Strollin’ the hood with le bebe and stumbled into the Harry and David pop-up store on Robertson…

November 19, 2010

Can you say "this aint your mama's gift basket catalogue" anymore?

After hording sampling their (um, sorry… waxy?) chocolates and texting the hubby to see what flavor Moose Munch (ya know that insane choc-candy-caramelly covered popcorn stoner-food extravaganzzz) he liked (none, damn, no excuse to buy it) I texted myself to remember to do some investigating about this grandma-catalogue-gone-wild when I got home.

Harry and David – home of the infamous perfect pear and those gift baskets that you always wondered "who on earth buys those?" just got hip, (espesh with a Harrison and Shriftman hosted opening party).

My online stalking led me to THE DAILY TRUFFLE (love!) who did a full on expose of said opening. Not to mention they got down and dirty with their food samplings. There's a serious retro-chic thing going on with this place and I'm diggin' the food offerings big time for their down-home-realness and lack of pomp.

Read on (below!) what these adorable kids had to say about le menu cuz to tell you the truth, all weekend with two ragamuffins, an outta town hubby and no sitter has got this blogista ready….for….bed….

Harry & David Los Angeles “Pop-up Orchard”

108 N. Robertson Blvd.

Beverly Hills

(310) 777-3435

Click below for what The Daily Truffle had to say!

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Natasha’s seeing pumpkin. Everywhere. Even in her facials. ROBB’s CLARIFYING YAM AND PUMPKIN FACIAL hits the sweet spot.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I am lately drawn to all things pumpkin. After all, there is no competition when it comes to the smell of a sweet, delicious smell of a pie in the oven. I could literally devour a slice every day until New Year’s Eve. Perfection!

That’s why I am so excited to have discovered ROB|B's Yam and Pumpkin Clarifying facial ($88!!). Perfect for all skin types, this facial is designed to hydrate and plump skin, stimulate collagen production and help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

It’s a great facial, customized to suit my skin. Featuring products from Éminence Organic Skin Care, a handmade Hungarian line to fit with ROB|B's green philosophies, my skin was literally slathered in vitamin-rich, organic yam and pumpkin pulp puree and a yam and pumpkin enzyme peel.

It felt – and smelled insane. I emerged with brighter, plumper, happier skin.

And – voila! – no calories! Happy holidays!

ROB|B Salon

12246 Ventura Blvd

Studio City, CA 91604

818-980-7622

www.robbsalon.com

In celebration of ROB|B salon's "birthday" month, the salon is offering several promotions:

20%off Axxium Soak-off Gels

Bring a Friend for 1/2 off any service of equal or lesser value

20%off Ultimate Mani or Pedi

Yam/Pumpkin Facial $88

Immortal Facial $88

Buy one bottle get one half off

Buy one Avojuice lotion get one Free (Equal or Lesser Value)

$75 Silk Peel All month

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Getting my holiday eating strategy mapped out, trying to avoid total disaster. IN BOX! An email from Mental Toughness Expert Steve Siebold

November 17, 2010

It's usually about now when I start flipping through my mental roladex of every trainer, nutritionist and dietitian I've ever had. I sort through the various contradictory holiday menu advice ( "Eat all you want on Sunday!" "Have two tablespoons of everything!") and try to conjure an eating plan to get to the New Year without packing on more than say, 2 pounds. Impossible. Yep, you heard me: Holiday Eating Plan.

How spontaneous and exciting, you say! But for someone who not only dreams of dancing pecan pies and marshmallow smothered sweet potatoes, but prays to them, I expect nothing less from myself. Long gone are the days of the pre-T-day double spin class (read: Two kids. This so aint happening) along with the will-of-steel to deprive myself of food that I really…just…want. Life really is too short. And I say that because I'm getting old. It really is too short. And I wanna eat shit.

This email arrived into my IN BOX today and I got scared straight.

There really is no free lunch. If you wanna stay fit, feel healthy, ok, look hot, you really can't eat what you want. There is something beyond totally depressing about this and yet at the same time…liberating. I mean, it kind of makes things, I don't know…easy? Yes, easy! Like being a monk – you've given up the pleasures of the material world but you've gained mental and spiritual freedom! Ah-so!

Anyway if you want to stay physically fit and strong this season, it all starts in your MIND.

Read below more about Mental Toughness Is The Key To Avoiding a “DIET DISASTER” This Thanksgiving by Mental Toughness Expert Steve Siebold.

I'm finding it very interesting. I'm putting this one in the ol' mental file asap and think I'll try his tactic out this year.

READ ON BELOW!!

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The Beautiful Life of Groomed L.A. expands to world wide hotels and travel!

Groomed L.A. is beyond thrilled to expand our curatorial of The Beautiful Life to include the worlds most exciting and luxurious hotels. In conjunction with the fabulous online hotel concierge Kiwi Collection and their online magazine Wow Travel? we will bring you this feature once a month.

To explore more and score fabulous rates, visit the Kiwi Collection and expand your horizon of all things beautiful.

And of course all the hotels featured will have some of the world’s finest spas.

First up, the Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort

Nestled into what was once a coconut plantation, this gorgeous beachfront property is now a luxury eco-resort. Scattered across 17 acres, the resort’s 25 bungalows, in thatched Fijian style, charm visitors with rattan furnishings, decks with views, and generous Italian tile baths. No telephones or televisions to interrupt the sound of tropical birds calling from the trees, this is the type of luxury you expect when you stay at one of the Best hotels in Fiji.

Your activity options at Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort are endless. Embark on a rainforest hike. Take a glass-bottomed boat tour with the guidance of the resident marine biologist. Dive the coral reefs. Afterward, relax with a Fijian massage at the resort’s spa.

After a full day, satisfy that hunger with contemporary Fijian cuisine at the open-air restaurant. Here with kids? Eat early, then send the children off on a staff-led frog hunt, while you enjoy a glass of wine under a star-filled sky.

You will leave feeling that nature’s harmony has spoken directly to you.

Jim Tobler

Editor-in-Chief

http://www.kiwicollection.com/wow-travel

http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/jean-michel-cousteau-fiji-islands-resort