• Eco,  food,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    The Last Month to Enjoy a Fun Summer Party, with Kind of Wild Vegan and Organic Wines!

    Feel good heading into the weekend drinking wines you can feel good about. Well, it is always feeling better to drink wines with friends. September is literally the last month to host a fun Summer party. No matter in your backyard or by the pool. You need good wines to make it a real good party. The good wine means – with every glass you pour you can feel great knowing you are enjoying delicious wines that are not only free of unwanted additives but are supporting organic growers all across the globe!

    Kind of Wild is a globally sourced, organic and vegan certified direct-to-consumer wine brand in the USA. The collection is a portfolio of six organic wines sourced and crafted from wine-growing appellations in France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Argentina, and Chile.

    Over the last 40 years, Kind of Wild has been working to build relationships with the world’s finest organic growers. They believe in providing these growers with a fair wage, and in turn, they treat the planet fairly. Organic growers help the soil remain healthy, creating a habitat for infinite microorganisms that contribute not only to healthy soil, but healthy air and water as well.

    Kind of Wild has torn the label back and ventured into the wild to return with this collection of world-class wines made with organic grapes. They have all been buying organic produce and other naturally sourced foods. They have tasted the difference and felt better for it. But it seems finding exceptional wine made from organic grapes is a little harder. That’s why Kind of Wild was started.

    Syrah-Grenache Rosé

    The perfect pairing for a warm summer evening? French Rosé! Packed with fresh energy this wine will welcome you into a truly Mediterranean experience! Kind of Wild discovered this distinctly chic Rosé from a 3rd generation female winemaker in the South of France. It’s truly a Mediterranean experience — superbly fresh, with energy and verve. There are layers of watermelon, cherries, and strawberry fruit, accented by notes of rose petal and minerality. It will have you daydreaming you’re cruising the riviera soaking up a pink sunset silhouette sparkling over clear waters.

    Sauvignon Blanc

    Get outside for the afternoon with a bottle of superbly fresh Sauvignon Blanc! Even better stock up with a few bottles, and set yourself up for whatever occasion comes your way next. A guaranteed way to brighten up your week. This is a quintessential Sauvignon Blanc from a unique and mostly unknown corner of Chile, quite close to the Pacific Ocean. It will have you wondering where this place has been all your life. Platinum in hue, this zesty Sauvignon Blanc seduces with bright aromas and flavors of fresh peach, mandarin blossom, chamomile, and jasmine – distinct flavors that evoke its coastal origins. Pack a few glasses and buy an alpaca for this mouthwatering adventure.

    Grüner Veltliner

    With summer is till here there really is nothing better than getting together, enjoying some fresh air and most importantly… drinking good wine! This zippy Grüner Veltliner comes from a young and dynamic multi-generational family winemaker in Austria. Racy and exotic, with a deep golden hue and aromas of sun-kissed citrus, schist and limestone. The palate shows lemony overtones, racy acidity and white pepper spice. It will transport you to the Alps and have you yodeling from the hilltops during your ski après.

    Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C.

    Go ahead, invite your friends over for a dinner party. Kind of Wild stumbled upon this lovely and expressive Montepulciano hailing from the back of the boot, right off the Adriatic Sea. An exhilarating bouquet of ripe cherry mingles with dried red roses and spice notes. The palate shows juicy length which develops with a toasted oak finish. Lay back in your hammock and shoot the breeze and you’ll be saying “tutto bene” like a local.

    You make healthy choices that align with your values when it comes to the food you eat. Shouldn’t you be able to say the same for the wine you drink? Kind of Wild Wines allows you to do just that! When you drink Kind of Wild Wines you can rest assured that these sustainable wines have been produced in ways that: Improve soil health; Diminish soil erosion; Keep natural waters free from chemicals; Have a positive, and lasting impact on the local ecosystem. Cheers to finally finding a wine that tastes good AND rewilds the planet

    Build Your Preferred Bundle – Mix & Match a 3-pack for $5 off flat rate shipping or build 6 bottles for FREE SHIPPING! Explore & Save with Kind of Wild pre-built bundles of organic and vegan wine discoveries!

     

  • Art,  Fashion,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Being A Girly, Happy, Sweet and Artistic Lady with Maria Victoria’s Artisan Bags

    As you may know, I work for Heydoyou blog as an editor, and actually I am an artist as well. I have my own Art Studio, and run my Etsy and personal website shops. I love artisan things very much. If you let me choose a famous branding item vs a hand-made artisan item, I will choose the artisan item without hesitate. For me, hand-made things are more unique, you can feel people put their own personality and efforts in that.

    Authentically beautiful and created with fair trade opportunities, feel good supporting the outstanding work of these artists. Maria Victoria is the stunning NEW brand of handwoven bags and accessories made out of recyclable PVC plastic. The collection epitomizes the beauty and culture of Mexican art! All bags are named after famous Mexican painters and muralists and take anywhere from two to six hours each to make depending on the style. The bags are super versatile, great for the beach, travel, gym, school, or everyday use. Super easy to clean, the bags are lightweight, foldable, long-lasting, and extremely durable.

    This item is from Maria Victoria’s Tamayo Tall collection. First, I love the color combination very much, it is sweet, girly but not childish. This bag is literally good for all seasons, and match with almost different types of outfits. Plus, it is very light. As a big size bag, it is supposed to hold a lot of things. For example, when I need to carry my laptop in my bag, I don’t like to put this heavy stuff into a bag which is already pretty heavy itself. What I want is a strong and light bag. This bag from Maria Victoria totally meets my needs, it is big enough to hold a lot of things. And the better thing is, it is very very light.

    Maria Victoria is proud to work with artisans who are part of social reform enterprises and indigenous communities in Central and Southeast Mexico, where they learn how to make high-end textile goods like their handbags. Because of the emphasis withing Mexico on this type of vocational training, life skills and long-term rehabilitation withing these programs, it greatly impacts the success for a second chance in life. Maria Victoria offers artisans fair trade opportunities where they can be creative, work independently and have an improved quality of life. Maria Victoria has seen first hand that it gives them strong sense of purpose, through a skill that is nurtured. With every purchase, you too, contribute to the betterment of others and they are grateful for your support in these endeavors.

    About the Fair Trade, trade in which fair prices are paid to the artisans. In other words, Maria Victoria’s artisans set the price and they pay it. Maria Victoria does not negotiate and pay for all pieces, even if they are flawed or damaged.

     

    Made from high quality pvc plastic: Maria Victoria‘s bags are extremely durable. They are sun and heat resistant and can easily be washed with soap and water. With their easy folding capabilities, these bags are versatile and stylish vacation accessories too, whether you are lounging poolside, golfing or adventuring around the world!

    About Maria Victoria:

    They started this company with a vision to share the rich history of artistic beauty within the Mexican culture. As an architect and an industrial designer, both born and raised in Mexico, they have shared a profound passion for art and design since the moment they met. Every corner of Mexico is rich in tradition and artistic handcrafts that vary from wood and plastic, to textiles and jewelry. Following their calling and vision, they have created a unique selection of beautiful Mexican handcrafts, each individually made by hand by dedicated Mexican artisans.

  • food,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Cheers to The Long Weekend with Mico Seltzer

    Long weekend is here. What’s your plan? No matter you are traveling to visit friends and family, or just enjoy a staycation. The best Labor Day long weekend is always going somewhere by the water. Where there’s water, there’s Mico. Head to the pool and sip on Mico Seltzer.

     

    Mico Seltzer is crafted from small batch tequila, natural flavor, sparkling water and a hint of agave to create a refreshing, pure, and natural taste. 

    • 100 Cal 5% Acl/Vol
    • ‍12 Fl Oz
    • 1 G Sugar
    • Gluten Free

    There are 3 falovrs in Mico’s Seltzer, they are grapefruit, lime or cucumber. Which one will be your favorite? Mine is lime, yes! It is classic, fresh and so summer!

    About MICO:

    Timeless never goes out of style. MICO is a new classic: Modern in spirit, crafted with respect to the legacy of world-class tequila. MICO’s master distiller creates proprietary blends in small batches. She is an artisan who finds the optimal balance between smoothness + flavor, sweetness + spice. Each bottle is an expression of our meticulous dedication to the craft, captured. Pure, yet complex. Rested, not aged. Double-distilled. Refined to the point of rarified.

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

    Join Bedol in Another Leap Forward Towards A Greener Planet

    Featuring an alarm function – Bedol, this truly eco-friendly, battery-free timepiece is powered by water. Inside of the semi-transparent water reservoir are proprietary metallic plates that allow ions in the water to be turned into electricity which powers the clock and alarm. The amazing Bedol water clock never needs batteries. Its powered by ordinary tap water that comes from your home’s water facet. Just fill with water and the bedol water clock will keep perfect time and even has an alarm to wake you up in the morning.

    Squirt Alarm The Bedol Water Clock

    The newest edition to the Bedol Water Alarm Clock, Squirt resembles a small splash of water. Perfect size for a home or office or a college students desk. Just pop open the cap and fill Squirt with ordinary tap water! Features an alarm and easy to set 12 hour or 24 hour clock. Squirt Water Clock keeps perfect time without requiring batteries or electricity. The amazing eco-friendly Bedol Water Clock technology converts ions in water into clean energy power. Water won’t need to be replaced for 12 months or more and its simple and fun to do. Squirt is available in five cheerful colors blue, green, purple, charcoal and orange. Measures 3 ½” tall x 4 ½” diameter. Reduce your carbon footprint by keeping time with tap water. Time powered by water, join Bedol in another leap forward towards a greener planet.

    • Dimension – 4″ L x 4″ W x 4″ H
    • Powered by water
    • Saves on batteries, No batteries needed
    • Will operate when your power goes out
    • It has alarm
    • Just fill with water
    • Science clock, H20 Clock
    • Table top clock
    • Conversation piece
    • Works in a hurricane
    • Emergency clock
    • This product can expose you to chemicals including di 2-ethylhexyl, phthalate, which is known to the state of california to cause cancer and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.Ca.Gov
    • Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Plastic
    • Wipe With Damp Cloth

    Alarm The Bedol Water Clock

    The Drop Bedol Water Alarm Clock. Runs only on water! This patented eco-friendly timepiece is even shaped like a drop of water. Great for home or travel. Just unscrew the base and fill with tap water! Features a daily or hourly alarm and easy to set 12 hour or 24 hour clock.

    The Drop Water Clock keeps perfect time without requiring batteries or electricity. The amazing Bedol Water Clock technology converts ions in the water into clean energy power. Built-in memory chip remembers time so you don’t have to reset.  Water won’t need to be replaced for 6 months or more and its simple and fun to do. The Drop is available in green or four other groovy colors including blue, charcoal, pink and purple. Measures 6 ½” tall x 3 ½ ” diameter. Reduce your carbon footprint by keeping time with tap water. Time powered by water, join Bedol in another leap forward towards a greener planet.

    This amazing bedol water clock never needs batteries. Its powered by ordinary tap water that comes from your home’s water facet. Just fill with water and the bedol water clock will keep perfect time and even has an alarm to wake you up in the morning.

    • Dimension – 7″ L x 3″ W x 3″ H
    • Powered by water
    • Saves on batteries, No batteries needed
    • Will operate when your power goes out
    • It has alarm
    • Just fill with water
    • Science clock, H20 Clock
    • Table top clock
    • Conversation piece
    • Works in a hurricane
    • Emergency clock
    • This product can expose you to chemicals including di 2-ethylhexyl, phthalate, which is known to the state of california to cause cancer and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.Ca.Gov
    • Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Plastic
    • Wipe With Damp Cloth

    About Bedol:

    Bedol What’s Next brings creative ideas for your home or office in the form of unique and innovatively designed products. From businessperson to student, Bedol offers something for everyone with our wide array of purses, checkbooks, weather stations, clocks, radios, organizers and calculators. Multiple functions and attractive designs make our products suitable for any setting, whether home, office or travel.

    Bedol has nearly 20 years of experience in providing our customers with high-quality, beautifully crafted accessories. Our diverse clientele includes retail companies, museum and hospital gift shops, department stores, and such well-known names such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, FAO Schwartz and the Museum of Modern Art.

    Our store in Claremont offers an opportunity to visit us and see our products up close and browse through our collection at your leisure.

    If you are unable to make it into our store we will we provide you with our usual great service by sending your website order to you promptly. Thanks for visiting and come back again soon for more new and exciting products.

  • Beauty,  Eco,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Why is CBD lip balm the bomb? Here are good reasons why you need some in your life

    Did you know that lips do not sweat? That’s because lips do not possess sweat glands. Sweat glands help moisturize the skin. Without them, lips dry out faster than any other part of the body. Time to balm up the right way with nourishing vitamins and minerals that protect against free radicals and dryness.

    Why is CBD lip balm the bomb? Here are 3 good reasons why you need some in your life.

    1. It nourishes on the cellular level
    2. Protects your skin from environmental pollutants and free radicals
    3. It’s extremely nourishing and has beneficial properties to soothe chapped, dry, flaky lips.

    Earthy hemp oil with a touch of either lavender, orange, peppermint or rosemary extract provides the ultimate moisturizing lip balm qualities without the added flavor. CBDMe offers 30 mg of broad spectrum, sustainably grown CBD, paired with certified organic hemp oil, Fair Trade Certified™ cocoa butter and coconut oil for an all-around lip experience.

    Benefits of CBD ME:

    • Hemp-derived CBD – the hemp-derived, broad-spectrum CBD extract is sustainably grown through regenerative agriculture practices and CO2 extracted in Oregon by Klersun.

    • Organic Hemp Seed Oil – The finest, cold-pressed Cannabis Sativa seed oil delivers a natural balance of essential fatty acids

    • Ultra soothing

    • Keeps moisture in

    • Nutrient-rich to protect lips

    Editorial Connection:

    • National CBD Day products
    • CBD lip balm
    • Best CBD Products
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  • Eco,  food,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Protect our planet with your choices — even something like grabbing a bottle can make an impact!

    There is a popular saying among winemakers that goes: ‘great wine starts in the vineyard.’ This is because the world of wine is centered around the concept of terroir. Terroir is how a particular region’s climate, soils, and terrain affect the taste of wine. No two winemaking regions are the same. There can be a myriad of differences between two vineyards that are right next to each other!

    Terroir also takes into consideration the impact of the human hand. Winemakers influence the wine in different ways. This includes vine training, irrigation practices, canopy management, and pest control. The role of the winemaker is similar to a chef when provided with ingredients: the result depends on the skill. Kind of Wild wines believes the secret to achieving the optimal result is to respect Mother Nature’s gifts and not mess with them unnecessarily. For us, this all starts at the source: the soil.

    Better Fruit for Better Wine

    Kind of Wild founders Adam and Jordan Sager reach for organic produce and other natural foods when providing for their families. It was a natural transition to bring their passion for all things organic into the winemaking philosophy. This is why Kind of Wild has committed to exclusively using organically grown grapes to produce our high-quality wines. Kind of Wild donate a minimum of 1% of their sales to organizations such as Kiss The Ground + Organic Farming Research Foundation that support the expansion of organic and regenerative farming.

    Globally Crafted Wines For Your Lifestyle

    It’s time to enjoy wines that align with your values and can join you on your health journey! Kind of Wild has spent years crafting wines that are not only made from organic grapes and grown using sustainable farming practices, but are also the most outstanding wines the earth has to offerKind of Wild is a collection of global wine discoveries devoted to rewilding the planet. They partner with top growers around the world who farm healthy soils to craft premium wines that are kindly produced and certified organic.

    Build Your Preferred Bundle 3-Pack

    • Grüner Veltliner

    This zippy Grüner Veltliner comes from a young and dynamic multi-generational family winemaker in Austria. Racy and exotic, with a deep golden hue and aromas of sun-kissed citrus, schist and limestone. The palate shows lemony overtones, racy acidity and white pepper spice. It will transport you to the Alps and have you yodeling from the hilltops during your ski après.

    • Syrah-Grenache Rosé

    Kind of Wild discovered this distinctly chic Rosé from a 3rd generation female winemaker in the South of France. It’s truly a Mediterranean experience — superbly fresh, with energy and verve. There are layers of watermelon, cherries, and strawberry fruit, accented by notes of rose petal and minerality. It will have you daydreaming you’re cruising the riviera soaking up a pink sunset silhouette sparkling over clear waters.

    • Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon

    It’s an honor to present this deep, yet fruity red blend from Argentine pioneers of sustainable viticulture and socially responsible winemaking. It has a concentrated purple core with a magenta edge and explodes with layers of violets, blackberry preserves, and fresh herbs. The mouthfeel is rich and generous with an exceptional fruit balance, plus plenty of spice and tannins on the cocoa-espresso-tinged finish. It will have your palate doing a Tango while you contemplate your next move.

    When you choose Kind of Wild wines, you’re buying more than wine. You’re supporting growers and winemakers across the globe who believe in creating a sustainable wine industry by improving soil health, diminishing soil erosion, keeping natural waters free from chemicals and having a positive, lasting impact on the local ecosystem. We believe by supporting these growers and winemakers; we can encourage others to adopt organic and regenerative farming. It’s a huge win — kinder to the planet, leading to more choice in quality wines that are kindly sourced and kinder to you.

    Together, we can help Mother Earth while enjoying a glass of something Kind of Wild.