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The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Urban Striped Headwrap

• What: Take care of those work-out whispies with this fun, functional and flirty wrap.
• Why: Urban turban.
• Where: Online at Amazon.com.

Bits and Bites
Restaurant Week 2010 – LAST CHANCE FRIDAY!

• What: If you hurry, you can still enjoy a specially-priced meal at a select Twin Cities eatery.
• Why: Best week ever.
• Where: A participating restaurant near you.

Around Town
Whole Body Care Fair

• What: An array of experts guide you through the ins and outs of natural body care.
• Why: There’s something for every body.
• When: Saturday, March 6th ~ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
• Where: Whole Foods ~ 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis.

I Think I Can
Motivational Quote

• What: “As we drive along this road called life, occasionally a gal will find herself a little lost. And when that happens, I guess she has to let go of the coulda, shoulda, woulda, buckle up and just keep going.” ~ Carrie Bradshaw
• Why: Abso-f@#!in’-lutey.

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Burton Tank Military Hat

• What: “An old-time look with contemporary style.”
• Why: The perfect cover for your yoga-bound hair.
• Where: Online at REI.com

Bits and Bites
Café Eena

• What: A vibrant eatery serving Latin American cuisine in the heart of South Minneapolis.
• Why: Go south of the border.
• Where: 4601 Grand Avenue South, Minneapolis

Around Town
Electric Fetus Tornado Benefit Feat. Cloud Cult

• What: Remember that wicked tornado that whipped through the city last spring?
• Why: Twist and shout.
• When: Friday, February 26th @ 7:00 pm
• Where: First Avenue ~ 701 North First Avenue, Minneapolis

I Think I Can
KIVA Loans

• What: Lend to an entrepreneur across the globe via microfinance and the internet.
• Why: Pay it forward.
• When: When it feels right for you.
• Where: Online at Kiva.org

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo

• What: Peppermint and tea tree oil work together to moisturize and beautify your locks.
• Why: For that oh-so tingly feeling.
• Where: Online at Amazon.com, or at your local TJ’s.

Bits and Bites
56 Healthy Breakfast Recipes

• What: Curl up at home, turn on the winter games and enjoy a healthy breaky at home.
• Why: Home is where the health is.
• Where: Online at foodnetwork.com.

Around Town
North Star Roller Girls

• What: Watch Minnesota’s own female roller derby league in action.
• Why: Femme fatale.
• When: Saturday, February 20, 2010
• Where: Minneapolis Convention Center

I Think I Can
31 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

• What: 31 reasons to bust a move.
• Why: A calorie saved is a calorie burned.
• Where: Online at zenhabits.

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Got to Have It
“Love is the Beauty of the Soul”

• What: A hand-stamped copper heart necklace.
• Why: Put a little love in your heart.
• Where: Online at Etsy.

Bits and Bites
Broders’ Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two to Take Away

• What: Ditch the long waits and reservations. Pick it up and love it at home.
• Why: It takes two to make a thing go right.
• Where: Broders’ Cucina Italiana: 2308 West 50th Street, Minneapolis

Broders’ Pasta Bar: 5000 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis

Around Town
The Depot Ice Rink

• What: A historic downtown train shed turned cutting-edge indoor ice rink.
• Why: Love hurts.
• When: Valentine’s Day ~ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Where: 225 3rd Avenue South Minneapolis

I Think I Can
All You Need is Love

• What: Watch the Fab Four sing all together now.
• Why: It’s easy.
• Where: Online at You Tube.

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Slumdog Millionaire Soundtrack

• What: Music to groove and flow to.
• Why: Ringa Ringa.
• Where: Online at Amazon.com.

Bits and Bites
The Citizen Cafe

• What: A neighborhood restaurant serving local food. Honestly.
• Why: Be true to you.
• Where: 2403 East 38th Street, Minneapolis

Around Town
Gimme Shelter Benefit Concert

• What: City Pages, Gimme Noise music blog and local bands unite to raise funds for Haiti.
• Why: It’s just a kiss away.
• When: Saturday, February 6th @ 6:00 pm
• Where: First Avenue ~ 701 1st Avenue North, Minneapolis

I Think I Can
Balance

• What: Create a bond between body and mind.
• Why: Steady now.

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
bodybugg

• What: Combined with a web program, this little bugger counts your caloric intake/outtake.
• Why: One calorie, ah ah ah! Two calories, ah ah ah!
• Where: Online at 24 Hour Fitness.

Bits and Bites
Vinaigrette

• What: Local retailer of top-notch oils, vinegars and olive-based skin care products.
• Why: Extend the olive branch to your taste buds and bod.
• Where: 5006 Xerxes Avenue South, Minneapolis.

Around Town
Donate to Haiti

• What: Help victims of the Haiti earthquake crisis via the Red Cross.
• Why: Help: the affectionate four-letter word.
• When: Any time is a good time to give.
• Where: Online at American Red Cross.

I Think I Can
“The Body“

• What: Hillary Swank’s famous power run shot.
• Why: One word: Wow.

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Women’s Peaceful T

• What: A 100% organic cotton tee with a lovely and meditative design.
• Why: Give peace a chance.
• Where: Online at Hugger Mugger.

Bits and Bites
January Classes at The Wedge Co-op

• What: From trimming your diet to brewing a fab cup o’ joe, The Wedge will show you how.
• Why: You’ve always wanted to know what the siphon method really is.
• Where: The Wedge Community Co-op ~ 2105 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis.

Around Town
Thrifty Hipster

• What: The site that finds the city’s most happenin’ happy hours.
• Why: Alexp P. Keaton’s economics + Mallory’s style= you get drunk on a budget.
• Where: Online at Thrifty Hipster.

I Think I Can
10 Ways to Get Motivated for Change in 2010

• What: Down with lofty resolutions—make realistic, specific and accountable goals.
• Why: Do it for auld lang syne.
• Where: Online at CNN Health.

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It

Hemp Oil Lotion ~ 40% Off!

• What: An all-natural, soothing, calming and protective lotion.
• Why: It’s like a great big hug for your skin.
• Where: Online at The Bubble Roome.

Bits and Bites

Butterscotch Cornflake Candy

• What: A 3-ingredient recipe for a delectable holiday treat.
• Why: 3 is the magic number.
• Where: Online at Pinch My Salt.

Around Town

2009 IBEW Holiday Lights in the Park

• What: View 1.5 miles of dazzling light displays, from the comfort of your car.
• Why: Bright lights, big city.
• When: Now through December 31st ~ 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
• Where: Phalen Golf Course ~ 1615 Phalen Drive, St. Paul.

I Think I Can

The Imagination Prompt Generator

• What: Randomly generated cues to stir your creativity.
• Why: Exercise that writer’s muscle.
• Where: Online at the Creativity Portal.

Practice Makes Perfect

FREE Pilates w/ Adrienne Fitzmaurice

• What: Free Pilates = happier holidays.
• Why: Align Pilates is lululemon’s Studio of the Month!
• When: Saturday, December 19th @ 9:30 a.m.
• Where: The lululemon Minneapolis Showroom ~ 313 W 50th Street, Minneapolis.

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Angels on Bare Skin ~ Face Wash

• What: Lush’s clay-based cleanser infused with almond, rose and lavender.
• Why: Ahhh. Skin like an angel’s derriere.
• Where: Online at Lush USA.

Bits and Bites
5 Secrets for Baking Healthier Cookies

• What: Make your favorite holiday cookies healthier for you and yours.
• Why: Me want cookie.
• Where: Online at Eating Well.

Around Town
No Coast Craft-o-Rama

• What: A showcase of the Midwest’s finest crafters, designers, artists and creators.
• Why: You’re feeling crafty.
• When: Saturday, December 5th ~ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Where: Midtown Global Exchange Building ~ Lake Street & 10th Avenue in Minneapolis

I Think I Can
A Gandhi Successory

• What: Wise words from the humblest of men.
• Why: When it’s time to change you’ve got to rearrange.
• Where: Online at AllPosters.

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Pilates Style Magazine

• What: The first-ever magazine dedicated to all things Pilates.
• Why: It’s hopelessly devoted to you.
• Where: Online at pilates style.

Bits and Bites
Purely Elizabeth Baking Mixes

• What: Nutritious, whole grain muffin mixes.
• Why: A muffin top you can live with.
• Where: Online at Appetite For Healthy Living.

Around Town
MCAD Art Sale

• What: Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s annual art sale.
• Why: See a part of Minneapolis that truly is up and coming.
• Where: MCAP Campus ~ 2501 Stevens Ave Minneapolis
• When: Saturday, November 21 ~ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

I Think I Can
Motivational Funny

• What: A little comic relief for your weekend workout.
• Why: Laugh it off.