Invoke | Indianapolis, IN

Whaaaaaaaat? A studio review? Well, it's about time, right?! With a sick kitten at home, I'm not traveling at all for some time. But I can manage a sleepover here and there, and this was to Indianapolis to see a friend for her birthday. And not just any birthday—my friend is the oldest in a set of triplets. I got to check out a yoga class with two of the birthday siblings. I am one lucky girl!  LOCATION: This is at the satellite location...

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find. me.

I've been debating on whether or not I should share my first practice back after taking an unexpected three week hiatus from yoga. Is it a review of a studio? No. But can't we all relate to this topic? Yes. Maybe sharing my perspective on the whole month would be helpful to you... or helpful for me to reflect upon. So, obviously, I've decided to share it with you. The sanskrit word yoga means, literally, to join or unite. In class, when this is...

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Heartland Spa | Gilman, IL

LOCATION: Heartland Spa, Gilman, IL  COST: We had a groupon deal, which I think is pretty regular for them. But here are their rates. SPACE: The countryside location was absolutely beautiful this time of year... with trees changing colors (which there are plenty of trees, you're not surrounded by corn fields). There was a pond outside the door you could take a relaxing walk around. The rooms were set up nicely and...

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Tasty Bite Giveaway!

It's my birthday week, let's do a giveaway!!!! So... as I was rushing to sit down and enjoy some lunch last week, it occurred to me that I depend on Tasty Bite for my need-something-fast, non-dairy, vegetarian, all-natural, insanely yummy moments (which is a daily thing these days). If you haven't had one of their sauces, rices, entrees, or meal packets... maybe now is the time. And if you have... hello, sign me up! Oh wait, I can't. But YOU...

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Jim Bennitt Workshops | Living Yoga Center | Urbana, IL

LOCATION: Living Yoga Center — my "home studio," as in where I love love love to practice when I'm not traveling.  COST: $45/workshop or both for $80 STUDIO: See my original review   CLASS DESCRIPTION:  Stilling the Waking Mind, 10:30a-1p We all know that meditation is good for us. If you're looking to connect to spirit, find inner peace, or just trying to deal with the stress of modern...

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nicobella | vegan dark chocolate truffles

COMPANY: nicobella PRODUCT LINK: Vegan Dark Chocolate Truffles COST: $13.50 for a 6-pack of each flavor or an assortment of all flavors, or opt for 3 boxes at $36  DESCRIPTION: Wrapped in an elegant box that hints at their decadence, you may find it hard to share this 6-piece sampler. Each 6-piece assortment box contains: Blueberry Almond, Ginger Green Tea, Pumpkin Chai, Pure Cocoa Bliss, Sunflower Banana...

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I.D. Gym | Chicago, IL

LOCATION: This was an easy drive into Chicago, and I found myself in Lincoln Park again. There was a parking lot next to the gym (which the gym had excellent signage), but it was reserved parking for surrounding apartments, I'm guessing. There was open parking along the street right in front though, so no biggie. I got there early, so I ended up paying $3.50 for parking (about 2.5 hours I think). COST: $24 for the drop-in fee, that...

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Yoga at Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL

LOCATION: Who knew finding a zoo in the middle of a city would be so difficult. I mean, it's an ENTIRE zoo... but I couldn't find a single sign on where it was, let alone parking for it. So... I left it to the directional gods, so to speak. I went off course of the written directions (seriously, I need a new GPS), and what do you know? I found Lincoln Park Zoo, but then I had nowhere to park. Ugh! I left at 6am to give myself plenty...

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