Psoriasis Awareness by admin
by adminMore than 7 million Americans suffer from psoriasis — a chronic skin condition caused by faulty signals in the immune system. Psoriasis usually causes patches of thick, red skin with...
View ArticleNike+ Human Race Set for This Sunday by admin
International competition is alive and well this weekend – and you can participate! The Nike+ Human Race kicks off Sunday in 26 cities around the globe, including Austin, TX; Buenos Aires; Chicago;...
View ArticleInSPOT E-Cards Help With Breaking Bad News by admin
E-cards are a common way of sending birthday greetings or holiday cheer with dancing puppies or frolicking elves — though every now and then, the IT department or a forward-happy relative warns of a...
View ArticleMusic for Entertaining: Pink Martini's Splendor in the Grass by josie
Pink Martini was formed in 1994, in Portland, OR, to play political fundraisers. Whenever we listen to lounge orchestra Pink Martini, we conjure a mental image in which we’re hosting a sophisticated...
View ArticleWhat to Give to the Person Who Has Everything by josie
Mercy Kits help Mercy Corps programs throughout the world, such as youth programs in Kyrgyzstan. When confronted by malls full of frantic holiday shoppers and barraged with advertisements promising the...
View Articlebarre3 Blends Yoga, Pilates and Ballet (and Madonna Does It!) by josie
Sadie Lincoln developed barre3 as a blend of yoga, Pilates and ballet-barre training. We once dreamed that Gwyneth Paltrow was our yoga buddy. But even in our dream, we were really excited by the...
View ArticleThe Savvy Gourmet: Where to Find High-End Meals for Less by josie
The James Beard House often hosts dinners and events, featuring fares from some of the finest chefs around. With New York City Restaurant Week in full swing, our thoughts turned to favorite places to...
View ArticleStaying Fit on the Go: Flowmotion Yoga and barre3 Offer New Options for...
Sadie Lincoln, founder of barre3, created a mybarre3 channel so subscribers can stream her workouts anywhere. Over the past few years, we’ve had the opportunity to take a class with barre3 founder...
View ArticleTwo Fun Recipe Competitions: Bob’s Red Mill Spar for the Spurtle and Mezzetta...
by josieMerry Graham won last year’s Spar for the Spurtle grand prize with her black bean porridge patties with pico de gallo. Last summer, one of the VIVmag interns reported her mom spent weeks...
View ArticleThe Body Shop: New Look, New Products and a Renewed Focus on Social...
by josieMakeup artist Chase Aston demonstrates how to create a lighter, summery look with The Body Shop’s new Lily Cole line. Although I’ve never lost my affinity for The Body Shop’s coconut body...
View ArticleHome Sweet Home: Brilliant and Fun Housewarming Gift Ideas by josie
by josieJocelyn Jane Cox’s new book has plenty of humor, something every homeowner needs when dealing with repairs, vermin and household chores. Years ago, when I bought property in a hip, historic...
View ArticleWant Free Original Artworks? Gallery Owner Is Cruising Your Area to Spur...
by josieGallery owner Jennifer Schwartz is touring the country in a VW bus, giving away art to clear misconceptions about collecting original art. How much fun would it be to drive around the country...
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