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ACTIVE EATS with SINGLE SIZE CONVENIENCE... Back in the day-sitdown meals ruled-but since middle school days-it seems real deal snacks,  on the go...are  waaay better suited to lifestyles now. NOTE: AND it's not just cereal anymore, our former,  easy to pour dinner entree--- via GIPHY BIG DEAL:  NYC Public Schools get points for dumping sugar loaded Kellogs' offerings- giving the over quarter of million breakfast eating-kids our fav USDA Organic-and traceable Back To the Roots ready to eat cereals instead -(pursuant to a student taste test TOO-yay). PART ONE: New eats-for food grab and goers...not just for kids... quick make P+Bs (or any f the new nut butters)...slather on Rudy's organic breads -in child friendly flavors...squishy in a good way -Soft White and Soft Wheat have textures like the 'other' brands without the junk AND with 24g of whole grains/serving, vegan+dairy free $4.29.

Wolverine 1000 Mile Cafe Collection Java LOVE like Springtime- is everywhere -inspiring a primo Footwear,  a fav Beauty Scrub, Cold Brew Drinks The limited edition Wolverine 1000 Mile Café Collection-takes inspiration from Michigan based, Madcap Coffee Co., for five new men's styles...available now. CAFE COLLECTION-WOLVERINE 1000 Mile Meticulously handcrafted in the  Big Rapids, Michigan factory.   the Café Mocha, Café Miel, Cappuccino, Cortado, and Espresso-priced  from $360-$400  boast time honored details like- durable (re-soleable) Goodyear Welt construction,  matching tongue / heel combinations that contrasts from the rest of the boot,  ‘LTD’ monograms on the tongue, Horween leather uppers and/or trims, and either a leather or rugged Vibram rubber outsoles. via GIPHY source adventuresofajavajunkie.tumblr.com

Hair Masques At Home Treatments via GIPHY toss-able hair. .. needs good hair product help to achieve The old and the new hair masques and bond healers (Olaplex/Brazilian Bond Builder/Aloxxi -3 of our favs)-all heal and repair hair a single at home treatment options. Easy enough to use- all are best applied on dry locks, that gets tucked into plastic cap-let 'stew' at least 30 minutes... Multi-taskers -good for all hair types-and specific treatments- coincidentally-our favs-are by cult favs  French based  LEONOR GREYL  and JF Lazatigue...both brand that leave out the ingredients luscious locks need to avoid (SLS, paraben, silicone, coal tar, sodium chloride FREE). Masque Quintessence -indulgent blends of healing Cupuacu and Manketti nut oils heal and moisturize so much-that after the first treatment-hair is noticeably more touchable/softer... AND even hands will thank-you after applying. Bonus Points: Packaging that befits a luxury product...worthy of dres...

Part 4 There's a variable vertical limit for concert goers--- via GIPHY ha ha especially after "...having a bottle of vodka..." Some options for comfy seating -camp furniture - beyond the blanket on a hard ground-are lightweight, portable and aimed at festival flocks who plan on spending time int he great outdoors. Possibly our fav company for outdoor lifestyle... SNOW PEAK' s Asian aesthetic of simplified beauty...includes this multi-tasking lounger-surprisingly lightweight. Kelty -re-invigorating what we call the casual camper-outdoorsy -portable coolers, tents, haulers can be transported easy enough-in the Festival Essentials  including the above folding cooler + Built to Wander Collections.

CHAOS HATS, FJÄLLRÄVEN, KELTY, MOUNTAIN KHAKIS via GIPHY source redditt.com top pick-raw edge fedora-woven faux leather band Bump up the lids...you're a grown-up so why not lose the caps of team spirit-and opt for more sophisticated style of summery fedoras, panama, cowboy and lifeguard wide brim hats-made of woven materials, linen, paper and cotton- with sleek trim details. CHAOS HATS -has so many styles of toppers-impossible not to find at least three silhouettes that pack and wear easy-from crushable straw wovens with ribbon details like these unisex fedora shapes... wide brim structured and floppy hats for women

via GIPHY source jezebel.com Ready for whatever twists outdoor music fun conjures up-comfortable footwear that withstands the elements...by OBOZ, ROCKPORT, CHACO, TREKSTA finally- OBOZ ---who makes our fav waterproof/supportive and cute(!) winter boots the MADISON Bdry-has a collection of flip-flops for Spring 2017...with the label's legendary BFit. deluxe footbed, spring EVA midsole and rugged outsole..applied to these easy to wear, webbed thongs.  carbon rubber pods on outsole OBOX Ocoee  and Selway  flip-flops for women-$55

Best Gadgets, Gear, Footwear, Clothes that can multi-task for  outdoor camping-to indoor city life. KELTY-camping gear and backpacks from Boulder...reaches out to the millennial with everyday gear -that looks stylish -not the most tricked out tech gear-but in reality they're not going to scale Mt Everest-they're rocking' out to tunes at Coachella-maybe camping out in a tent or RV, making day trips under big blue skies. New slogan #BuiltToWander   gets that... Part One-Beyond the tees/cut-offs/board shorts: KRIMSON KLOVER, MOUNTAIN KHAKIS, BERGANS, FJÄLLRÄVEN Wearing fashionable apparel from outdoor brands has become, for selfie promoting types- Instagram opportunities for 'what to wear'- when attending outdoor events. Patron Saint=Kate Moss at the Glastonbury festival (2005) and Hunter boots . via GIPHY stevetrippygif.blogspot.com-source Krimson Klover -out of Boulder Co.-tops and frocks-in the prettiest prints in cotton/wool/viscoise/rayon/spandex bl...

Part 2 At the recent IBS-IESCS tradeshow-the Visia Imaging System-revealed its 7th version of  its awesome Complexion Analysis system-that captures/interprets 3D images of skin's top and lower layers (pictured below-the facial 'camera')...conjuring up true selfies of what lies beneath with regard to various measurable skin conditions  (like UV damage, textures, pores/poryphrins, fine lines/wrinkles, spider veins, red/brown spots),. Selfie Alert: Why stop at the surface... Similar to earlier versions that we've tried...three images-three angles (left-center-right) are photographed - skin cleansed , eyes closed-chin placed on the cup shape holder-while the Visia camera part-rotates around-taking the pictures. The instant images-are then analyzed in a software database that records/measures in three modes-dubbed Intelliflash®, cross-polarized and UV lighting. What one sees-is unique and color differentiated...of the (your) measured skin type/conditions-including s...

IBS-IECSC Conferences-NYC DYSON SUPERSONIC™ HAIR DRYER, REFA MICROCURRENT ROLLERS Selfie alert-salons and spas are getting etched out-for your selfie best. At the most recent International Beauty Show s...and International Esthetics's, Cosmetics & Spa ...we saw more technology on display along side popular items-hair+ eyelash extensions, organic -(natural leaning), cosmetics+treatments, effusive hair coloring options, and micro-needling -hand rolling devices. PART ONE via GIPHY DYSON SUPERSONIC™ Hair dryers- -a price-y option sold over 500 of these slick beauties at this show...which included a "professional' smoothing nozzle attachment, concentrator attachment and a diffuser. Beautifully packaged as one would expect of this high end hand held-we asked how this sleek machine was conjured up by James Dyson -who is well know for his tricked out vacuums..."HIS WIFE'" apparently admonished him for not re-inventing a staple of people with hair, used...

Small Batch Distilleries and Hard Cider-made in NY-are expanding their distribution networks and earning good reviews from connoisseurs of alcohol. From the NY Restaurant and Foodservice Tradeshow... via GIPHY Brooklyn Gin -stately bottled small batch-hand cracked juniper berries + fresh citrus peels-+ 100% American corn. FYI-actually made in Warwick NY

International Restaurant+Foodservice Tradeshow: Javits Center @NYSRA Part 1 The non-partisan kind of de-regulation all political types can embrace (most likely)-NY State has happily erupted into a craft brew, distillery, home grown alcohol liquids' destination-thanks to change of laws a few years back. via GIPHY FYI-neither he nor Trump drink alcohol...in "real life" ADDITIONALLY-on display   -high-end cocktail accompaniments and soda slayers-made with natural ingredients-including sweeter stevia. All widely available too--- Non-Alcohol Drinks/Mixes IMMUNE SCHEIN Ginger Elixirs-Hudson Valley small batch made- shots or cocktail mixer sizes-of healthy ginger sips (bumped up with Tumeric, Garlic-or exotic florals (Lavender) ...detox benefits popular in Western Europe Toma artisanal bloody mary mix -tangy and tarty made with company's own  chipotle tomatillo sauce, sriracha, and steak sauce -can drink this without liquor-for alcohol free wakeup call....

Food and beverage trends seen at International Restaurant & Food Service Tradeshow:  ...not surprisingly-are what's consumer popular right now-more natural ingredients- including sweetners like stevia+honey, foods locally sourced, small crafted production batches, allergy aware eats-(gluten free), and gourmet cocktails, Wicked Twisted Soft Pretzels -ahhh-too bad our local sports' stadiums don't serve this version of the classic chewy Bavarian style soft pretzel (bought frozen-then heated) Made without crap ingredients of the usual fare (corn syrup-yikes!). Also have a line of mustards and hard pretzels. Ohio based, Jagger Cone crispy ice cream cones-and waffle bowls-and nachos-nut free, baked, 0 trans fat, made with sea salt-the flat crispy waffle nachos can be used as a dipping chip. Yummy. Be warned when buying in bulk-very addictive. TIP: NATIONAL ICE CREAM CONE DAY is July 16th, 2017-the 3rd Sunday of July via GIPHY T he Really Great Food -...

Highlights From International Restaurant & Food Service Tradeshow: Geared toward professional providers of foods/drinks-anywhere from restaurants to summer camps...this recent NYC gathering of culinary provision provider- reflected the growing sophisticated tastes of a globally connected world...who may be staying home more -yet when venturing forth...expect a higher quality of eating offerings-that are healthier-and or/more indulgent. No surprise-quite a few vendors also seen at the Fancy Food Show-and overlapping of food trends, namely gluten free eats, natural (vs artificial) ingredients, a booming NY State distillery-craft-brew scene and new comer, raw cookie dough, Equipment: In addition to many pizza ovens to deliver gourmet outdoor grill worthy- wood fire style -crisp thin crusts, indoors...other most wanted industrial gadgets... SPACEMAN soft serve ice-cream -and frozen beverage-milkshake-smoothies machines. Pictured swirl soft serve -to use with mixes for cream...

 Food Trends - Part One via GIPHY We live in a snack convenience nation-with 50% of food consumption comprised of smaller bite sized meals...that are healthier too-including munchies-made from plant based proteins for everyday-not just on "meatless Mondays." Yves Veggie Cuisine Falafel Balls-2-3 bites crispy bites-with chewy interior texture made from protein laden chickpeas- with Middle Eastern leaning herbs, spices-an bits of carrots/onions-tasty enough to eat without any extras-...or serve 'traditional' way-in pita bread-with shredded greens and tahini sauce. # piece serving has 5grams of Protein/150 calories-satisfying and filling... Perfectly suited to check-off all the above requirement boxes-addictive Yves Veggie Cuisine snack (or appetizer) size Falafel Balls and Kale & Quinoa Bites ...healthy vegan treats -easy to heat-up-by popping a few in a toaster oven...delivering hit the spot crunchy satisfaction without artificial additives.

Adidas Outdoors, Sperry Seven Seas, Ex Officio, Birkenstock, Summit by White Mountain, Aerosoles  via GIPHY Women's Agravic Shirt by Adidas Outdoors-breathable, cooling moisture wicking fabric, zipped chest pocket for quick subway card grabs-some of the functional pluses -but it's the sleek design-in basic B/W with zipper pop in grey, cute cap sleeves and the mock turtleneck collar...has us wanting this to wear all summer long with casual capris/denim as well as workout bottoms. ADIDAS Terrex Agravic men's and women's-trail running shoe featuring boost™ energy returning , shock absorbing cushioning, lightweight textile overlays and mesh uppers-abrasion wielding and supportive, Continental rubber outsole for superior grip , fast speed lacing construction and back tab for ez on/off and secure fit-AND bungee stows so laces don't untangle. IMO-trail running shoes ideal travel kicks-incredibly comfy all day long on the concrete urban sidewalks, and doub...

Part One FIVE TEN, CHAOS HEADWEAR, SANUK, TEVA, NATIVE SHOES The 'it' color story of summery attire -from sports performance kicks to luxury comfort sandals-is the absence thereof, really. Bold black and bright white tones-by themselves in as a fitting duo, nab the highest honors for footwear that functions - and pairs well with any attire-any occasion. Highlights:                                             via GIPHY Five Ten Approach shoes-double as sport worthy light hiking+casual kicks--- with that Adidas owned style cred going on too---versatile-and functional- that can grip boulders-indoors and out - cue the brand's proprietary Stealth rubber...as well as hug the wet sidewalks of a rainy city street, Fit note-for rock climbing-should be snug-for walking around-we ditch the socks for a looser fit. Pictured Urban Approach $80-perforated leather/canvas upper-sybthe...