Thursday, May 8, 2014

5/8 CATENYA MCHENRY, MUST-HAVE MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS, CHEF GEORGE DURAN, NATIONAL BARBECUE MONTH

CATENYA MCHENRY - LIFESTYLE EXPERT, MUST-HAVE MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS

It was 100 years ago that President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation creating Mother’s Day.  The intent was to celebrate what mothers do for us every day of the year.  As we mark this hundredth Mother’s Day on May 11, it’s a perfect opportunity to honor your mom by giving her gifts she can appreciate every hour of the day all year round.

POCKET POPPET 
The Cardigan on the go: Stylish. Practical. Packable. Perfect for the mom on the move! The stylish and functional Pocket Poppet offers a fashionable and easy way to always have a clean cardigan handy to pop on. Proudly made in the USA, the Pocket Poppet is a fashionable open drape front cardigan that is created to fold into its own attached convenient and protective pouch. From boardroom to beach, work to weekend, retro to metro, The Pocket Poppets’ cozy, flattering, and adaptable design translates to any type of event, activity, or errand for the ultimate in style mileage!

LIMBO JEWELRY DESIGN 
Mother’s Day Feature - Bubble Grow Necklace and Earrings (Sterling Silver): Moms are the heart of the home and nothing says “I love you mom” more than jewelry. So this year give mom a gift that encompasses both beauty and simplicity. Don’t fret if can’t afford designer necklaces, rings or bracelets exclusively made for Mother’s Day.  If you are looking for “exclusive for less” look no further than Limbo Designs. This one-of-a-kind line incorporates nature-inspired designs created through the unique use of shapes and architectural design not normally seen in jewelry.   The line has a wide array of stunning, trendy and classic accessories. Prices range from $35 and up.

KARMA GIFTS 
Scarf and Keychain: Mom will love the boho-chic, affordable products available at Karma Gifts. Get a matching towel, flip flops, tote, coffee mug, scarf, wrap bracelets and so much more! Feel great about your purchase too, Karma Gifts donates a portion of each sale to those in need. Gifts starting under $20.


PROSPERITY CANDLE 
Three wick Majorelle Bowl Candle: Prosperity Candles aren't only gorgeous, but they are designed to "do good in the world." Each candle is handmade and ethically poured. Your candle will come with a story about the woman who poured it. From pillars made by Iraqi widows, to repurposed glass votives from Haiti... to unique rice bowl candles poured by refugees living in the US--each candle is handmade by a woman rebuilding her life. Candles starting at $18.


VINTAGE TRADITION 
Body Balm: Whole body care for mom for her face, lips, hands, feet and body. For all skin conditions including: dry, chapped, calloused, cracked, sun-damaged skin, rashes, burning and itching. Simply rub into the problem area well.. a little goes a long way, so a jar lasts an incredibly long time. It does not result in a greasy look or feel because it is readily absorbed as nourishment. Ingredients include: tallow (from 100% grass-fed organic cows), olive oil (extra virgin, organic) and essential oils. Available in eight scents and two sizes... two ounces and nine ounces. Great for eczema, sensitive skin and so much more!


ENDLESS GAMES 

Mom would love to receive board games to play with her friends and family! For ages 3 to 103, Endless Games offers card, dice, party, word, strategy, trivia, survey and pop culture games for everyone! Games like Oddly Obvious, the wild new party game where all the answers are right in front of you. One player reads clues while the other players race to spot the correct answers on a game card. The trick, the answers are each in different fonts and colors, written up, down, and even upside down. Shout out the most correct answers to win. It's not as easy as you think!


UWATER – THE ULTIMATE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE COMPANION 

UWater offers the world’s smallest action audio gear that goes from sand to surf!  Designed to go anywhere, weighing just one ounce, the UWater G5 is a 4GB 100% waterproof MP3/FM player that can be attached to goggles, a headband, armband, swimsuit, wetsuit or belt so that you can play your favorite  songs or listen to audio books while out enjoying your favorite water sports, including swimming laps!



CELEBRITY CHEF GEORGE DURAN - MAY IS NATIONAL BARBECUE MONTH

Hottest Trends on the Grill for 2014! Join Celebrity Chef George Duran  As He Grills Up Some Wild Recipes! After a long and cold winter for many of us, it’s finally that time of year to take the cover off the grill, dust off your tongs and fire up the grill! Celebrity Chef George Duran shows you how to kick jt up a notch with some of the Trendiest New Grilling Ideas!

Steak and hamburgers may be the darlings of the grill, but getting stuck in a food rut can happen to any of us. This summer, break away from those standard barbecue choices. Chef Duran is dishing up ways to wake up your taste buds by introducing new foods and recipes to the grill.

 Chef George Duran will discuss the hottest new BBQ trends and unique grilling ideas for the season. Chef Duran is author of Take This Dish and Twist It and known for his Food Network show Ham on the Street.  He was also host of TLC’s Ultimate Cake Off and has appeared as a guest on the Dr. Oz Show, NBC Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Wendy Williams Show, The Nate Berkus Show and many others.