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Friday, March 5th, 2010
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.
Tags: Carrie Bradshaw quote, Restaurant Week Mpls, Sex and the City quote, sport headbands, Whole Body Care Fair, Whole Foods Mpls
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Friday, February 26th, 2010
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
Tags: Cafe Eana, Kiva, Mpls, REI, The electric Fetus, women's baseball hats
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Friday, February 19th, 2010
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.
Tags: healthy breakfast recipes, North Star Roller Girls, tea tree shampoo
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
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.
Tags: All You Need Is Love Beatles, Broder's Mpls, heart jewelry, MN, The Depot Mpls
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Friday, February 5th, 2010
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.
Tags: First Avenue, Gimme Shelter Benefit Concert, Mpls, Slumdog Millionaire Soundtrack, The Citizen Cafe, Yoga motivation
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Friday, January 15th, 2010
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.
Tags: 24 Hour Fitness, bodybugg, Donate to Haiti, Hillary Swank’s famous power run shot, MN, The Body, Vinaigrette Mpls
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Friday, January 8th, 2010
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.
Tags: 10 Ways to Get Motivated for Change in 2010, CNN Health, Hugger Mugger, January Classes at The Wedge Co-op, Mpls happy hour, Thrifty Hipster, Women’s Peaceful T
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Friday, December 18th, 2009
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.
Tags: 2009 IBEW Holiday Lights in the Park, Align Pilates, Butterscotch Cornflake Candy, Hemp Oil Lotion, Lululemon, Minneapolis, Pinch My Salt, The Imagination Prompt Generator
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Friday, December 4th, 2009
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.
Tags: AllPosters, Angels on Bare Skin ~ Face Wash, Eating Well, Gandhi, Lush, motivational quotes, No Coast Craft-o-Rama, Secrets for Baking Healthier Cookies
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
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
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.
Tags: MCAD Art Sale, Pilates Style Magazine, Purely Elizabeth Baking Mixes
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