Never Leave Your Manduka

I'm starting to wonder if I have unknowingly joined a cult. Due to some fairly horrendous packing choices and poor organization on the day before my departure, I somehow left my Manduka behind. Not once in 2010 did I leave my home for more than 24 hours without my Manduka. And I have now made peace with the idea that cult or not, I literally can not leave home with out a Manduka and access to POWER Vinyasa.

Imagine yourself. Nestled into your geographic spiritual home; embedded in the breath-stealing San Juan Mountains, in the company of loving, lovely family and totally unable to be. No yoga mat, no way to live. So if you are new to yoga, or even old to yoga and have never bonded with a Manduka, think Avatar, and go here. My next Manduka will be the travel-friendly lovely that provides insurance against even the WORST pre-departure experiences. Enjoy!

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Lands' End Canvas: Fingerless Gloves

I can not tell you the number of times I have heard "WHAT ARE THOSE? I LOVE THEM!" In the last week. I have worn these cable-knit, olive-colored beauties every day for the last five days. Under 3/4 length cropped sweaters, over cotton stretch long tee's, over tight knit sweaters, with a tank at 6:30 a.m. yoga and yes, even, to bed. And in every location at least one person (except in bed of course) has said....

We in North Carolina have been borrowing some of Lands' End's native arctic weather but still even when winter thaws this year I'll be dreaming up excuses to work these comfy beauties into my wardrobe. And it has nothing to do with the fact that these were blogger swag. I LOVE them for reals. They rock.



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La Mer Introduces The Eye Balm Intense, Fall 2010

La Mer’s latest innovation, The Eye Balm Intense, launches this fall. In fact I've known about it for a few weeks but wasn't allowed to tell you until Sept. 1. Can you imagine, knowing about this and not being able to share with you girls? It's been hell - I assure you. I coped by telling my coworkers instead who all now look about 10 years younger and are a little cash-poorer after their latest visits to the local La Mer counters.

Powered with a triple concentration of La Mer’s seaborne elixir—The Miracle Broth™, state-of-the-art Marine De-Puff Ferment™ and exclusive Lifting Ferment™, The Eye Balm Intense comforts skin with the cooling sensation of pure hydration. With use, the appearance of lines and wrinkles diminishes. Visible puffiness is smoothed. I HIGHLY recommend using with The Radiant Concealer SPF 25. A dab of each under the eyes and, essentially, you've got yourself a really inexpensive eye lift. Enjoy!

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