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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.

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

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.

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.

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.