• Asian,  Health,  New York,  WorldWide

    The Holiday Bokksu! “Snow Festival” Featuring Hokkaido Delicacies

    When you see Bokksu in the title, I believe you don’t feel strange of this name. I wrote an article in the summer to talk about this amazing real Japanese snack subscription. The first time I opened the box of Bokksu, I was totally amazed by how many snacks they have, and all of them come from Japan! As a girl who grows up in east Asia, Japanese snacks are always my forever favorite snacks.

    Now the holiday is coming, let us see what do they have to this special occasion. As you know, Bokksu invites curious individuals to explore Japanese Culture through snacks. The only gourmet snack boxed sourced and curated directly from Japan, friends and families love gathering around their Bokksu every month and trying the unique flavors of these premium Japanese snacks.

    Bokksu Holiday Offerings

    The Limited Edition Bokksu x Bento&Co. with a collectible Bento box – $79
    The Classic Bokksu – $39 (less with subscription)
    Tasting Bokksu – $25 (less with subscription)
    Milk Mochi
    Theme: Snow Festival – Featuring the Snacks of Hokkaido 
    Immerse yourself into a winter wonderland of delicious flavors with the Holiday themed Bokksu featuring Hokkaido delicacies. The Holiday Bokksu is the first to feature a pristine white and gold box, with limited edition gourmet Bento boxes available. Hokkaido, due to its unique climate and agricultural focus, is renowned for its wide variety of gourmet cuisines and artisanal delicacies. 
    Hokkaido is a veritable foodie paradise! 
    Mimosa of Snow White Chocolate and Cheddar Snack
    White Chocolate infused Organic Qua Strawberry – available in the US only through Bokksu
    Potato Butter Rice Crackers
    Hoshino Hojicha
    The December Bokksu features innovative new snacks including the Mimosa of Snow White Chocolate and Cheddar Cheese bars, alongside all-star favorite Bokksu classics such as the White Strawberry, a delectable organic strawberry which has been carefully preserved with and infused with White Chocolate for a delicately tart and sweet confection unlike anything you have tasted. Delicate melt in your mouth savory snacks include the Milk Mochi and the Potato Butter Rice Crackers. The Holiday Bokksu also includes their brand new private label Mikon Orange Candy and a warming Hojicha Green Tea Latte pairing from gourmet maker Hoshino. 
    This is my box!
    So excited to see all these lovely snacks, everyone looks cute and delicious. But I am going to bring them to parent’s place to share this with my family at Christmas. Of course I will wrap it up, letting the kids open it. I already can imagine how happy the kids will be to see these unique snacks from Japan! This is a great Christmas gift idea for your family as well, because who doesn’t love beautiful snacks?
  • New York,  WorldWide

    Prostate Cancer Foundation to Host The 2018 New York Dinner at Restaurant Daniel

    The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) hosted the 2018 New York Dinner at the Restaurant Daniel at 60 East 65th Street in New York City on Thursday, December 6th, 2018Dinner at Daniel will be an exquisite culinary experience with a special guest performance by Grammy® Award winners Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The charitable organization founded by Michael Milken is dedicated to identifying and funding groundbreaking cancer research programs. The memorable evening will welcome leaders in medicine, top research scientists and distinguished New York City socialites to explore refined European cuisines, world-class wines and gracious hospitality at Restaurant Daniel.

    This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s efforts advancing prostate cancer research. The 2018 New York Dinner will be a momentous occasion celebrating the generous support the partnership between PCF and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has received since its announcement a year prior. This year’s dinner follows a gracious $2.5 million gift presented by The Barry & Daria Foundation towards the PCF and VA partnership providing precision oncology to all veterans by establishing centers of excellence.

    As the 2018 New York Dinner nears, many anticipate the surprises yet to be disclosed about the evening’s unique event experience. Throughout the dinner, notable guests will be recognized for their commitment to cancer research and their continued support of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Prostate Cancer Foundation is dedicated to discovering new and better treatments that will impact all prostate cancer patients. Dinner guests will enjoy a lively auction showcasing VIP experiences, luxury goods and destination getaways.

    PCF’s Board of Directors includes business leaders such as Michael Milken, Lori Milken, Andrew J. Astrachan, James C. Blair PhD, Steven A. Burd, Peter T. Grauer, David H. Koch, The Honorable Earle I. Mack, Neal I. Rodin, Andrew C. von Eschenbach, MD; Drew Pinsky, MD, and radio and television host Clark Howard.

    About the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF):

    The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world’s leading philanthropic organization funding and accelerating prostate cancer research. Founded in 1993, PCF has raised more than $765 million and provided funding to more than 2,000 research programs at more than 210 cancer centers and universities. The PCF global research enterprise now extends to 22 countries. PCF advocates for greater awareness of prostate cancer and more efficient investment of governmental research funds for transformational cancer research. Its efforts has helped produce a 20-fold increase in government funding for prostate cancer.

  • Bitty

    Miniware – All-Natural, Modern Kids’ Tableware

    Forget melamine kids’ dishes with distracting cartoon characters and instead go natural with Miniware – sustainable tableware for your ‘minis’ ages 4 months and up that not only looks like it stepped out of Architectural Digest but also offers unique self-feeding features, transitions from baby to toddler and older, is made from eco-friendly materials like bamboo fiber.

    Special functional design features include:

    • An ‘easy-scoop’ 90° bowl and cutlery design for easy self-feeding
    • A larger size that gives self-feeders more room to maneuver
    • A detachable suction foot that reduces spills and comes off easily when the child no longer needs it
    • Stackability for easy storage

    Choose from the Miniware Teething Spoon Set ($12 for 2 soft silicone spoons designed for easy biting, chewing and grasping),Miniware First Bites Set ($25 for a cereal bowl perfect for purees and other soft starter foods plus a teething spoon and detachable suction foot)Miniware Healthy Meal Set ($35 for a sandwich plate, removable food divider ideal for picky eaters who don’t like their foods touching, and detachable suction foot) and much more – all available in multiple soothing color palettes that put the focus on the food where it belongs.

  • Los Angeles,  WorldWide

    Cheese as the perfect holiday gift? Yes!

    Are you compiling your gift ideas for the foodie in one’s life?

    Then take a look at Just the Cheese®!

    Just the Cheese® is a whole new take on cheese–it’s crunchy, full of flavor and made to be enjoyed without crackers! Not only is it an easy appetizer when guests drop in, but it’s naturally low in carbs, gluten-free and only 75 calories per bar. With its rich, cheesy flavor, gourmets, dieters and kids alike will love to munch onJust the Cheese®, making it a perfect stocking stuffer!

    Enjoy it in bars or mini bites:

    The bars are available in the following flavors:

    • Aged Cheddar
    • Grilled Cheese
    • Jalapeno Cheese

    The minis are available in the following flavors:

    • White Cheddar
    • Wisconsin Cheddar
    • Grilled Cheese
    •  Jalapeno Cheese
    • Garlic & Chive

    Just the Cheese® made its debut on Amazon in December 2017 and is already the #1 cheese snack, beating out big name brands such as Kraft, in their grocery section!

  • Los Angeles,  WorldWide

    This Holiday Season, Take Creativity and Customization to the Next Level with RoseArt and LAUR diy

    Holiday season again, looking for some different things for kids this year? I know kids always love something more creative and fun.

    For 2018, I am so excited to introduce you two lovely toys – CREATIVE CAFE BARISTA BAR, where kids can froth and flavor real milk to create dazzling lattes like a true barista! And LAUR diy Craft Kits, which are for older kids and teens/young adults.

    With the Creative Café Barista Bar you can be a future barista! Creative endless latte looks with just milk. Make yummy chocolate or strawberry drinks with real foamy froth on top.

    Creative Café Barista Bar

    $29.99 | Age: 6+

    Include:

    • Frothing Unit
    • Frothing Pitcher
    • 3 Stencils
    • 2 Shaker Bottles
    • 2 Spoons
    • 4 Paper Cups
    • 1 Strawberry Flavor Mix
    • 1 Chocolate Flavor Mix
    • 4 Recipe & Tip Cards

    You can experience to be your own barista with the Creative Café Barista Bar. It is kids safe – no heat! The froth and flavor real milk and dress-it-up with a dazzling design. Two flavor packets including strawberry and chocolate are exactly the favorite flavors for kids. The kit also includes flavor recipe cards for your kids to easily get started.

    We also introduce The LAUR diy Craft Kits to you, they are room decor crafts similar to the DIY crafts on the LaurDIY channel. The kits include all the tools and components you need!

    The LAUR diy Craft Kits are the toys that you can interact with kids to build the diy crafts together. They are also good for the teenager members in the family, building the good relationships for the cousins who don’t see each other often.

    The LAUR diy Craft Kits have partnered with Lauren Riihimaki to make LaurDIY inspired kits for her 15+ million followers across all social media channels. Lauren Riihimaki is a YouTube entertainer with a DIY YouTube channel called LaurDIY. She makes creative and cute videos featuring crafty tutorials, life hacks, and room decor ideas.

    Illuminating Lamp Kit

    $14.99 | Age: 8+

    • Construct a 3D night light for your room.
    • Paint the globe with water color paints in LaurDIY colors and use a salt technique to create a cool texture on the globe.
    • The color changing light radiates through the small triangles to leave an awesome design on the wall.

    Mini Plushie Kit

    $14.99 | Age: 8+

    • Create your own mini sweet treat plushies!
    • These plushies are super easy to make with pre-cut felt pieces.
    • Stuff them with the included stuffing and decorate with cute faces.

    Balloon Unicorn Kit

    $14.99 | Age: 8+

    • Create your own balloon plush unicorn!
    • The balloon animal comes in a pre-sewn fleece base. After stuffing the tube, you tie it like a balloon animal, but with white twine.
    • We have included gold sequins, gold horn, and colorful fabric strips to make a unicorn.

    I believe now you have a wonderful gift idea for the kids. With these toys you will be having a great time with kids during holiday season and let them fall in love with DIY crafting!

  • New York

    Shop For a Cause: The Holiday Gifts That Give Back 🎀

    There was a time when you had to choose between giving an awesome gift and making a small move for social good via a donation. But now you can win on both counts. The Perfect Provenance is proud to provide customers with the Caliber Collection and the The Smile Collection.

    The Smile Collection a line of accessories and their tee shirts are made in Sonoma, California, USA from 100 percent organic cotton, pre washed to perfection. Operation Smile is an international children’s medical charity providing free surgeries for children with facial deformity around the world.

    Sunshine Limone Candle, The Smile Collection $ 55.00

    • Top Note: Italian Lemon, Sparkling Bergamot
    • Middle Note: Jasmine Petals, Peach Blossom
    • Base Note: Skin Musk, Amberwood, Driftwood
    • Hand Poured Soy-based Wax; Recycled Cobalt Blue Glass; Luxurious Wooden Box
    • 10 ounces
    • Made in the USA
    • Approx. 65 hours burn time
    • Each candle comes with a custom Perfect Provenance matchbox

    • Available in Blue or Pink
    • Features Smile More Design by Luke Lori  in Cobalt Blue or Pink Embroidery
    • Natural Gray Linen with Metallic Leather Backing
    • Top Zip Closure
    • Size: 5.5″ x 7.5″
    • Made by Ankasa Especially for The Perfect Provenance
    • Smile More Design by Luke Lori
    • Benefits Operation Smile

    • Natural Belgian Linen tote
    • Available in Royal Blue or Pink Thread or Royal Blue or Pink Sequins
    • Smile….More” design by Luke Lori
    • Crocodile embossed brown or gray leather topped handles
    • Size: 15″ H x 16.5″ W, 11″ Handle Drop
    • Color: Natural / Royal Blue
    • Made in India through our partnership with Ankasa
    • Unique Smile More Design by Luke Lori
    • Benefits Operation Smile
     
    The Caliber collection pieces are handmade, no two are exactly alike. 20% of the proceeds from each purchase will be donated to the Caliber Foundation to support victims and communities devastated by illegal gun violence. 
    “D Cuff” Detroit — $495.00. As a continuation of their devoted and comprehensive efforts to eradicate illegal gun violence from the streets of their city, the Detroit Police Department and Rock Ventures have collaborated with Caliber Collection the result is Caliber Detroit. Available in Rose Gold Plated or White Gold Plated; one size.