• Beauty,  Gift Guide,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Wrap Yourself Up in Sweaters, and Wrap Yourself Inside Hydration this Wintry Season with the Handmade, Pure, Skincare Ingredients

    As much as we love the holidays, they bring us dry, wintry weather, and along with it comes your problematic skin! Your once moisturized face and body needs deep hydration with Choate BODY’s natural, organic, healing ingredients.

    The black woman-owned, skincare company prides itself on its Calm trio line. It is the cure to dry skin needs! The owner, Rhandi Foster, says a little Choate BODY goes a long way! She poured every ounce into her jars with love. Literally, it’s all handmade!

    Along with sweater weather coming, we are still wrapped up in our pandemic facial masks, and this is not the time to get behind on your facial care regimen! Mask acne, also newly coined as “maskne” is a big problem, that routine facial hydration will help prevent and combat! Choate BODY’s Matcha Peppermint Facial Cleanser was just awarded Best Facial Cleanser in Cleveland Magazine! Plus, the founder deeply cares about ending human trafficking. Printed on every product label is the phone number to call if you want to help stop human trafficking.

    Tackle acne, excessive oil, dryness, eczema, or combination/aging – whatever your skin needs, Choate BODY has a treatment for it. Rhandi spent years behind high-end beauty counters buying every expensive product to heal her eczema. Nothing helped, so, like the strong sister she is, she started her own company!

    Check out Choate BODY’s best-sellers to get your skin ready for the winter:

    • Body Butter:

    Nigerian shea butter, coconut oil, cocoa butter, grapeseed oil, locally sourced beeswax, chamomile flowers, bentonite cla

    • Matcha Peppermint Facial Cleanser:

    Peppermint, castile soap, honey, grapeseed oil, matcha green tea (rich with antioxidants), French clay, turmeric, ginger, sage, and ylang-ylang

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    • No. 4 Lavender & Honey:

    Lavender essential oils, brown sugar, chamomile, burdock root, local honey, grapeseed oil, and kaolin clay

    Aside from its calming products, the Cleveland-based company stands out for its dedication to eradicating human trafficking.  When Rhandi learned her home city in Ohio was close to a large trafficking organization and that Ohio is ranked the 5th highest state for human trafficking, she had to do something. All Choate BODY products display the National Human Trafficking Hotline, which is a resource to get help for people in danger, to report suspected trafficking, and to learn more about this epidemic.

    About Choate BODY:

    Launched in 2018 by Rhandi Foster, Choate BODY is a handmade, organic, skincare company that makes products to soothe and smooth normal to problematic skin. Rhandi takes pride in becoming a successful black woman entrepreneur!  Her products create a spa-like experience in the comfort of your home. Rhandi suffered from eczema and could never find products that soothed her skin. Thus, she started experimenting with organic, natural oils and herbs rich with antioxidants that provided long-lasting nourishment. Her eczema cleared with her own mixtures of organic products, and soon her family and friends could not stop asking her to make them more of her products to help heal their skin challenges. This led to the birth of ChoateBODY in Cleveland, Ohio. Along with Rhandi’s commitment to organic skincare products, she is also passionate about ending human trafficking. She includes the National Human Trafficking Hotline on all her product packaging.

  • Fashion,  Gift Guide,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Make A Wish and Carry It with You

    Have you ever made a wish? I believe everyone did when you were still a little kid. But where did our wishes go as we are growing up? We haven’t made a wish for a long time, and sadly we almost forgot all the wishes we ever made! But I still can remember the beautiful moments when I made a wish at small ages – secretly writing down on my notebook, or under my study desk. There is a brand I want to introduce to you all that you can carry the wishes with you, so that you will never lost it and forget it. It is Wishbeads.

    How Wishbeads work?

    • Write it.

    Visualize your greatest wish coming true. See it clearly in your mind’s eye. Write down your wish using the kit that is provided along with your jewelry.

    • Wear it.

    Roll up the paper. Tuck it inside your beautiful gemstone jewelry. Wear your wish every day as a powerful visual reminder of the intention you’ve set.

    • Witness.

    Each day, whenever you see your jewelry, you’ll be reminded to take action, to live purposefully toward realizing your wish. Witness the power of you!

    Fire Recycled Glass Bracelet

    This collection features African recycled glass beads handmade by members of the Krobo Tribe in Ghana, Africa. Using centuries-old techniques, they form each bead by compressing the glass into a dry grain, heating the grain, and pouring into porcelain molds, before adding the stem of the cassava leaf to form the hole. The final heating burns the stem away and fuses the glass together. Vibrant colors and irregular shapes of each bead create one-of-a-kind pieces.

    Write down your deepest wish, tuck it inside your Wishbeads bracelet, and wear it as a daily reminder to take action.

    • Features solid brass cylinder and screw cap
    • Includes 5 wishpapers
    • Hand strung beads and clasp
    • Bracelet lengths vary between 18.5cm-19cm

    Pakahana Love – Bling By Billie!

    One-of-kind creations from Billie Fischer – the founder Alexa’s MOM! Inspired to stay creative and active during the pandemic, Billie got busy re-imagining the extra beads we had on hand. Each style is unique, handmade with love. Get them while you can!

    Write down your deepest wish, tuck it inside your Wishbeads bracelet, and wear it as a daily reminder to take action.

    • Features solid brass cylinder and screw cap
    • Includes 5 wishpapers
    • Hand strung beads and clasp
    • Lengths vary: 18.3cm – 18.7cm

    Looking for a cute gift for your kids? Let’s skip the toys this time, there are some other great ideas that make it a special and meaningful gift. Wishbeads has kids bracelets to let the kiddos carry the their wishes with them all the time, and also they look super cute.

    Kids Rainbow Wishes Bracelet

    Tuck a special wish or goal, or even your words of encouragement, inside the special rainbow cylinder. Each time they peek at their wrist, they’ll remember what’s inside! Perfect for calming hearts and minds, so they can focus on what they want to create in this world.

    • Features chrome-plated brass cylinder and screw cap
    • Includes 5 wishpapers
    • Hand strung beads and clasp
    • Length: 16.5 cm

    Parental Supervision Required – Tighten cap before wearing.

    WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 6 years.

    Wishbeads is so much more than an inspirational jewelry line. Whatever you want to create in your life—whether it’s big or small, easy or difficult—you have the power to make it happen. There’s nothing more powerful than a human mind and heart. With positivity and determination, you can make your own wishes come true.

    Make a wish, do the work, and watch it come true.

     

  • food,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    “PEACE, JOY & BURRITOS” GIFT BOX AVAILABLE FROM RUBIO’S COASTAL GRILL

    “PEACE, JOY & BURRITOS” GIFT BOX AVAILABLE FROM RUBIO’S COASTAL GRILL

    Cozy Collection Includes Burrito Blanket & $30 in Rubio’s Gift Cards

    Rubio’s Coastal Grill is offering a limited-edition “Peace, Joy & Burritos” Gift Box, designed to enjoy the holidays at home. Available in limited supply, 1,000 gift boxes will be available at the “Peace, Joy & Burritos” Gift Box order page: (https://blog.rubios.com/rubios-holiday-store/.)

    The Peace, Joy & Burritos gift boxes will be available to the public on Black Friday, November 27. Each gift box is $39.95 (valued at $120), and features a unique collection of hand-selected items to stay cozy and comfortable at home this holiday season, including:

    • $30 in Rubio’s free entrée gift cards, redeemable at any Rubio’s location
    • A 60″ fuzzy, round, double-sided burrito blanket
    • Plush heather gray socks with custom-embroidered Rubio’s logo
    • Vanilla and cinnamon scented churro candle, complete with matches
    • 200-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring a one-of-a-kind, Rubio’s-inspired, retro beach design
    • Exclusive recipe cards for the Irresistible Caramelized Banana Split with Churros and delicious Churro Cupcakes, both created by Rubio’s culinary team

    “It’s been a year like never before,” said Rubio’s Co-Founder Ralph Rubio. “We created this box to help create those cozy, festive vibes that we look forward to with family year after year. Each item has been carefully curated to bring a little burrito joy to you, and your loved ones, this holiday season.”

    For more information about Rubio’s Coastal Grill, visit RubiosFacebook and Instagram.

  • Gift Guide,  Home Decoration,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Spice up your bedroom this fall with cozy Pumpkin Spice sheets from PeachSkinSheets

    Thanksgiving is right at the corner. Do you have all your stuffs spiced up? Pumpkin Spice is one of my favorite flavors, no matter in latte, donuts, or even my lip balm and body lotion. I just enjoy the hints – the holiday is coming! Something more can boost your Pumpkin Spice Love, how about to spice up your bedsheets in this fall? PeachSkinSheets make the dream come true. Sleeping on the Pumpkin Spice bedsheets and have a lovely dream of the sweet holidays. You can your best sleep ever.

    Founded in 2013 in Atlanta, PeachSkinSheets® are dedicated to going the extra mile for their customers with the essential bedding that does more at an affordable price. Made from a breathable, high performance athletic-grade SMART fabric, they’re a top choice for hot sleepers due to their thermal control and moisture-wicking properties.

    Pumpkin Spice Sheet Set

    Includes 1 Fitted Sheet, 1 Flat Sheet, and 2 Pillowcases
    • Luxury that is actually affordable

    From $65 and with a 30 day money back guarantee, The Original PeachSkinSheets® are an affordable risk if you’ve never tried them before. Once you sleep on them, you’ll never be able to sleep on anything else!

    Each breathable sheet set comes with one Fitted Sheet (2 Fitted Sheets for Split King), one Flat Sheet, and two Pillowcases with European Envelope Closures (one Pillowcase for Twin). They feature a 1500 thread count level of luxurious softness, and are made of a high performance, athletic grade Smart Fabric.

    This 21st century fabric is designed to wick away moisture while regulating cool and warm body temperatures for a superior sleep experience. Fitted sheets are deep pocket with elastic all the way around and fit up to 18″ thick mattresses such as memory foam, custom number and double pillow top.

    • Softness that counts

    PeachSkinSheets brushed PeachSkin finish is found on both sides of the sheets and pillowcases. This ensures that no matter how much you twist and turn, your skin will always be touching unbelievable softness.

    • Fabric that does its job

    PeachSkinSheets Smart Fabric wicks away moisture, releases wrinkles in the dryer, resists pilling and stays true to size without shrinking or stretching out.

    • Breathable

    Designed to keep you cooler in the summer and cozier in the winter, PeachSkinSheets lightweight material breathes to help regulate temperature. No matter the season, it works with your body and environment to promote drier, more comfortable sleep.

    All PeachSkinSheets are hypoallergenic and anti-microbial, which keeps pollen and dust from attaching to the fabric. If you have allergies, eczema, or sensitive skin, this is very good news, as less allergens on your sheets means a healthier sleep environment for you.
  • Fashion,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Fuzzy Fashions for Fall That Make You Look Chic Working from Home

    Working from home means yoga pants all day and using your lap top in bed… right? But you can at least dress up in something that makes you feel professional, comfortable and most of all, chic, especially for those video meetings! Lucy Paris’s new collection has what you’re looking for this season!

    Since we can’t travel to Paris at the moment, why not bring a little bit of Paris to you? The fabulous collections from Lucy Paris combine aCalifornia vibe with New York glamour and Parisian style. The best part – with the exception of a few beautifully designed dresses, everything is under $100. C’est magnifique!

    Providing an ideal wardrobe for the empowered, on-the-go woman,Lucy Paris has put its mark on the fashion world with pieces that look great at weddings, brunches, or for even the stay-at-home work life. Clothes that say ready for the weekend – whatever that will bring!

    Lucy Paris collections include pants, skirts, jumpsuits, dresses, and face masks.

    La Femme Collection (a.k.a the Women’s Empowerment Line) features t-shirts made of 100 percent cotton with an uplifting phrase (i.e. “I’m With Her”) or a woman’s face designed to empower women. The messaging is in line with a women’s movement taking over social media where women are showing their natural beauty.

    Lucy Paris’s new Again Collection is what Generation Z wants! ‘Again’ fashions is rooted in social and environmental issues. It’s a sustainable collection using fabrics that went unused last season, called dead stock, so the company isn’t purchasing more inventory. It’s right on target for the eco-friendly woman. All for under $52.

    This lovely plaid mask was featured in Glamour!

    Lucy Paris is giving away their beautifully printed masks to essential workers. With each mask purchased, a mask is donated to those on the front lines.

    Simply put, Lucy Paris is clothing for women who love life and do it all. It’s the perfect selection for seasonal coverage you may have upcoming. I hope to connect soon to discuss more fashion news with you.

    About Lucy Paris:

    Based in Los Angeles, the story of Lucy Paris begins with its founder, Lucy, the curator of the brand. Lucy was born in Paris, raised in New York, and currently in Los Angeles. Since launching in 2003, the line has evolved around giving women the “ideal wardrobe.” The brand focuses on feminine pieces and intricate details that are reflective of the city girl lifestyle. Lucy Paris blends Parisian elegance, with a New York state of mind, and California cool. Each Lucy Paris piece is thoughtfully made for women who are fashion-forward, confident, and effortless. Taking inspiration from Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, the collection is designed as an homage to the women from these cities: the ladies who brunch, work 9 to 5, live to travel, plan their outfits, post photos of their outfits, love happy hour and dinner parties. Follow them on Instagram @lucyparislabel.

  • Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    TerpNutrition – A Perfect Balance of Physical Health, Mental Health, and Nutrition

    Health and wellness coaches and TerpNutrition founders, Megan Loda and Ben Pasquel, understand the importance of recovery and have found that full plant medicine works most effectively on our bodies. Normalizing the use of Full Spectrum CBD supplements as a primary recovery product for athletes worldwide, TerpNutrition provides an alternative solution to living a healthy and balanced life with the use of hemp-derived products.

    TerpNutrition is here to normalize the use of Full Spectrum CBD supplements as an alternative solution to living a healthy and balanced life. Their vision is to educate 1 million athletes worldwide on the use of CBD as a primary recovery product. Although CBD oil supplements are new to some people, they are a life saver for others. As a team of athletes, TerpNutrition’s team understands the importance of recovery and they have found that full plant medicine works most effectively on our bodies.

    Active adults are encouraged TerpNutrition to live their healthiest life with the use of hemp derived products. TerpNutrition envisions a world that looks at hemp-derived products as a primary way to a healthier and more comfortable life.

    Daily Drops

    TerpNutrition’s Daily Drops contain a healthy mix of full spectrum CBD, USDA organic vanilla, USDA organic coconut MCT oil, and Beta-Caryophyllene for an optimal CBD workout recovery.

    This Daily Drops CBD oil supplement contains full spectrum CBD to provide you with all the phytonutrients of the entire hemp plant including the plant’s cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, vitamins, and minerals.

    When these natural ingredients work together, they create the entourage effect to give your body the CBD workout recovery treatment it needs to fight back against pain, inflammation, anxiety, and nausea. More effective than CBD isolates alone, this Daily Drops CBD oil supplement is ideal for recovering both mentally and physically after a hard workout .

    Ingredients:

    • USDA Organic Coconut MCT Oil
    • Full Spectrum CBD
    • USDA Organic Vanilla
    • Beta-Caryophyllene

    Details:

    • 30ml Bottle
    • Legal in All 50 States
    • Vegan
    • Gluten Free
    • Sourced From Organically Grown Hemp

    Daily Caps

    TerpNutrition’s Daily Caps give you all the benefits of the cannabis plant all in one place. Each gelcap contains cannabinoids, natural terpenes, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and other phytonutrients.

    When all these properties come together, they create synergy which is what scientists call the “entourage effect,” a powerful CBD treatment that works more effectively on your body than CBD isolate products.

    TerpNutrition’s full spectrum CBD oil is conveniently placed into daily CBD supplements to help your body maintain its mental, physical, and nutritional health. Whether you need a quick muscle recovery after a workout or you’re still feeling the aches and pains from a previous session, this CBD supplements can help. CBD’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make for great workout recovery treatments.

    Ingredients:

    • Organic Hemp Seed Oil
    • Full Spectrum CBD Oil
    • Soft Gel Casing (Gelatin)
      • Glycerin
      • Purified Water

    Details:

    • 30 Capsules
    • Legal in All 50 States
    • Gluten Free
    • Sourced From Organically Grown Hemp
    • Non-GMO

    Recovery Butter

    This Full Spectrum Recovery Butter was specially designed with the active adult in mind to help them optimize their recovery. As we increase our physical activity, our bodies go through tremendous stress both mentally and physically. With this Recovery Butter, you can target specific areas of discomfort and inflammation by applying on joints and muscles to help you recover faster. This includes but not limited to: hands, feet, elbows, knees, shoulders, neck, back and just about anywhere else that may be bothering you externally.

    In order to optimize your recovery, you need to have a perfect blend of natural remedies. TerpNutrition has formulated their Recovery Butter with the following ingredients to maximize your recovery so you can continue training like the beast that you are!

    Directions:
    The brand recommends applying a liberal amount of cream to the specific area and then massage it thoroughly into the skin. If the pain doesn’t subside within 30-60 minutes, apply more cream as needed.

    PuppSupps

    I don’t know about you, but at TerpNutrition they take care of their dogs as much as they do themselves. Although these are not hoomans treats, they are made with human grade ingredients. This all-natural dog treats are a delicious way for your furry best friend to enjoy the benefits of CBD. Just like the human body, dogs have an endocannabinoid system, which is a series of receptors that are responsible for CBD working with our bodies.

    Ingredients:

    • Garbanzo Bean Flour
    • Apple Juice
    • Full Spectrum Hemp Oil
    • Ground Peanuts
    • Coconut Oil
    • Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E) as a Natural Preservative

    Details:

    • 10 oz Bag
    • Made in the USA
    • No Chemical Additives
    • No By-Products
    • No Wheat
    • No Artificial Preservatives
    • No Corn
    • No Soy

    TerpNutrition’s mission is to improve the lives of everyday active adults with the use of hemp derived products. In order to carry out their mission, it is their civil responsibility to raise awareness for mental, physical, and nutritional health through advocacy and education of how incorporating CBD can help in all of these key areas. TerpNutrition’s products are specially designed to help achieve overall wellness in those three areas.

    TerpNutrition’s vision is to see CBD as a primary recovery product worldwide. TerpNutrition understands that CBD alone is not going to bring maximum health, but rather is an essential part of a well-rounded healthy lifestyle.