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

    British M Annatto Hair Oil is one of my most loved products for creating long-lasting shine and leaving hair soft and silky!

    British M Annatto Hair Oil is a must-have for holiday styles and makes a perfect gift for the beauty lover who has everything! Find out for yourself why beauty editors, influencers, and celebrities can’t get enough of this AMAZING product for shiny, healthy hair! The finest Amazonian Annatto Oil, Organic Pumpkin and Argan Oils blend for perfected results that instantly absorb to leave hair naturally smooth, strong, and shiny. The light and sophisticated scent is a customer favorite that gets tons of compliments.

    British M is vegan-approved! Annatto Hair Oil is officially certified with the Certificate of Vegan Registration from the UK Vegan Society, one of the world’s biggest vegan organizations. Annatto Hair Oil does not contain any animal-derived ingredients. It’s also free from animal testing, genetically modified sources, and cross-contamination with non-vegan products.

    Annatto Hair Oil has perfected the optimal ratio of organic Pumpkin Seed and Argan Oils with pure Annatto Oil harvested from the Amazon rainforest. The smaller-sized molecules of Annatto Hair Oil immediately penetrate into hair, leaving it moist without feeling sticky, greasy or heavy.

    * For badly damaged hair: add an extra layer of Annatto Hair Oil to strands before drying.

    * Annatto Hair Oil has a natural color that may slightly fade in UV light. To avoid this, keep the bottle away from direct, long-term sunlight. However, the color does not effect its potency in any way.

    * Recommended Usage: Short Hair (pea-size drop) / Long Hair (almond-sized drop)

    Excellent hair protecting effect

    Annatto Hair Oil helps protects strands from heat styling stress as it penetrates deeper into hair to nourish and keeps delicate outer cuticles more resistant to environmental stress and heat.

     

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

    British M Flex Gentle Brush is perfect for gently detangling hair and adding volume while you dry

    Top celebrity and editorial stylists love British M Gentle Flex Brush! So do I! This detangling brush is extra-gentle on hair and scalp, while flexing to your head’s curvature. This wet hairbrush brought to market by the cult K-beauty brand that the Allure Beauty Awards named “Best of 2022,” this patented brush is a standout for curly or textured hair to easily detangle or unknot.

    A flexible design, it follows the contours of one’s head, glides through hair and is made to speed drying time. Perfectly boxed and priced right for holiday gifting.

    This patented breakthrough maze-shaped wet brush is extra gentle, ventilated to speed hair drying, and detangles all textures. It is a new maze-shaped brush uniquely frees dryer air flow to pass through during styling for faster, easier results for all hair texture and types. The unique design uses a special pliable synthetic rubber to absorb impact on the scalp and allow smoother results with less stress on strands.

    Recommended for

    ⓥ Those who want fast hair drying and hair styling

    ⓥ Those who are looking for a smooth brush that does not simulate

    ⓥ Those who have badly tangled hair

    ⓥ Those who feel their wrist stressed when using a brush.

    Point 1

    The head designed with a flexible structure helps easy hairstyling without stimulating the scalp

    Point 2

    Wind passes between maze-like brush heads to save some time from drying your hair, and it easily helps to make your hair look voluminous.

    Point 3

    Elastic nylon brush teeth tidy up your tangled hair smoothly

    Point 4

    Diamond-cut design to prevent the product from slippering and ease grip allow users to use the product easily without putting stress on the wrist.

    British M Gentle Flex Brush is available on Amazon.

     

     

  • Gaming,  Gift Guide,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    DISC COVER – A party game where people have to match music and a disc cover

    Music brings people together, and the music you listen to sounds like you! In Disc Cover, turn up the volume and travel through the musical worlds of your friends and family. Match the best cover to the song you’ve chosen or identify the one selected by the other players.

    Between cacophony and harmony, will you manage to match each member of your entourage?

    In Disc Cover, turn up the volume and travel through music and images by sharing your playlist:

    1 – Play music of your choice.
    2 – Match it with the best cover or identify the one selected by the other players.
    3 – Reveal your choices to score points.

    Match up with everyone around you to win!

  • food,  Gift Guide

    Go Ahead and Sin… Eat wicked, Never Feel Guilty.

    Sin is a coffee shop, dessert bar, and custom cake shop.

    During the day you will find a full line of coffee and espresso drinks (including Nitro!) along with muffins, scones, cinnamon rolls and of course Sin Bakery’s cakes.

    Sin is a 12 time (and counting) Best of RI winner. So that means they are uniquely qualified to make the interesting, fun, off the wall and over the top cakes for your special occasion. Sin Bakery’s cakes and desserts are perfect for your wedding, birthday, or dinner party. Every item is designed and made just for you using the best ingredients like real cream, butter, dark chocolates, Dutch cocoa and vanilla. Since they make everything from scratch they can accommodate dietary needs like vegan, gluten free, and eggless. Sin is based in Providence, but delivers to Rhode Island, southern Massachusetts, the Cape and Boston.

    Make your special occasion stand out with a custom cake or mini desserts from Sin. Whatever the special event is, add a unique touch with a custom design! They create one-of-a-kind experiences for weddings, birthday parties, sweet 16th, Bar and Bat Mitzvah’s, Quinceria’s, baby and bridal showers, anniversaries, or other social events. Give them your idea, or theme and they’ll design a unique cake, like no other! Custom orders require 2 weeks’ notice.

    Need a special cake that is budget-friendly and is ready sooner? Go over to Sin’s Semi-custom cake page and choose from pre-set designs and flavors that you can add your special touch to. Semi-custom cakes are available with a 2-3 day notice.

    Serves up custom and semi-custom cakes and sinful desserts, Sin’s Assorted Brownie and Krispy Packs are filled with dark Dutch chocolate brownies and marshmallow krispies. Flavors include the standards, but also: Mint, Mexican, Candy Explosion, Caramel Almond Coconut and Sugared Peanut. A menu of crispy flavors was also developed to reignite childhood memories of Cocoa Krispies, Cap’n Krunch, Honey Smacks, Froot Loops, and Reese’s Puffs.

    Sin Bakery’s tender, rich chocolatey brownies are the best in the world. You’ll receive Sin Bakery’s Plain super-rich chocolate brownie, Candied Peanut with bits of crushed sugared peanuts, the Candy Explosion that has m&m’s, Reese’s peanut butter cups, and crushed Oreos, Mint with cream cheese mint swirl,  Coconut Almond Caramel with flakes of coconut, bits of almond and pools of caramel, and the Mexican with hot pepper flakes and cinnamon. Sin Bakery starts with the Classic – simple straightforward rice Krispie, Then they add childhood favorites… Fruit Loopy, Kap’n Krunch, Hunny Smacks, Chocolate Krispie, and Peanut Butter Krispie! Available for Shipping, local delivery and pick up.

     

  • Gaming,  Gift Guide,  San Diego

    Junk Jumble Fun Memory Kids Board Game – Kids and Family Friendly Educational Game by Blue Orange Games

    You have delayed cleaning your room for a while… there is junk in all your drawers! Luckily with your eagle eyes you will spot whatever is needed in no time! Flip checklist cards to find out which objects you need to find to complete your task. Take turns with your friends peeking into the drawers of your choice, and call it out when you think you know where each item is. Win pin tokens when everything you need is found in the jumble!

    Junk Jumble, this fun board game is designed to develop memory, focus and attention, and strengthens social skills. It is easy to understand (no reading required) and plays in the box! The packaging is an adorable kids bedroom dresser that includes 4 drawers and the ‘’junk’’ is illustrated on 40 high quality cardboard tokens.

    At the beginning of a round, decide on how many pieces of junk you think you will be able to find this round. The more you choose the harder it will be! Then each turn, look inside the drawer of your choice trying to locate your items. When a player looks inside a drawer, everybody else can look, they just cannot touch! When you think you have located your junk objects, announce the locations and check the drawers to confirm. Earn pin tokens when all your junk is found!

    Junk Jumble makes the perfect all in one board game with easy to follow instructions for children and parents alike. Help develop memory, turn-taking, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills with this beautifully illustrated board game for kids. For 1-5 players, perfect for ages 5+.

    This board game INCLUDES 1 Dresser with 4 Drawers, 40 Checklist Cards, 4 Drawer Cards, 5 Backpack Cards, 40 Object Tokens, 40 Pin Tokens and kid friendly instructions. Junk Jumble makes a great addition to your classic kindergarten, homeschool or classroom learning toys and games collection.

    Junk Jumble is part of the Blue Orange Award winning preschool game collection including Pengoloo, Chickyboom, Gobblet Gobblers. Blue Orange offers some of the best board games for kids with games like Dr. Eureka, Fastrack, Kingdomino.

  • food,  Gift Guide,  San Diego

    ‘Fall Four’ the Holidays with These ‘Fab 4’ New, Delicious Recipes from Celebrity Chef George Duran

    ‘Tis the season for food and family, which is why Celebrity Chef George Duran has teamed up with the popular and innovative brands Mighty Sesame Co.®, Dorot Gardens®, and Absolutely! Gluten Free® to create some incredible dishes for your holiday table. These tasty recipes are simple and full of flavor, using the best better-for-you options you can choose!

    First on the menu is a delicious snack to get dinner started on the right foot. Begin with a Roasted Garlic Dip for family and guests to enjoy while the rest of the meal is being prepared.

    Dorot Gardens Roasted Garlic Dip
    by George Duran

    Ingredients:

    • 6 frozen cubes of Dorot Gardens Garlic
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 frozen cubes of Dorot Gardens Parsley
    • 2 frozen cubes of Dorot Gardens Basil
    • 8 oz sour cream
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • Absolutely! Gluten Free Crackers

    Directions:

    1. In a small saucepan, add frozen garlic cubes and olive oil and heat on medium. Cook and stir until garlic starts to brown, about 5-6 minutes.
    2. Remove from heat and mix in frozen parsley and basil.
    3. In a small bowl, mix sour cream with mayonnaise and add in the garlic mixture.
    4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with Absolutely! Gluten Free Crackers or Flatbreads.

    Serves 4.

    Next is a sweet potato side dish that’s sure to be a hit with everyone, combining sweet and savory flavors for an incredible taste experience. Don’t fill up yet, though, because there are two more recipes to go!

    Mighty Sesame Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Tahini
    by George Duran

    Ingredients:

    • 3 medium sweet potatoes
    • 2 cubes of Dorot Gardens Garlic
    • 1 tsp olive oil
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon, plus more for garnish
    • 1/4 cup Mighty Sesame Tahini, plus more for serving
    • Salt and pepper

    Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
    2. Wash and clean sweet potatoes and poke them with a fork throughout. Roast for 50-60 minutes until soft and tender, flipping halfway through.
    3. Allow sweet potatoes to cool for 15-20 minutes before peeling and placing in a medium bowl.
    4. Microwave garlic cubes with olive oil for 1 minute.
    5. Combine cooked garlic, sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and Mighty Sesame Tahini. Mix and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    6. Drizzle with more tahini and sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.

    Makes 4 servings.

    Next, it’s time to whip up an easy yet oh-so-delicious side that will suit any spread this fall and holiday season, beautifully accompanying any ham, turkey, or main dish casserole you may be serving. Using a medley of Dorot Gardens frozen herbs, George Duran’s Dorot Gardens Herbed Roasted Brussels Sprouts are an explosion of fresh flavor and amazing textures. Check out the recipe here so you can try it for yourself!

    Last, but most certainly not least, is a healthy and delicious appetizer or entrée. “This is easily one of my favorite fall dishes. The tahini sauce adds richness to the butternut squash with a nutty complexity,” says Chef George Duran. “Mighty Sesame allows me to easily squeeze the tahini directly into the sauce, saving me on time and cleanup!” Check out George’s Roasted Butternut Squash with Honey Tahini Sauce here.

    “The fall and holiday season is the best time of year to try new, savory, and delicious recipes to include in your spread,” says Laura Morris, Associate Marketing Director of Kayco Beyond. “We’re delighted that Chef George Duran is a big fan of Dorot Gardens, Mighty Sesame and Absolutely! Gluten Free. For dishes that are not only appealing to the family, but healthy too, these brands make that more possible than ever, allowing you to easily incorporate delicious and nutritious ingredients.”

    These recipes by George Duran are delicious, innovative, and easy to make, and these brands make it possible:

    • Mighty Sesame Co., the maker of all-natural, squeeze-and-serve tahini: the most versatile new kitchen staple made from whole, sustainably sourced sesame seeds. The popular superfood complements just about everything, from sandwiches, to burgers, to dips, and beyond. Try adding it to your cheese and charcuterie boards or use it the same way you use your favorite hot sauce, ketchup, salad dressing, nut butter, or other spread. All flavors of Mighty Sesame Squeezable Tahini are available for an SRP of $6.99 per 10.9 oz. bottle. Visit mightysesameco.com for nutritional information, recipe ideas, distribution locations, and more. Also follow Mighty Sesame Co. on Instagram (@MightySesameCo) and Facebook (@MightySesame).
    • Absolutely! Gluten Free, the top innovator in gluten-free snacks, offering high-quality products with a brand commitment to flavorful, gourmet gluten-free snacks with a modern twist. The delicious line includes an assortment of sweet and savory snacks made with clean and wholesome ingredients that are perfect for any occasion. Add them to your lunch for school or work, serve them for family dinners and celebrations, or make a special, gluten-free appetizer. All Absolutely! Gluten Free products are all-natural, certified gluten-free, and OU certified kosher. To learn more about Absolutely! Gluten Free, visit absolutelygf.com or follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (all @AbsolutelyGF).

    • Dorot Gardens, creators of innovative flash-frozen packages of fresh, pre-portioned herbs that eliminate the process of peeling, chopping, and measuring. All it takes to season and flavor a dish is a cube of the right spice and a simple pop of the tray, and Dorot Gardens is there to make flavoring quick and easy, so you can focus on enjoying the finished product. The lineup consists of Garlic, Ginger, Basil, Sautéed Onions, Cilantro, Turmeric, Parsley, and Dill, all of which have a two-year shelf life, allowing you to have fresh herbs year-round. Dorot Gardens products can be found in the frozen veggie aisle of grocery stores including Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Safeway, Albertsons, and Whole Foods. For recipes, nutritional information and more, visit dorotgardens.com or follow Dorot Gardens on Facebook and Instagram (@DorotGardens on both).

    About George Duran

    Known for his Food Network show Ham on the Street and TLC’s The Ultimate Cake Off, polylingual chef and comedian George Duran has acted as a host and culinary contributor for Good Morning America. He has also guested on Live with Kelly, NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Wendy Williams Show, The Dr. Oz Show, The Tamron Hall Show and many others. He is the author of the popular cookbook, Take This Dish and Twist It, which is packed with useful tips, amusing anecdotes, and most importantly: mouthwatering recipes for deliciously unexpected takes on comfort foods and snacks. You can follow George on Instagram (@ChefGeorgeDuran) and Facebook (@GeorgeDuranEats) and at www.georgeduran.com for fun food photos and culinary inspiration.

    About Kayco Beyond

    Kayco is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of kosher foods. It has expanded Kayco Beyond Division sources and distributes new products to the general market beyond kosher to meet the demands of consumers looking for optional products that are healthful, convenient and/or for restricted diets and lifestyles. These brands include Absolutely! Gluten Free®, Beetology™, Mighty Sesame Co.®, Wonder Melon™, Wonder Lemon™, and Dorot Gardens®, among others. They are headquartered in Bayonne, NJ. (www.KAYCO.com)