NOMADIC STATE OF MIND: Socially responsible, Vegan, Eco Friendly Footwear And More

June 12, 2017

I am in sandal heaven with my new Nomadic State of Mind (NSM) rope sandal.

Casual. Chic. Fun. GREEN & ECO FRIENDLY. Vegan,.  Hand made.

Almost all of the rope used for their sandals, handbags, yoga mat carrier, and water bottle carrier is all from recycled and reused rope, which is an important step for material conservation as well as job creation and keeping debris out of our landfills.

The new Patriotic JC Sandal is here only for a limited time and is ideal to be worn all summer long – available in men’s and women’s sizes!!

Nomadic State of Mind has over a dozen of different styles for men, women and children – there is a style for everyone.  They are ideal for the beach, lake, pool, walking around the city, or a backyard BBQ; pair them with shorts, skirts, maxi dresses, boyfriend jeans or your favorite bathing suite too!  Beyond comfortable (and no you don’t get rope burn!), Nomadic State of Mind will be your go-to sandal that will last for years and never lose it’s shape!

Personally I love the grey and natural camel ones. They are incredibly comfortable and feel amazing. I love them!!

The ONLY Swimwear Your Family Needs This Summer! Snapper Rock UV50

Snapper Rock is the only brand of swim suits and beach wear that my kids sport all summer. Period. Not only are they quick drying UV50 but they are CUTE beyond cute. And not just the kids stuff but the men and women line’s are amazing too.

The little girl kaftans and jumpers are so great you’ll want to wear them yourself. My 11 year old lives in them and not just around pools or at the beach. She wears the rash top as a top with jeans. Same with my son. They just love the line because it’s also all so comfy. The patterns for boy board shorts are so friggen adorbs.

I mean just LOOK!!

Scoop up a few pieces and you will feel that much better about your kid’s being in the sun all summer.

Why Snapper Rock? – From Founder; Liz Eglinton

As parents we make sure that what our kids like to wear is what we launch.  We ensure that our swimwear has the functionality that parents want – UV protection (blocking 98% of all harmful rays) lightweight, breathable and quick drying without compromising on style.  Designed in New Zealand, where our ozone layer is very thin, we have the expertise in ways we can protect our kids in the sun, without taking away their fun.  We use the latest fabric technology, colors and designs to ensure Snapper Rock continues to lead this market segment.

From baby one piece sunsuits, to cool mix and match swim sets, rash tops, boardies, hats and kaftans, Snapper Rock has your kids covered head to toe.  Our new beachwear range features after-sun kaftans, towelling onezies, swimbags, sundresses’s and accessories.  Choose a set or mix and match our separates to create your own Snapper Rock look.

We love summer and the sun, and we all need Vitamin D, but like all good things its about moderation.  We don’t want to take away anymore of our kids freedom, we want them to enjoy the type of carefree summers we had, we want them to be outside playing, and with Snapper Rock you can relax a little, knowing your kids aren’t the ones getting sunburnt this summer –  Have a rock’n summer

Boody Eco Wear

June 10, 2017

I have a real underwear issue. I never find comfy undies that breath and don’t feel like I have something up my butt. I am not into g-strings or thongs or that feeling of feeling uncovered. Yes, I like granny pants. Or, what would be considered granny pants in this day and age. A basic brief. I tried ordering cotton ones on Amazon but they quickly fell apart and the color (black) faded. They are hideous. When I heard about the Boody Eco Wear line organic collection of natural fibers undies, tanks and tops, I perked up. 

I know about Bamboo fabric – that it is naturally temperature regulating, meaning if you are cold, it keeps you warm and if you are hot it cools you down. It’s also naturally sweat wicking – an incredible alternative to synthetic fabrics. Better for the body and the environment. I could not wait to try them.

Let’s just say, I’m obsessed. I have not had them long so I need to see how they wash, wear and hold up over time, but they felt like heaven from the moment I put them on. I did not get the real granny waist high ones but the Hipster Bikini, a mid-brief and they are absolutely perfect.

They are only 9.95 so you can stock the heck up. I am!

Silky Soft

Never has ecowear been so luxurious. Boody is as soft as your favorite pajamas, but performs as high quality activewear.

Boody makes tops, leggings, tanks, socks and a line for men and babies – overall the pieces are perfect for stretching, easy hiking/walking or yoga and of course – just wearing. 

Thermo-Regulating

Stay cool in the summer and warm in winter, without bulk. Bamboo fiber is lighter and softer than cotton and perfect for layering.

Anti-Static

No one likes being clingy. Unlike traditional cotton basics, Boody will keep its distance as bamboo fibers prevent static build-up.

The story begins with the bamboo. Made from organic toxic free bamboo plants, Boody bamboo is sustainable and requires much less water than cotton plants. Even the box is recycled and printed with vegetable-based ink!

Coral LLC® Introduces “Gummies” Supplements for the Entire Famil

June 9, 2017

New organic and natural “gummy bears” make supporting good health more mouth-watering

Coral LLC Gummies is a tasty new way for adults and children to take important supplements.

The only issue I have with these is that I eat them all before my kids get to them. I am super into gummies and these are great.

The n ew Coral LLC Gummies are offered in two distinct varieties: Organic Hawaiian Red Turmeric Gummies for adults, and Natural Calcium Gummies for kids.

Coral LLC Organic Hawaiian Red Turmeric Gummies harness the powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities of turmeric, an herb used for thousands of years by multiple civilizations to help manage arthritis and inflammation, indigestion, immune system and skin health, and more. Offering 100 mg of Hawaiian-grown, organic turmeric, the great-tasting gummy bears are gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, gelatin–free and non-GMO, and are easy to digest and absorb. MSRP: $29.99 (WSP: $14.95) for 60 gummies (30 servings).

Designed for kids, Coral LLC’s Natural Calcium Gummies offer 300 mg of bioavailable calcium derived from EcoSafe, above-sea coral (40 percent of recommended daily value) and 500 IU of Vitamin D3 (125 percent of recommended daily value), which together help support healthy bone development, teeth and metabolic function

Additionally, the distinct nature of coral calcium brings with it 73 other natural minerals beneficial to good health*. Featuring all-natural colors and flavor, the delicious gummies, which are also gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, soy-free, gelatin free and non-GMO, will please both children and parents alike. MSRP: $29.99 (WSP: $14.95) for 60 gummies (30 servings).

LEK FIT in Larchmont/Hancock Park

I finally made it to the private-in-home (ok, behind home) fitness class of Laren Kleban – LEKfit .

I have been trying my hardest to get my ass there and because I don’t Bounce ( her signature class) – I had to coordinate the best time to take her lower impact class.

Lauren Kleban is known for her trampoline and dance-inspired workouts that she hosts out of her tricked-out garage. She has a major cult following amongst LA’s most influential bloggers and celeb moms (just go to her Instagram).

Lauren recently launched her streaming service  for those of us who can’t make it to sweet studio. There you can find loads of effective videos that can be mix and matched, to customize your own workouts from anywhere. 

First of all, I’m sore AF. In a way I can only dream of. I love being sore because it means I’m working overlooked muscle groups. In this case, all of them. Lauren is delightful. Sweet, cool, weighs around 50 pounds of solid muscle. Let’s say – she’s inspiring (for a mom of two – WTF?!)

The studio is cozy and chic. The class was a perfect mix of med-high impact dance aerobics (think classic old school – the kind your mom did – which is me, cause I’m old). It’s all very easy to follow. Thank god. No cray cray choreo or long-ass routines which make my head spin.  I have enough on my mind – I don’t need to go to a fitness class to learn a routine, thank you. This was easy peasy to follow and even me with my bilateral metallic hips fared well. The sculpting was mostly arms and floor work lower body for butt and legs. Abs were addressed mostly with a little plank routine thrown in. I was dripping. I got a great hit of cardio and this is a perfect class to add to your weekly routine if you are addicted to spinning, like myself. The music is poppy and fun and the vibe is concentrated, focused and fun.