• food,  Health,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Best Way to Manage Mild to Moderate Dehydration

    Water and electrolytes move around the body constantly to maintain the correct balance. This allows the body to perform normal functions correctly. The amount of water and electrolytes in our body at any one time is controlled by how much fluid we consume and how much fluid we lose daily.

    The most rapid and effective way to manage mild to moderate dehydration is to activate the Sodium- Glucose Co-Transporter (or pump) located in the intestinal mucosa (enterocytes) of the small intestine. These special cells activate when they encounter the correct ratio of sodium and glucose in water. This causes the body to absorb these molecules and rapidly absorb water in the process.

    Hydralyte’s Immune System Boost is a hydrating electrolyte powder suitable for every day use. Vegan, gluten and dairy free, this non-GMO powder is free from artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners. Packed full of only the necessities, each serving contains 1,000mg of vitamin C, 300mg of elderberry superfruit and zinc. Suitable for use during cold & flu season, each dose is equivalent to more than 10 oranges of vitamin C and 9g of elderberry!

    • Daily Immunity Boost: Hydralyte’s Immune System Boost is a hydrating electrolyte powder suitable for every day use. Vegan, gluten and dairy free, this non-GMO powder is free from artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners.

    • Great Taste: Fast dissolving, great tasting berry flavor, in an easy to pour electrolyte powder packet. Formulated to have the right ratio of glucose and electrolytes for rapid hydration with a taste you’ll crave. Plus, each electrolyte packet is suitable for daily use!
    • Potent Antioxidants: Packed full of only the necessities, each serving contains 1,000mg of vitamin C, 300mg of elderberry superfruit and zinc. Suitable for use during cold & flu season, each dose is equivalent to more than 10 oranges of vitamin C and 9g of elderberry!

    • “Feel Your Best: 75% of adults are dehydrated which can lead to headaches, lack of energy, irritability, muscle fatigue, dry skin and dizziness. Hydralyte Plus Immunity has 75% less sugar and 4x the electrolytes of a sports drink
    • Clean Ingredients: Made in Switzerland to high quality manufacturer standards, each serving is packed with 7 key electrolytes scientifically formulated for fast, effective hydration. Enjoy a high caliber hydration supplement supercharged with immune system boosting ingredients, backed by science.

    Why do you choose Hydralyte’s Immune System Boost?

    • Benefits
    1. Fast and effective hydration with 7 key electrolytes.
    2. Packed with 1000mg of Vitamin C (more than 10 oranges worth), 300mg of Elderberry and Zinc for immune support.
    • Superior Taste
    1. The best tasting yet!
    2. Natural berry flavor is the ‘highest-rated’ from a choice of 30 flavors by a taste test panel.
    • Small Size, Large Impact
    1. Simply mix 1 packet with 7oz of water for a full serving of hydration with an immune system boost.
    2. Great for pre-workouts, travel and a daily defense for your morning routine.

    Make hydration with an immune system boost part of your daily routine. Just mix one powder stick with 7oz of water for a rehydrating, immune boosting, delicious drink! Get your Hydralyte’s Immune System Boost  at here.

  • food,  Gift Guide,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Soul much love in each cookie!

    SOUL much is launching the holiday gift boxes again this year and they are available on the website now! If you’re sending a box to a loved one, you can write a custom note in the notes section. With each box SOUL much also includes the positive environmental impact: how much food was rescued, water saved, and C02 diverted.

    This box is 100% plastic free! SOUL much worked REALLY hard to ensure EVERYTHING is as eco friendly as possible. That means even the tape, shipping label, and cookie wrappers are all made from plant materials and compostable!

    Holiday Cookie Box

    Regular price$29.95 USD
    This Holiday Cookie Box contains:

    Petite: 15 mixed assorted mini cookies

    • 3 mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • 3 mini Chocolate Espresso Cookies
    • 3 mini Red Velvet Beet Cookies
    • 3 mini Carrot Ginger Cookies
    • 3 mini Chocolate Mint Cookies

    Deluxe: 30 mixed assorted mini cookies

    • 6 mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • 6 mini Chocolate Espresso Cookies
    • 6 mini Red Velvet Beet Cookies
    • 6 mini Carrot Ginger Cookies
    • 6 mini Chocolate Mint Cookies

     

    Each box:

    • Rescues 1/2 lbs of food from going to landfill
    • Saves 150 gallons of water
    • Diverts 0.35 metric tons of C02 from our atmosphere

    Choosing holiday gifts that create positive environmental impact will do SOUL much more than bring joy to the people who receive your presents.

    Chocolate Chip

    Since day one this has been our top seller! The delicious blend of flavors balances your inner child’s craving for that classic chocolate chip flavor for a sweet treat with your mature desire to indulge without splurging. A healthy twist on the traditional favorite will leave you craving more. The first bite is filled with surprise. There’s something fluffy, almost like a cookie/cupcake but so much more filling.

    • Snack on SOUL much classic cookie after your morning run, yogi session, or as a breakfast cookie!
    • Freeze your cookies for optimal freshness.

    Chocolate Espresso

    This is for all you chocolate fans. SOUL much double chocolate espresso cookie packs the impressively rich flavors of organic cocoa with a decadent familiar taste of espresso. The high protein and caffeine boost will satiate any chocolate cravings while providing a little pick me up.

    • SOUL much espresso cookie pairs great with a cool glass of your favorite milk choice! Oat milk is our favorite!
    • Freeze your cookies for optimal freshness.

    Mint Chocolate

    Refreshing and satisfying, SOUL much mint chocolate cookies masterfully balance the rich flavors of organic cocoa with the coolness of mint. This powerful duo of rich and cool flavors can have you feeling rejuvenated on a warm day. SOUL much considers this a healthy 2.0 version of your classic girls scout thin mint.

    • Devour this mint chocolate cookie after one of your meals to fulfill all your chocolate mint dreams!
    • Freeze your cookies for optimal freshness.

    Red Velvet Beet

    SOUL much takes on the classic red velvet cookie blends wholesome and nutritious upcycled beets with a rich cocoa. This cookie is the perfect balance between a sweet and rich, decadent treat! This flavor fusion leaves your taste buds craving more!

    • Snack on this red velvet cookie as a midday pick me up or after your dinner to satisfy your sweet tooth craving!
    • Freeze your cookies for optimal freshness.

    Carrot Ginger Turmeric

    In the mood for carrot cake with a warm spicy kick? SOUL much carrot cookie mimics the flavors of classic carrot cake the sweet but spice packed flavors of your favorite carrot cake by utilizing the warm taste of cinnamon and nutmeg but with a fun twist of fresh upcycled ginger, turmeric and carrot pulp to add a wholesome taste that will leave you feeling energized and satiated.

    • Enjoy the carrot ginger cookie in the morning with your favorite coffee or tea!
    • Freeze your cookies for optimal freshness.

    All of SOUL much cookies comes packaged in a biodegradable cellophane sleeve. People constantly ask them, “How can you be an eco-friendly product when your cookies come packaged in a plastic sleeve?” First, SOUL much wants to say THANK YOU for caring! Second, the truth is, it’s NOT PLASTIC, it’s biodegradable cellophane! Cellophane is a great alternative to plastic. It has many of the beneficial properties such as clarify and structural strength, however, cellophane can biodegrade. Unlike plastic, cellophane is made from a plant based material called cellulose which is fully compostable. This allows for the packaging to break down over time, leaving no remnants. Plastic on the other hand, breaks down into tiny plastic micro-pieces that ultimately end up polluting our earth and oceans.

     

     

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

    The Timeless Love Inside Timeless Skincare’s DIY Beauty Box

    Holiday season is officially here. Do you start your holiday gift shopping yet? I know everyone is busy and trying to work harder during these difficult days. But Holiday gifting is still important to show your love to the people who you really care about. If you can’t meet your family at this special year, how about mailing them a sweet gift box?

    The Timeless Skincare’s DIY Beauty Box is the perfect gift for your mom, your sister, your bestie, or just for yourself. You don’t need to compromise yourself to the normal skincare gift box set in the shopping malls. For example, there are 5 products in the gift box, but you only love 3 of them, you don’t need the other two, but the price is too good to refuse the “offer”. I agree it is a trick question, do you buy it or not? No, please don’t say yes. Because all you need is to choose a DIY beauty gift box!

    Timeless Skincare
    DIY BEAUTY BOX

    The Timeless DIY Beauty Box allows you to choose which five items you want inside. Use the drop-down selectors down below to personalize the Beauty Box for yourself or as a gift.

    These are what in my box:

    Q10 Serum With Matrixyl 3000 & Hyaluronic Acid, is made with 3 wrinkle fighting superstars and is the ultimate weapon to fight the visible signs of aging. Q10 is a powerful, naturally occurring antioxidant that energizes skin cells to re-build collagen & elastin. Matrixyl 3000™ is a safe alternative to most anti-aging product, maximizes the synthesis of collagen in the skin. Hyaluronic Acid increases & retains moisture for skin that looks and feels hydrated. This anti-aging trifecta works overtime to replenish and repair while smoothing fine lines & wrinkles.

    Recommended For:

    All skin types, particularly those with visible aging

    • Powerful Antioxidant Defense
    • Prevents the visible signs of aging
    • Helps restore skins firmness + texture
    • Repairs environmentally damaged skin
    • Protects against future damage

    VITAMIN B5 SERUM

    Vitamin B5 Serum is a light-weight, oil-free multi-tasking serum that helps soothe, calm and repair troubled skin. Boost your skin confidence by healing blemishes, reducing redness and minimize scarring. Helps restore the skin’s natural barrier. Expertly combined with the smoothing benefits of Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate and balance for a healthy glow.

    Recommended For:

    All skin types, especially oily, troubled and sensitive

    • Helps stimulate your skins natural healing process
    • Calms break outs
    • Soothe Redness
    • Helps minimize scarring

    Help rehydrate skin and boost skin’s moisture levels by keeping skin healthy & hydrated with Timeless Skin Care Hyaluronic Acid Serum 100% Pure. Hyaluronic Acid can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, making it the number one, go-to ingredient for hydration. This serum contains 1% pure Hyaluronic acid, the highest concentration in maintaining the skin’s moisture.

    Recommended For: All skin types

    • Boosts skin’s moisture levels
    • Keeps skin healthy & hydrated throughout the day
    • Relieves the appearance of tightness
    • Helps dehydrated skin
    • Assists in the delivery of active ingredients across the skin

    HA MATRIXYL 3000™ W/ ROSE SPRAY

    The perfect pick me up for your skin! This Hydrating Sprays instantly absorb to give tired, dull and dry skin a boost. This lighter version of our best-selling Hyaluronic Acid Serums includes Matrixyl 3000 + Aloe Barbadensis to re-hydrate, soothe and protect throughout the day.

    Infused with gentle Rose Oil to help re-focus and center yourself. Rose oil has been utilized for centuries for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties which makes this one a must have for Winter skin.

    Recommended For: All skin types

    • Instantly hydrates and refreshes skin
    • Provides protection from the environment
    • Helps refresh your makeup during the day

    HYDRATING EYE CREAM 

    Give your eyes some extra TLC with this ultra-hydrating eye cream. Hyaluronic Acid and Matrixyl 3000™ work overtime to repair, plump and smooth fine lines around the eyes. Algae extract combined with soy rice peptides and watermelon help reduce puffiness, while boosting elasticity for to leave the eye area lifted and refreshed.

    Recommended For: All skin types

    • Hydrates skin around both upper and lower eye area
    • Reduces Puffiness
    • Reduces the look of dark circles.
    • Supports skins elasticity for a firmer appearance

    This DIY Gift Box has everything that I want. But there is one product I want extra. It is the 20% VITAMIN C + E FERULIC ACID SERUM that I use everyday currently, need one more to “refill my beauty storage”.

    20% VITAMIN C + E FERULIC ACID SERUM

    Give your skin a mega dose of Vitamin C. Our 20% Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Acid serum brightens skin, builds collagen and evens out tone. Enhanced with Vitamin E & Ferulic Acid, this serum is a great pick me up for dull, discolored and stressed skin, while providing 24/7 protection against environmental pollutants.

    Recommended For: All skin types.

    • Brightens dull complexions
    • Corrects hyperpigmentation and discoloration
    • It provides protection against environmental stressors

    Target.com now carries the full range of Timeless products including all nine serums, two eye creams and the groundbreaking HA Hydrating sprays. TimelessSkin Care is renowned for using high concentrations of active ingredients, such as Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, CoEnzyme Q10 and Matrixyl 3000 in clean formulas.

    About Timeless Skin Care:

    Timeless Skin Care was founded in 2009 by Alex and Veronica Pedersen with a mission to create advanced skin care solutions that are effective and affordable. Today, Timeless Skin Care has grown into a globally recognized brand known for their scientifically advanced ingredient serums and specialty products. Operating out of a 70 000 square foot facility in Rancho Cucamonga, Timeless formulates and manufactures all their products in-house, with a corporate office in Newport Beach.

  • New York

    Gift for Everyone – New Adidas Originals and Sports accessories

    The Adidas Sports and Adidas Originals line of phone accessories have been updated, with a range of new models, support for the iPhone 12, and more.

    For Her: 3-STRIPES SNAP CASE PINK (IPHONE)

    A legacy item in adidas Originals history, this case goes back to the roots of streetwise style. It comes in a printed camo fabric front with stitched on 3-Stripes to recreate the look and feel of the original. Finished with a contrast trefoil logo.

    For Him: TREFOIL GRIP CASE BLACK (IPHONE)

    Inspired by Tokyo, a city where age-old traditions meet future tech. This grip case delivers street-worthy style that honors its roots. The phone case offers a grip band that can easily be retracted to help prevent drop. It features a print with a reflective logo.

    For Mom: GLOSSY SNAP CASE RED (IPHONE)

    This adidas Originals snap case helps protect your phone from impact and wear and tear. It’s made of TPU that’s impact-resistant for optimal protection for your device. The case comes in a one-of-a-kind design with a trefoil print for a stylish look.

    For Dad: CAMO AOP SNAP CASE GREEN (IPHONE)

    Dress your smartphone in iconic street style with this adidas Originals hand strap case. The phone case offers a grip band that can easily be retracted to help prevent drop and offers a horizontal stand function. The case features a hard, durable backplate and a resilient bumper made of soft flexible TPU.

    All of the accessories are built from premium materials and built to keep your phone safe and sound, no matter what you’re doing. Adidas Originals accessories are built to look great while keeping your phone safe and sound. The Adidas Sports line adds a little extra functionality, like the Grip Case, which allows you to easily hold your phone on the go. You can find more information about the Adidas Originals and Adidas Sports lines straight from the website.

  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Mother Dirt Skincare Launches Reformulation of Entire Product Line and Two New Active Probiotic System Kits

    Stumped on what to gift the ladies in your life? A great skincare kit will be the perfect gift to show your favorite gals you care. Mother Dirt, pioneers of probiotic skincare, is the first skin wellness system that uses the restorative power of live, active probiotics to restore the skin’s microbiome.

    Mother Dirt is proud to announce the reformulation of it’s entire line to now include the transformative power of their Active Probiotic System featuring AOB, Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria. AOB is the key ingredient in Mother Dirt’s hero product, AO+ Restorative Mist and one that has garnered a massive fan following throughout the years.

    “We have received countless emails, DMs, reviews and social posts asking for more probiotic formulas and we are thrilled to finally be able to deliver on our customer’s requests across the entire product line,” said Senior VP of Product & Marketing, Karin Piscitelli.

    With the new reformulations Mother Dirt also announces two new skincare kits to the Mother Dirtfamily. Introducing The PeaceKeeper and The Difference, Mother Dirt’s Active Probiotic System Starter and Acne Treatment Kits that keep the peace and restore skin’s ecosystem, bringing harmony and balance.

    “We at Mother Dirt believe that your skin is fundamentally amazing,” said Piscitelli. “ What we have found is that it is actually traditional skincare that has adversely affected the skin’s natural microbiome and stripped it of the powerful bacteria that keeps the peace and allows it to thrive. This presents itself in the form of dryness, oiliness, breakouts, and everything in between. Our latest kits are scientifically based to restore the complex ecosystem of your skin. Just like nature intended.”

    The PeaceKeeper features a terrific trio of products that repair the damage caused by traditional skincare and rebalance the skin biome. When used together, the powerful probiotic extracts in the Probiotic Foaming Cleanser and Probiotic Moisturizing Serum prime skin so the live and active AO+ Restorative Mist can nourish and restore. Priced at $99 at launch through the holidays; regular price: $119.

    The 3-step PeaceKeeper includes:

    Step 1 – Probiotic Foaming Cleanser: Containing a powerful probiotic blend, this foam cleanser removes impurities while refreshing and nourishing the skin without stripping or over-drying.

    Step 2 – Probiotic Moisturizing Serum: This lightweight, dermatologically-approved serum contains a powerful and safe-for-skin probiotic blend that locks in moisture and restores balance, leaving a radiantly nourished complexion.

    Step 3 – AO+ Restorative Mist: The only live and active topical probiotic of its kind, this patented mist is formulated with more than 3+ billion CFUs in every bottle. It interacts with elements naturally found in your sweat to biologically balance your microbiome. This is the hero of the Active Probiotic System.

    The cleanser and non-comedogenic moisturizing serum act as primers and enhance the results of the AO+ Restorative Mist, giving the biome a probiotic boost you can’t find anywhere else. When used together, this is where the real magic happens.

    The Difference works as a complete clinically-tested system to treat acne by repairing the damage caused by traditional skincare to rebalance your biome and clarify skin. When used together, the powerful probiotic extracts in the Probiotic Foaming Cleanser and the new Daily Acne Treatment Lotion prime your skin so the live and active AO+ Restorative Mist can fully nourish and restore. Priced at $99 at launch through the holidays; regular price: $129.

    In addition, Mother Dirt is unveiling a new Probiotic Hydrating Conditioner to complement their newly reformulated Probiotic Hydrating Hair Wash. Together this pair is designed to reveal hair that looks shinier, fuller, and feels softer and stronger.

    Mother Dirt is on a mission to restore the skin microbiome, activating the transformative power of probiotics to repair the imbalance caused by traditional skincare and reveal your most biologically-balanced and vibrant skin. Their live and active patented topical AO+ Restorative Mist is the hero of their line and the first and only product formulated with their secret ingredient, Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB). Mother Dirt has been featured in The New York Times, Elle, Women’s Health, Allure, and more. Follow them on Instagram @motherdirt.

     

  • food,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  San Diego

    Steep Echo Tea Debuts “Home For The Holidays” Gift Box

    STEEP ECHO TEA ANNOUNCES THE “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS” GIFT BOX
    A CURATED COLLECTION OF TEAS, RECIPES AND GOOD CHEER – THE PERFECT GIFT UNDER $50
    Recipe Cards Designed/Photographed by Leela Cyd
    Bel Lavoro, the Santa Barbara based olive orchard and home to Steep Echo Tea, has announced it’s first-ever “Home for the Holidays” tea collection and recipe gift box. This limited-edition holiday gift has been curated by Bel Lavoro owner, Kimberly Branum, and features three of Steep Echo Tea’s olive leaf tea blends, including: Ascent (perfect for the daily drinker), Hush (delicious digestive aid) and Repose (promotes rest and relaxation). Additionally, the “Home for the Holidays” gift box also includes three recipe cards beautifully designed and photographed by Santa-Barbara based photographer and author, Leela Cyd www.leelacyd.com/about.
    Known for their immune boosting, all natural and antioxidant olive leaf teas, each individual box contains 12 individual, biodegradable tea bags. The holiday-inspired recipes found in the gift box were created either utilizing ingredients found in the tea (Hush) or that pair exquisitely with a perfect holiday dessert (Ascent/Repose).  With a price of just $45 and free shipping, the Steep Echo Tea “Home for the Holidays” gift box is the ideal holiday present that will not only calm the senses, but also help to feed the soul. The gift set can be purchased here: www.steepecho.com/products/holiday-box
    The recipes with photographs included in the “Home for the Holidays” gift box include:
    • Ascent Tea + Spiced Apple Rye Cake
    • Hush Tea Hot Toddy
    • Repose Tea + Vanilla Bean Shortbread Buttons
    All Recipes found at: http://www.bellavoro.com/recipes
    “With all the chaos this year has brought, we wanted to create the perfect gift for anyone that might be on your holiday list,” notes Branum. “Our teas are all natural, organic, caffeine free and the ingredients from the included teas range from vanilla bean, cinnamon, chamomile, passion flower, rose petal, pomegranate and lemon myrtle. With the days getting shorter and cooler, we believe in the power of a hot cup of tea and we are excited to share both our teas and these recipe cards for the holidays.”
    In addition to the “Home for the Holidays” gift boxes, individual boxes of Steep Echo Tea can be purchased for just $15 each. The collection of tea blends also includes Tend and Bloom.
    More about Bel Lavoro/Steep Echo Tea
    Steep Echo is a collection of the finest all natural olive leaf teas. Each of the teas brings together hand-harvested organic olive leaf with a collection of natural botanicals curated by the best artisans in the trade. The fusion of these ingredients thoughtfully present a rare blend of detail, depth and nuance that elevates each flavor and accentuates the health benefits of the olive leaf.
    Featuring five caffeine free blends (Tend, Ascent, Bloom, Hush and Repose) that have been tailored to match any moment. Steep Echo is one of very few tea makers worldwide to exclusively use the olive leaf for its production.
    • Tend – A detoxifying blend, it features: Organic Olive Leaf, Dandelion Leaf, Lemon Myrtle, Corn Silk, Couch Grass, Natural Mango Flavor, Natural Pomegranate Flavor, Caffeine Free Green Tea, Stevia.
    • Ascent – Ideal for daily drinking, it features: Organic Olive Leaf, Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Natural Monk Fruit Flavor
    • Bloom – An immune boosting blend, it features: Organic Olive Leaf, Peppermint, Echinacea Root, Licorice Root, Thyme, Rosemary, Natural Cranberry Flavor
    • Hush – An aid for digestion, it features: Organic Olive Leaf, Ginger, Peppermint, Papaya Leaf, Lemon Myrtle, Natural Maple Flavor
    • Repose – A calming blend, it features: Organic Olive Leaf, Chamomile, Linden Flower, Passion Flower, Natural Rose Flavor, Rose Petal
    Owned and operated by the Branum family, Bel Lavoro was purchased sight unseen by this then Seattle-based family in 2010, and upon their first visit, the Branum’s discovered that olive trees surrounded their new home. After years of research, education and trial (and error), Kimberly Branum and her son Brandon dedicated themselves to developing products that are harvested by hand through timeless practices. Their calling has become their occupation and today they are ready to share the fruits of the labor: a collection of the finest organic teas and oils, drawn from fruits, vegetables and herbs irrigated by natural spring water.
    For more information about Bel Lavoro and their olive oil and olive leaf tree brands visit: