • Where: The Cabooze: 917 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis.


I Think I Can
A Woman Should Have

  • What: A modern rundown of feminine must-haves.
  • Why: You gotta know it to own it.
  • Where: Online at Telling It Like It Is.


Weekend Alignment

Friday, March 26th, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Chikuno Cube

  • What: A little charcoal box that shoos away big household stinks.
  • Why: Good smells come in small packages.
  • Where: Online at Charles & Marie.



Bits and Bites
Sen Yai Sen Lek

  • What: Translation: Big Noodle Little Noodle, an authentic NE Minneapolis Thai restaurant.
  • Why: Don’t be a wet noodle.
  • Where: 2422 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis.



Around Town
Vilification Squares

  • What: A live show that spoofs your fave game shows, with a quirky twist. Watch and win!
  • Why: Showcase showdown.
  • When: Friday, March 26th and Saturday, March 27th @ 10:00 pm
  • Where: BLB Theater ~ 810 West Lake Street, Minneapolis.



I Think I Can
10 Thoughts on Living in the Now

  • What: A gallery of quick yet poignant thoughts on how to let go and live for the moment.
  • Why: Living in the past is so ten years ago.
  • Where: Online at Whole Living.