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

    ZERO SUGAR, ZERO CALORIES – True North Seltzer, Your Energy for the Journey

    Constantly on the go and thirsty for your next adventure, you need a refreshing boost to guide you in the right direction. True North Energy Seltzer delivers all-natural hydration fueled by nature and inspired by the way you live life — full of natural energy. True North Energy Seltzer fuels you with a blend of plant based organic energy blend, enhanced immunity support and zero sugar, calories or artificial sweeteners or colors.It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey — and how you get there matters.True North is Energy for the Journey!

    True North is here to deliver a sugar free, all-natural plant-based energy blend with enhanced immunity support to keep you healthy and charged for any and all explorations. ⁣Remember…it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey – and how you get there matters… So fuel that journey wisely!⁣

    True North goes beyond the average seltzer (also known as sparkling water). The plant-based energy blend is infused with natural caffeine from plants such as Guayusa, Ginseng, Guarana, and Green Tea. But True North didn’t stop there. They wanted to give you the added benefit of an immunity boost so you could feel good about fueling your body with everything it needs to keep you going on your journey. True North kept all the stuff out that you don’t need, so you won’t find any sugar, nor sweeteners of any kind. They also stayed away from artificial flavors or colors. When they say natural, they mean it. True North products do not contain any chemicals or GMO’s. True North gives you the purest of energy for your next adventure.

    Cucumber Lime – Sparkling lime with just a touch of cucumber and mint, the key ingredients fueling afternoon of exploration.

    Mandarin Yuzu – Unsweetened sparkling blend of Yuzu citrus and mandarin orange with a hint of white peach.

    Watermelon Mist – The all-natural summer essence of sparkling watermelon blended with just enough mint make it an instant summer classic.

    Grapefruit Lemonade – A fresh blend of sparkling lemonade with just the right amount of pleasant grapefruit-bitter aftertaste.

    White Peach Pear – Subtle notes of Asian pear combine with the sparkling sweetness of white peach.

    Black Cherry – Classic cherry flavor best enjoyed ice-cold on the open road

    True North Seltzer is a new go-to refreshing pure energy source. If you live to wander with friends and find all the trails less traveled. Breaking free and experiencing the outdoors for yourselves isn’t always easy which means it isn’t for everyone — and that’s a good thing. True North delivers the pure, plant-based energy you need to venture farther, explore more places, and share experiences that go way beyond the ordinary.

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

    People matter, and so do their stories – A Journey with Lazarus Artisan Goods

    It’s time to start back to school and whether its your first year or your last year of college, Lazarus Artisan Goods got the the swag and the bags that you can’t live without. Or, perhaps your sending your kiddos off to school and you want to celebrate with something special for yourself as well! 

    Lazarus Artisan Goods is on a mission, literally, to bring the best-crafted leather accessories to the marketplace while providing artisans in rural Haiti and Honduras with vocational opportunities to use their talented skills to live abundant lives now and in the future. Partnering with Mission Lazarus, the feel-good brand cherishes its relationship with local artisans and is passionate about their heirloom pieces that only get more beautiful as they age. With a wide range of offerings from genuine leather tech solutions, belts, wallets, and even leather-bound bibles, the gift-giving possibilities are endless, cultivated with dignity and purpose. Check out the people behind their product names by visiting their blog to meet the artisans. People matter and so do their stories. The brand has named many of its pieces after pillars in the communities they directly serve.

    It is all from a crazy idea 9 years ago – teach leatherworking. Make awesome leather goods. Pay awesome wages. And to measure a quadruple bottom line, People, Purpose, Planet & Profit. Amazing to now see 40+ employees cranking amazing products, providing for their families, and transforming their communities from the inside out! Lazarus Artisan Goods is cultivating dignity and purpose in individuals so that they can live better lives now and for eternity!

    It’s a long journey for these young men and future artisans. They’ve just begun a 3 year journey of Jr High studies combined with a trade, either leather working, carpentry, or metal working with Mission Lazarus in Honduras. Three years from now they’ll have finished 9th grade, have a marketable skill, and all of the leather workers who would like will have a job in Lazarus Artisan Goods production shop.

    Lazarus Artisan Goods Commitment – the purpose is to create secure employment with a fair, living wage, to improve communities and their people around the developing world through People, Planet, Purpose, and Profit. Lazarus Artisan Goods create great jobs for people because they are truly the most valuable natural resource on the planet.

    Lazarus Artisan Goods take care of the home. It is the God-given responsibility to steward the planet in the regions in which we live and work. Lazarus Artisan Goods are committed to business practices that mutually benefit both People and Planet by preserving the natural environment and improving its conditions for future generations. Lazarus Artisan Goods invite people to live better, now and for eternity. They care for people by building relationships and offering opportunities to further their development in all areas of life.

    Because Lazarus Artisan Goods profit is diversified (from more revenue to deeper relationships), they celebrate success even when they “break even.” Lazarus Artisan Goods objective is to create lasting value in the lives of our employees and artisans. Lazarus Artisan Goods are an intentional capitalist model that prioritizes Kingdom purposes that radically and sustainably transform lives.

    The growth at the Mission Lazarus vocational school in Haiti is inspiring- this is dedication, commitment, desire to improve your life and make way for a better future. No matter you are going to find a gift for your family, friend or for yourself, Lazarus Artisan Goods is the one should be on your list. Not only purchasing for a good reason, but also the handmade goods to last a lifetime.

     

  • food,  Las Vegas,  Los Angeles,  San Diego

    Rubio’s Giving Free Chips & Guac on National Guacamole Day, Sept. 16

    On Thursday, September 16, Rubio’s is celebrating National Guacamole Day by giving out free, freshly made chips and guacamole with any order.

    Rubio’s guacamole is made onsite daily, using rich Hass avocados, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and natural sea salt. Tortilla chips are also prepared fresh daily with a light sprinkling of all-natural sea salt.

    Guests can use the coupon https://www.rubios.com/coupons/national-guacamole-day in restaurants across California, Arizona and Nevada. When ordering online at Rubios.com or through the app, use coupon code GUAC.

    About Rubio’s® Restaurants:

    Rubio’s first opened in 1983 in the San Diego neighborhood of Mission Bay. Today, Rubio’s uses responsibly sourced seafood and continues to expand its menu with innovative recipes ranging from seafood tacos and burritos to California Bowls and crisp, fresh salads. In addition, Rubio’s offers all-natural chicken, raised without antibiotics, and all-natural USDA Choice steak, “no fried” pinto beans, handmade guacamole, a variety of proprietary salsas, and craft beer and hard seltzer beverage options. The award-winning restaurant regularly receives accolades for its famous Original Fish Taco®. It was also recently ranked as one of Fast Casual’s “Top 50 Movers and Shakers” as well as one of the top five most loved fast casual chains ranked by Foodable Labs and Digital CoCo. Rubio’s is headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., has over 3,000 employees and currently operates over 150 restaurants in California, Arizona and Nevada.

     

  • Art,  Fashion,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Maria Victoria Will Bring The Colors to Your Daily Life

    Pretty bags for happy girls! Maria Victoria offers stunning, handwoven recyclable plastic bags that come in a range of vibrant colors and designs. These exceptional bags are the ultimate fashion accessory and the number one holiday gift! These bags are the perfect picnic, yoga, gym, golf, tennis, beach, shopping, school or anything-you-need-it-to-be-Bag!

    Fill you day with all the color you need with beautiful Maria Victoria bags.

    The Tamayo Tall
    – a Maria Victoria classic, an elegant black design in handwoven recyclable plastic with vibrant vertical stripes define the Flamingo V2.
    A timeless fashion piece to be worn at any time.

    Rise and Shine!
    Get the Pop of Color you need this week with Orozco – Geranio.
    Also available in other sizes!

    The Balance Backpack
    – Is perfect for those who want a casual yet sophisticated and unique bag.
    It has a roomy interior and the remarkable Maria Victoria look.
    Back to chool or not,
    Maria Victoria backpack will be your best companion!

    Like a rainbow but brighter!
    This Dear Diego clutch in the Geranio pattern, is all you need to brighten up your outfit this weekend!

    Fall in love with Tamayo Mini collection.
    Perfect for the little girls or the big girls to carry just the necessities

    Maria Victoria Story

    Paulina and Carolina are a couple of friends, an architect and an industrial designer, and they’ve shared a profound passion for art and design since the moment they met. They are proud to be Mexican and they felt the need to show the world why Mexico’s art is considered to be one of the most interesting, as can be seen by admiring art-lovers worldwide. Every corner of Mexico is rich in traditional artistic handcrafts that go from wood and plastic to textiles and jewelry. Paulina and Carolina offer a unique selection of Mexican handcrafts, each individually made by hand by dedicated Mexican artisans. Their commitment is to show how artistic and beautiful our culture is.

  • Art,  Baby,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    BORN TO SPARKLE – A Story About Achieving Your Dreams

    “Uplifting, encouraging, and quite lovely”  – * Kirkus Reviews (starred)

    Author Megan Bomgaars, who has Down syndrome, is an activist, TV personality, and entrepreneur. This Fall, she adds “published children’s book author” to her list of accomplishments with her debut title arriving in stores nationwide.

    Inspired by Megan’s moving “Don’t Limit Me” speech, Born to Sparkle encourages young readers to dream big and work hard to make those big dreams come true. Whether you dream is to become an astronaut, firefighter, dancer, teacher, chef or anything you can imagine, you can achieve it because, just like Megan, you were born to sparkle!

    Never condescending or preachy, Megan’s pitch perfect story reassures, that there are no limits and anything is possible if one follows their dreams and works hard. It’s about doing your very best to make dreams happen. Be brave. Study. Learn. Practice. Ask questions. Educators and parents will revel in this uplifting, inspiring picture book with a cast of stuffed animals leading by example at each turn of the page.

    About the author: Megan Bomgaars

    Megan Bomgaars is an amazing woman who works hard to achieve her dreams every day. She starred on A&Es Emmy Award-winning and Critic’s Choice Real TV Award-winning reality television show Born this Way. Megan currently attends college and has already started her own business, starred on a TV show, and travelled the world as a public speaker. She was even invited to the White house by Michelle Obama to attend the “Beating the Odds Summit.”  This is Megan’s first children’s book.

    About the illustrator: Peter John Olczyk

    Peter John Olcyzk was born in Manchester. He studied art foundation at Manchester Metropolitan University and then illustration at Stockport College. He uses his own experiences and memories to put himself in the mind and shoes of a child when he illustrates, as well as being greatly influenced by stories, music and nature. He currently lives in the Highlands of Scotland with his wife and two young children.

     

  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  WorldWide

    Get Ready for Beauty in 5 Minutes or Less with Your New Beauty Box Concierge

    New to Make-up or a Pro, Beauty and the City hand-curated collection features an extraordinary lineup of vegan, cruelty-free, non-toxic cosmetics designed to be used in 5 minutes or less that will make you Glow. 

    What’s inside?

    Care and Repair: Beauty and the City Beauty Box only exclusives like the Beauty and the City Tea Mist packed with B Vitamins, Aloe, White Tea, Pineapple, and Raspberry Extracts produce actual restorative and healing results. Beauty and the City Vitamin C Serum is made with citrus stem cells, B vitamins, and proteins for projuvenation. Age Well Queen!

    Glow: Our easy-to-use 1 step Beauty and the City Bronzer Tint is never too heavy. Even a make-up novice will get it right every time.  Using it with moisturizer or foundation easily provides radiance in seconds.

    Beautiful in Five: The Beauty in the City Beauty Box was created for customers who only have 5 minutes for their beauty routine and want the convenience of having clean, vegan beauty products hand-curated for them, which will have a big impact in just 5.

    Beauty and the City Beauty Box features our Easy 1-2 Step products that are hand-curated just for you. Within 2 minutes, you can get the most out of having a polished, natural glow with Beauty and the City’s projuvenating, antioxidant rich collection.

    What is in my box?

    Beauty and the City Lip Scrub

    Beauty and the City Lip Scrub gently exfoliates your lips leaving them refreshed, kissably soft, and ready for lipstick. An essential part of any lip kit.

    This product is paraben-free, sulfate-free, cruelty-free.

    Beauty and the City Lip Balm

    Use alone for natural shine or with your fav lipstick colors

    Beauty and the City Lip Balm is great for high moisture, and healing dry lips

    You deserve amazing ingredients.

    Beauty and the City Lip Balm All Natural Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Rosemary Extract, Beeswax

    Herbal Eye Gel

    It is perfect to nourish your skin around eyes nourishing in this coming dry weather. Must have in your Fall shopping list.

    What You Get in The Beauty Box