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Weekend Alignment

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




Weekend Alignment

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.




Weekend Alignment

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.




Weekend Alignment

Friday, June 18th, 2010

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

Friday, June 11th, 2010

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

Friday, June 4th, 2010

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

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.