Category Archives: LIFE + STYLE

The Deep Therapeutic Sport’s Massage Your Body Is Crying For

December 25, 2021

It’s that time of the year when you’ve given and given and GIVEN and now it’s full-on what about me mode. Maybe it’s just a quiet cry it in the middle of the night but it’s a “no, seriously, what the fuck about me?!”

Nothing says hell yasss me time, like some therapeutic bodywork. Massage is always my go-to self-care treat. I was excited to check out this guy Terry’s work. This is not a soft and fuzzy warm and cozy deal. This is, you got to his raw and NYC cool little private training gym, hop on his table (wear something warm and cozy it can be chilly) and he gets to work on you. No frills, just deep work.

Of course, he can also come to you. I chose to try the gym/studio because I live a few blocks away and wanted to check it out.

So, the work is VERY GOOD. Deep and sportsy – made me feel like a real athlete. He worked deep into my scapula and aching shoulder in a way I so deeply needed. I was fully dressed – in my sweats – this is not an under the towel type of thing – and he worked one body part at a time – a combo of many disciplines, strokes and styles. It was just right and exactly what my body needed. I’m excited to go back and just fully relax and focus now that I know more about Terry and his work (I am always a little in editor mode on my first try, asking questions and forgetting to focus on how things FEEL sometimes.) Even so, this work felt great.

MORE ABOUT TERRY

Fitness specialist Terry Smith is the owner of Tsmithfitness & Massage. A multifaceted fitness company that has been helping clients obtain their fitness goals for over 15 years. Terry provides high-end health and fitness services for dedicated, goal-oriented individuals. Terry holds certifications in strength training with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). In addition, he is a licensed massage therapist with the California Massage Council and is certified in Pilates and CPR.

At an early age Terry displayed a passion for sports, in particular boxing and track and field. In 1996 Terry turned his passion into a successful fitness company. He started teaching cardio boxing classes at the Marina Fitness Center one day a week. One day a week quickly turned into two days a week and within 6 months Terry was teaching 6 classes a week. After a year of teaching classes Terry and multiple requests for personal training he decided to become a personal trainer.

Terry wanted to expand upon his knowledge in health and fitness and in 2000 became a certified Pilates instructor. In 2005 Terry attended the Institute of Pyscho-Structure and Balance (IPSB) to become a massage therapist. He spent 2 years learning how the human body works from the inside out, giving him the unique skill set to work with a wide range of clients.

 Clients from all walks of life have sought Terry out for his expertise in health and fitness. Whether your goals are weight loss, getting in shape for a specific sporting event, your wedding day or your pre- and post-natal needs, Terry’s plan will get you there. He will cater a plan to your specific needs. They are designed to target everything you need in a workout.

As a client of Tsmithfitness & Massage not only will you feel good and look good, you will be in the best shape of your life. Terry’s Philosophy is to give everyone the quality of life they deserve!!!

You can connect with Terry here: [email protected]

And follow his work on Instagram here.

Three Cheers For Lady Patch Founder Cindy Santa Cruz!

December 23, 2021

Cindy Santa Cruz is a single mother, the Founder and CEO of start-up, Lady Patch, and was recently announced as one of the top four finalists of this year’s P&G Ventures Innovation Challenge. P&G Ventures, the early-stage startup studio within Procter & Gamble, recently announced the top four finalists of this year’s Innovation Challenge – an opportunity for startups to present their groundbreaking product ideas to a panel of expert judges.

Lady Patch is the only drug-free feminine patch that prevents bladder leaks and the frequent urge to urinate. Lady Patch was invented by  Santa Cruz’s mother after dealing with bladder leaks during her workouts.

After Santa Cruz’s daughter started kindergarten, she was contemplating going back to work, when she remembered her mother’s invention and decided to try to turn it into something. Thirteen years later, the product is selling on Amazon and is bringing awareness to incontinence and this unique, drug free solution.

Helping women has always been a driving force for Santa Cruz throughout her entrepreneurial journey. Incontinence affects one in three women, especially right after child birth. Santa Cruz knows the negative impact incontinence has, and has seen firsthand how Lady Patch can drastically improve the quality of a woman’s life.

The Innovation challenge will be taking place at CES in January 2022.  Finalists have the chance to win $10,000 and the opportunity to work with P&G Ventures to continue developing their product, part of its mission to discover the next billion-dollar business for parent company Procter & Gamble.

Cindy Santa Cruz shares that the opportunity to pitch during the innovation challenge can help her make an impact, “Being a finalist in this challenge means so much to me. Its overwhelming actually. It’s one step closer to reaching the women that have never heard of our tiny start up, that could probably use our help.”

The finalist pitch event will be held at 9:30am (PT) on Thursday, January 6 at CES in Eureka Park, the space for startup exhibitors.

Entrepreneurs, inventors, and startups in the fast-moving consumer goods space were invited to submit to the Innovation Challenge. Of particular interest were innovations in non-toxic home and garden, active aging, healthy skin, helping parents, go-anywhere clean, daily wellness, and food waste reduction. Submissions for this year’s Innovation Challenge reached record numbers, as did the percentage of submissions with a female founder (60%), and the number of submissions from Black and Latinx founders (30%).

“The P&G Ventures Innovation Challenge provides a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with entrepreneurs and startups who could partner with us to build new brands and businesses that improve consumers’ lives,” said Guy Persaud, President of New Business for Procter & Gamble. “We are inspired by the enthusiastic response to this year’s Challenge. We congratulate our finalists and can’t wait to see them pitch live at CES, the most influential tech event of the year.”

WIN THE BOARD’S BEAUTY ON DEMAND HOLIDAY BAG!

December 13, 2021

After the incredible success of THE BOARD’s first BEAUTY ON DEMAND campaign in September, POSTMATES & UBER EATS has asked THE BOARD to curate a follow-up bag for HOLIDAY. This bag is EVERYTHING. And I mean, top-quality, real-deal elevated skin and beauty products. And now, we are giving away one to one lucky winner!!

The Beauty On Demand Bag is curated by the Beauty experts at THE BOARD and includes 17 cult brands such as C & The Moon, MERIT, Playa, and SolaWave. Covering Santa Monica to Silverlake, the bags are express delivered from the Beverly Center and The Glen Centre, in a Limited Edition Citizens of Humanity tote which is the coolest tote you’ll ever have.

Valued at $850, (which is totally obvious upon digging into it) The Beauty On Demand bag is available exclusively through Postmates and Uber Eats for only $199, featuring 18 hero products from these Brands You Need To Gift.  Or keep for yourself—no judgment. Seriously, NO JUDGMENT. Just treat yourself. Now.

Goodies in this curated holiday bag:

  • Ambari PM Active12® Serum
  • Bite Fresh Mint Toothpaste Bits
  • C & The Moon Malibu Made Body Scrub
  • Darya Hope (Dh) Volcanic Mineral Daily Face Polish
  • epi.logic Eye Contact 360 Night Repair Cream
  • Heales Apothecary Fascia Brush
  • Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter
  • Merit Day Glow Highlighting Balm in Bounce
  • Milk & Honey Everything Oil & Lip Butter
  • Murchison-Hume Superlative Hand Soap in Australian White Grapefruit
  • oHHo Dream Cream
  • Petite’ n Pretty Talk Sweet Travel Size 10K Shine Lip Gloss Trio
  • Playa Healing Hair Masque
  • Sara Happ The Lip Scrub
  • Skylar Vanilla Sky Candle
  • Smudge Wellness The Smudge Key to Spiritual Wellness
  • SolaWave Advanced Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy

Here’s the deal – the bag is available while stocks last.

It’s ideal for any last-minute holiday gift guides and is perfect for shopping procrastinators or anyone whose purchases may have been impacted by shipping delays.  Think shopping for 15+ people in one go without ever having to leave your house!

Want to try and WIN one? Here’s your chance!

Simply follow @_theboard and @groomedla for a chance to win.

Addicted to ODDICT: World’s First Aluminum Earbud

December 6, 2021

Get ready for tech time.

Think: Earbuds with Digital Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation for Immersive Audio Experience!

In time for the holidays, ODDICT’s new TWIG PRO ($149) is a second-generation earbud designed to provide an enhanced audio experience.

TWIG PRO is a higher-end version of its existing TWIG earbuds featuring a sophisticated aesthetic, premium materials, and digital hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for customized sound. Crafted for luxurious everyday use, the earbuds combine cutting-edge technology, durability, and comfort, making for a perfect companion for an enhanced lifestyle.

ODDICT ‘s TWIG PRO is a higher-end version of its existing TWIG earbuds featuring a sophisticated aesthetic, premium materials, and digital hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for customized sound. Crafted for luxurious everyday use, the earbuds combine cutting-edge technology, durability, and comfort, making for a perfect companion for an enhanced lifestyle. 

TWIG PRO’s True Wireless Stereo in-ear earbuds with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoundTM Technology brings together the very best audio, connectivity, and mobile innovations designed to deliver high-resolution music, crystal-clear voice calls, and lag-free gaming. Specially designed using durable and high-quality aluminum material, the enhanced earbuds use 12mm Dual Drivers, support three-tier noise reduction modes, and digital hybrid ANC technology blocking up to 98% ambient noise.

One of the technologies that form part of Snapdragon Sound is Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive, an audio codec, designed to deliver hi-resolution quality music with up to 24-bit, 96kHz resolution, adapting down to very low latency when gaming. Furthermore, thanks to aptX Voice and Qualcomm® cVc™ Echo Cancelling and Noise Suppression the hands-free calling experience is superior with super wideband voice quality delivering clearer calls with greater intelligibility.

“The technologies that underpin Snapdragon Sound are designed to work together to help consumers hear every detail of their music just as the artist intended, get fully immersed in lag-free mobile gaming with ultra-low latency, and feel better connected to colleagues and loved ones through voice and video calls with true-to-life audio,” said Jonny McClintock, director, product marketing, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.

 

Digital Hybrid ANC and Enhanced App – This is the COOLEST part!

On top of core improvements to sound quality and active noise cancellation, TWIG PRO features digital hybrid ANC, effectively eliminating surrounding noise making your favorite music sound better.

Users can download ODDICT APP (available for iOS and Android) to customize and seamlessly adjust their audio experience. With several simple gestures, users can control their music and phone calls, and adjust ANC levels. The find my earbuds feature on the app makes it easy to keep track of your earbuds and locate where they were last used.
Finely tuned by ODDICT’s acclaimed sound engineers, the EQ feature offers a powerful and authentic listening experience.
TWIG PRO earbuds are available in aluminum gray and will come with a half in-ear design with adjustable rubber tips for all-day comfort. They are IPX4 sweat and water-resistant and come with interchangeable ear tips in different sizes to suit a range of ears, making them perfect for commutes and long-term wear. Users can immerse themselves in music with 5.5 hours of playtime (ANC On) and up to 15 hrs of battery life with a fully charged case. TWIG PRO includes six built-in mics, four mics for noise cancelling, and two cVc mics for crystal clear calls.Pricing and Availability
( $149 USD) is now available in the United States exclusively at oddictofficial.com.

About ODDICT

ODDICT creates beautifully designed audio products that seamlessly integrate into your everyday life. ODDICT products combine inventive technology and elegant design for the most natural soundstage, wearability, and eye-catching appeal in audio gear today. The lifestyle tech brand strives to create products that represent your personality, style, and the ambiance of your home and office, while also delivering exceptional quality. For more information about both brands and their products, please visit oddictofficial.com.

More Trees And Micro Forests, Please

December 5, 2021

With the generous funding and support of Wells Fargo, the Los Angeles Parks Foundation (www.laparksfoundation.org) is planting twelve 24-inch box tress – six Tipuana tipu trees and six Quercus lobata trees – at LA’s Devonshire Arleta Park in Pacoima and this is a beautiful thing.

The Devonshire Arleta Park Installation is part of the Los Angeles Park Foundation’s Park Forest initiative, which adds micro forests to city parks throughout Los Angeles to combat the urban heat island effect, close the climate gap, and grow the urban canopy.

LA Parks Foundation’s Executive Director Carolyn Ramsay conceptualized the micro forests for LA Parks with the hope that it will inspire other cities throughout the U.S.A to take similar action. This activation is incredibly timely given the urgent need to combat the national heat crisis, especially given the disproportionate effects of heat on low-income communities.

Planting trees is one of the most important investments we can make in our communities and this initiative is both an environmental justice and a climate action program. Park Forests help offset carbon footprints, improve air quality, cool surface temperatures, and educate the public about climate change. Park Forests help grow the urban canopy and provide new shade coverage in high-need urban neighborhoods, which experience hotter temperatures. Park Forests also foster native wildlife habitats and restore fire damage in communities affected by recent wildfires.

The Devonshire Arleta Park planting follows on the heels of LA Parks Foundation’s installation of seven other micro park forests at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights district, Lemon Grove Park in Hollywood, Mar Vista Recreation Center, the Miyiwaki Forest at Bette Davis Picnic Area, Robert Burns Park Forest, 29 Canary Island Pines in Griffith Park, and Ross Snyder Recreation Center in South LA.

Los Angeles Parks Foundation hopes to plant thousands of new trees citywide, including 10 park forests a year, for Angelenos and visitors alike to enjoy, including two more forests by the end of 2021.

The Los Angeles Parks Foundation’s mission is to enhance, expand, preserve, and promote public recreation, parks, and open space for the diverse people of Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.laparksfoundation.org