• Beauty,  Gift Guide,  New York,  San Diego

    d’Alba – A premium beauty brand with the best ingredients and quality

    According to ‘Naturalis Historia’ by Pliny the Elder, ancient Romans admired truffles at the kitchen table, duplicated the ancient Estruscans’s culinary use. Even until Renaissance, at the most reputable banquets all over Europe, truffles were often served at the table of the noble Caterina de’Medici and Lucrezia Borgia. Since then, truffle hunting became a popular entertainment among foreign ambassador… Compared to black truffles, White Truffles were only found in Italy, Piedmont which considered to be the most prized ingredient out of all truffles by all the courts of Europe for its aromatic flavor and nutritional value.

    “Why not feed your SKIN instead?” d’Alba’s Founder, profoundly inspired by the story of the truffle, found that White Truffle is indeed one of the world’s most valuable substances used for not only consumption, also for cosmetics, containing large amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B12, minerals, amino acids, which improve elasticity and antioxidant effects.

    Therefore, ‘d’Alba’ was born and inspired by the White Truffles, grown in Italian sanctuary Piedmont, full of nature gifts which is known as ‘underground ground’. d’Alba products are ALL infused with the finest White Truffle and healthy natural ingredients for safe use of all skin types, adding a touch of luxury.

    d’Alba White Truffle Double Layer Revitalizing Serum

    Its 100% vegan serum provides a 2 in 1 double solution for healthier and silkier skin. Natural essential oils provide glow and long-lasting moisture to the skin, while the organically infused serum layer contributes to texture enhancement and skin vitality.

    Optimal ratio of 10,000ppm white truffle infused with Tocopherol work together to offer extra elasticity and brightness that can be used day and night.

    The addition of 10 types of plant-based organic substances such as sunflower seed oil, macadamia nut oil, avocado oil, etc. contribute to a thorough hydrating experience that seeps deep down into the pores. Also includes patented substances such as okra extract and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, which keeps skin tissues moist and well-lubricated. Due to its natural ingredients, the revitalizing serum is formulated with minimal irritation, making it suitable for all skin types.

    Having a 30% glowing oil layer and a 70% elastic serum layer, the 2 types of consistencies have both benefits of each making a strong healthy glow.

    Approved by the Italian Vegetarian Association of its pure and 100% vegan substances. Due to its plant-based ingredients, it provides a mild and gentle application to the face while supplying the skin with nutrients with a radiant finish.

    d’Alba Double Serum All In One Multi Balm

    The ultimate double serum ratio for wrinkle/brightening/moisturizing treatment. A VEGAN certified stick type multi balm treats your skin with an intense formula for nouishment and wrinkle improvement.

    85 ratio of a moisturizing and elasticity care serum and a 15 ratio of a whitening serum in the core provides firm looking glowing skin. Wrinkle improvement + whitening + elasticity care + moisture + radiance + nourishment all done with one stick.

    The moisturizing/elasticity care serum has vegan certified collagen extract, ceramide, and shea butter that cares for the hydration level and firmness of the skin. The whitening serum has pure vitamin c, glutathione, and white flower complex that brightens the complexion and gives the glow. Together they make a 3-in-1 total treatment for the skin.

    Not having a sticky feeling at all, the multi-balm glides onto the skin giving it a watery glow. Because of the light-weight formula, it is well used for all seasons. Dalba’s signature aromatic, floral, and citrus scent presents a relaxing experience every time.

    With a compact size, the multibalm is travel-friendly, great to take with you anywhere to apply whenever you feel dehydrated. Use multiple times on fine lines and wrinkles for nourishment. Can be used on the face, lips, and dry parts of the body.

    d’Alba White Truffle Double Serum & Cream

    A double formula used together to make the perfect consistency for your skin condition that varies from day to day. A serum good for hydration and skin relief with an intense cream good for nutrition and elasticity makes a 2-in-1 intensive skin care system.

    Optimal ratio of 10,000ppm white truffle infused with Tocopherol work together to offer extra elasticity and brightness in each of the serum and cream.

    The aqua serum contains vegan certified Ceramide NP, Centella asiatica extract, panthenol that soothes the skin with hydration. The intense cream consists of d’alba’s 8 blending oil (evening primrose oil, camellia seed oil, avocado oil, etc.) and vegan certified collagen extract with 7 kinds of white flower complex that helps the elasticity of your skin making it look youthful with vitality.

    Two types of formulation in one packaging making it convenient to carry around. Can be mixed to make the consistency that suits your skin type as well as being used separately on parts of the skin with different needs.

    Approved by the Italian Vegetarian Association of its pure and 100% vegan substances. Due to its plant-based ingredients, it provides a mild and gentle application to the face while supplying the skin with nutrients with a radiant finish.

     

  • Books,  Gift Guide,  New York,  pet,  San Diego

    [Gifts that Give Back] PT Runs Free Book Donates Proceeds to Foster and Adoption-based Animal Rescues

    Help animals in need this year by gifting a new children’s book featuring rescue dog PT (who also has 3 legs) that gives back to animal causes! More than 6 million companion animals end up in shelters each year. A meaningful way to celebrate the holidays is to help animals in need by gifting this new children’s book PT Runs Free that gives back to animals in need. All proceeds from the book with always be donated to foster and adoption-based animal rescues.

    PT Runs Free written by Jason Kraus and illustrated by Connor DeHaan is an inspirational story featuring rescue dog PT and his journey from a neglectful family and as a shelter dog, to losing his leg and to never give up. Not only is this book written with an inspirational message, but the power of hope is being spread as all proceeds are being donated to Southwest Florida rescue groups and humane societies to help with Hurricane Ian displaced pets and needs.

    PT’s owner Angie McGilvrey says there are two reasons she and husband Joe, owners of APEX Physical Therapy, wanted to share their dog’s story. “First, each of us, adults and children alike, have obstacles we are faced with throughout life, and we hope that PT will inspire others through positivity and determination to never give up and they too can conquer their obstacles,” she explains. “Secondly, we wanted to teach the next generation of pet owners humane education and why it is so important to be kind to animals. We feel that we can make the greatest impact in animal rescue by educating our youth.”

    Author Jason Kraus was inspired to tell PT’s story because there are so many life lessons children AND adults can learn from his bravery and perseverance. “His life’s story exemplifies the resilience many rescue dogs exude as they often go through,” he continues.

    ABOUT PT Runs Free:

    This picture book, based on a true story, shares the uplifting tale of PT the rescue dog. PT faces many challenges in life, but never gives up! With the powers of positivity and determination, he overcomes a neglectful family, life as a shelter dog and even the loss of his leg! Find out how the incredible three-legged rescue regains his ability to run free, all while educating and inspiring children in schools and community centers along the way.

    The real PT who was found injured on the side of a road in Miami, FL is now living the good life with his forever family in Fort Myers, FL. As a therapy dog, PT goes to work every day with his parents, Joe and Angie, the owners of Apex Physical Therapy. PT serves as the clinic’s mascot, spreading kindness, and inspiring those in pain or recovering from challenges of their own. On his days off, PT teaches children about empathy and the importance of adopting rescue dogs still waiting to find their forever homes.

    Jason said his favorite part of the book is the ending! “When PT overcomes all of the obstacles and finally gets to play fetch with all the kids,” he says. “After reading PT Runs Free, I would like parents and kids to have an understanding of how amazing rescue dogs truly are. I would also like people to understand that no one is ever broken, if you never give up you can overcome anything in life. My hope for PT runs free is also that it inspires children who have undergone amputations and gives them someone to look up to. I also hope that other children reading it gain a greater sense of love and appreciation for other children who have lost a limb or may look different than them.”

    Currently, PT is recovering from another obstacle – he recently underwent ACL surgery. “Once he is ready, he will be on tour doing ‘Never Give Up’ workshops at local churches, YMCA, kids camps and more. We will take his book and read it to kids and PT will go around and pass out high fives and spread the message to Never Give Up,” Angie adds.

    The creation of PT’s book also inspired Angie & Joe McGilvrey to start their own 501 c3, Bella’s Heart of SWFL.

    The book can be purchased at:

    Amazon: PT Runs Free: Kraus, Jason, DeHaan, Connor: 9798218046088: Amazon.com: Books

    Barnes & Noble: PT Runs Free by Jason Kraus, Connor DeHaan, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)

  • Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  pet,  San Diego

    Don’t forget to look for gifts for your furry friends in this holiday season

    Pet Honesty‘s new cat health supplements provide targeted support for cats’ top health and quality of life concerns, including Hairball Support, Calming, and Hip + Joint Health. All of Pet Honesty‘s supplements are formulated with the highest quality natural ingredients and premium active ingredients that are science-backed and vet-approved with the bonus of pet-approved tastes for an easy daily routine. These treats are crunchy, creamy, & delicious. Yes, even you picky cats will love it!

    All PetHonesty products are made in the US with US and globally sourced ingredients and are produced in a GMP compliant facility that meets the highest safety standards so you can rest assured you’re giving your pet the best quality product possible! PetHonesty is also a NASC member company meaning it’s met the highest quality and compliance standards for pet supplements.

    PetHonesty’s Cat Hairball Support Dual Texture Chews

    Give your purring pal the nutrition she needs and the taste she craves with PetHonesty delicious dual-texture treat! These tasty chews feature a crunchy outer shell with a creamy filling inside. Free from corn, wheat, and soy – they feature a blend of ingredients like Apple Pomace, Psyllium Husk, Citrus Fiber, and Omega-3s to promote the removal of hairballs and support healthy skin. So you can rest easy knowing you’re giving her a high-quality treat that will help her stay healthy and hairball-free!

    • Hairball Support is a delicious chew that helps promote the removal of hairballs and support skin health. The result? Less of those horrible noises that have you running for the paper towels again. Powerful wholesome ingredients are packed inside a unique texture format that’s crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, offering a taste and texture combination that cats love.
    • These easy-to-give chews contain key functional ingredients to help minimize hairball formation, promote the removal of hairballs, and support skin & digestive system health. Plus, with a taste and texture 9/10 cats love, giving them a chew is a stress-free way to help support their health from the inside out!
    • Hairball Support chews are filled with health-supporting ingredients you can trust. Apple Pomace helps maintain a healthy digestive system. Zinc helps maintain skin health, supports the immune system and cognition, and supports other key benefits! Psyllium Husk is frequently used in hairball and digestion products to support bowel function and health.
    • A taste your pet will love & results you can trust. Made with the most effective natural + premium ingredients. Formulated without corn, wheat, or soy. No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.

    PetHonesty’s Cat Calming Dual Texture Chews

    Give your purring pal the nutrition she needs and the taste she craves with PetHonesty delicious dual-texture treat! These tasty chews feature a crunchy outer shell with a creamy filling inside. Free from corn, wheat, and soy – they feature a unique blend of the powerful amino acids, Thiamine and L-Theanine, and natural Chamomile to help alleviate stress and anxiety. So you can rest easy knowing you’re giving her a high-quality treat that will help her stay cool, calm, and collected!

    • Calming is a delicious chew that helps provide support for cats who are feeling a little nervous by promoting relaxation, and as a result, perhaps helping you feel more relaxed too! Powerful wholesome ingredients are packed inside a unique texture format that’s crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, offering a taste and texture combination that cats love.
    • These easy-to-give chews contain key functional ingredients to help promote relaxation and soothe anxiety, support cats exhibiting nervousness, reduce the effects of normal environmental stress, and may also help curb destructive behavior. Plus, with a taste and texture 9/10 cats love, giving them a chew won’t become an added stressor when they’re already feeling a bit stressed.
    • Calming chews are filled with health-supporting ingredients you can trust. L-Theanine supports cats in situations that may cause stress or anxiety. L-Tryptophan helps manage normal stress and maintain a normal disposition. Chamomile is often used in herbal medicine to help soothe anxiety. And they’re all in a delicious chicken flavored chew your cat will love!
    • A taste your pet will love & results you can trust. Made with the most effective natural + premium ingredients. Formulated without corn, wheat, or soy. No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.

    PetHonesty’s Cat Hip & Health Joint Dual Texture Chews

    Give your purring pal the nutrition she needs and the taste she craves with PetHonesty delicious dual-texture treat! These tasty chews feature a crunchy outer shell with a creamy filling inside. Free from corn, wheat, and soy – they feature a unique blend of ingredients like Glucosamine, Green Lipped Mussel, Calcium Fructoborate, and Manganese to keep your cat playing, pouncing, and purring. So you can rest easy knowing you’re giving her a high-quality treat that will help her maintain mobility!

    • Hip + Joint Health is a delicious chew that helps relieve stiffness and maintain mobility in your cat’s joints, so they can keep purring, playing, and pouncing! Powerful wholesome ingredients are packed inside a unique texture format that’s crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, offering a taste and texture combination that cats love.
    • These easy-to-give chews contain key functional ingredients to help maintain joint mobility, ease joint stiffness, and offer support for cats with occasional joint discomfort. Plus, with a taste and texture 9/10 cats love, giving them a chew is a simple way to help them feel more comfortable and active again!
    • Glucosamine can help reduce joint discomfort and plays an important role in making the essential building blocks of the body’s joints, including ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and synovial fluid. Green Lipped Mussels contain Omega-3s and antioxidants to help support joint mobility. Calcium Fructoborate helps occasional joint stiffness and discomfort.
    • A taste your pet will love & results you can trust. Made with the most effective natural + premium ingredients. Formulated without corn, wheat, or soy. No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.

    About Pet Honesty 

    Pet Honesty, a trusted leader in premium, natural pet health products, is on a mission to help pet parents elevate their pet‘s vitality for more joyful moments together. Founded originally as an innovative e-commerce brand in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, TX, the company specializes in vet-approved pet supplements made with natural base ingredients and premium active ingredients, providing functional pet health benefits backed by science and certified by the NASC. Pet Honesty products are formulated in an FDA-registered facility in the U.S.A. and are available for purchase online at Pethonesty.com, Amazon, Chewy, and Petco and select neighborhood pet retailers nationwide. For personalized guidance and education about Pet Honesty products, visit Pethonesty.com and follow @PetHonesty on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

  • Gaming,  Gift Guide,  San Diego

    Bag of Chips might looks like a snack size bag of chips from the store, but don’t be fooled! There is a solid press-your-luck style game inside!

    Bag of Chips is a party game in which you will face crucial choices to ensure maximum points. Bet on which chips will come next, then draw from the bag! Be careful, if you’re too daring, you can lose a lot. Each round lasts only a few minutes. You can quickly become addicted to this push-your-luck game!

    This game is a quick to play and easy to learn game where you gamble on which chips are coming out of the bag. Each round lasts only a few minutes. You can quickly become addicted to this push-your-luck game! This betting / gambling game is made of high-quality cards and tokens and comes in a very durable foiled bag that serves as packaging and chips drawing bag.

    This 2 to 5 player game can be enjoyed by parents playing with their children as well as adults, also plays very well as a 2 players game. Best recommended for ages 8 & Up.

    HOW TO PLAY: Bag of Chips uses Hand Management and Push your Luck mechanisms. Bet on which chips will come next by discarding a card or keeping it if you believe the condition will be met by the end of the round, then draw chips from the bag! After 4 rounds count points based on the 2 cards you bet would win, and the one card you hoped wouldn’t win!

    INCLUDES: 36 Cards, 25 Chips Tokens, 16 Victory Tokens, 4 Board Cards and easy to read illustrated rules.

    Draw the chips from the bag like you would grab a handful of your favorite snack! This game creates a strong connection between playing a game with chips and eating flavored chips, with an added poker feel

     

  • Fashion,  Gift Guide,  Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Take Care of Yourself – The Mental Health Collection from TAFT

    Destigmatizing mental health issues is no easy feat, however, beginning the conversation is a great start. For World Mental Health Day, TAFT has ventured outside of footwear for a moment, creating a limited edition clothing collection with a percentage of proceeds donated to charities — bringing awareness to a cause that many people could resonate with and support.

    Mental Health has always been at the heart of TAFT. People always come before shoes. Because of this, the brand has created its Mental Health Awareness Collection, inspired by co-founder Kory Stevens’ personal mental health journey and battle with depression. Retailing for under $150, the collection contains eight styles, dedicated to helping normalize mental health issues and encouraging others to seek help without shame or judgment.

    TAFT will be donating 10% of total proceeds from the Mental Health Collection to two of the brand’s favorite organizations: Mental Health America, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all, and Made of Millions, a global advocacy nonprofit organization on a mission to change how the world perceives mental health.

    About TAFT

    TAFT is a direct-to-consumer men’s footwear brand specializing in unique, bold shoe designs. Founded in 2014, TAFT shoes are produced in Spain and Portugal with textiles ranging from suiting wool, to woven upholstery fabric, to Charles F. Stead leather. TAFT prides itself on having an inclusive vibe among its customer base, and on consistently delivering exciting new styles.

     

  • Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  pet,  San Diego

    Pet Honesty® Figured Out How to Help Finicky Cats Enjoy Taking Their Vitamins with the Launch of New Pillow-Style Cat Health Supplements

    Pet Honesty® has launched a new line of natural cat health supplements formulated to help finicky cats take their vitamins without a fuss. By combining a pillow-style supplement with a crunchy outer shell and a creamy, savory filling tucked inside, the brand has created a first-of-its-kind line of supplements loved by nine out of 10 cats in independent taste testing¹. As a leading natural pet health supplement brand, Pet Honesty aims to help make pet health supplements an easy, viable option for the many pet parents who care to support their pets‘ health in the same ways they support their own.

    Pet Honesty‘s new cat health supplements provide targeted support for cats’ top health and quality of life concerns, including Hairball Support, Calming, and Hip + Joint Health. All of Pet Honesty‘s supplements are formulated with the highest quality natural ingredients and premium active ingredients that are science-backed and vet-approved with the bonus of pet-approved tastes for an easy daily routine.

    “Creating cat supplements that combine an appealing smell, taste, and texture was a priority for us,” said Ali Dyer, product manager and cat innovation lead at Pet Honesty. “Cats are notoriously particular, and they’ll be completely honest about what they like and don’t like. It was important to us to create a supplement they would honestly love, so the popular dual texture format for cats was worth exploring as a unique solution for cat supplements.”

    Pet Honesty‘s product pledge to pet parents is to provide a taste your pet will love and results you can trust with the most effective natural and other premium ingredients. This means no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors and formulated without wheat, soy or corn.

    The three new cat health supplement varieties include:

    • Hairball Support- formulated with a blend of apple pomace, psyllium husk, and fish oil as key ingredients to support hairball removal, help prevent future hairballs and support skin health.
    • Calming- formulated with a blend of thiamine, L-theanine, and chamomile as key ingredients to naturally promote relaxation and manage nervousness for cats exhibiting anxious behavior, which may also help reduce destructive behaviors.
    • Hip + Joint Health- formulated with a blend of glucosamine, green lipped mussel, manganese, and calcium fructoborate as key ingredients to ease joint stiffness and discomfort due to normal everyday activity and help maintain joint mobility.

    Pet Honesty‘s cat health supplements are now available on Chewy. By early November they will also be available at over 1,500 Petco stores, Petco.com, Amazon and PetHonesty.com.

    ¹Pet Honesty is committed to ensuring pets enjoy the taste of their chewy supplements by commissioning independent acceptability studies with industry standard methodologies that measure taste preferences.

    About Pet Honesty 

    Pet Honesty, a trusted leader in premium, natural pet health products, is on a mission to help pet parents elevate their pet‘s vitality for more joyful moments together. Founded originally as an innovative e-commerce brand in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, TX, the company specializes in vet-approved pet supplements made with natural base ingredients and premium active ingredients, providing functional pet health benefits backed by science and certified by the NASC. Pet Honesty products are formulated in an FDA-registered facility in the U.S.A. and are available for purchase online at Pethonesty.com, Amazon, Chewy, and Petco and select neighborhood pet retailers nationwide. For personalized guidance and education about Pet Honesty products, visit Pethonesty.com and follow @PetHonesty on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.