Picnic Packing Guide</h1> <article> <h1>Picnic Packing Guide</h1> <p>Vitamin Daily — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-content field-field-content"> <div class="field-items"> <p class="dose-intro">Planning a family holiday with lots of day trips? Here are three packable items that allow you to be prepared, without the bulk.</p><p><br /><a href="http://shop.herschelsupply.ca/shop/packables.html" target="_blank">Hershel’s new Packables range</a> allows you to travel with a variety of bag options. Featuring a duffle, daypack, or tote that all fit into a small pouch, you can whip them out before a day of sightseeing, or at the airport when you’ve stocked up on wine from the duty free. From $9.99 at <a href="http://shop.herschelsupply.ca/shop/packables.html" target="_blank">Herschel</a>. </p><p><br />If you prefer packing your own meals on holiday, <a href="http://www.lunchskins.com/" target="_blank">Lunchskins</a> are the perfect companion. The reusable snack bags mean you can travel light, but with the equivalent of 20 tupperwares. They can hold fruit, sandwiches, or treats, and are easy to rinse out in a hotel room. From $8.49 at <a href="http://www.raspberrykids.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=lunchskins&x=31&y=12" target="_blank">Rasberry Kids</a>. </p><p><br />The nostalgic <a href="http://k-way.ca/en/13-claude-klassic-kids-printed.html" target="_blank">Claude Klassic K-Way</a> is a reminder of when we were kids and proudly wore our parka tucked into a little bag around our waist. Featuring a variety of prints and a size range from 12 months to teens, this is an absolute must-have when you are out and about anywhere that might greet you with a downpour (Vancouver, ahem!) $54 at K-Way. <a href="http://k-way.ca/en/13-claude-klassic-kids-printed.html" target="_blank">http://k-way.ca</a></p><p class="dose-info">—Alexandra Suhner Isenberg</p> </div> </div> <div class="meta-block"> <div class="dose-links"><h4 color: #444444!important;>MOMS & KIDS</h4><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">RELATED DOSES</h5><div class="links"><ul class="rn_related"> <li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/pintsized-portland">Pint-Sized Portland</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/tots-tribeca">Tots in TriBeCa</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/travellin%E2%80%99-fam">Travellin’ Fam</a></li></ul> </div><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">TAGS</h5><p><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/125">kids</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/2058">Packing</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/84">travel</a></p></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=nE7QEPjcOdY:WOuJOIETTSk:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=nE7QEPjcOdY:WOuJOIETTSk:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=nE7QEPjcOdY:WOuJOIETTSk:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pins and Pints</h1> <p>Vitamin Daily — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-content field-field-content"> <div class="field-items"> <p>The ubiquitous beer hall is here to stay, so what makes National on 10th stand out from the rest of the craft beer crowd?</p><p><br />Pins and balls, that's what. Yes, you heard that right – the brand-spanking-new <a href="http://www.ntnl.ca" target="_blank">National on 10th's </a>fully functioning bowling alley will be opened later in the summer. Meanwhile, active beer-sippers can get competitive playing foosball and table tennis. If sports aren’t your thing, why not try your hand at getting exclusive access to the prestigious Bourbon Room (tip: no smartphones allowed, this room is purely tasting fine beverages and mellow conversation). </p><p><br />Now where can we find a stylish bowling shirt? —Kait Kucy</p><p><br />The National on 10th, 341 10th Ave. SW, Calgary, <a href="http://www.ntnl.ca" target="_blank">www.ntnl.ca</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="meta-block"> <div class="dose-links"><h4 color: #444444!important;>DINING & NIGHTLIFE</h4><h5>MAKE IT YOURS</h5><div><ul><li class="last"><a href="https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=341+10th+Ave.+SW,+Calgary&hnear=341+10+Ave+SW,+Calgary,+Division+No.+6,+Alberta+T2R+0A4&gl=ca&t=m&z=16">GOOGLE MAP</a></li></ul></div><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">RELATED DOSES</h5><div class="links"><ul class="rn_related"> <li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/milkin-it">a cleanse we can live with</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/blog/%5Buser%5D/strike-national-beer-hall-opens-bowling-alley">Strike! National Beer Hall Opens Bowling Alley!</a></li></ul> </div><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">TAGS</h5><p><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/2673">beer hall</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/2785">craft beer</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/1483">drinks</a></p></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=MRrTuQDzuws:fEQD_jAPn1A:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=MRrTuQDzuws:fEQD_jAPn1A:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=MRrTuQDzuws:fEQD_jAPn1A:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>a to zurich</h1> <p>Vitamin Daily — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-content field-field-content"> <div class="field-items"> <p class="dose-intro">Yes, <a href="http://www.zuerich.com/en/Visitor.html" target="_blank">Zurich's</a> clean, organized and easy to get around – but there's plenty of creativity to go around, too. Try these stops on your next visit to Switzerland's financial capital. </p><p><b>pack</b></p><p>Switzerland ain't cheap, so why pay for bottled water? Make sure to bring a purse-size bottle to refill in one of the city's more than 1,200 stylish fountains featuring the city's very drinkable water. (The exception? Any fountains marked with the sign "kein trinkwasser", which we in fact never spotted.)</p><p><b>eat</b></p><p>To the Swiss, fondue's a winter food, but we say tourists get to break the rules. Head to <a href="http://www.le-dezaley.ch/en/home-2.html" target="_blank">Le Dézaley</a> to get your fix and sample other local specialities like rösti (potato pancakes), spätli (dumplings) and Vaudois sausage.</p><p> </p><p><b>shop</b></p><p>Look for souvenirs with class at <a href="http://www.heimatwerk.ch/go/heimatwerk/home,l-en.xhtml" target="_blank">Schweizer Heimatwerk</a>, which sells its selection of high-quality goods – think jewellery, home decor items and kids' wooden toys – both in the old town and at the airport. Off the beaten path, head to <a href="http://www.im-viadukt.ch/" target="_blank">West Zurich's Viadukt</a> shopping centre, a reclaimed area nestled in the arches of a working 19th-century rail viaduct, for more offbeat retailers; around the corner, stop by <a href="http://www.fraugerold.ch/" target="_blank">Frau Gerolds Garten</a> to browse through several cute clothing boutiques.</p><p><b>drink</b></p><p>Thursday evenings, take a 90-minute city tour in a classic tram complete with wine or champagne and snacks on the <a href="http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/content/vbz/de/index/freizeit_events/genuss_mit_den_vbz/aperotram.html" target="_blank">Apéritif Tram</a>, which makes its way past some of the city's top sights. The rest of the week, head up early to beat the crowds to the <a href="http://www.jules-verne.ch/e/brasserie-lipp/jules-verne/seite417.html" target="_blank">Jules Verne bar</a> with its panoramic views of the cityscape.</p><p><b>discover</b></p><p>Pick up a 24- or 72-hour <a href="http://www.zuerich.com/en/Visitor/zuerich-card.html" target="_blank">Zürich Card</a> for unlimited access to the city's beyond-amazing transit system – that means trams, trains, buses, boats and even the cable car – plus free access to most museums and <a href="http://www.zuerich.com/en/Visitor/tours/guided-tours.html" target="_blank">discounted city tours.</a> Don't miss a guided walk around the historic and well-preserved Old Town.</p><p>—Kat Tancock</p> </div> </div> <div class="meta-block"> <div class="dose-links"><h4 color: #444444!important;>TRAVEL & LEISURE</h4><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">RELATED DOSES</h5><div class="links"><ul class="rn_related"> <li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/node/3641">swiss miss</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/la-la-land-hipster-trails">la la land: the hipster trails</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/yoga-gogo-0">downloading zen</a></li></ul> </div><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">TAGS</h5><p><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/819">Switzerland</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/84">travel</a></p></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=QLURYyJyn5c:_GroiwPbIxg:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=QLURYyJyn5c:_GroiwPbIxg:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=QLURYyJyn5c:_GroiwPbIxg:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Give your skin a drink</h1> <p>Vitamin Daily — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-content field-field-content"> <div class="field-items"> <p class="dose-intro">Summer means loads of time outdoors bike-riding around the neighbourhood andgardening in the community plot – it is essential to keep skin nourished, soft and hydrated. </p><p><br />After a scorching weekend, our skin is crying for attention. We picked up <a href="http://www.roc.com/face/hydra/24h-comfort-ultra-nourishing-balm" target="_blank">RoC’s super comforting 24h Ultra-Nourishing Balm</a> to do some hopeful recon on our ravaged skin. </p><p><br />The results? Super silky skin in better shape than we started; applied daily we could be back to baby’s bottom smoothness in no time. </p><p class="dose-info"><br />$26 at Shoppers Drug Mart, <a href="http://www.rocskincare.com" target="_blank">www.rocskincare.com</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="meta-block"> <div class="dose-links"><h4 color: #444444!important;>HEALTH & BEAUTY</h4><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">RELATED DOSES</h5><div class="links"><ul class="rn_related"> <li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/drugstore-divas-calgary-edition">drugstore divas: calgary edition</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/beauty-goes-deep">Beauty That Goes Deep</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/drugstore-divas-calgary">Drugstore Divas: Calgary</a></li></ul> </div><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">TAGS</h5><p><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/31">beauty products</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/960">drugstore products</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/416">skin care</a></p></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=P5h0g_SNYos:IIbIe3PwFBs:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=P5h0g_SNYos:IIbIe3PwFBs:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=P5h0g_SNYos:IIbIe3PwFBs:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Top Shelf</h1> <p>Vitamin Daily — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-content field-field-content"> <div class="field-items"> <p class="dose-intro">There's a reason Scandinavian interior design is so coveted: clean lines and minimalism never go out of style.</p><p><br />Beltline design shop, <a href="http://www.kitinteriorobjects.com" target="_blank">Kit Interior Objects</a> curates its collections with an eye towards this simple aesthetic. Muuto, a Danish brand, has released ‘Stacked’ (starting at $450), a gorgeous modular shelving system. The best thing about the shelf? Each piece will be completely unique as you get to choose different sized boxes and finishes to generate your custom shelf.</p><p><br />And bonus points for furniture we don't have to put together. —Kait Kucy</p><p class="dose-info"><br />Kit Interior Objects, 725 11 Ave. SW, Calgary, <a href="http://www.kitinteriorobjects.com">www.kitinteriorobjects.com</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="meta-block"> <div class="dose-links"><h4 color: #444444!important;>HOME & DECOR</h4><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">RELATED DOSES</h5><div class="links"><ul class="rn_related"> <li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/design-without-limits">Design without Limits</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/back-future-home-edition">Back to the Future: Home Edition</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/take-number">Take a Number</a></li></ul> </div><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">TAGS</h5><p><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/113">decor</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/238">furniture</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/2102">interior design</a></p></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=100-Y-drHzc:Fxs794kko6k:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=100-Y-drHzc:Fxs794kko6k:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=100-Y-drHzc:Fxs794kko6k:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>all's fair in love and shopping</h1> <p>Vitamin Daily — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-content field-field-content"> <div class="field-items"> <p class="dose-intro">Just like the folks at Calgary startup FairGoods, we love to buy products that have a story behind them. </p><p><br />Perfect for summertime coffee dates on the porch this <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/Just%20like%20the%20folks%20at%20Calgary%20startup%20FairGoods,%20we%20love%20to%20buy%20products%20that%20have%20a%20story%20behind%20them.%20%20%20Perfect%20for%20summertime%20coffee%20dates%20on%20the%20porch%20this%20Anchor%20Sugar%20&%20Creamer%20($32%20USD)%20from%20Brooklyn-based%20BROOKLYNREHAB%20is%20absolutely%20one%20of%20those%20items.%20Inspired%20by%20the%20designers%20studio%20window%20views,%20the%20nautical%20themed%20set%20was%20designed%20and%20made%20in%20her%20Brooklyn%20studio.%20%20Plenty%20of%20Calgarian%20designers%20launching%20new%20product%20on%20their%20soon%20%E2%80%93%20you%20can%20actually%20keep%20track%20of%20in-progress%20projects%20to%20pre-order.%20%20%20Who%20says%20life%20isn%27t%20fair?%20%E2%80%94Kait%20Kucy%20%20By%20appointment,%20FairGoods,%20%20403-351-0613%20http://www.fairgoods.com/products/anchor-sugar-and-creamer-set-1" target="_blank">Anchor Sugar & Creamer</a> (US$32) from Brooklyn-based BROOKLYNREHAB is absolutely one of those items. Inspired by the designers studio window views, the nautical themed set was designed and made in her Brooklyn studio.</p><p><br />Plenty of Calgarian designers launching new product on their soon – you can actually keep track of in-progress projects to pre-order. </p><p><br />Who says life isn't fair? —Kait Kucy</p><p class="dose-info"><br />By appointment, FairGoods, 403-351-0613, <a href="http://www.fairgoods.com/products/anchor-sugar-and-creamer-set-1" target="_blank">www.fairgoods.com</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="meta-block"> <div class="dose-links"><h4 color: #444444!important;>HOME & DECOR</h4><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">RELATED DOSES</h5><div class="links"><ul class="rn_related"> <li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/top-shelf">Top Shelf</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/sleep-it">sleep on it</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/playing-interior-decorator">Playing Interior Decorator</a></li></ul> </div><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">TAGS</h5><p><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/1829">artisans</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/113">decor</a></p></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=SmZUvT4Z1EQ:DXoqlpfdwaQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=SmZUvT4Z1EQ:DXoqlpfdwaQ:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=SmZUvT4Z1EQ:DXoqlpfdwaQ:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>The blogger's guide to being a mom</h1> <p>Vitamin Daily — Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-content field-field-content"> <div class="field-items"> <p class="dose-intro">We secretly think there's only one thing moms want for Mother's Day - more hours in the day. And we would definitely spend part of that time reading these stellar Canadian parenting blogs. </p><p>With a tagline like “Not potty trained. Not trying” the <a href="https://twitter.com/honesttoddler" target="_blank">Honest Toddler</a> makes our kids look like angels. This Canadian toddler’s reflections on life makes us want to both laugh and cry. “Funny how after 10 p.m. asking for a sip of water is on the same level as attempted murder.” Indeed.</p><p><a href="http://www.sweetpotatochronicles.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Potato Chronicles</a> is a blog about family food, created by a pair of ex-FASHION magazine staffers, Ceri Marsh and Laura Keogh. Expect healthy recipes that are designed for modern families (read: quick and uncomplicated), information about food trends, and lots of cookbook giveaways. </p><p><a href="http://mamapapabubba.com/" target="_blank">Mama. Papa. Bubba:</a> It’s a love/hate (OK, envy) thing with “Mama” Jen Kossowan because she seems to have a talent for preparing extraordinarily healthy, fun food and activities for her “bubba” Gracen. We still can't figure out how she manages to get that much kale into her daughter, but we're hooked on the great crafts and recipes.</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RegressiveMama" target="_blank">Regressive Parenting</a> describes itself as a blog about “Detachment parenting in an attachment age” and is one of the most honest parenting sites we’ve found to date. Penned by two mothers who share a love of wine, they remind us about the realities of having kids and dole out real advice like “Stay away from the Babycenter.com message boards.” Sadly, the blog is not updated regularly but you’ll find some gems on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/RegressiveMama" target="_blank">@RegressiveMama</a>: Have you met kids? They are not for everyone. </p><p><a href="http://thethirtiesgrind.com/" target="_blank">The Thirties Grind:</a> Melissa Carr is best known for her <a href="http://thethirtiesgrind.com/tag/vancouver-real-estate/" target="_blank">Absurd Vancouver Properties of the Week,</a> but as a mom, she also covers a lot of parenting issues. Expect some debate in the comments section as she tackles issues like childhood allergies or childcare, and her <a href="http://thethirtiesgrind.com/category/the-real-real-housewives-of-yvr/" target="_blank">The REAL Real Housewives of Vancouver</a> profiles local women that bear little resemblance to the ones in the show (and have a lot less plastic surgery).</p><p><a href="http://reasonsmommydrinks.com/" target="_blank">Reasons Mommy Drinks</a> is recently back from a book writing hiatus (expect a launch this fall.) An exploration of the reasons why parents resort to alcohol, this blog not only provides hilarious articles lamenting things like the thousands of dollars we spend on baby carrying devices (carriers, strollers, and car seats) but also provides recipes for cocktails to get us through each day. And we smile at the reminders that all parents make mistakes: “The Park: she forgot to pack your hat, which according to The Unspoken Rules of Parenting is the equivalent of leaving you outside naked in a snowstorm." </p><p>Happy Mother's Day from the VitaminDaily.com team!</p> </div> </div> <div class="meta-block"> <div class="dose-links"><h4 color: #444444!important;>MOMS & KIDS</h4><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">RELATED DOSES</h5><div class="links"><ul class="rn_related"> <li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/somebody-arted">Somebody Arted</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/home-where-money">home is where the money is</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/its-all-fun-and-games-3-baby-shower-activities">It's All Fun and Games: 3 Baby shower Activities</a></li></ul> </div><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">TAGS</h5><p><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/315">blogs</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/2782">entertainment</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/199">free</a></p></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=VcJds8KdGZ8:jG3ec9hLh6c:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=VcJds8KdGZ8:jG3ec9hLh6c:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=VcJds8KdGZ8:jG3ec9hLh6c:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>A finer diner</h1> <p>Vitamin Daily — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-content field-field-content"> <div class="field-items"> <p class="dose-intro">Our never-ending quest for the best benny in town led us straight to <a href="http://www.blondesdiner.com" target="_blank">Blondes Diner</a>.</p><p> Top Chef Canada hopeful, Chris Shaften opened the not-so greasy spoon in March with a menu of ‘fancy diner goodness,' like the Mushroom Eggs Benny with kale and buttermilk dressing salad. Stopping by later in the day? Order up The One and Only Gluten-free Mac & Cheese topped with local Gouda, Edam and cheddar. </p><p><br />It's classic Canadian done right. —Kait Kucy </p><p><br />Blondes Diner, 2005b 4th St. SW, Calgary, 403-474-3867, <a href="http://www.blondesdiner.com" target="_blank">www.blondesdiner.com</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="meta-block"> <div class="dose-links"><h4 color: #444444!important;>DINING & NIGHTLIFE</h4><h5>MAKE IT YOURS</h5><div><ul><li class="last"><a href="https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=2005b+4th+St.+SW,+Calgary,&hl=en&client=safari&hnear=2005+4+St+SW,+Calgary,+Division+No.+6,+Alberta+T2S+0G8&t=m&z=16">GOOGLE MAP</a></li></ul></div><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">RELATED DOSES</h5><div class="links"><ul class="rn_related"> <li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/next-level-casual-eats">The Next Level of Casual Eats</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/diner%E2%80%99s-delight">Diner’s Delight</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/welcome-community">Welcome to the Community</a></li></ul> </div><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">TAGS</h5><p><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/2018">diner</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/159">food</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/2775">Fourth Street</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/82">restaurants</a></p></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=20W8137z-5M:3O5q5cEeo_g:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=20W8137z-5M:3O5q5cEeo_g:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=20W8137z-5M:3O5q5cEeo_g:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>la la land: the hipster trails</h1> <p>Vitamin Daily — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-content field-field-content"> <div class="field-items"> <p class="dose-intro">Skip the glitz and glam of Rodeo Drive, and hit up some of Los Angeles’ cooler spots.</p><p><b>stay</b></p><p>Located just below the picturesque West Hollywood hills and five minutes from the notorious Chateau Marmont, <a href="http://www.westhollywood.andaz.hyatt.com" target="_blank">Andaz Hotel’s rooftop</a> swimming pool and its indie soundtrack will put you in the right mood to feel like a hip Angeleno. 8401 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, 323-656-1234, <a href="http://www.westhollywood.andaz.hyatt.com" target="_blank">www.westhollywood.andaz.hyatt.com</a></p><p><b>drink</b></p><p>Forget Britney Spears and her bottomless Starbucks, the best coffee in Los Angeles is in Silver Lake. Everyone drinking and working at Intelligentsia look like they belong in some cool band about to make it big. Who knows? Maybe they are. 3922 West Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 323-663-6173, <a href="http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com" target="_blank">www.intelligentsiacoffee.com</a></p><p><b>listen</b></p><p>Silver Lakers take their vinyl very seriously. As does <a href="http://vacationvinyl.com" target="_blank">Vacation</a>, the neighbourhood’s acclaimed record store. Whether you are looking for original pressings of Smiths albums or the new Kurt Vile record, they’ll likely have it. 3815 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 323-666-2111, <a href="http://vacationvinyl.com" target="_blank">http://vacationvinyl.com</a></p><p><b>eat</b></p><p>From Silver Lake, head over to the equally happening Echo Park, and stop by <a href="http://mohawk.la" target="_blank">Mohawk Bend</a> to taste one (or two or three) of their 72 local craft beers. This gorgeously retrofitted 100-year-old Vaudeville theatre also features modern pub fare using the finest local ingredients. 2141 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 213-483-2337, <a href="http://mohawk.la" target="_blank">http://mohawk.la</a></p><p><b>read</b></p><p>Echo Park is home to writer Dave Eggers, who is also one of the directors of <a href="http://826la.org/" target="_blank">826LA</a>, a non-profit kids’ writing centre. This adorable place is also home to The Time Travel Mart, where you can pick up the 826LA’s publications like From the Couch to the Kitchen, a cookbook written by high school students, as well as sharp-witted knick-knacks. 1714 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 213-413-3388, <a href="http://826la.org/" target="_blank">http://826la.org</a></p><p><b>drink more</b></p><p>Over on Mid Wilshire, you’ll find the painfully hip <a href="http://pourvousla.com" target="_blank">Pour Vous</a>. From PYTs to older distinguished types (and we hear Robert Pattinson), this speakeasy features Parisian-inspired cocktails that will quickly go to your head, while you watch trapeze burlesque artists perform to moody Lana Del Rey songs. 5574 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 323-871-8699, <a href="http://pourvousla.com" target="_blank">http://pourvousla.com</a></p><p class="dose-info">—Anya Georgijevic</p> </div> </div> <div class="meta-block"> <div class="dose-links"><h4 color: #444444!important;>TRAVEL & LEISURE</h4><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">RELATED DOSES</h5><div class="links"><ul class="rn_related"> <li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/farm-fresh-la">Farm Fresh in L.A.</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/girl%E2%80%99s-guide-huntington-and-fishing">the girl’s guide to Huntington and fishing</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/blog/%5Buser%5D/48-hours-whistler">48 hours in Whistler</a></li></ul> </div><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">TAGS</h5><p><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/250">hotels</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/165">Los Angeles</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/84">travel</a></p></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=P9YWvV-GIs8:F4V4GZGgWMk:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=P9YWvV-GIs8:F4V4GZGgWMk:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=P9YWvV-GIs8:F4V4GZGgWMk:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>She's a gem</h1> <p>Vitamin Daily — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-content field-field-content"> <div class="field-items"> <p class="dose-intro">“They say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend but pearls are her soul mate,” says Kristin Richard, the romantic gemologist behind <a href="http://www.kaviarpearls.com" target="_blank">Kaviar Pearls</a>. </p><p><br />We wholeheartedly agree, which is why this Kaviar Bracelet ($199) is at the top of our shopping list for mom. Comprised of silver-hued pink and lavender coloured freshwater pearl and finished with a rhodium-plated sterling silver sweetheart clasps set with pave zircons, this may be the best Mother's Day gift ever. </p><p><br />Besides the clay candy dish you handmade in kindergarten, of course. —Kait Kucy </p><p class="dose-info"><br />Kaviar Pearls, 12 805 1st St. SW., Calgary, <a href="http://www.kaviarpearls.com" target="_blank">www.kaviarpearls.com</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="meta-block"> <div class="dose-links"><h4 color: #444444!important;>FASHION & SHOPPING</h4><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">RELATED DOSES</h5><div class="links"><ul class="rn_related"> <li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/stay-golden">Stay Golden</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/peace-love-and-beads">Peace, Love, and Beads</a></li><li><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/content/dragon%E2%80%99s-den-17th-avenue">From Dragon’s Den to 17th Avenue</a></li></ul> </div><h5 style="color: #444444!important;">TAGS</h5><p><a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/1518">bracelets</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/2139">jewelry</a>, <a href="http://vitamindaily.com/calgary/tag/456">Mother's Day</a></p></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=gKLPCLiBhhw:C6Q8J60079s:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=gKLPCLiBhhw:C6Q8J60079s:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/vitamindaily/calgary?a=gKLPCLiBhhw:C6Q8J60079s:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> </main></body></html>