• pet,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Australian Company Launches Ground-Breaking Alternative to Pet Caskets at Global Pet Expo

    Sweet Goodbye offers comfort to grieving pet owners and help to pet service providers

    Sweet Goodbye Pty Ltd, an international member of the American Pet Products Association, is launching a new range of end-of-life wholesale/retail products at this month’s Global Pet Expo.

    The company’s COCOON™ and CLOUD® products are eco-friendly, softer alternatives to hard box pet caskets and cater for pets of all sizes, from small to very large.

    The innovative range of patented, biodegradable products offers a respectful and dignified way to farewell beloved animal companions. The range includes colorful handcrafted burial/cremation shrouds (both premium wool and classic cotton options) with built-in carrying capability and moisture management to replace unsightly towels, sheets and plastic bags. Pets can be securely transported for burial or cremation and laid with care in their final resting place.

    The full kit also comprises a memorial marker, ceremony guide book and floral garland to help create meaningful and peaceful farewell ceremonies.

    A first-time exhibitor at Global, Sweet Goodbye founder, Natalie Venosi, said she’s looking forward to introducing her products at this year’s premiere digital event.  “We feel that international pet parents and carers value and embrace end-of-life care for the beautiful animal friends that have shared their lives and will want only the best for their pets.”

    Sweet Goodbye has a strong belief in running an ethical, sustainable and environmentally-friendly business. Their eco-friendly pet burial and cremation kits are handmade by local family businesses in Bali and Nepal, with Sweet Goodbye faithfully adhering to the 10 Principles of Fair Trade as prescribed by the World Fair Trade Organisation. Founders and all staff at Sweet Goodbye are true animal lovers and the company donates a portion of all proceeds to support animal welfare charities including Animals Asia and The Orangutan Project.

    Sweet Goodbye also manufactures a product called the CARE CRADLE® – an end of life pet aid that specifically addresses practical needs and ‘compassion fatigue’ in vets. This has become a recognized problem for animal healthcare professionals, who have to regularly euthanize dearly loved animals.

    Sweet Goodbye now exports to global markets, with current customers in the USA, Canada, Europe, the UK and Australia. As more retailers carry Sweet Goodbye’s products, consumers will have better access. In the meantime, purchases can be made via the company’s web site – sweetgoodbyeforpets.com

    Retailers, wholesalers, distributors and animal service providers can visit Sweet Goodbye’s online exhibitor booth at Global Pet Expo to learn more or place an order.

  • Gift Guide,  Home Decoration,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    An Affordable Decorstore Providing Luxury Pieces Helping You Set The Mood in Your Home to Create A Space You Love

    What does your dream space look like? My dream home looks like this: It’s luxurious, but functional. To make working from home a blessing and a breeze. My dream space is dynamic. So I would keep my palate minimal, but add pops of color and accents that can quickly change with the season. And of course my dream space needs to smell amazing! I’d burn Moods by NUME scented candles in multiple rooms so the aroma is never fleeting.

    It’s a lifestyle! Creating a work-from-home space that is peaceful and beautiful is essential to our current lifestyles. Find a nook, dedicate it for work, and fill it with Moods By NUME!

    Your home is your space of inspiration, so surround yourself with beauty and all the essentials to decompress with Moods by NUME. This affordable decor brand provides luxury pieces helping you set the mood in your home. Clean and fresh or seductive and luxurious. You take your pick. A self-care oasis is waiting.

    Did you know that candles can increase focus? Beyond being great for decorative purposes around your desk, they can also actually increase your focus and help you become more productive.

    The smell of freshly done laundry, the smell of a clean kitchen, the smell of aloe, are all things we tried to encompass in the Bal Harbour scent. I truly feel that a home requires candles and plants to really make it feel like a home!⁣ Wake up feeling renewed with the Moods by Nume scents filling your space. ⁣⁣Bal Harbour is a great clean, crisp scent for the bedroom or bathroom, it is luxurious combination of white tea and aloe makes this the perfect fresh, clean, and inviting scent to welcome your home.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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    Set the mood in your home and take your vibes to the next level. We always get questions about how we get our candles’ aroma to fill the entire room. Did you know that the first time you light your candle is the most important burn? Here are a few more secrets to long lasting great smelling candles…

    • Burn your candle for 3-4 hours for the first use. – This helps create a wax pool that reaches the edges of the jar. I know its tempting to keep the candle party going, but always put it out after 4 hours. The aroma will still be there long after.
    • Cut a small piece of your wick after every use to keep the flame low. – Yes, relighting without cutting the wick may work every once in a while, but for the majority of the time, it is just a “quick fix” and doesn’t work long term.
    • Don’t forget to cover your candle when your done enjoying it.
    Your home is your space of inspiration, surround yourself with beauty and Moods By NUME.
  • food,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Rubio’s Offers Free Chips & Guacamole for National Chip & Dip Day: March 22 & 23

    Rubio’s Coastal Grill is giving away free, freshly made chips and guacamole, with any order, in celebration of National Chip and Dip Day. On two days this year, Monday, March 22 and Tuesday, March 23, simply order online at Rubios.com, or through the app, and enter coupon code MKTG1067 at checkout, or scan the QR code on the coupon (https://www.rubios.com/coupons/national-chip-dip-day) in restaurants.

    Rubio’s guacamole is made daily in their kitchens using rich Hass avocados, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and natural sea salt. Rubio’s uses responsibly sourced seafood and features bold, unique flavors in dishes including their latest menu items, the Smoky Oaxacan Shrimp Bowl, the Smoky Oaxacan Shrimp Two Taco Plate and the Puerto Nuevo Burrito with wild-caught Langostino Lobster, now available for a limited time only.

    Rubio’s outdoor patios are now open. Guests may also order online, or through the app, for contact-free curbside or express pickup, or delivery for just $1.99. For more information about Rubio’s Coastal Grill and to view the menu, visit Rubio’sFacebook and Instagram.

  • Art,  Asian,  Las Vegas,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    California-Based Asian Artist Lulu Yueming Qu Using Her Art to Spread The Word of #StopAAPIHate

    No Longer Staying Silent About Anti-Asian Racism

    The reported shootings of Asian American women on Tuesday in Atlanta is an unspeakable tragedy. With hate crimes skyrocketing during the pandemic, it is so important that we stand up against anti-Asian racism and the ways in which you can help support the community. Stop AAPI Hate, a national coalition documenting and addressing anti-Asian discrimination during the pandemic, said it received nearly 3,800 self reports of anti-Asian hate incidents between March 2020 and last month. Women made up a far higher share of the reports, at 68% versus 29% for men. There is an intersectional dynamic going on that others may perceive both Asians and women and Asian women as easier targets.

    Racism against Asians or Asian-Americans didn’t start with the Covid-19 pandemic. The story of anti-Asian hate in the US is long and varied and, like most of society’s ills, can be linked back to colonialism, imperialism, and white supremacy. Enough is enough. We are no longer staying silent about anti-Asian racism.

    California base artist Lulu, who moved from China to US in 2014, she had 3 years graduate school study in FIT New York. When she lived in New York, she met and married with Ryan, an American man who respects and supports her. She moved to California with Ryan and decided to become a permanent resident in US. Asian Discrimination is always an issue and she also heard some stories from her Asian friends about the inequities to American Asian societies. After Covid-19 pandemic started, she is shocked that there are so many anti-Asian crimes are happening, in New York, in California, in almost every state of US. “We have to stand up this time. Using our voices to support Asian community in US.” She uses her Chinese painting art techniques to illustrate three paintings to unveil the Asian discrimination and spread out her voices.

     

    Phoenix – I can actually SEE you.
    Stop with the slanted-eye racist gestures.
    Different is normal. We are proud of our looks.

    Dragon – I’m not your fucking China doll.
    Stop the submissive, hypersexual and exotic stereotypes of Asian Women.
    We are not your Geisha, Dragon Ladies and Asian Baby Girls!

    There is a long history of misogyny and violence directed specifically at Asian women by men of all races. Asian-American women have long been stereotyped as sexually submissive, portrayed in popular culture as exotic “lotus blossoms” and manipulative “dragon ladies,” or as inherently superior to other women in a way that erases their individuality. 

    Tiger – I am not weak!
    Stop the desexualization of the Asian male
    We are not weak at all!

    Asians were characterized as passive, effeminate and weak. From a study, the top five stereotypes experienced by East Asian men were being good at math (79%), being good with computers (72%) and having a small penis (69%), having slanted eyes (65%), and having kung fu / martial arts skills (58%). And usually Asian men are told that they simply don’t possess the ingredients to be considered masculine or attractive. Stereotypes hurt and are not true. I have so many Asian male friends and also my dad, my cousins, they are strong, smart, positive and attractive. I agree that some of us are very good at math, and I take it as a compliment to say that we are smart. But being good at math doesn’t mean that we are not good at arts, sporting or socializing.

    RACISM is a dangerous virus can make people sick. Just like what Nelson Mandela said, “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”

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

    A great day starts with Chill Boys great underwear

    Start your day off right. Comfortable underwear is essential! Chill Boys Bamboo Boxer Briefs are perfect for work, sleep and play!

    They are great for an active day, including travel, golf, running, hiking, fishing, and camping. Chill Boys soft anti-chafing bamboo boxer briefs will keep you cool, wick away sweat, eliminate odors, and provide comfy support in all the right places.

    Soft Bamboo Viscose Boxer Briefs With Anti-Chafing Glide-Zone

    • Super Soft
    • Cooler than Cotton
    • Breathable Bamboo Fabric
    • Lightweight
    • Natural Odor Fighting Properties of Bamboo
    • Anti-Chafing inner thigh
    • Vented no-sweat lower back

    Comfort and performance you will love

    • Breathable, silky smooth no-friction inner thigh area to eliminate chafing
    • Vented lower back area for maximum relief from sweat and moisture

    Chill Boys Performance Boxers provide a relaxed fit with cool, super soft and breathable fabric. Experience a new level of comfort.

    Chill Boys has an upgrade to your traditional tidy whities. Their high-quality soft fabric will keep the “boys” cool, roomy, and supported. Whether you’re a lefty or a righty, comfort is the goal. All kidding aside, Chill Boys is a lifestyle brand founded by real guys with a passion for all things calm, cool, and relaxed. With many of us lounging at home nowadays, they offer the perfect men’s underwear to keep men happy.

    • 95% Viscose, 5% Spandex
    • Fly closure
    • SOFT BAMBOO BOXER BRIEFS FOR MEN – Anti Chafing, Silky soft bamboo fabric, with four way multi-direction stretch.
    • MOISTURE WICKING MEN’S BOXERS – Breathable, natural bamboo viscose will keep you cool, dry and comfy
    • LIGHTWEIGHT MENS UNDERWEAR – Like a getting a hug from mother nature. so light, like going commando
    • COOL NATURAL BAMBOO UNDERWEAR MEN – Cooler than cotton boxers will keep you fresh and sweat free.
    • NO CHAFING GLIDE ZONE- Mens anti chafing underwear. Slick breathable, anti-chafe groin area for confident comfort & health

    Chill Boys Performance boxers feature multi-direction stretch so they always move when you move, never binding, pinching or riding up. The closest thing to going commando! A relaxed fit, featuring a tagless design for itch-free comfort and a classic button fly for easy access. You or your man will also love the wide, soft waistband. No digging in or rolling over.

  • food,  Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Kick your morning off on a (crunchy) high note with Coconut and Cashew Nut Butter Cereal

    You deserve to treat yourself each day and when you choose Coconut and Cashew Nut Butter cereal as your go-to breakfast, you get more than just a treat. Indulge in the delicious taste that stems from dried coconut, creamy cashew nut butter clusters of baked oats and crunchy flakes rolled in nut butter.

    The powerful crunch brings you back for more when making this cereal part of your snack time routine. Feel good about what you eat, knowing that all Nature’s Path products are free from artificial flavors, colors and preservatives.

    • Nutty Crunch, Delicious Flavor: This protein-rich cereal remains crunchy when blending with milk. The combination of crunchy flakes rolled in nut butter, dried coconut, clusters of baked oats and creamy cashew nut butter delivers a sweet and savory taste.
    • Always Organic: Certified USDA organic, this delicious cereal represents the true values of Nature’s Path. This cereal is Non-GMO Project Verified and includes wholefood simple ingredients embracing sustainable processes.
    • Snacktime Essential: While you can enjoy the savory taste of creamy cashew nut butter and clusters of baked oats with milk – or almond milk – for breakfast, you can also bag up the crunchy flakes rolled in nut butter for a delicious snack.
    • Mindful Eating: You choose to cherish the environment, and so do we. Each one of our organic products are not just organic, but always organic. Nature’s Path believes in fair practices and high quality.

    Nature’s Path

    Nut Butter Coconut & Cashew Crunch

    Nature’s Path’s Nut Butter cereals are packed with plant protein! Crunchy flakes, baked oats and nuts are combined with nut butter to create this smooth and crunchy cereal.

    • 4g of plant protein
    • Crunchy whole grain goodness
    • Real cashew butter and coconuts

    Nature’s Path Coconut & Cashew Nut Butter Crunch features a delicious blend of crunchy cereal flakes and granola clusters. Coated in premium, delicious nut butters, it has a lightly salted / slightly sweet flavor. Nature’s Path’s popular coconut cashew granola proved to be such a hit, they decided to create it in cereal format. Toasted coconuts, crunchy cereal flakes and granola clusters, all rolled in real, organic cashew butter, for a deliciously indulgent start to your day. Nature’s Path believes it’s important to start the day right, and that’s why they created this deliciously tasty cereal, filled with simple, whole food, organic and non-GMO ingredients.

    Cashew Butter

    The result of ground cashews? Cashew butter! This spread presents an ultra-creamy taste and a whole ton of health benefits.

    Dried Coconut

    Did you know that coconuts aren’t nuts at all, but rather stone fruits? Everyone loves the tropical flair they add to the recipes.

    Whole Grain Rolled Oats

    Oats are a fiber and nutrient-rich grain that are often rolled into the common, flat flake. They can also be cut into “steel cut” or rolled and cut for “quick cook” oats.

    It’s the perfect time to stock up on this breakfast and snack favorite at this National Nutrition Month.