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Weekend Alignment

KTK — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:29:31 +0000

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

KTK — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:00:25 +0000

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

KTK — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:26:50 +0000

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

KTK — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:01:59 +0000

The 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

KTK — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:16:05 +0000

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

KTK — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:45:26 +0000

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

KTK — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:45:27 +0000

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

What: A solution to your warm weather workout wardrobe woes.
Why: We wear short shorts.
Where: Available online at Londo Mondo

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

KTK — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:20:34 +0000

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

KTK — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:46:46 +0000

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.”

Thank you Sir, may I have another

KTK — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:30:45 +0000

“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.”
- Sir Edmund Percival Hillary

Tomorrow marks the day for many to start fresh and new. Back to routine and full work weeks. Ambitions and resolutions for the new year in hand. Or at least lingering about in back of mind. The holidays are over.

No more excuses to eat two pieces of chocolate goodness before noon. The reasons to skip hitting the gym after work to have one too many glasses of festive cheer are null and void. The last minute Christmas shopping and out-of-town friends will no longer stand in the way of that 7:00 yoga class. I must say, it was fun while it lasted. Alas, it’s time to reel it in.

Sir Edmund Percival Hillary was a New Zealand mountaineer and explorer. On May 29th,1953, at the age of 33, he and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers known to have reached the summit of Mount Everest.

Mount Everest is a pretty admirable feat. I’m just hoping to kick my fell-into-the-big-black-hole-of-holiday-cheer butt back into shape. But after reading this quote from the (remarkably rugged and probably pretty hot in his day) Sir Edmund, I’ve realized that my body doesn’t need conquering as much as the thing that tells my body what to do does.