Got to Have It
Nike Air Max Women’s Running Shoe

• What: A plush ride for the premium runner.
• Why: You’re going the distance.
• Where: Online at Nike.

Bits and Bites
Patisserie 46

• What: Minneapolis’ newly opened and high-end bakery.
• Why: There’s nothing flaky about a good pastry.
• Where: 4552 Grand Avenue South, Minneapolis

Around Town
Shakespeare in the Park – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

• What: Guthrie Theater presents an, eh-hem, modern take on Will’s classic tale.
• Why: “This ain’t your mamma’s Shakespeare.”
• When: Saturday & Sunday, July 10 and 11, @ 2:00 PM.
• Where: The Lakeside Gazebo at Powderhorn Park ~ 3400 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis.

Get Up On It
Words to Motivate

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Bits and Bites
Healthy Candy Corn

• What: Eat the candy. Ditch the guilt.
• Why: Trick or treat…give me something good to eat.
• Where: Online at Nature Mom’s Blog.

Got To Have It
Nike Yoga Basics Capri

• What: Fun and functional pants for fall.
• Why: If you won’t eat the candy, wear the candy.
• Where: Online at 6pm.com.

Around Town
The Uptown Bar’s Last Halloween Hoorah

• What: Say farewell to a Minneapolis staple before it closes its doors to all hipsters and music lovers. Food and drinks (what’s left, that is) is specially priced.
• Why: Cheap beer has less calories.
• Where: Uptown Bar & Cafe ~ 3018 Hennepin Ave South

I Think I Can
9 Tricks to Make Halloween a Treat

• What: How to use Halloween weekend to practice “rational indulgence”.
• Why: Treat yourself to a few tricks.
• Where: Online at Eat Without Guilt.

Got to Have It
James Perse Yosemite Collection

• What: A sophisticated yet practical line of yoga and athletic gear.
• Why: If you’re going to sweat, sweat in style.
• Where: Online at James Perse.

Bits and Bites
7 ‘Healthy’ Junk Foods

• What: Think outside of the whole wheat cracker box.
• Why: This just in: You CAN eat a potato chip. Experts say it won’t kill you.
• Where: Online at Fox News.

Around Town
2009 Twin Cities Pride Parade Festival

• What: Celebrate Minneapolis’ diverse culture.
• Why: You’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony.
• Where: Loring Park, downtown Minneapolis.
• When: Saturday, June 27th ~ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Sunday, June 28th ~ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

I Think I Can
Beautiful Bridge Pose

• What: Calm your brain and alleviate stress with bridge pose. Sweeten the deal by imagining yourself on this picturesque beach.
• Why: Strike a pose, there’s nothing to it.
• Where: Your happy place (or flicker.com).

Practice Makes Perfect
Align Pilates Breathing Workshop with Victoria Olender

• What: Learn the proper principles of breath and how it can support your movement. *Workshop includes a 40 minute Pilates mat class.
• Why: The heat is on.
• Where: Align Pilates studio.
• When: Saturday, June 27th ~ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Bits and Bites

Seward Cafe

• What: The Seward neighborhood’s faithful resource for vegan, vegetarian, and locally-produced organic food, collectively owned since 1974.
• Why: Save a cow, eat a carrot.
• Where: 2129 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis | (612) 332-1011

Got To Have It

The Original Backnobber

• What: A self-care deep muscle massage tool for the back.
• Why: Leave the knots for the sailors.
• Where: Online at the Backnobber Store

Around Town

Coastal Seafoods – Private Sushi Making Classes

• What: Explore and perfect your skills for making sushi at home with Coastal’s worldly selection of fresh fish.
• Why: That’s how you roll.
• Where: 2330 Minnehaha Ave. S, Minneapolis | 612-724-7425

74 S. Snelling (Grand & Snelling), St.Paul | 651-698-4888

Practice Makes Perfect

Mat Class

• What: Free First Saturdays
• Why: A penny saved is a penny earned.
• Where: Align Pilates 708 N 1st Street / Suite 150 Minneapolis, MN 55401
  (612) 343-7500
• When: Saturday, April 4, 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
• Sign up: alignpilates.com ;612.343.7500

I Think I Can

Go forth into the weekend with a Buddha focus quote.

• Why: Buddha knows best.
• What: “All that we are is the result of what we have thought.”