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GUT CHECKS

 YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT The importance of gut health is  accepted universally  --- EATING certain foods that are good digestible (holistic)--- accessible sources (and the correct amounts-dose needed) of pre/probiotics (fermented ones-yogurt,  miso, kimchi, sauerkraut to name a few)...is ideal-but is not realistically on the menu, for summer travelers hitting the road,  busy stay at home types or fussy food nibblers of all ages.  While immune boosting supplements are not regulated by the FDA-people nonetheless rely on them for daily doses of must haves for the gut microbiome...especially now when the nutritional value of what we eat/digest often seems a real toss-up these days-coupled with the seemingly bloomin' boomin' proliferation of auto-immune disease sufferers.  Yikes. Fortunately independent analysis of high quality supplements does exist... and should be 'on the list' for those looking to boost their daily intakes of nutrition aids.   Recent...

Great Things For Spring Women Deliver The Goods

According to Fundera - USA based, women owned businesses generate $18 trillion.  An interesting stat there -for International Women's Day... and an inspiration for "Great Things For Spring" For Travelers: Our fav scrunchie maker Pomchies- courtesy of  Arizona based Heather Clark...marvelously pivoted towards mask making with a fashion flair ...with  chic practical  (washable) offerings. We absolutely heart these colorful (and print/shade coordinated) double (fit standard sized filters) and cool to the touch single masks, woven lanyards with claw attachments (POM MASK KEEPERS) and adorable mini cheerleader pom poms' luggage identifyers (POM-ID)---that are PERFECT for that next trip out of airport.   On an actual commercial flight airplane.  OH...the possibilities .  Animal prints, neutrals, fav school colors, or bright neons...a plethora of outfit coordinated accessories -made from material 'extras'...by POMCHIES ...(on Amazon too). Note: Masks are not ...

Gift Giving Wishes

 With a focus on all things HOME The 'experience' of travels and attending (legal) events ...maybe off the 'list' for now :-( The upside? Great Black-Friday-Cyber Monday-New Year's (self) gifts that won't costs as much as airfare. Our at Home Fatigue  includes the 'joys' of home cooking. So over it . To ease the drudgery... shelf stable tasty spice blends/sauces to take the basics from ho hum to palate perker-uppers.  Old Arthurs   BBQ sauces from zesty hot-to some kick mild...and spice 'rubs' in a handy box set- taking the guess work out of yummy grilled, roasted or broiled anything (like corn on the cob or healthy squash). Savvy Goose The Flight -a gift ready-allergen free- shelf saver for all those spices you know you will never use (again). Carefully blended by top chefs -these handy options are awesome for us lazy microwave only cookers -rendering our typical steamed vegetables almost worthy of a gourmand.  FOR true worthy of gourmand status...

MAKING THE CUT: Esther Perbandt

AMAZON PRIME's Heidi Klum/Tim Gunn's fashion contest spectacular, MAKING THE CUT  s final trio of contestants...included talented Berlin based designer- Esther Perbandt. ..that we've have admired for MORE THAN A DECADE. Her fabulous debut show for Berlin's Fashion Week on July 4th, 2009- inventively merged street fashion with performance...in that creative metropolis of talent...way before social media made urban backed selfies and reality TV so been there/done that. Check out the review of 'modern, well tailored separates..." from the archives... HERE

2X Chocolates: NOW

STUFFED PUFFS  Chocolate on (in) Chocolate delivers  a surprisingly rich indulgent treat ---a pleasing powdery fluffy outside encasing the perfect gooey deep chocolate center that tastes more like those expensive luxury bars that costs double . Ideal for non-marshmallow folks (too)...we'd pegged the flavor/texture sky high satisfy scale more like America's favorite gift-able treat (chocolate) -than the S'more staple...though like that melt it crisp filler...Stuffed Puffs can multi-task. Truth be told-we inhaled our samples-straight out of the bag and did not feel like sharing, any.  But these can also be baked, melted (in Rice Krispies bars, for example), roasted and dipped in warm/cold beverage.  Available at  Walmart -priced at $3.98 per 8.6 oz bag and other retailers + online at  www.stuffedpuffs.com  with prices ranging from $4.49 -$4.99.  - the"Not Your Average Marshmallow" Stuffed Puffs  genuinely manage to conjoin the...

SLOW WINE TOUR 2020

Wellness is a 2020 theme-and  a permanent lifestyle. Mindful healthy habits-permeate everything-(especially) what's eaten/sipped. The SLOW FOOD and SLOW WINE designation-originated in Italy. It identifies and promotes  organically grown-minimally or (arguably) completely non- processed food and wine -in several parts of the world-that 'capture' the originality, place and sense of history. The SLOW movement -also underscores healthy farming practices aka "...respect for the land and environment..." Spring Mountain District Cain Five 2007 red blend cab sauv, merlot, cab franc, petit-verdot malbec At a recent NYC stop of the Slow Wine tour...many sippers made a straight line for the American wineries' tables. One of our favs...a terrific  juicy (mostly) Cabernet Sauvignon blend from California's CAIN VINEYARD and WINERY. Spring Mountain District Cain Five 2014 -red blend combo of all five Bordeaux grapes-  cab sauv, merlot, cab franc, petit...

#VANLIFE What To Pack

PART ONE: SUNGLASSES Hitting the lone-wide open road...seems like the perfect 'self-care' vacay nowadays. Limited storage=multi-tasking clothing+accessories+footwear that double for active-leisure pursuits-the only stuff to carry on. SUNGLASSES are musts...at a great price, even better . Top Pick: 100% UVA-UVB blocking for outdoor jaunts under bright blue skies- are 'just' part of the protective attributes of the incredibly lightweight- great fitting -and amazingly priced   new Tifosi SWOON 'shades -a worthy addition to their best selling SWANK series- intro'ed last year. These latest frame shapes- deliver sharp vision and sporty chic style . LOVE: Gradient lenses (darker on top, fading to lighter lower ) are the hottest in demand lenses choice of celebs wearing  sunglasses. AND  imo-the SWOON are worthy of them and us. Suitable for medium-large faces...the SWOON almost wrap around shape-with tiny air vents at the sides to prevent fogging...