Sunday Brunch

After the success of my girls potluck dinner I decided to host a Sunday brunch. Its a great way to end the weekend and unwind as well as clears my head for a great weekend ahead. Some of the things on the menu: homemade sangria, artichoke and spinach dip, vegan scones & muffins, kale salad, and quiche.

Feeling Under the Weather? Stop by the LA Flea Market

Over the weekend I was feeling pretty under the weather. It seems like there is a bug going around LA as everyone I talk to lately is feeling blue. It was so nice out over the weekend that I just couldn't stand to stay in bed so I ventured over to the LA flea market and discovered a Chakra Energy Massage stand. With the lack of energy I was feeling I jumped at the opportunity.

The Chakra Energy Massage is a form of Asian Medicinal Therapy designed to awaken the body's energy systems to natural forces of energy and healing. The purpose is to make the patient feel more energetic and rejuvenate the body's natural healing processes.

The Massage Therapist uses swift motions while making a "Shhh" sound with their mouth to awaken natural energy.

Call me crazy but I seriously felt 100 times better the next morning with tons of energy. Some may  be skeptical but next time I am feeling blue you know where to find me: The Flea Market!

Vitamin C Please

All of the recent changes in weather from cold to hot then hot to cold has literally given me a cold as well as many of my local friends. Whenever I get sick I am always looking for new remedies that will speed up my recovery.

Today during my run into Whole Foods, I was introduced to Zand Orange C Herbalozenge which is a good for you lozenge that contains 100% daily Vitamin C in just one lozenge. These tasty orange flavored drops Contain NO cane sugar, fructose, sucrose, or artificial sweeteners.  In a base of Western and Chinese herbs to enhance effectiveness. 


We all know that getting lots of Vitamin C is one of the best ways to bounce back when your feeling under the weather. These Zand Orange C Herbalozenges are one of the most delicious and convenient ways to do it! 


http://www.zand.com/product_individual.asp?productid=615

Custom Luxury Ride

This 80 degrees sunny weather in the middle of January is definitely something I never take for granted, having moved to LA from negative below Minnesota.  One of the most popular things to do on a nice sunny LA day is to take your beach bike cruiser for a ride along the beach in Santa Monica or the Venice Boardwalk.

I love my beach bike it matches me so well. A pink cruiser with a basket, horn, and streamers. Rediculous I know!  However I am not the only one riding in style.

A handful of LA riders are turning to Republic Bike to use their inner artist to design their own bikes. Best of all Republic Bike will build, box, and ship it right to your door! Now thats riding in style!

www.RepublicBike.com

Is that....RAIN?

Los Angeles has some of the best weather year round in the country. However, every now and then such as this current week, the city will get a rare down pour of rain that usually will last days at a time. 

When it rains in LA the city literally shuts down. I still do not quite understand it being raised in Minnesota where we fight snow storms, but people in LA literally do not leave the house when it rains.  Lets face it bad weather can be depressing wherever you live. I must admit though there is nothing better than cuddling by the fire and watching some movies on a rainy day. 

However, if you do have to venture out into the wet mess make sure you have some key essentials prepared:

1) A Cute Bright Umbrella (www.umbrellaheaven.com)

2) Classic Black Trench Coat (www.overstock.com)

3) Hunter Original Gloss Rain Boots (www.Zappos.com)