• Beauty,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Masking on spice for a fresh start to the holidays

    Holidays are officially here. That means it’s time to give your skin a good masking and extra exfoliating. Peel off one of RAEKA Beauty Turmeric masks and get your skin ready! RAEKA Beauty takes traditional Ayurvedic methods to formulate its line using today’s standards. It takes turmeric and gives it a modern makeover creating never before available masks and more. Its ethically sourced ingredients from India ensure consumers are receiving the highest-quality plant-based products, nutrients bodies naturally identify to feed, nourish, and repair skin. The line is free from parabens, synthetic fragrances, and sulfates.

    Turmeric Cucumber Peel Off Mask

    Cucumber infused with Turmeric is best used for dry skin. The vitamins and nutrients help to rejuvenate while the properties of Cucumber make an excellent toner by immediately tightening open pores. All peel-off masks are effective in removing impurities and top layer of dead skin cells to reveal a smoother complexion when used regularly.

    Turmeric Peel Off Mask

    The world’s first turmeric peel off mask! Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory known for reducing and prevent breakouts, oily skin, signs of aging, and pigmentation. This turmeric peel is effective in removing impurities and the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal a smoother complexion when used regularly.

    Turmeric Sandalwood Peel Off Mask

    Best used for fighting acne and anti-aging and is known to be a natural toner that shrinks open pores and evens skin texture to reduce the appearance of sagging and aging skin. The astringent property of sandalwood helps to cool and reduce excessive sunburns. All peel-off masks are effective in removing impurities and top layer of dead skin cells to reveal a smoother complexion when used regularly.

    Illuminating Turmeric Polish

    Skin care doesn’t have to be hard so we made it easy! Made for all skin types including sensitive skin. Try the gentle cream-based Illuminating Turmeric polish for a good exfoliation or the lush and luxurious Circadian and Hydration Cream for an easy glow up!

    This deep cleansing scrub targets pores and soothes skin. The Anti-oxidizing nature of Turmeric is known to reduce wrinkles and the appearance of break outs. The Walnut and Oat powder gently exfoliate dead skin cells and excessive oil to reveal younger looking skin.

    About Raeka:

    Ayurvedic tradition have existed in India for over 5,000 years. Raeka has incorporated these methods to bring ​plant based skincare that provide nutrients your body can naturally identify to feed, nourish, and repair your skin. They use high quality ingredients ethically sourced from India. FREE from of parabens, synthetic fragrances, and sulfates.

    Unique Indian Ingredients through clean beauty. New Generation Ayurveda is affordable and easily accessible. Raeka Beauty is on a mission to bring you Ayurvedic ingredients from ancient India through innovative modern methods.

     

  • Art,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  WorldWide

    Wyland Foundation’s whale tail pendants, wave socks and more help ocean conservation this holiday season

    Wyland Foundation (501c3) presents new winter fundraising merchandise including aquatic jewels made with recycled metals, hand crafted in Southern California, naturally lead and nickel-free. Also see a line of cozy–aquatic themed–winter essentials.

    Proceeds from Wyland Foundation‘s Gifts That Give fund programs for clean water and healthy oceans including the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, art contests geared toward educating and inspiring ocean stewardship, and clean water advocacy.

    Winter wear that supports ocean conservation is available online at wylandfoundation.org/shop.

    Washed Twill Adjustable 3D Whale Tail Hat – Black with Cool Blue Underbrim

    A modern take on the “dad cap” with Wyland Foundation Whale Tail embroidered using a 3D process. They opted for a sleek black-on-black design for this one. This hat has 6-panel construction and a pop-blue under-brim. It’s made from organic cotton which is enzyme washed for a soft, worn-in look and feel. It even has an adjustable antique brass buckle for a customized fit.

    Heavy Cotton Wyland Signature Hoodie with Sea Turtle Screen – Blue

    • The only casual-cozy pullover hoodie you will need.
    • 100% heavy cotton.
    • Pigment dyed with Wyland’s sea turtle screen and a Wyland sleeve signature screen.
    • Screened using environmentally friendly water based ink.

    USA Made Cotton Jacquard Shark Socks – One Size Fits Most!

    • One size fits most folks!
    • Cotton jacquard knit sharks & waves sock with a shark-bite toe and Wyland Foundation logo on the footbed.
    • Blue combo with red accents.
    • This WYFO design was USA made in North Carolina from USA sourced cotton.
    • 75% Cotton, 21% Nylon, 4% Lycra

    Octopus Print Flip Flops – Navy – Proceeds Benefit Our Oceans and Waterways

    Wyland Foundation has produced some of the most unique and comfortable flip flops you’ll find anywhere. Proceeds help support the Wyland Foundation’s efforts for clean water and healthy oceans. See how the efforts are changing the world.

    Features

    • 100% Textile Sponge Rubber
    • Textured footbed with graphics
    • Wyland Foundation heel logos
    • Navy / white color combination
    • Long-lasting and recyclable
    • Please refer to size chart

    All proceeds from your purchases directly support Wyland Foundation efforts to bring people together for clean water and healthy oceans. So whether you’re buying something special for yourself or someone you love, you’re also making a unique contribution to children’s education, the arts, and the future of our planet.

    About the Wyland Foundation

    Founded in 1993 by environmental artist Wyland, the Wyland Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the world’s oceans, waterways, and marine life. The foundation encourages environmental awareness through community events, educational programs, and public art projects. www.wylandfoundation.org

  • Los Angeles,  San Diego

    Once Upon A Christmas Creates the Ultimate Kids Holiday Experience

    Once Upon A Christmas offers a one-of-kind interactive and immersive experience for children exclusively during the holiday season, with new 2021 activities. Engage with a talking reindeer, make a toy, get a “naughty or nice” certificate, and meet Santa! Remember, he always knows if you’ve been good or bad!

    Hundreds of families visit Balboa Island annually to marvel at the beauty of homes adorned with over-the-top Christmas scenes and the world-famous Christmas Boat Parade. Create your family’s tradition by strolling the island, watching the lights sparkle on the water, sipping hot cocoa, and finally meeting Santa in a winter wonderland cottage!

    You’ll leave truly believing in the wonder of this magical season. Select from three encounters and get Santa’s undivided attention, just like an A-list celeb!

    Ticket Info:

    ● Silver Ticket (Approx. 15 min.): A three-room experience that includes a meet and greet with a talking reindeer in Santa’s barn, a tour of the North Pole toy factory with a magical “Santa Mail” experience, and, of course, an intimate and personalized meet and photo session with Santa!
    ○ November Special: $49/adult & $39/child
    ○ December 1st-18th: $60/adult & $49/child
    ○ December 19-23rd: $75/adult & $60/child

    ● Gold Ticket (Approx. 15-20 min.): An enchanting experience that includes everything with a silver ticket and a special toy-making experience with the elves, and a cozy reading by the fire of “The Night Before Christmas” with Santa!
    ○ November: $59/adult & $49/child
    ○ December 1-18th: $75/Adult & $60/child
    ○ December 19-23rd: $95/adult & 75/child

    ● VIP (Approx. 30 min.): You and your family are Santa’s VIP guests for his special holiday party! Everything in the Golden Ticket and Hot Cocoa and cookie decorating, photography for the entire event, a special appearance in the workshop with Santa as you learn to make toys!
    ○ November:$400 family of 4 9+$100 per additional person)
    ○ December 1st-18th: $525 family of 4 (+$125 per additional person)
    ○ December 19th-23rd: $650 family of 4 (+$150 per additional person)
    ○ Christmas Eve: $800 family of 4 (+$175/additional person)

    For more information, visit https://www.onceuponanisland.net/christmas.

    About Once Upon A Christmas:

    From the creators of Once Upon An Island comes an annual immersive Christmas experience with the one and only Santa and his helpers. Families have made it a tradition to visit the Balboa Island cottage to have a personalized visit they won’t soon forget!

  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  WorldWide

    Prato Botanico – Sustainable, plant-based skincare crafted with fresh, high-quality botanical ingredients harvested in southern Italy.

    Ciao! Introducing you to Prato Botanico, a luxury, Italian skincare line made with simple, organic ingredients from beautiful Southern Italy. Prato Botanico offers clean, natural and skin-friendly formulations. Just as our Earth has the power to renew itself year after year given proper care, our skin is also capable of remarkable self-renewal when given the same care. Crafted with exceptional purity, our gentle, effective formulations combine nourishing and moisturizing ingredients from the fertile landscapes of southern Italy. Rich in aloe vera and other beneficial botanicals, our luxurious collection delivers a natural, glowing finish.

    Calming Cleanser

    A gentle cleansing gel composed of organic botanical ingredients with moisturizing, protective and purifying active ingredients to delicately cleanse without causing irritation to the skin. Organic Aloe Vera and Hyaluronic Acid soothe and soften the skin upon application. The cleanser removes facial impurities without altering the skin’s natural pH, providing a deeply hydrating and smoothing cleanse.

    • Made with Aloe Vera and Hyaluronic Acid.
    • 99.3% of total ingredients from natural origin.
    • 100.0% of vegetal ingredients from organic farming.
    • Certified Organic. Vegan Friendly, Cruelty Free.

    Usage:

    Apply (morning and evening) a small amount to your face and massage with a gentle circular motion on face, neck and décolleté to remove impurities. Rinse thoroughly.

    Moisture Boosting Lip Balm

    A hydrating lip balm that helps restore moisture, vitamins and minerals to this delicate part of the face. Infused with hyaluronic acid and olive oil, this moisturizing lip balm softens lips while helping to protect them against external agents.

    • Made with Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera, Olive Oil, Shea Butter, Sunflower and Vitamin E.
    • Natural & Cruelty Free.

    This luxe Italian skincare brand comes to the U.S. to greet clean beauty lovers with all-natural organic products. Key botanical ingredients are harvested in southern Italy and exemplify the natural goodness of the region. With an artisanal approach, the brand lovingly crafts luxurious, high-performance skincare using the purest botanical extracts blended with both care and intention to deliver beautiful-looking skin. They use cold-pressed botanical oils to formulate their products and preserve the nutrients and enzymes, ensuring maximum nutritional content in every offering. The entire line is created in small batches and through a handpicked and handmade process. All products are cruelty-free, vegan-friendly, and NATRUE certified, the highest and most stringent organic certification a skincare brand can receive from this organization. It’s only awarded to a brand that is entirely committed tco producing natural and organic cosmetics. Prato Botanico products are free of parabens, synthetic fragrances, mineral oils, phthalates, and sulfates.

    Prato Botanico luxurious products were born in the gently rolling meadows and endless coastlines of southern Italy. They are clean, certified-organic skincare at its finest. They put people and the environment first, lovingly crafting their products in a sustainable, responsible and transparent fashion. Combining old-world tradition with cutting-edge technology, they draw from the highest quality locally-grown, certified-organic ingredients. These materials are extracted with expert precision to preserve the purity and quality of each active ingredient.

    The resulting innovative formulations are ultra-effective products that work to nourish and pamper the skin with Italy’s best botanicals.

    Prato Botanico, Italian for “Botanical Meadow”, is proud of their rich Italian heritage. From the key botanical ingredients and product formulations to their manufacturing and packaging, Prato Botanico invite you to experience the incomparable beauty of Italy and of the Italian spirit.

  • Fashion,  Gift Guide,  Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  Technology

    Dr. Motion’s compression socks – Step into wellness every day, with style.

    Gift comfort this holiday season with Dr. Motion’s compression socks. From everyday style to outdoor activities, Dr. Motion has a variety of styles and designs to give your feet the comfort they need no matter what activity you are participating in. Featuring graduated compression for extra support, warm, and moisture-wicking material. Designed to breathe and with anti-odor properties, you can treat any loved one to luxury accessories perfect for all hobbies!

    Designed in New York City with your wellness,
    comfort and style in mind.

    Dr. Motion is a division of Soxland International. Soxland was founded in 1986 in New York City by Frank Chang, who grew up in a small sock manufacturing town in Taiwan. They have specialized in all things hosiery for over 30 years. You name it, they have probably made it. In 2013, Dr. Motion was born on one grounding principle: to bring wellness to everyone through socks. They want to bring you the best products with the best quality and designs at the most accessible prices. They want to make you feel better every day. They were the first brand to bring stylish compression socks to the market and have continued to expand their product lines to fulfill our mission to help customers step into wellness every day, with style..  Each product they introduce has been thoroughly wear tested, lab tested, continuously tweaked and improved until they are confident every pair of socks you purchase from them is going to be your new favorite sock.

    Compression socks are most widely known for their athletic benefits such as enhanced performance, expedited recovery, and medical uses, such as treatment of varicose veins, spider veins, and lymphedema. Often, these compression socks are extremely tight (20mmHg+) and uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time. Dr. Motion created their knee-high compression socks for women and men to feature a mild compression level (8-15mmHg) which make them extremely comfortable to wear all day, every day. They are perfect for nurses, expecting mothers, teachers, travelers, athletes, service industry professionals, adventurers, those who sit all day, those who stand all day, etc. Basically, it’s great for everyone.

    Cats | Knee-High Compression Socks For Women

    • Mild compression: 8-15 mmHg
    • Breathable cotton blend
    • Anti-microbial & anti-odor
    • Smooth, reinforced toe maintains optimal
      comfort & durability
    • Contents: 48% Combed Cotton, 42% Nylon,
      6% Spandex, 4% Other Fibers

    Cat Faces | Ankle Compression Socks For Women

    • Two (2) pairs per pack; one pair of each design shown
    • Complete compression body with enhanced spandex provide 360 degrees of support
    • Anti-microbial & anti-odor
    • Breathable mesh upper to promote airflow and keep feet cool & dry
    • Dynamic arch support increases stability and balance
    • TruDry & microfiber nylon blend provide
      wicking & comfort
    • Achilles protection tab prevents heel from blisters, chafing & sliding
    • Enhanced cushion provides maximum impact
      protection & comfort
    • Smooth, reinforced toe maintains optimal
      comfort & durability
    • Contents: 46% Polyester, 26% Cotton, 23% Nylon, 5% Spandex

    You understand the benefits of wearing graduated compression socks but maybe you don’t want to buy them because they’re not stylish and often extremely expensive. To be an “everyday” brand, Dr. Motion designs their products to fit flawlessly into your daily outfits with styles that range from basics with subtle details to bold and fun. Dr. Motion continues to grow product categories to truly be able to offer their customers with everyday products: compression ankle socks, graduated compression tights (with control top), comfort top socks (that are suitable for diabetics) and compression quarter top socks (with ankle support). Comfort, quality and function are their top priorities but style is never neglected.

    With a commitment to comfort, function, quality, and style, Dr. Motion socks for women and men can be worn all day, every day for all activities with any outfit. Dr. Motion men’s knee-high compression socks are specially treated to be anti-microbial and anti-odor. The high-grade material and anti-odor design make their products some of the best men’s compression socks in the industry.

  • Fashion,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  Technology,  WorldWide

    Tech Fashion begins with the design! So does wearable tech like Oddict Earbuds

    Music makes everything better! So does having earbuds that complete your outfit. IF Design & REDDOT Award Winner the ODDICT TWIG True Wireless Earbuds provides just that. It is the world’s first aluminum earbuds. Fast wireless charging, dual 12mm carbon drivers for distortion-free sound, and smart proximity sensors, all set in an exquisitely designed aluminum housing. Customize your listening settings with their free app.

    TWIG

    TWIG is the first earbud to apply an aluminum cylinder to its design, giving it a luxurious and unique look combined with touch sensors that allow for easy control of phone calls and music. With a timelessly sleek design, the ODDICT TWIG wireless earbuds pair perfectly with any outfit. From suits to sundresses, you’ll never have to compromise your style.

    Life is for living. That’s why TWIG is rated as IPX4 sweat-and-water-resistant and feature smart play/pause functionality. Workout, explore, brave the elements. Live your life. The ergonomic design and soft silicon earbuds mean that, no matter what shape your ear, the TWIG earbuds will deliver crystal clear sound that you can listen to all day in comfort. With best-in-class battery life, wireless charging, and quick-charge capability, take TWIG everywhere and never be without sound again.

    • PREMIUM SOUND – The ODDICT TWIG features dual 12mm drivers, which gives a more crisp and clear sound quality while providing faster and more stable connection thanks to Bluetooth 5.0 The TWIG True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds come with the ODDICT Equalizer app to help you personalize your sound and help find missing and lost earbuds.
    • COMFORT FIT WITH SILICON TIPS – Comfortable and stable open ear design for all users. Custom silicone eartip jacket helps with noise isolation and to ensure a more secure fit.
    • QUICK CHARGE – One hour of playback time with a 10-minute charge. TWIG cradle supports wireless charging allows with any wireless charging pad or the ODDICT platform wireless charging pad. Full Charging Time – 1 hr (earbuds) 1.5hrs (case). One case provides 3 full charges. Up to 9 hours of total playback time.
    • CONVENIENT TOUCH CONTROL – Effortlessly manage audio playback, calls, Siri & Google Voice Assistant with multi-function touch controls and dual microphone on each earbud for clear call quality.
    • IPX4 water resistance – water and sweat-resistant design keeps your earbuds protected during workouts and light rain.

    TWIG PRO

    TWIG PRO applies the same signature aluminum cylinder to is design as TWIG, giving it a luxurious and unique look combined with control button that allow for easy control of phone calls and music. Crafted for luxurious everyday use, the TWIG PRO is a higher-end version of its existing TWIG earbuds. The half in-ear design with soft interchangeable silicon tips provide a secure fit, making for a perfect companion for an enhanced lifestyle. The Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive audio codec delivers hi-resolution quality music with up to 24-bit, 96kHz resolution, adapting down to very low latency when gaming. The aptX Voice and Qualcomm® cVc™ Echo Cancelling & Noise Suppression also provide a superior hands-free calling experience with super wideband voice quality delivering clearer calls with greater intelligibility.

    TWIG PRO is a new class of in-ear earbuds that allows you to block out the world and focus on what you’re listening to or adjust the ANC to hear what is happening around you. ODDICT enhanced earbuds use a 12mm Dual Driver to support the three-tier noise reduction modes, and digital hybrid ANC technology that blocks up to 98% of ambient noise. Designed to fit in your pocket, the wireless charging case will make sure you have a recharge handy and provide up to 15 hours of playback time.

    • QUALCOMM SNAPDRAGON SOUND – Premium active noise cancelling true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds with Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound technology for high quality sound thanks to 24-bit, 96kHz high-resolution Bluetooth.
    • HYBRID ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLING – Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling (Hybrid ANC) that blocks up to 98% ambient noise. Enable/disable ANC and adjust ANC levels (3 tiers) through the ODDICT App or choose Ambient Mode.
    • PREMIUM ALUMINUM BUILD – Specially designed using durable and high-quality aluminum material in both earbuds and charging case.
    • CONVENIENT CONTROLS – Manage audio playback, calls, Siri & Google voice assistant with multi-function control and dual microphone on each earbud.
    • ODDICT APP – Find your missing earbuds, Customize EQ Settings, Save Presets and more with the dedicated ODDICT app. Easily sign up with Facebook, Google, or Apple ID.
    About ODDICT:
    ODDICT is a tech lifestyle brand created to satisfy the needs of such customers. Their goal is to design high-quality, functional products that blend seamlessly with your routine and space. ODDICT perfectly fuses smart function and modern form in their flagship TWIG/TWIG PRO earbuds, the world’s first aluminum earbud. Oddly inspired. Deeply desirable.