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This Skin Care Co. is Giving Back During International Women’s Month
Starting this March, The Better Skin Co. is partnering with Distinguished Young Women to offer college scholarships to women from all 50 states. When customers shop on TheBetterSkinCo.com, they will be asked if they’d like to donate $1 to the nonprofit organization that offers more than one billion dollars in scholarship money every year and The Better Skin Co. will match all donations 100%.
The Better Skin Co. co-founder and esthetician Natalya Rachkova emigrated to the US from Uzbekistan and started her company with beauty industry professional Murphy Bishop as a way to support her family. Over the last five years, her 29 year old-world recipe for Mirakle Cream has won several awards and is now accessible to women everywhere. Rachkova says that her company selected Distinguished Young Women to partner with during International Women’s Month because it’s here in the United States where she was given the ability to follow her dreams and provide for her family in a way she never thought possible. “Distinguished Young Women opens the door of success for so many girls in this country,” says Rachkova. “I can’t think of a better nonprofit organization to align with.”
Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. Founded in 1958, DYW strives to give every young woman the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future. “Back then, if your family couldn’t afford to send you to college, you didn’t go,” says Distinguished Young Women Executive Director Kendra Haskins. “We’re so excited to have TBSCO as a partner. We share similar values focused on the building of confidence and empowerment of all people. We are looking forward to growing with them.”DYW is considered a best kept secret simply because so many people still don’t know about it. There are DYW programs throughout the country for high school seniors to join and have the opportunity to gain scholarship aid for the college of their choice. Diane Sawyer, Kim Basinger, Debra Messing and Kathie Lee Gifford are some of the notable alumnae from the organization.
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Tips for Parents to Get Their Kids to Eat More Plant-based Foods
Plant-based eating not only provides health benefits, it’s good for the environment too. Having a diet rich in plant-based sources is becoming increasingly common, especially with kids and younger generations driving the conversation around sustainability.
Relying on plant-based foods as a primary food source can have a massive effect, and if we all choose plant-based options even a few times a week, we can change the world. The greatest journey starts with the smallest step.
Showcasing the surge in plant-based eating, all products from Huel, the world’s best-selling complete nutrition brand, with a variety of powders and Ready-to-drink beverages, are plant-based. Co-Founder and Head of Nutrition at Huel, James Collier has put together a list of the Top Five Ways Parents Can Get Kids to Eat More Plant-based Foods.
Eat the rainbow
As different color foods usually contain different levels of nutrients, it’s important to eat a variety. For example, the phytonutrient, lycopene which is an antioxidant that protects against cell damage and gives tomatoes its red color. While carotenoids, another group of antioxidants, give fruits and vegetables orange and yellow colors, such as carrots.Get enough Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12, which plays a vital role in helping the body produce red blood cells can usually be perceived as tricky to get enough of with a plant-based diet. The good news is, it’s really not. As a start, try incorporating plant-based milks that are that are fortified with B12, and calcium and vitamin D. Cereals, meat alternatives and some soy products are often fortified with B12 too. Taking a B12 supplement also rids any concerns.
Ensure adequate omega-3 consumption
If oily fish is not part of your eating plan, then foods such as walnuts, soy and flaxseed are ways to ensure adequate omega 3 consumption. Omega-3 fats are generally low in a Western diet and adequate omega-3 consumption is important to support cardiovascular health.Keep your iron up
Iron is not just found in meat food sources. Dark leafy greens, nuts and dried fruits are great sources of iron. Iron is crucial for oxygen transport, cognitive function and the immune system. Iron from plant sources can be harder to absorb, but again, there’s no need to worry. Iron absorption can also be increased by the presence of vitamin C which is found in lots of fruits and vegetables such as oranges and peppers. It’s where the idea of having orange juice with breakfast comes from – to increase the iron that is added to cereals.
Make small changes over time and change your mindet
Start by eating one plant-based meal a day. This will be easier to stick with rather than making large, unsustainable changes overnight.Instead of thinking, “I can’t eat meat,” think about all the wonderful things you can eat and how beneficial these are for your health (and the planet). Stop focusing on meat as the hero on your plate and rather, build your plate with new and nutritious food choices.
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Home bar doesn’t have to be a headache: Invest in essentials for the coming Spring
The new year is a time of new beginnings. This year resolve to start your home bar out right with these essentials from Cork Pops.
Here you will discover wine accessories, wine bottle openers, corkscrews, bar and party items, and much more. The Cork Pop Openers are the fastest and easiest way to open a bottle of wine. The vinOair combines a wine aerator and pourer into one sleek design. The vinOice makes chilling, pouring, and serving a bottle of wine at its ideal temperature clever, classy, and undeniably cool.
Nicholas Collection Martini Shaker
- 32 fluid ounce capacity enables the making of large batches so that home mixologists have more time to enjoy their company and savor their drinks
- A unique cap with 180-degree opening ability reduces spillage by allowing the beverage to be dispensed
- The heavy-duty stainless steel strainer that is built inside its cap exhibits the strength necessary to effectively break up ice cubes during shaking.
- MSRP: $64
- Available at www.corkpops.com
Stainless Steel Martini Glass
- Made of food grade stainless steel
- Never dilutes your drink with ice
- Designed to stay in the freezer when not in use
- Materials: Stainless steel
- Quantity: One (1) in gift box
- Dimensions: 4 inches wide x 4 inches high x 4 inches deep
- Available in stainless or copper finish
- MSRP: $23
- Available at www.corkpops.com
VinOair Wine Aerator
- Dual air chamber creates vacuum effect for increased aeration
- Soft rubber stopper creates airtight seal
- Return air valve enables non drip pour
- MSRP: $19
- Available at www.corkpops.com
VinOice Wine Chiller
- Wine chiller keeps your chilled wine at the optimum drinking temperature
- Pouring spout features a gravity lid and soft rubber stopper for a tight seal
- For use with red or white wines
- Chill rod measures 7½” long and pouring spout measures 5½” long
- Additional chill rods sold separately
- MSRP: $28
- Available at www.corkpops.com
Vino 911 Stain Remover
- To remove a wine spill, gently shake the Vino 911 bottle and spray on the red wine stain, blot excess with a clean white cloth and let dry.
- Vino 911 starts working on contact.
- The stain will disappear completely within minutes.
- Uses all natural ingredients to break down and eliminate stains.
- Contains no artificial chemical solvents and no perfumes.
- The hypoallergenic formula cleans and deodorizes the stained area naturally.
- Made in the US
- MSRP: $6
- Available at www.corkpops.com
About Cork Pops:
Cork Pop has been creating unique wine accessories for over 25 years. They are proud to say that their products are part of celebrations and family events each and every day. They started as a father and son working together in a California garage to make ideas come to life and they spend each day ensuring that they hold true to the same pride in all their products that was felt with the introduction of the original Cork Pop bottle opener.
Cork Pop strives to continue to introduce innovative products that not only contribute to their success but are products that more than 3,000 retailers across the country can offer to help the family business succeed. Included in this line are corkscrews, bar towels, bar accessories, glassware and much more.
They are honored to be able to point to successful items in their line and say, with great pride, that the patent is held by Bill Federighi. He is present in Cork Pop’s facility while items such as the original Cork Pop bottle opener and best-selling vinOair are manufactured. They have made a commitment to produce as many of their products in-house as possible and you will find a special symbol throughout their catalog indicating a product that is “Proudly Made in the USA”. Cork Pop is focused on bringing manufacturing “back home” and hope that you will share in their pride.
Great items are the basis of their company but it is our fierce commitment to customer service that has made their company successful. Cork Pop is not just selling a cork remover they are maintaining a family tradition of pride and quality workmanship.
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CBD Healthcare Company Launches Professional Line of Topical Products with Higher Concentrations of CBD and Transparent Third-Party Testing
CBD Healthcare Company announces the launch of the most comprehensive CBD product line of massage, muscle relief and skincare products for spa, wellness, therapeutic and chiropractic professionals.
“We’re offering professionals a source they can depend on for responsible ingredients, rigorous testing, effective concentrations of CBD, and transparent test results,” says Tom Wellman, President of CBD HealthcareCompany. “Our CBD potency begins where most others end.”
The brainchild of long-time wellness specialists who have developed professional products for the spa and wellness industries for more than a decade, CBD Healthcare Company offers higher concentrations of CBDhemp oil per ounce than most other brands. In addition to CBD, proven best-in-class treatment ingredients include MSM and Capsaicin to enhance muscle and joint recovery. In CBD Healthcare Company’s skincare and facial formulas, Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid and CoQ10 combine with botanical extracts including edelweiss flowers, deep sea algae, lavender, lemongrass, jojoba and aloe.
“Random testing reveals as high as 70 percent of CBD products do not contain the amount of CBD listed on the label, while other products may not clearly label their CBD content or falsely advertise ‘full-spectrum CBD,'” says John Walsh, Partner at CBD Healthcare Company. “CBD Healthcare Company ensures customers have complete and accurate information before they purchase any product. What is on the label is in the container, with organically grown, non-GMO hemp, certified locally, so you’re able to verify the purity of the product.”
CBD Healthcare Company’s manufacturing process is traceable from the plant genetics to the finished, high-grade formulas. A QR code on each product accesses a third-party certificate of analysis for each product and lot number. A second certificate of analysis provides the full profile of hemp extract. Extracted from hemp grown in America with U.S. agricultural permits, the CBD in CBD Healthcare Company products is extracted and tested in the U.S.
CBDHealthcareCompany.com also offers a dedicated Pro Shop for professionals to place orders at wholesale prices and learn more about CBD, ingredients, testing and formula application.
CBD Healthcare Company’s complete line of massage, muscle relief and skincare products can be found at www.cbdhealthcarecompany.com, and is also distributed through Scrip Companies, via Massage Warehouse, ScripHessco and Bodyworkmall.
Relief Salves & Lotions:
Skincare & Facial:
- CBD Anti-Aging Concentrate Serum
- CBD Moisture Recovery Cream
- CBD Hydra Renewal Night Cream
- CBD Instant Purifying Mask
- CBD Calming Body Lotion
- CBD Chocolate Mint Foot Cream
Massage Body Oils & Creams:
About CBD Healthcare Company
Founded by partners in the wellness industry spanning more than a decade, CBD Healthcare Company is the source you can trust for the most professional, comprehensive line of CBD massage, muscle relief and skincare products that contain significant levels of CBD. Formulated with organically grown CBD hemp extract at the heart, CBD Healthcare Company products can be found at https://cbdhealthcarecompany.
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Be My Valentine at This February 14th
First thing when I wake up, wait a bit, I need to do a special makeup.
I used the GEN NUDE Eyeshadow Palette from the NEW bareMinerals Beauty of Nature Collection, as well as their GEN NUDE mineral-rich long-wearing blush for my Valentine’s Day makeup!
A sweet nice breakfast is necessary for a sweet day. I have the home-made banana muffin with Tahini for the dip, also adding some fruits with coconut whipped cream. This tahini is one of my favorite thing I can add to everything – for salad, pastries, or even my sandwiches. It is the Mighty Sesame Tahini Dressings in squeezable bottles.
Adding a Beetology drink is also a good idea to boost your nutrition and energy!
I wear a warm long knit dress with a red bag for this special day! Being pretty, as the same time keeping warm, this is how smart we are! Lucy Paris has a lot of stylish fashion choices for you for any your special event. The cute red bag is from Urban Originals, I like it because it is very comfortable to wear, also you can have all your needs in this small-look bag no problem.
A morning walk along the cove, I love the breathe and sunshine!
For lunch, I prepare this wild Alaskan salmon at home, with my cat as my date, why not? I enjoy his company.
Sitka Salmon Shares delivers premium, sustainable, wild Alaskan seafood from the fishermen directly to members’ doorsteps! Sitka Salmon Shares is built around a humble collective of committed fishermen that put quality first, handling fish one at a time, with respect and care. It’s their livelihood, afterall, and many of their fishermen have been using these highly selective, small-batch fishing methods for generations. Read on to know your fishermen—from how they got started, why they love life on the open water and why they are part of Sitka Salmon Shares. They also have a lot of recipes on their website!
Valentine’s Day afternoon, I would love to share my time with my bestie – Galentine at Valentine’s Day. I love this double happiness. We went to SOMI SOMI, a super cute yummy tayaki & soft serve ice cream store. What I wear is from Brooklyn Cloth, which is a leader in on-trend apparel that enables their customers to express individuality. They pull inspiration from across the globe, and in their backyard of New York City, to develop their bold collections. Brooklyn Cloth
stands out for its unique fabrics, eye-catching graphics, and must-have silhouettes. They observe trends that define today’s market to bring fresh, expressive collections to the table. 
Valentine’s celebration is always to be official at night. I chose to have cakes with Ryan at one of my favorite dessert spots in San Diego – Extraordinary Desserts.
See these beautiful cakes, I just can’t help myself to draw them on my paper!
There is always something else sweet waiting for me at Valentine’s Day! It is MarieBelle’s signature Ganache chocolate, which comes from New York’s famous Soho District. It is the world-renowned, luxurious bean-to-bar chocolate company, MarieBelle Chocolates.
Before sleep, I need to be relax, because I want to have a sweet dream to end this beautiful day. A hot bath helps. Don’t forget to drop a cute bath bomb into the bathtub. This beautiful crystal bath bomb is from Village Naturals Aromatherapy‘s bath and body collection.
I can say it is a full successful Valentine’s Day for me. And now I need to say good night!
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CANCELLED – Experience California’s Finest Vintages At Oceanfront Festivals Throughout SoCal
Due to COVID-19 concerns,
CA Wine Festival – Carlsbad has been CANCELLED.
All purchasers will be refunded automatically.
California Wine Festival, Southern California’s premier wine festival event producer, is thrilled to announce its 2020 event schedule featuring four signature oceanfront wine festivals and a craft beer and barbeque event.
California Wine Festival celebrates the vast wine offerings of the state, offering guests a unique opportunity to taste wines from every winemaking region in California all from a stunning outdoor venue with ocean views, live music, and delicious food. The event shines a light on rare and reserve vintages as well as fan-favorite pours from vineyards based in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Temecula and more. The two-day festival also highlights culinary education and exploration through one-on-one conversations with world-class professional chefs from leading local restaurants serving complimentary appetizers. Guests can also pair wine with samples of artisan cheeses, fresh-cut fruits, bread, olive oil, chocolate and more while listening to live music and enjoying the coastal California landscape.
In addition to its signature wine-focused events, California Wine Festival also produces CA Brew & BBQ, an all-day celebration of beers and barbeque in Santa Barbara overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guests will enjoy unlimited tastes from over 50 breweries, cideries and wineries while sampling tri-tip from Santa Barbara’s best restaurants competing for the title of Best BBQ. Soulful reggae band One2Tree and Santa Barbara’s own alt-rock band Neighbourhood Thieves will be performing live.
EVENT SCHEDULE
CA Wine Festival Dana Point — April 17-18
April 17: Sunset Rare and Reserve Tasting, Laguna CliffsMarriott
April 18: Beachside Wine Festival, Lantern Bay Park
Tickets available now.CA Wine Festival Carlsbad — May 29-30
May 29: Sunset Rare and Reserve Tasting, Park Hyatt Aviara Palm Courtyard
Mary 30: Beachside Wine Festival, Park Hyatt Aviara Tennis Lawn
Tickets available starting February 15.
CA Wine Festival Santa Barbara — July 17-18
July 17: Sunset Rare and Reserve Tasting, Chase Palm Park Carousel House
July 18: Beachside Wine Festival, Chase Palm Park Oceanside
Tickets available starting April 1.
CA Brew & BBQ — September 26
Beachside Wine Festival, Chase Palm Park Oceanside
Tickets available starting July 1.
CA Wine Festival Huntington Beach at Paséa Hotel — November 6-7
November 6: Sunset Rare and Reserve Tasting, Paséa Hotel & Spa
November 7: Beachside Wine Festival, Paséa Hotel & Spa
Tickets available starting July 1.
California Wine Festival is a 21+ event. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit CalifoniaWineFestival.com.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL:
California Wine Festival celebrates the fine wines and culinary offerings of California. A nationally recognized event series, California Wine Festival aims to bring attention to the beautiful wines, foods, and landscapes of California. Founded in 2004 in Santa Barbara, California Wine Festival is proud to be one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state and strives to be a green event producer. In 2019, 90% of the waste from the festivals was diverted from the landfill. A for-profit organization whose mission includes giving back, California Wine Festival has helped raise awareness and funds for local California charities including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara, Surfrider Foundation, and more. CalifoniaWineFestival.com
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