SAVE WATER: SHOWER WITH YOUR PET

June 18, 2016

How many times have you walked your dog or let him run around the yard, only to find that he comes back to the house dirty and smelly? We would love to introduce you to Just 4 Fur.

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Just 4 Fur’s mission is directed towards improving the pet-consumer experience and making pet products more exciting. Not only can you use the products on your pet, but you can also use them on yourself. No more separate bottles for you and your pet– now you can even shower together, save water, save the extra trip to the store and save on product! The human grade formula has been tested on both humans and pets. The sulfate-free, hypoallergenic, non-GMO ingredients found in the product allow both you and your pet to lead healthier and happier lives together.

We tried out a few samples with the dogs in our family and they loved it, as did we. Here is the proof:

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Warren’s shiny coat smelled like a fresh pina colada after a bath in the sweet smelling Pineapple shampoo.

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Lucy groomed and ready for a night out after a quick soak in the Sea Cucumber shampoo.

We also gave them a squirt of the deodorizing spray when they were dry, because…why not? It’s safe, effective and smells amazing!

More about Just 4 Fur and Aharon Adouth

Aharon Adouth states he created Just 4 Fur because, “This is a marketplace where I know I can make an impact. Everything in pets and the pet accessory world is so generic that I think I can really revolutionize the way people treat, interact, and see their pets simply by bathing, clothing, and grooming them a little bit more personally. Pets are family, and its time they start getting treated a little bit more like it!” Items range from Shampoos to Deodorizing Sprays and scents include Chamomile Lavender, Sea Cucumber, Cherry Blossom, Pineapple, and Eucalyptus Spearmint. All scents come in shampoo accompanied by the spray to ensure that the delicious smell lasts as long as it can. The product is not only the best smelling shampoo and spray on the market, but will also leave your furry friend with a gorgeous new coat.

Aharon Adouth founded Just 4 Fur in 2015 when he was asked by a family member to adopt a dog, that due to unfortunate circumstances, he could no longer keep himself. Being the animal lover that he is, he could not say no. There began the journey that led to the creation of Just 4 Fur shampoos and scents. When Aharon came to pick up his new pet, the dog had multiple health problems including eye and skin infections, just to name a few. These infections were easily treated with antibiotics, but the skin infection and smell that came with it were hard to live with. After trying many shampoos on the market and failing to find one that was soothing enough, Aharon realized there was a gaping hole in the pet market that needed to be filled. He the set out to fill that hole, so others would not have the same problem. Today Just 4 Fur’s 5 shampoo scents and spray colognes fill that gap. All Just 4 Fur products are sulfate free, hypoallergenic, non-GMO and are proudly made locally in Miami, Florida.

To order visit: just4fur.com

Tea-rrific! Ice Cream

June 17, 2016

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Yummy, summer ice cream alert. I am an ice cream addict. And tea-lover. Alas!

Tea-rrific! Ice Cream is here.  Tea-rrific! Ice Cream came to be when the founder was searching for an ice cream that offered more unique, complex flavors, the finest ingredients, and finished clean off of the palate without all of those unnecessary preservatives, artificial colors, stabilizers, etc.

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Scared of full fat? Read on about how full-fat foods (rather than saturated fat) has become a recent weight loss trend:

http://www.eatthis.com/best-full-fat-foods

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/23/business/foods-loaded-with-sugar-salt-and-fat-bring-it.html?_r=0

Tea-rrific! Ice Cream has grown from a handful of independent shops in Connecticut, to distribution in over 400 locations throughout the Northeast and beyond, including major retailers like Whole Foods, Stop & Shop and ShopRite. Of course, Tea-rrific is also sold online at www.tearrificicecream.com

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FATHER’S DAY IS COMING IN HOT.
BUT YOUR GIFT IDEAS ARE NOT.

June 16, 2016

I’m not a dad, at least not yet (or that I know about). But, I do know what dad’s like. I mean, I’m still a guy and just being a dad doesn’t mean you automatically know a better product than a non-dad, unless you wear your kids diapers. That’s for another post though.

It also doesn’t mean you stop primping or man-grooming once you become a father. Even if you don’t have a second to wipe off that dried up birthday cake icing that’s been cemented into your mustache for 2 hours because your focus is on your kid not walking into an in-ground pool. Still gotta look suave and smell good at that 3 year old’s birthday party.

If you’re looking for some solid gift ideas for the dad, grandfather, baby-daddy in your life. Here is a short list of some quality products:

Odin New York 00

ODIN New York Black Line No. 00 Auriel: A dark, sultry, animalic wood that balances feminine and masculine from top to bottom. $185. Barneys.com

julien farel flexible paste

Julien Farel Flexible Paste: a styling paste that adds moldable texture and definition for men and women. This pliable hair paste makes hair visibly thicker, giving it a fuller appearance. Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and Panthenol, this hair gloss conditions to smooth strands for a matte finish and soft hold. $39. julienfarel.com

julien farel sculpting gel

Julien Farel Sculpting Gel: – a dense setting gel for sculpting and molding coarse, curly or unruly hair. A small amount delivers maximum impact, all day hold and high shine. $25. julienfarel.com

– Written by Christian Majewski

June 15, 2016

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The most revolutionary group Pilates class, Club Pilates, is quickly growing and is the fastest selling fitness franchise. As former LA Boxing’s owner, Anthony Geisler now serves as Club Pilates CEO. Geisler quotes CP as being “the largest brand in Pilates, with 60 studios open and 90 more to open in the coming months.” They have more locations and instructors than anyone in the world …with LA locations in DTLA, Hollywood, Echo Park, Granada Hills, Westlake Village, Manhattan Beach, and more. 

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Their workout is unlike any other – using 30 minutes of pure reformer time and 20 minutes of TRX, Barre , Springboard, Exo-chair, and other small equipment like dumbbells, trigger point rollers, and magic circles. Pure to Joseph Pilates roots, the CP Reformer Plus is their staple and signature class – fusing multiple Pilates modalities to sculpt and trim hard-to-target areas while engaging the core and strengthening the body proportionally. 

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Their CP trainers have the best class in training with 500 hours vs. 40 hours. You will leave feeling challenged yet invigorated! 

People do CP classes to not get better at fitness, but instead to get better at LIFE! 

Check out their video: DO PILATES. DO LIFE

Global Wellness Day at Montage Laguna Beach celebrates Kerstin Florian

Global Wellness Day is an international global day dedicated to encouraging and embracing healthy living and the wellness lifestyle worldwide.  On June 11th, in its fourth year, it was held at the fabulous Montage Laguna Beach.  The spa at the Montage hosted facials by the renowned Kerstin Florian skincare line.  The day was especially significant because It was dedicated to the memory and legacy of Kerstin’s wonderful daughter, Charlene Florian, who had been the Chief Creative Officer for the skincare line.

“She was a shining light within the industry, leading the path for a healthy, more natural lifestyle touching everyone she encountered with positivity, kindness and joy. A charismatic executive with the Kerstin Florian team, a source of inspiration and knowledge to our partners globally, Charlene was a force of positive energy who embodied the Kerstin Florian brand.”

GWD2016_BlogThe goal of the day was to enjoy a revitalized healthy body, clear mind and a more peaceful heart.  It started with a one hour yoga class overlooking the ocean followed by fresh squeezed juice to nourish and hydrate. Next it was off to the opulent spa for a  Kirsten Florian signature Brightening and Correcting Advanced Repair Facial.  My wonderful esthetician, Lyndsey,  explained  that the facial would visibly fade dark spots, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, brighten and restore clarity while giving the skin a luminous glow. I’m in! IMG_3189The products themselves seemed to do a lot of the work because there were no harsh scrubs, exfoliants or extractions like those I had become accustomed to in my regular facials.  A gentle enzyme peel effectively removed a layer of dead skin. I remember drifting off to sleep during the hand and shoulder massage where she used the Kerstin Florian body lotion. When I woke up I couldn’t believe how radiant my skin looked.

To maintain my golden glow, I left the spa with Kerstin Florian’s Daily SPF 30 Moisturizer, Correcting C Serum, Neroli Hydrating Water, and the Body and Bath Oil and the amazing Body Lotion.  I am set for summer now!

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Global Wellness Day’s  philosophy is based on 7 small steps.  One of those steps that makes a huge impact on our lives is to have a spa treatment which releases a hormone called oxytocin and helps us feel loved, connected, and blissful.  

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Mission accomplished as I happily left, admiring my skin in every mirror.  ❤️??

XX Lisa D.

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