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Maroma Resort – Mayan Riviera
April 20, 2012
Taking a little break to daydream about my next vacation, although with a two-week-old baby I have no idea when that will happen. I can’t wait to plan a trip back to this resort, Maroma, one of the stops on our honeymoon several years ago. Great food, luxurious spa and accommodations, plus a perfect beach. Quiet and peaceful and romantic. About an hour outside of Cancun, so an easy and quick escape from Texas. Here’s hoping we make it back soon…
Location: Mayan Riviera, Mexico
The Gem
March 9, 2012
Attention health-conscious Dallas readers. While in NYC and LA you can find fresh juice bars on every corner, until now the only Dallas juice bar I’ve known about is inside Whole Foods on Park Lane. For me that means a lot of time stuck in traffic on Northwest Highway. But now there is also The Gem, a juice and smoothie bar located inside Duo, the culinary shop and cooking class venue at Inwood and Lovers. The Gem’s menu consists of all fresh juices, smoothies with protein and other boosts, tea, coffee, and a trio of salads that includes hummus, kale, and quinoa. Everything I’ve tried so far has been excellent: Green Glow and Ruby Slipper juices, Chocolate Diamond smoothie, and the salads. Hello, new daily ritual! 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Dallas
Sami’s Bakery Millet & Flax Cinnamon Chips
March 7, 2012
Fitbit Ultra
January 20, 2012
Here’s the newest husband-approved gadget around our house–the Fitbit Ultra. Wear this wireless, paperclip-like device and track your daily activity and sleep. It all uploads to your computer, giving you detailed daily reports as to how many calories you burned, how far you walked, how many stairs you climbed–and even more impressive–it monitors your sleep. That’s right, in the event you want to know how many times you woke up in the night and how much sleep you actually got, this little thing is like an all-knowing elf. My husband is apparently not the only one obsessed. Check out the many reviews (like the following) on the site. $100
Lululemon Duffel Gym Bag
December 8, 2011
More gift ideas. (And, yes, more purple.) This one for the girl who likes to work it out. Spacious and stylish. Lululemon Designed For Greatness Duffel, $128.
Pura Vida Surf and Yoga Retreats
August 17, 2011
I just got invited on what sounds like the best 40th birthday party ever. A friend of mine is organizing a girls’ week at Pura Vida surf camp in Costa Rica. Daily activities include yoga, surf instruction, spa time, and excursions to local restaurants, etc. They also offer yoga retreats. Pura Vida has been recommended by Vogue and Elle and, well, just read the some of the glowing reviews on their website. Pretty sure you’ll want to sign up for what many have called a “life-changing” adventure/vacation.
Location: Costa Rica
Pong iPhone Covers Reduce Radiation
August 14, 2011
Pong phone covers are the only solution proven by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) to protect cell phone users from radiation while not compromising phone performance. Given The World Health Organization’s classification of cell phone radiation as “a possible carcinogenic to humans, based on an increased risk for glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer,” can we agree that the Pong case is literally a must-have? Order one for everyone you know.
TaTa Harper 100% Natural and Non Toxic Skin Care Products
August 8, 2011
I’m a little late to the press on this one. You may have already read about TaTa Harper in Vanity Fair, Vogue, Allure, The New York Times, or on one of my favorite Texas-based blogs, Style and Substance. Right before I left for cooler weather, a lovely package of skin products was left on my doorstep. A month later I finally took a look at the contents of the package and accompanying press release. It pretty much had me at “1,200-acre organic farm in Vermont.” TaTa Harper products are all natural and toxin-free. The product line is made exclusively from ingredients found on Harper’s aforementioned organic farm, which is certified 100% natural and organic by Eco-Cert. Most of us are eating organic as much as possible, but we’re still fine with polluting our bodies with chemicals through our daily skin care regimens. I know I’m guilty of that. So this point, I’m thinking, please let these products work. Fast forward two weeks, and I am happy to report that they seem to be working as well as my previous chemical-infused products. I like them so much I booked a TaTa Harper facial at Equinox in Dallas, and it was one of the best facials I’ve ever had. Seriously, I am hooked. Another plus: the scents of the products are incredibly refreshing. Here are my favorites:
Keep this line in mind as a safe option for skin care, especially during pregnancies, but hopefully all the time. Available at Equinox and online.
Another J.T. To Add to Your Life
June 24, 2011
Equinox members are all abuzz about new spin instructor John Terlingo, who has just brought his talents to Dallas from LA. You may have heard of some of the clients he trained back in Hollywood: Drew Barrymore, Nicole Kidman, and Charlize Theron. His Dallas classes (mostly at the Highland Park location although there are some at Preston Hollow too) are already packed, and includes a following of some new fans who previously didn’t even like to spin! He’s also a mobile trainer, which means he can come to your house to train you. In your driveway or your living room or wherever–he brings everything he needs with him. John has a lot of positive energy that we could all use in our lives. And you could look like this…
Spin at Highland Park Equinox Tues. 7pm, Thurs. 6 am and 6:30 pm, and Sat. 8:30 am. Or call about mobile training (213) 435-8505.
Location: Dallas
Teen and Tween Spa Treatments at The Crescent Court Hotel – Dallas
May 7, 2011
A friend of mine recently had a spa day with her teen daughter, which included massages (in a shared room) and then a flower petal pedicure and manicure. This was the first I had heard of treatments geared towards tweens and teens. What a sweet experience for mothers and daughters! The spa at the Crescent Court Hotel has an entire menu of services for 8 to 14-year-olds. I hope it’s still around in 6 years!
Happy Mother’s Day everyone!
Location: Dallas
