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

    Protect our planet with your choices — even something like grabbing a bottle can make an impact!

    There is a popular saying among winemakers that goes: ‘great wine starts in the vineyard.’ This is because the world of wine is centered around the concept of terroir. Terroir is how a particular region’s climate, soils, and terrain affect the taste of wine. No two winemaking regions are the same. There can be a myriad of differences between two vineyards that are right next to each other!

    Terroir also takes into consideration the impact of the human hand. Winemakers influence the wine in different ways. This includes vine training, irrigation practices, canopy management, and pest control. The role of the winemaker is similar to a chef when provided with ingredients: the result depends on the skill. Kind of Wild wines believes the secret to achieving the optimal result is to respect Mother Nature’s gifts and not mess with them unnecessarily. For us, this all starts at the source: the soil.

    Better Fruit for Better Wine

    Kind of Wild founders Adam and Jordan Sager reach for organic produce and other natural foods when providing for their families. It was a natural transition to bring their passion for all things organic into the winemaking philosophy. This is why Kind of Wild has committed to exclusively using organically grown grapes to produce our high-quality wines. Kind of Wild donate a minimum of 1% of their sales to organizations such as Kiss The Ground + Organic Farming Research Foundation that support the expansion of organic and regenerative farming.

    Globally Crafted Wines For Your Lifestyle

    It’s time to enjoy wines that align with your values and can join you on your health journey! Kind of Wild has spent years crafting wines that are not only made from organic grapes and grown using sustainable farming practices, but are also the most outstanding wines the earth has to offerKind of Wild is a collection of global wine discoveries devoted to rewilding the planet. They partner with top growers around the world who farm healthy soils to craft premium wines that are kindly produced and certified organic.

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    • Grüner Veltliner

    This zippy Grüner Veltliner comes from a young and dynamic multi-generational family winemaker in Austria. Racy and exotic, with a deep golden hue and aromas of sun-kissed citrus, schist and limestone. The palate shows lemony overtones, racy acidity and white pepper spice. It will transport you to the Alps and have you yodeling from the hilltops during your ski après.

    • Syrah-Grenache Rosé

    Kind of Wild discovered this distinctly chic Rosé from a 3rd generation female winemaker in the South of France. It’s truly a Mediterranean experience — superbly fresh, with energy and verve. There are layers of watermelon, cherries, and strawberry fruit, accented by notes of rose petal and minerality. It will have you daydreaming you’re cruising the riviera soaking up a pink sunset silhouette sparkling over clear waters.

    • Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon

    It’s an honor to present this deep, yet fruity red blend from Argentine pioneers of sustainable viticulture and socially responsible winemaking. It has a concentrated purple core with a magenta edge and explodes with layers of violets, blackberry preserves, and fresh herbs. The mouthfeel is rich and generous with an exceptional fruit balance, plus plenty of spice and tannins on the cocoa-espresso-tinged finish. It will have your palate doing a Tango while you contemplate your next move.

    When you choose Kind of Wild wines, you’re buying more than wine. You’re supporting growers and winemakers across the globe who believe in creating a sustainable wine industry by improving soil health, diminishing soil erosion, keeping natural waters free from chemicals and having a positive, lasting impact on the local ecosystem. We believe by supporting these growers and winemakers; we can encourage others to adopt organic and regenerative farming. It’s a huge win — kinder to the planet, leading to more choice in quality wines that are kindly sourced and kinder to you.

    Together, we can help Mother Earth while enjoying a glass of something Kind of Wild.

  • Health,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Move Powerfully With Flexuron- Supplements That Enhance Joint Movement

    Backed by clinical studies and 18 U.S. patents, FLEXURON® blends Krill Oil, low molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid, and Astaxanthin designed to deliver powerful support for joint comfort. In a finished product clinical study, FLEXURON® delivered 3X better benefits for maximizing joint comfort, on average, than glucosamine and chondroitin.

    Available online for $24.95, FLEXURON® sets a new standard for joint comfort by combining 3 powerful ingredients in one small soft gel capsule, including:

    • Phospholipid-Rich Krill Oil: Krill Oil is a great source of Omega-3, which was shown to support normal joint comfort. The Omega-3 in FLEXURON®’s Krill Oil is delivered as phospholipids, which carry the EPA & DHA components of Omega-3 directly into your cells, promoting absorption.

    • Natural Astaxanthin: Astaxanthin is a versatile and effective antioxidant. The molecular structure of Astaxanthin gives it an exceptional ability to help mitigate oxidative stress in cells and tissues.

    • Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid: FLEXURON® contains Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid (sodium hyaluronate), a biological component of your body’s connective tissue. Hyaluronic Acid serves as a building block for healthy joints and skin. This gel-like substance is the joint matrix’s “shock absorber,” making it a key component of healthy joint tissue.

    In fact, people using Flexuron® began experiencing the difference in as few as 7 days. And by the end off the 56-day study, the gap just got wider.

    Plus, while glucosamine and chondroitin supplements require taking upwards of 4 huge, hard-to-swallow pills per day, Flexuron® achieves its effect with just 1 simple little soft gel.

    So if you want clinically tested, easy-to-use nutritional support for your joints every day, then give yourself Flexuron®!*

  • Art,  Baby,  Las Vegas,  Los Angeles,  San Diego

    BOOK OF HUGS – A Story About Achieving Your Dreams

    Share some love and give a hug with Teddy Bear Tim. Teddy Bear Tim LOVES hugs! He loves hugs so much that he wants to share all of his favorite kinds of hugs with you. Whether it’s a happy hug, a sad hug, a fast hug, or a bear hug, Tim has three simple steps to follow to make sure you’re giving the very best hug you can give. Inspired by Tim Harris’s love for giving big bear hugs and his restaurant that offered up hugs on the menu, Book of Hugs, this charming how-to guide gives readers so many reasons to give someone a big hug!

    Motivational speaker, disability advocate, and restaurateur Tim Harris’ debut picture book, Book of Hugs, publishes this September. Inspired by Tim’s love of giving big bear hugs and his restaurant that offered up hugs on the menu, this charming how-to guide inspires readers with plenty of reasons to give someone a big hug!

    Colorful characters Teddy Bear Tim and his trio of energetic monkey friends share tips on delivering the very best hugs – no matter whether they are happy hugs, sad hugs, fast or slow hugs. Every type of hug is about sharing love. As the book says, “Love is the most important part!”

    In our new world of pandemic etiquette and a post #MeToo era, setting and respecting boundaries and gaining consent are among the most important practices we can instill in children. Book of Hugs is an entertaining story that can lead into deeper discussions about permission and new norms.

     

    About the author: Tim Harris

    Tim Harris is a motivational speaker, business owner, and disability advocate. He is really good at giving hugs. For a long time, Tim owned his own restaurant and he even had free hugs on the menu. They were so popular that Tim has now hugged over 75,000 people, including the president of the United States! Tim really does love hugs, mostly because he loves LOVE and that is what hugs are all about. This is Tim’s first children’s book.

    About the illustrator: Charlie Astrella

    Chalrie Astrella graduated from the University of Teesside with a First Class Honors Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Animation. He now works in 3D modeling, animation, and 2D illustration to create works of art he is proud of. He has experience in advertising, product design, video games, and children’s books.

     

    Note: Upcoming National Hug Day and Hug-a-thon:

    On the weekend of January 21st – 23rd, Tim and his family are relaunching the Hug-a-thon. The goal is to get ONE MILLION hugs and ONE MILLION dollars in donations, all to benefit the Hearts of Joy International charity. Details are unfolding now and more will be shared in the Fall. This incredible non-profit provides life-saving heart surgery for children born with Down Syndrome. Learn more at Hearts of Joy International.

    ADVANCE PRAISE FOR BOOK OF HUGS

    “With the help of some monkeys, a teddy bear teaches readers all about hugs. Teddy Bear Tim (the author’s teddy-bear persona) waves to readers and declares, ‘I LOVE hugs!’ His upbeat narration continues as Teddy Bear Tim meets up with a trio of cuddly monkeys who share the love for hugs—and bananas. The four characters list many different kinds of hugs (like ‘happy hugs,’ ‘slow hugs,’ or ‘monkey hugs’) before Teddy Bear Tim shares the ‘three simple steps’ to giving a hug. They are: ask first, open arms wide, and wrap the other person in a hug (‘tight, but not too tight’). Once the instructions are given, Teddy Bear Tim describes some hugging scenarios and acts them out with the monkeys. From running full-bore into each other’s arms to a 5-second ‘quick hug,’ the hugs all point back to Teddy Bear Tim’s key precept: ‘The LOVE is the most important part.’

    Motivational speaker and disability advocate Harris’ debut picture book affirms the joy of hugs while highlighting the importance of consent. Astrella’s expressive cartoon characters and energetic hugging sequences show his animation background.”

    Kirkus Reviews

     

    About Flower Pot Press:

    Since 2005 Flowerpot Press has been planting the seeds that help young minds grow, offering a broad range of books.  The Hayes family has been in the publishing and media business for two generations now. The family members grew up living in the midst of the golden periods of publishing and media distribution.

    Watching and participating in the growth of their father’s children’s publishing business, they learned from the ground up and understood the unique character and needs that publishing for young children demanded. Anne and Pat served in every role from warehouse operation to acquisition, design, licensing, printing production, and editing to name a few areas.

    As entrepreneurs, they separately and together founded companies still owned, integrating other media such as video and music. This well-rounded creative team uses a hands-on approach in every aspect of the business, first and foremost because they love it. Pat is also a published author in his own right. Anne (our publisher and CEO) lives in the Toronto area with her husband and family operating the Canadian office of Flowerpot Press, while Pat and his family live in Franklin, Tennessee, and operate the US office of the company.

  • food,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Add a can of KÖE into your routine, and I am willing to bet you’ll never want to go another day without it!

    Stop scrolling now, because KÖE kombucha has ANOTHER TWO NEW FLAVORS!!!! It’s all about the endless summer here in California, so KÖE included the most “summery” fruits we could think of. Get the new “Tropical” flavor and “Watermelon” flavor, now on Amazon!

    Watermelon – juicy watermelon with a splash of lime

    This duo of fresh watermelon and a hint of lime tastes like summer no matter what reason you are in.

    TROPICAL – a tropical trio of fresh pineapple, citrus and exotic guava

    The closest you will ever get to a vacation in a can! This flavor is a super fresh blend of pineapple, orange and guava.

    KÖE is the only sparkling Kombucha that’s fruit-forward, USDA organic and packed with probiotics, which help support the immune system, healthy digestion, and mental clarity.

    • Better-for-You Refreshment

    Kombucha is a healthy drink known for its probiotic power! Most kombuchas have a funky vinegar flavor, but KÖE tastes like sparkling fruit juice.

    • Try Mixing It Up!

    KÖE is best when chilled. It’s great on its own and its fruit-forward flavor is delicious mixed as you please.

    • Take KÖE On-the-Go

    KÖE’s 12 oz. aluminum cans are perfect to take on your next adventure. They’re lighter than glass, fit in your cupholder and are easy to recycle.

    • Seven Fabulous Flavors

    No matter what fruit you love, KÖE has a sparkling, probiotic-packed flavor for you. Tropical and Watermelon are our newest options!

    About KÖE Kombucha:

    The fruit-forward, USDA Organic and packed with probiotics drink – makes a healthier soda swap option to take on any Summer adventure, whether it be a beach trip, shopping excursion, or hike. KÖE was created for non-kombucha drinkers – people seeking a delicious, functional, sparkling beverage without the vinegary taste. Formulated with just 9g sugar and 35 calories in a can, KÖE is shelf stable, perfect to take on-the-go.

  • food,  Los Angeles,  New York,  WorldWide

    Meet EnviroKidz NEW line of kid-tested organic waffles!

    You know those hot summer nights when you don’t feel like cooking dinner? Pop a few of NEW EnviroKidz waffles into the toaster and serve them up with fresh fruit! Available in Penguin Party (Cinnamon) and Polar Beary (Pink Blueberry) which is sweetened with blueberries and beets. Packed with 14 grams of whole grain, 5 grams of protein from, get this—navy beans and peas. Proceeds from every box support endangered Polar Bears and Penguins.

    Polar Beary Blueberry Waffles, 8.5 oz, 6 count

    Reasons to love it:

    • 5 grams of plant-based protein per serving.
    • Certified organic, non-GMO, no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.
    • Saves polar bears with every purchase.

    A delicious, kid-approved breakfast wrapped up in one crispy cinnamon waffle! Made with five grams of plant-based protein including navy beans and peas, these waffles are thick, gluten-free and 100% organic. Bonus: proceeds from every box help save endangered penguins!

    Reasons to love it:

    • 5 grams of plant-based protein per serving.
    • Certified organic, non-GMO, no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.
    • Saves penguins with every purchase.

    SAVING ANIMALS ONE BREAKFAST AT A TIME

    Here at EnviroKidz their mission is not only to make delicious organic food for kids, but to help save animals and the planet. That’s why each box features real life animals – animals who will be supported every time you choose one of EnviroKidz cereals, bars, or oatmeals. EnviroKidz believes that kids can change the world. Not tomorrow, but today! They have great ideas, thanks to their imaginations and fearlessness. That’s why EnviroKidz wants to hear how your kids can help animals or the planet. EnviroKidz might just help bring some of the best ideas to life! Through partners at 1% For the Planet, 1% of sales of all EnviroKidz products goes towards their animal partners who are working to save endangered animals, protect their habitats and educate kids worldwide.

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

    Can Tea Help Fight Acne? BeauTeas says yes!

    Acne touches people of all ages, gender and race creating insecurity issues and the need to find solutions to clear the skin. Oftentimes however, it is ignored that what you put inside your body can play a major role in how your outer skin reacts and how you feel.

    Consider the following:

    • Natural and Organic Herbal Treatments: Natural antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, catechins, among other natural compounds aid in clearing skin. Ingesting allows your body to better absorb good nutrients more effectively while also hydrating your body and helping achieve better skin results

    BeauTeas was built on the principle that organic plants and herbs hold powerful properties to help heal acne and naturally help your body build natural beauty from the inside out. Can tea help fight acne? Yes.

    • Clearly Calendula Morning (Black) tea: Organic black tea, organic lavender, organic spearmint, organic flavoring, organic peppermint and organic calendula petals. The black tea is a blend of Organic Assam Black Tea and Organic Qu Hao Black Tea.  This blend is very similar to an Earl Grey, but with added herbs and flowers
    • Clearly Calendula Afternoon (Green) tea: Organic green tea, organic lemon verbena, organic spearmint, organic peppermint and organic calendula petals. The green tea is a blend of Organic Dragonwell Green Tea and Organic Sencha Green Tea
    • Clearly Calendula  Evening (Herbal) tea: Organic chamomile, organic rooibos, organic spearmint, organic peppermint and organic calendula petals.

    A daily regimen that involves moisturizers, serums, and sunscreen is essential, but regularly drinking teas will give your body the healthy, long term improvements that you’ll appreciate every time you look in the mirror.