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

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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

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.

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Ebony Bracelet
What: Genuine leather wrap-around bracelet with a humane touch.
Why: You are what you wear.
Where: Online at BlisslivingHome.

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.

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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.

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

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Advanced Pilates & Calisthenics Workout

• What: A video of hard core strength and control.
• Why: Monkey see, Monkey do.
• Where: Online at YouTube

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

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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

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.

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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.

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

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Motivational Quote
What: “A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in.”
Who: Robert Orben

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

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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.

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.

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Everyday People Cartoon

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

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.

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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.