Posts Tagged ‘motivation’

Weekend Alignment

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Patagonia Capilene Lightweight Crew

  • What: A sporty warm thing for your low impact activities.
  • Why: You’re just chillin’.
  • Where: Online at Patagonia



Bits and Bites
Healthy Labor Day Recipes

  • What: Light and bright ideas for the Labor Day host or hostess with the mostess.
  • Why: Take a load off.
  • Where: Online at Eating Well



Around Town
Autumn Music & Movies: Solid Gold + Point Break

  • What: Vita.mn presents local musicians and their fave flicks for FREE.
  • Why: Solid Swayze.
  • When: Friday, September 3rd ~ music @ 8:00 pm, movie @ 9:15
  • Where: Lake Harriet Bandshell ~ 42nd Street and West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis



I Think I Can
Motivational Quote
What: Feel good about wasting a little time this Labor Day weekend.
Who: John Lennon
Why: Time flies when you’re having fun.




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 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, October 30th, 2009

happy-weekend1The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences. Happy Halloween!

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.


Weekend Alignment

Friday, August 14th, 2009

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Premium Foam Roller

  • What: Roll out your kinks with this textured little slice of heaven.
  • Why: Rollin’ with the homies.
  • Where: Online at Power Systems.


Bits and Bites
Restaurant Alma

  • What: A casual and rustic city gem serving fresh, seasonal, local and organic ingredients.
  • Why: Because alma matters. (Get it? Alma Mater. Yeah, it’s a stretch.)
  • Where: 528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis

  • Around Town
    Glamorama

    • What: A Macy’s charity event with glitz, glam and musical jams. The bennies go to the Children’s Cancer Research fund.
    • Why: Somebody forgot to invite Bananarama.
    • When: Friday, August 14 ~ 8:00 pm
    • Where: Orpheum Theatre ~ 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis




    Weekend Alignment

    Friday, July 17th, 2009

    The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

    Got to Have It
    Women’s adiStar Midsize Watch

    • What: A 100-lap memory watch that helps you keep time and track your progress.
    • Why: Time is on your side. Yes it is.
    • Where: Online at Adidas.


    • Bits and Bites
      Mix My Granola

      • What: Create a custom mix: Pick a granola base, add your favorite toppers and have it shipped right to your bowl and spoon.
      • Why: That’s the way (uh-huh uh-huh) you like it.
      • Where: Online at Mix My Granola.




      Around Town
      Music in the Zoo: Keb Mo

    • What: Outdoor concerts amid our furry friends.
    • Why: Dance like a monkey…or with the monkeys, as the case may be.
    • When: Friday, July 17, 2009 ~ 7:00 pm
    • Where: The Minnesota Zoo amphitheater ~ 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN




    I Think I Can
    Invest in Yourself

    • What: Feeling stuck? Learn how to reinvest in your appearance, skills and heath to keep moving toward your goals.
    • Why: The best things in life are free.
    • Where: Online at Pick The Brain.



    Weekend Alignment

    Friday, April 17th, 2009


    The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.



    Bits and Bites

    Matisse and Jack’s Bake at Home Snacks

    • What: Customizable bite-size snacks made from the comfort of your own kitchen.
    • Why: Home is where all muffin tops are accepted.
    • Where: Find recipes online at M&J.



    Got to Have It

    Hardtail Roll Down Short



    Around Town

    Minneapolis Recycle Run

    • What: A local 5krun and a great opportunity to recycle those old running shoes. Proceeds go toward watershed clean up efforts.
    • Why: Run [for the] forest run.
    • When: Sunday, April 19th
    • Where: Registration takes place at the Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 Lake Harriet Parkway.




    I Think I Can

    Lance Armstrong Nike Commercial

    • What: Watch one of the world’s most motivational men do what he does best.
    • Why: Cutie patootie.
    • Where: Online at You Tube.




    Weekend Alignment

    Friday, April 10th, 2009

    Bits and Bites

    Galactic Pizza

    • What: “Planet saving pizza” served with a smile by da da da dah … Captain Organic!
    • Why: Superheroes, delicious pizzas and smart cars. Need we say more?
    • Where: Dine in or take out: 2917 Lyndale Avenue South, Uptown Minneapolis
    • Delivery: 612.824.9100

    Around Town

    Mill City Museum – Washburn A Mill Walking Tour

  • What: Get an in-depth look at a unique slice of Minneapolis history.
  • Why: Flour power.
  • Where: In the Align Pilates neighborhood! 704 South Second Street, Minneapolis
  • Got to Have It

    Chakra Agility Pant

  • What: A flexible pant with a focus.
  • Why: Remove the junk and put the chakra in the trunk.
  • Where: Online at be present.
  • I Think I Can

    Minneapolis Weekend Weather Forecast

  • What: Everything is easier when the weather is better.
  • Why: It’s a sunshine day.
  • Where: Right here.
  • Weekend Alignment

    Friday, April 3rd, 2009

    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.”