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

    Eco Lips’ Vegan Bee Free Lip Balm Is Made with Certified Organic Ingredients

    November is National Vegan Month and it’s the time to shop for Vegan holiday gifts. Eco Lips has the vegan bee free lip balms that are made with certified organic ingredients.

    There are no shortcuts to making high-quality, organic products. Eco Lips is committed to creating lip care products with the highest quality, food-grade ingredients, while also being mindful of the impact on our planet.


    Every product is developed & tested by experienced R&D experts using sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients. Eco Lips’ team has been and will be ingredient-conscious — formulating with safe yet effective ingredients is something the team takes very seriously. Eco Lips adheres to the strictest safety standards and they are committed to ingredient transparency.
    • Eco Lips is proud of the steps they have taken to secure the proper certifications for their lip balms.
    • Eco Lips facility is approved to produce and label USDA, and their products are certified to the gold standard of the USDA’s National Organic Program.
    • Eco Lips only sources raw materials that have not been genetically modified.
    • Eco Lips uses Fair Trade Certified™ cocoa butter, coconut oil, and raw sugar in a variety of their products supporting fair wages and safe working conditions for farmers.
    • Eco Lips’ vegan bee free lip balm is made with certified organic ingredients that meet NSF/ANSI 305 Organic Standards.
    • Eco Lips is a certified Benefit Corporation focused on the triple bottom line – people, planet, and profits.
    • Eco Lips doesn’t use any gluten-derived ingredients in their products.
    • Eco Lips doesn’t test their products on animals and their suppliers have all verified that no animal testing has been performed on their ingredients.
    • Eco Lips 0.15 oz. tubes contain 30% less plastic than a standard lip balm tube and are manufactured in the USA.
    • Eco Lips uses 100% renewable energy for their manufacturing and office facility.

    Candy Cane Lip Balm

    Bursting with delicious sweet minty flavor, this quintessential holiday lip balm is made with organic beeswax and hydrating coconut oil to nourish and protect your lips this winter season. Candy Cane Lip Balm features invigorating peppermint which leaves a tingling sensation and warming vanilla to comfort and soothe dry lips. Perfect as a Christmas stocking stuffer!

    • Festive sweet peppermint flavor with hints of vanilla
    • Moisturizing, nourishing and protecting
    • Nothing artificial – no fragrance, colorants or petroleum

    Raspberry Truffle Lip Balm

    Dessert lovers rejoice! This dreamy confection-inspired lip balm is sure to be love at first swipe. With its creamy, bitter chocolate notes paired with sweet raspberry, Raspberry Truffle lip balm dishes up balanced flavor and effective moisturization. Made with certified organic coconut oil, beeswax and a dash of velvety rich raspberry chocolate flavor that’ll delight your taste buds – and lips!

    • Sweet raspberry with dark chocolate flavor
    • Moisturizing, nourishing and protecting
    • Nothing artificial – no fragrance, colorants or petroleum

    Gingerbread Lip Balm

    Is there anything more nostalgic than warm gingerbread fresh out of the oven? Eco Lips successfully captured the delightfully cozy aroma and spicy-sweet taste of gingerbread (but removed the gluten!) in this holiday-inspired lip balm. Made with certified organic coconut oil, beeswax and the perfect combo of ginger, vanilla and brown sugar for a decadent yet moisturizing  treat for your lips.

    • Vanilla, brown sugar and spicy-sweet ginger flavor profile
    • Moisturizing, nourishing and protecting
    • Nothing artificial – no fragrance, colorants or petroleum

    Purist Balm Bundle ($13.99)

    Needing a curated gift idea or grab bag with products that don’t contain any scents or flavors? This bundle is perfect for those who are sensitive to flavors, essential oils or prefer lip balm to be pure and simple. The kit also includes an Eco Lips “Don’t Panic it’s Organic” Fair Trade Certified™ and Certified Organic Cotton canvas bag – perfect for storing your balms in a pack, on a plane or in your fanny pack.

    The Purist Bag Kit features:

    • Unflavored Gold Lip Balm for extra hydration
    • Unscented Mongo Kiss for nourishment
    • Bee Free Unscented, a vegan balm to make lips supple
    • Hemp, softly blended with vanilla and botanicals

    Make-Up Balm Bundle ($19.99)

    Needing a curated gift idea or grab bag with products that help enhance your natural beauty? This bundled kit also includes an Eco Lips “Don’t Panic it’s Organic” Fair Trade Certified™ and Certified Organic Cotton canvas bag – perfect for storing make-up, gifting, or traveling.

    The Make-Up Bag Kit features:

    • Luscious Red Lip + Cheek Tint, a 5-in-1 beauty balm that adds a pop of color to lips, cheekbones and eyelids
    • Plump Lip Food to naturally plump and pacify lips
    • Brown Sugar Lip Scrub to gently exfoliate and polish lips before putting on balm or lipstick

    Eco Lips searches the globe for the purest, highest quality certified organic ingredients available. There are no shortcuts in creating great products. Eco Lips’ supply chain consists of vendors who have undergone the scrutiny of their purchasing team and have committed to the environmentally responsible product and manufacturing specifications.

    ABOUT ECO LIPS

    Eco Lips was the first organic lip balm on the market AND their USDA certified organic facility is powered by renewable energy and solar energy. 5,900 square feet of solar panels on their roof, powering 75% of their electricity. Eco Lips sources all of their ingredients sustainably and ethically from trusted sources around the globe. Their products are Fair Trade Certified™, Non-GMO Project Verified, Leaping Bunny Certified, and gluten-free.

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

    All Geared up for A Tropical Holiday in The Waves

    Are you looking for a meaningful, unforgettable and special gift for the one you care about? As holidays are approaching, we are going to be overwhelmed by the shopping list. No worries, here we are to help to find the best gifts for your loving ones. If you live in Socal like me, surfing is one of the most popular sports. What surfers want for holiday gift, of course the surfing products. If you are not sure about what kind of surfing boards your surfer friends like, the surfing tools are also sweet and necessary for surfers. Let’s get ready for a surfing adventure for this coming holidays.

    This is the perfect gift for the surfer in your life! COR Surf is a sports storage and outdoor accessories company and the largest supplier of surf and stand-up paddle racks in North America. Made up of a tight-knit group of outdoor-loving individuals who all surf, enjoy traveling, and exploring, they make sure each and every product is thoroughly tested. The company has expanded to provide specialty products that are designed with watermen/women in mind, are multi-functional, and will last through all of Mother Nature’s elements. COR Surf is a proud member of 1% for the Planet and supports select environmental non-profits.

    The Surfer Gift Pack:
    Towel Robe + Bamboo Surfboard Rack + Changing Mat and Wax

    The Perfect Gift for any Surfer!

    Gift Pack includes:

    • Microfiber Changing Poncho(Dark blue) – One Size Fits All, so you can change discreetly in public…like a pro
    • Wetsuit Changing Mat / Bag – Super tough, waterproof changing mat and bag
    • Surfboard Wall Display Rack – The original COR surfboard rack – Bamboo
    • 1 Bar of Mr Zogs Sex Wax

    Changing Mat | Waterproof Surf Mat or 

    Wetsuit Dry Bag

    Super tough, perfect for changing out of your wetsuit and leaving in your car. Can be washed down – Won’t leak if a damp wetsuit is left inside.

    • Doubles as a Bag, Draw String and Barrel Lock Closure
    • Converts to Wet bag.
    • Protects Wetsuit from Sand and Dirt.
    • Built to Last.
    • Strong PVC-Poly Fabric

    Dimensions: Laying flat, the Changing Mat measures over 38″ in diameter.

    Adult Changing Poncho – Classic

    • Made from soft and highly absorbent microfiber that dries fast.
    • Unlike Cotton Towels, stays light and soft when wet
    • Remains Odor Free unlike a soggy wet Towel.
    • Unisex Poncho – Anyone can wear it!
    • Now Available in 2 sizes – New Medium Size for Smaller Adults and Big Kids!
    • Warm Front POCKETS 
    • Roomy hood allows you to dry your hair and stay warm on windy mornings.

    Dimensions:

    Large: 41″ x 35″ (145 x 80cm)

    Medium: 36″ X 25″ (91.5 X 63.5)

    Triple Surfboard Wall Rack – Bamboo or Dark Wood

    • Holds any size Surfboard or Longboard, wakeboard, snowboard, or kite board!
    • Made of solid, eco-friendly sustainable wood that comes with a protective rubber strip.
    • All mounting hardware included.
    • Additional Option: Remove the center arm and display two boards, with the indentation on the end of each arm to hold the board in place

    Dimensions:

    23.5″ in height.

    Arms are 14″ in length and the distance between each arm is 7″

    Recommended distance apart is 3-5 ft depending on length of board

    Mr Zogs Sex Wax, Surf Wax Quick Humps Formula

    • 3X – Soft COOL to MID WARM Water
    • 58 F to 74 F / 14 C to 23 C
    • Made in the U.S.A.

    Sexwax Quick Humps surfboard wax formulas are the “go to” choice for professional and experienced surfers around the world, now packaged in recyclable paperboard boxes. This new package is easy to open and can be reused to keep your leftover or partially used wax clean in its original package. Find the ideal balance between stability and stickiness by utilizing these formulas alone or as part of a Basecoat/Topcoat combination.

    What else surfers love:

    Bicycle Rack for Shortboard and Longboards

    Keep your Board Safe while Cruising to the Beach!

    • Made from lightweight aluminum and stainless steel
    • Works with any board up to 9′
    • Adjustable tie-down straps
    • Easy to ride with and completely rust-proof
    • Bright Green Foam Padding that will make sure cars see you coming AND adds protection for your board
    • Mounts directly to the bicycle seat post
    • The COR Bike Rack works with any bike, just attach to the bike seat!
    • All hardware included

    25L Waterproof Dry Backpack

    Made to endure the harshest elements. Have faith that your gear will stay dry when you need it the most.

    • Floats safely if dropped in water
    • Sonic-welded seams, padded ergonomic shoulder straps and roll-top closure
    • Padded Laptop Sleeve compartment to keep laptop or cameras safe [11 x 14″]
    • Mesh side pockets for your water bottles (up to 24 oz)
    • Reflective strip for nighttime riding or walking
    • Top adjustable compression strap to store larger items on top of your pack
    • Chest Buckle for Secure Fit

    Dimensions: 25 Liters. 18 inches tall x 13 inches wide x 7 inches deep.

    Folding Wetsuit Hanger

    • An innovative new way to take care of your wetsuit!
    • Slow the process of the shoulders getting worn out and the neck area getting stretched-out
    • Insert the hanger while folded in so you can easily insert into the shoulder area, then expand the hanger and it will lock in place.
    • Extra wide and vented shoulder area opens up the inside of your suit to speed up the drying
    • Design helps protect the shoulders from wearing down

    Dimensions: Hook height: 110mm, Width: 520mm

    COR SURF is a family run company of Surfers and Paddle Boarders that’s been around since 2003. Their products work because they designed them all with their family and friends in mind. COR SURF is constantly testing them themselves. They are so confident that you will like their products, that if you return them within 60 days, they will give you a full refund no questions asked.

  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Wrap Yourself Up in Sweaters, and Wrap Yourself Inside Hydration this Wintry Season with the Handmade, Pure, Skincare Ingredients

    As much as we love the holidays, they bring us dry, wintry weather, and along with it comes your problematic skin! Your once moisturized face and body needs deep hydration with Choate BODY’s natural, organic, healing ingredients.

    The black woman-owned, skincare company prides itself on its Calm trio line. It is the cure to dry skin needs! The owner, Rhandi Foster, says a little Choate BODY goes a long way! She poured every ounce into her jars with love. Literally, it’s all handmade!

    Along with sweater weather coming, we are still wrapped up in our pandemic facial masks, and this is not the time to get behind on your facial care regimen! Mask acne, also newly coined as “maskne” is a big problem, that routine facial hydration will help prevent and combat! Choate BODY’s Matcha Peppermint Facial Cleanser was just awarded Best Facial Cleanser in Cleveland Magazine! Plus, the founder deeply cares about ending human trafficking. Printed on every product label is the phone number to call if you want to help stop human trafficking.

    Tackle acne, excessive oil, dryness, eczema, or combination/aging – whatever your skin needs, Choate BODY has a treatment for it. Rhandi spent years behind high-end beauty counters buying every expensive product to heal her eczema. Nothing helped, so, like the strong sister she is, she started her own company!

    Check out Choate BODY’s best-sellers to get your skin ready for the winter:

    • Body Butter:

    Nigerian shea butter, coconut oil, cocoa butter, grapeseed oil, locally sourced beeswax, chamomile flowers, bentonite cla

    • Matcha Peppermint Facial Cleanser:

    Peppermint, castile soap, honey, grapeseed oil, matcha green tea (rich with antioxidants), French clay, turmeric, ginger, sage, and ylang-ylang

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    • No. 4 Lavender & Honey:

    Lavender essential oils, brown sugar, chamomile, burdock root, local honey, grapeseed oil, and kaolin clay

    Aside from its calming products, the Cleveland-based company stands out for its dedication to eradicating human trafficking.  When Rhandi learned her home city in Ohio was close to a large trafficking organization and that Ohio is ranked the 5th highest state for human trafficking, she had to do something. All Choate BODY products display the National Human Trafficking Hotline, which is a resource to get help for people in danger, to report suspected trafficking, and to learn more about this epidemic.

    About Choate BODY:

    Launched in 2018 by Rhandi Foster, Choate BODY is a handmade, organic, skincare company that makes products to soothe and smooth normal to problematic skin. Rhandi takes pride in becoming a successful black woman entrepreneur!  Her products create a spa-like experience in the comfort of your home. Rhandi suffered from eczema and could never find products that soothed her skin. Thus, she started experimenting with organic, natural oils and herbs rich with antioxidants that provided long-lasting nourishment. Her eczema cleared with her own mixtures of organic products, and soon her family and friends could not stop asking her to make them more of her products to help heal their skin challenges. This led to the birth of ChoateBODY in Cleveland, Ohio. Along with Rhandi’s commitment to organic skincare products, she is also passionate about ending human trafficking. She includes the National Human Trafficking Hotline on all her product packaging.

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

    Make A Wish and Carry It with You

    Have you ever made a wish? I believe everyone did when you were still a little kid. But where did our wishes go as we are growing up? We haven’t made a wish for a long time, and sadly we almost forgot all the wishes we ever made! But I still can remember the beautiful moments when I made a wish at small ages – secretly writing down on my notebook, or under my study desk. There is a brand I want to introduce to you all that you can carry the wishes with you, so that you will never lost it and forget it. It is Wishbeads.

    How Wishbeads work?

    • Write it.

    Visualize your greatest wish coming true. See it clearly in your mind’s eye. Write down your wish using the kit that is provided along with your jewelry.

    • Wear it.

    Roll up the paper. Tuck it inside your beautiful gemstone jewelry. Wear your wish every day as a powerful visual reminder of the intention you’ve set.

    • Witness.

    Each day, whenever you see your jewelry, you’ll be reminded to take action, to live purposefully toward realizing your wish. Witness the power of you!

    Fire Recycled Glass Bracelet

    This collection features African recycled glass beads handmade by members of the Krobo Tribe in Ghana, Africa. Using centuries-old techniques, they form each bead by compressing the glass into a dry grain, heating the grain, and pouring into porcelain molds, before adding the stem of the cassava leaf to form the hole. The final heating burns the stem away and fuses the glass together. Vibrant colors and irregular shapes of each bead create one-of-a-kind pieces.

    Write down your deepest wish, tuck it inside your Wishbeads bracelet, and wear it as a daily reminder to take action.

    • Features solid brass cylinder and screw cap
    • Includes 5 wishpapers
    • Hand strung beads and clasp
    • Bracelet lengths vary between 18.5cm-19cm

    Pakahana Love – Bling By Billie!

    One-of-kind creations from Billie Fischer – the founder Alexa’s MOM! Inspired to stay creative and active during the pandemic, Billie got busy re-imagining the extra beads we had on hand. Each style is unique, handmade with love. Get them while you can!

    Write down your deepest wish, tuck it inside your Wishbeads bracelet, and wear it as a daily reminder to take action.

    • Features solid brass cylinder and screw cap
    • Includes 5 wishpapers
    • Hand strung beads and clasp
    • Lengths vary: 18.3cm – 18.7cm

    Looking for a cute gift for your kids? Let’s skip the toys this time, there are some other great ideas that make it a special and meaningful gift. Wishbeads has kids bracelets to let the kiddos carry the their wishes with them all the time, and also they look super cute.

    Kids Rainbow Wishes Bracelet

    Tuck a special wish or goal, or even your words of encouragement, inside the special rainbow cylinder. Each time they peek at their wrist, they’ll remember what’s inside! Perfect for calming hearts and minds, so they can focus on what they want to create in this world.

    • Features chrome-plated brass cylinder and screw cap
    • Includes 5 wishpapers
    • Hand strung beads and clasp
    • Length: 16.5 cm

    Parental Supervision Required – Tighten cap before wearing.

    WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 6 years.

    Wishbeads is so much more than an inspirational jewelry line. Whatever you want to create in your life—whether it’s big or small, easy or difficult—you have the power to make it happen. There’s nothing more powerful than a human mind and heart. With positivity and determination, you can make your own wishes come true.

    Make a wish, do the work, and watch it come true.

     

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

    “PEACE, JOY & BURRITOS” GIFT BOX AVAILABLE FROM RUBIO’S COASTAL GRILL

    “PEACE, JOY & BURRITOS” GIFT BOX AVAILABLE FROM RUBIO’S COASTAL GRILL

    Cozy Collection Includes Burrito Blanket & $30 in Rubio’s Gift Cards

    Rubio’s Coastal Grill is offering a limited-edition “Peace, Joy & Burritos” Gift Box, designed to enjoy the holidays at home. Available in limited supply, 1,000 gift boxes will be available at the “Peace, Joy & Burritos” Gift Box order page: (https://blog.rubios.com/rubios-holiday-store/.)

    The Peace, Joy & Burritos gift boxes will be available to the public on Black Friday, November 27. Each gift box is $39.95 (valued at $120), and features a unique collection of hand-selected items to stay cozy and comfortable at home this holiday season, including:

    • $30 in Rubio’s free entrée gift cards, redeemable at any Rubio’s location
    • A 60″ fuzzy, round, double-sided burrito blanket
    • Plush heather gray socks with custom-embroidered Rubio’s logo
    • Vanilla and cinnamon scented churro candle, complete with matches
    • 200-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring a one-of-a-kind, Rubio’s-inspired, retro beach design
    • Exclusive recipe cards for the Irresistible Caramelized Banana Split with Churros and delicious Churro Cupcakes, both created by Rubio’s culinary team

    “It’s been a year like never before,” said Rubio’s Co-Founder Ralph Rubio. “We created this box to help create those cozy, festive vibes that we look forward to with family year after year. Each item has been carefully curated to bring a little burrito joy to you, and your loved ones, this holiday season.”

    For more information about Rubio’s Coastal Grill, visit RubiosFacebook and Instagram.

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

    Spice up your bedroom this fall with cozy Pumpkin Spice sheets from PeachSkinSheets

    Thanksgiving is right at the corner. Do you have all your stuffs spiced up? Pumpkin Spice is one of my favorite flavors, no matter in latte, donuts, or even my lip balm and body lotion. I just enjoy the hints – the holiday is coming! Something more can boost your Pumpkin Spice Love, how about to spice up your bedsheets in this fall? PeachSkinSheets make the dream come true. Sleeping on the Pumpkin Spice bedsheets and have a lovely dream of the sweet holidays. You can your best sleep ever.

    Founded in 2013 in Atlanta, PeachSkinSheets® are dedicated to going the extra mile for their customers with the essential bedding that does more at an affordable price. Made from a breathable, high performance athletic-grade SMART fabric, they’re a top choice for hot sleepers due to their thermal control and moisture-wicking properties.

    Pumpkin Spice Sheet Set

    Includes 1 Fitted Sheet, 1 Flat Sheet, and 2 Pillowcases
    • Luxury that is actually affordable

    From $65 and with a 30 day money back guarantee, The Original PeachSkinSheets® are an affordable risk if you’ve never tried them before. Once you sleep on them, you’ll never be able to sleep on anything else!

    Each breathable sheet set comes with one Fitted Sheet (2 Fitted Sheets for Split King), one Flat Sheet, and two Pillowcases with European Envelope Closures (one Pillowcase for Twin). They feature a 1500 thread count level of luxurious softness, and are made of a high performance, athletic grade Smart Fabric.

    This 21st century fabric is designed to wick away moisture while regulating cool and warm body temperatures for a superior sleep experience. Fitted sheets are deep pocket with elastic all the way around and fit up to 18″ thick mattresses such as memory foam, custom number and double pillow top.

    • Softness that counts

    PeachSkinSheets brushed PeachSkin finish is found on both sides of the sheets and pillowcases. This ensures that no matter how much you twist and turn, your skin will always be touching unbelievable softness.

    • Fabric that does its job

    PeachSkinSheets Smart Fabric wicks away moisture, releases wrinkles in the dryer, resists pilling and stays true to size without shrinking or stretching out.

    • Breathable

    Designed to keep you cooler in the summer and cozier in the winter, PeachSkinSheets lightweight material breathes to help regulate temperature. No matter the season, it works with your body and environment to promote drier, more comfortable sleep.

    All PeachSkinSheets are hypoallergenic and anti-microbial, which keeps pollen and dust from attaching to the fabric. If you have allergies, eczema, or sensitive skin, this is very good news, as less allergens on your sheets means a healthier sleep environment for you.