You know when I like something I mean really like something, I post it over and over. Well, I have to say, if I had to narrow it down, the single best purchase within last year was my Bougie Blanket. I was never a blanket person. My daughter is a huge blanket person and she sleeps with multiple thick soft cotton blankets every night, 365 days of a year. My good friend JB is a huge blanket person. So much so that she literally traveled with a blanket AND quilt for most of our teen and college years. They were affectionately called Bunkie and Quilty. And they literally came everywhere. I am still scarred thinking of the time that upon landing in Mexico after a semi-turbulent flight, bunky and quilty shifted and literally came down in one huge thump on a poor unsuspecting passenger in the row ahead of us. The poor guy, at this point in its life, quilty was quite a mess of batting and orange Brady Bunch floral material, and the poor man was shocked and pretty annoyed. I was def not a blanket person!!! Fast forward to this winter in Florida. My friend Meg told me about her Bougie Blanket and how everyone was stealing hers and it is now her family’s obsession. The entire week, I heard about that blanket at least 100 times. So I thought I would try it. OMG!!!! The Bougie Blanket is incredible. It is so luxurious and the most comfortable thing you have ever felt. It washes well too, which most faux fur blankets do not. It has a little bit of weight due to the quality of the fabric but it is perfection. Not to mention every single one of my family members has stolen it since the day I received it. What a treasure. To read more about Bougie Blankets or to purchase your own, click HERE.
As we age, self-care becomes increasingly crucial to maintaining good health and well-being.
The U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs predicts that by 2050, the global population of individuals over 60 is expected to reach 2 billion, three times higher than the count in 2000.
This demographic shift highlights the need for individuals to adopt healthy habits that can prevent age-related diseases, maintain mobility, and enjoy a higher quality of life.
Regular medical check-ups, exercise, proper nutrition, and social engagement are all healthy habits that aging adults need to adopt immediately. However, embracing these habits can be challenging, especially for those not accustomed to being active or with existing health conditions.
It is, therefore, essential to approach the process patiently and seek professional guidance when necessary.
With that said, let’s explore seven healthy habits that aging adults should adopt ASAP.
- Get Regular Check-Ups
Aging adults need to make regular check-ups a priority in their healthcare routine. Preventative care and early diagnosis can help catch and treat health issues before they become more serious.
Regular screenings can help prevent or manage chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases: high blood pressure, and diabetes.
One specific condition that older adults should be aware of is mesothelioma. It is a rare condition caused by exposure to asbestos, commonly used in construction and building materials.
Asbestos exposure can take decades to show symptoms, making regular check-ups and early diagnosis crucial for those who may have been exposed.
In the event of a mesothelioma diagnosis, organizations such as Mesothelioma Hope can help provide valuable resources and support. They help mesothelioma patients and their families access compensation through mesothelioma claims to cover their medical expenses and lost wages.
- Engage in Physical Activities
As we grow older, it becomes more crucial to sustain an active lifestyle to preserve good health.
Exercise can help maintain muscle mass and strength, improve cardiovascular health, and reduce the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis. However, it also has benefits for your mental health. Exercise can improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote cognitive function.
It is never too late to start incorporating exercise into your daily routine. Aging adults should aim for at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity exercise every week.
However, choosing activities that you enjoy and are appropriate for your fitness level is essential.
- Make the Right Dietary Choices
As we age, we must pay close attention to our diet and make healthy dietary choices to maintain optimal health. Proper nutrition is critical to reducing the risk of chronic diseases, improving energy levels, and supporting healthy aging.
Aging adults should strive for a well-rounded diet comprising nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats. Consuming sufficient fiber, vitamins, and minerals is crucial to maintaining optimal health and minimizing the risk of severe ailments like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
Additionally, aging adults should limit their intake of processed and high-fat foods, which can contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of age-related diseases.
A registered dietitian can help create a personalized nutrition plan that meets individual needs and dietary restrictions.
- Stay Hydrated
Adequate hydration is vital for numerous bodily functions, including regulating body temperature, maintaining healthy skin and organs, and promoting healthy digestion and kidney function.
Aging adults should aim to consume at least 8 cups (64 ounces) of water daily and more in hot weather or after intense physical activity. Water-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables can also contribute to overall hydration.
Also, avoid sugary and caffeinated beverages, which can lead to dehydration and contribute to chronic health conditions such as obesity and diabetes.
- Develop Good Sleeping Patterns
Adequate and good quality sleep is essential for physical and mental health, including maintaining a healthy immune system, reducing the risk of chronic diseases, and promoting cognitive function.
Aging adults should aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night and maintain consistent sleep schedules. Creating a relaxing bedtime routine, like reading a book or taking a warm bath, can also promote good sleep habits.
Creating a comfortable sleeping environment, including a cool dark bedroom, is essential. Refraining from stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol before bedtime, limiting screen time, and exposure to bright lights can also promote good sleep habits.
- Work Your Mind and Body
Stress-reduction techniques and regular mental and physical exercise are essential for aging adults to maintain optimal health and well-being.
Techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, and yoga can help reduce stress levels and promote relaxation. Regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, swimming, or strength training, can help reduce stress and promote overall well-being.
Additionally, engaging in mentally stimulating activities such as reading, solving puzzles, or taking up a new hobby can help maintain cognitive function.
- Promote Social Engagement
Promoting social engagement is essential for aging adults as social isolation can lead to adverse physical and mental health outcomes, including depression, anxiety, and an increased risk of chronic diseases.
Staying socially active can involve participating in social clubs or organizations, volunteering, or spending time with friends and family. Finding activities that align with individual interests and abilities to promote sustained social engagement is essential.
Technology can also be utilized to connect with others through video calls or social media platforms.
However, addressing barriers to social engagement, such as mobility issues or transportation limitations, is essential. Seeking resources and support, such as community programs or home care services, can help overcome these barriers and promote social engagement.
Conclusion
Prioritizing healthy habits is an investment in one’s health and well-being that can lead to a more fulfilling and enjoyable life in the golden years. By preventing or managing chronic health conditions, aging adults can reduce the burden of healthcare costs, become less dependent, and improve their quality of life.
However, working with an experienced healthcare professional to develop a personalized plan that aligns with individual needs and abilities is vital. Remember, these healthy habits are interconnected, and adopting one can lead to the development of others, creating a positive loop that reinforces the benefits of healthy living.
Printed drawstring bags can be great brand promotion tools when used appropriately. The bags are useful in many casual ways such as for going to the beach, carrying sports items, using them for school swag, storing kids’ toys, or carrying lunch and snacks among other uses.
As such, a wide range of businesses can use printed drawstring bags to promote their brands. To do this, one needs to work with a reliable custom-printed bag seller, who allows customization and facilitates printing. From here, you can now use your printed drawstring bags in various ways to market or promote your brand.
Printed Drawstring Bags for Sponsored Event Giveaways
People will always find a way to use drawstring bags. So, you can give them out for any sponsored event such as a charity run, local sports tournament, fashion show, or community health event. All you need is to buy high-quality printed drawstring bags from a reliable seller and give them out to the attendees.
This will definitely publicize your brand all over as the users carry the bags around. If this is what you are looking for, you can try the RocketBags printed drawstring bags, and you will not regret the results.
Social Media Giveaways
Do you have a strong social media presence? If yes, then your business’s social media pages have a huge following and many fans. You can hold programs and events such as Facebook Live, TikTok Live, and others where you will give away printed drawstring bags.
You will be surprised that more fans and followers will quickly join your business community to be part of this fun and generous activity. It will also be easier to convert them into buying customers. Most importantly, they will continue to expose your brand to many people as they use printed drawstring bags.
Packaging Goods in Your Business
Another great way to use printed drawstring bags in your business is to use them to pack customer goods. For instance, a business that deals with sports clothes, school kids’ products, or any other can pack bought items in printed drawstring bags.
With this, you can rest assured that every customer is an opportunity to publicize your brand name because they will definitely carry the drawstring bag around. As mentioned, these bags are useful in many ways. Perhaps, you have seen school-going kids, particularly teens, carry such bags around.
Sell Printed Drawstring Bags in Your Shop
You can still sell printed drawstring bags if you do not have the financial strength to give them out for free. They can be part of your stock. However, this only applies to some businesses such as ones that sell sports gear. They could also be sold in a kids’ clothes shop, for example.
To sell printed drawstring bags in your shop, they need to be of high quality to give customers a reason to buy them. Also, positioning them strategically will help you sell more. With this, users will publicize your business logo and name wherever they carry these bags around.
Conclusion
See, it is possible to market your brand with printed drawstring bags. They are useful bags, and people will absolutely carry them around, thus exposing your brand to potential customers. Do not forget that the users will also prefer to buy from your business the next time they want a product that you sell. So, consider using them today.
The premium coffee company has created two custom blends exclusive to The Granola Bar
TGB Hospitality Group is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Coffee of Grace. The group has teamed up with the Black woman-owned coffee brand to create two signature blends, with Nobu Restaurants being the only other group to ever offer a Coffee of Grace custom blend. Guests will be served the coffee at The Granola Bars in Fairfield, Greenwich, Stamford, and Westport, CT, and Rye, NY as well as Old Mill Grocery & Deli in Westport. All locations will also sell other Coffee of Grace blends by the bag.
Coffee of Grace is a premium coffee company that emphasizes environmental stewardship and seeks to support farmers by sourcing directly from co-ops in Rwanda, Peru, Guatemala, and Brazil. The brand was founded by Grace Hightower in an effort to help rebuild the Rwandan economy – especially after the genocide – and to help support women coffee farmers. Grace set her focus on growing sustainable farming systems in Rwanda by purchasing green coffee directly from the farmers and paying them above fair trade market prices. Her love of coffee and her dedication to helping the coffee farming communities in Rwanda led to the formation of Coffee of Grace. All coffees are 100% arabica, specialty grade, organically grown, and ethically sourced from small lot coffee farmers through 100% Direct Trade business.
Coffee of Grace designed two unique blends for TGB: Moonlight Viennese Roast, and Total Eclipse Espresso/Italian Roast. Moonlight is a balanced and aromatic blend of South American arabica coffees that was carefully roasted to highlight the head notes of the origin’s terroir. There are flavor notes of toffee, honey caramel, fig jam, toasted almonds, and a syrupy dark chocolate round body. Total Eclipse is a distinctive roast that creates a bold flavor experience, with notes of fire-roasted marshmallow, Amaretto, and hints of dark caramel and sweet mesquite. The Brazilian coffee used in both blends was sourced from a woman producer and is certified carbon neutral.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with a fellow woman-owned brand and take our coffee game up a notch in a way that also does good,” said TGB Co-Founder and Co-CEO Julie Mountain. Fellow Co-Founder and Co-CEO Dana Noorily added, “Grace is such an inspiration and we’re proud to support her mission and female coffee farmers.”
Coffee of Grace CEO & Founder Grace Hightower commented, “It is such a pleasure to partner with Dana and Julie as we work together to create an interconnected mission of sustainability, quality, and customer satisfaction through delicious food and premium coffee.”
For more information, please visit www.tgbhospitalitygroup.com
ABOUT TGB HOSPITALITY GROUP
Based in Westport, CT, TGB Hospitality Group was founded by Julie Mountain and Dana Noorily in 2013. The group began as a wholesale granola business and has expanded to six restaurants, a catering business, and a food truck. Restaurants include The Granola Bar in Westport, Fairfield, Stamford and Greenwich, CT, and Rye, NY. The group’s latest venture is Old Mill Grocery & Deli, located in Westport’s Compo Beach neighborhood. For more information, please visit www.tgbhospitalitygroup.com
There is a little bit of everything in today’s Best Seller post. From resort wear to the season’s chicest sweater, we posted it all. Please click the links below to purchase or for more information.
From Left to Right:
Birkenstocks are all the rage and the white seem to be the most coveted.
Our favorite fragrances now come in hair care products.
White sneakers are all the rage. Love this pair.
How fab is this puff sleeve black denim jacket.
This bathing suit has been on the best-seller list for 2 years in a row!
This is this season’s chicest sweater.
I am obsessed with this set from the GAP.
I also love the colors of this dress
So many people have sent me the link to this slide that I had to share!
| Extended by Popular Demand Through April 8th |
| On View Six More Weeks in Wynwood, at the Center for Visual Communication |
| Powerful New Works by 15 of Miami’s Leading Artists, Curated by Barry Fellman |
| Gallery installation photo at the Center for Visual Communication, (left-to-right) works by Carlos Betancourt, John Bailly, Mira Lehr, and Pablo Contrisciani. Photo by Barry Fellman, curator of the exhibition “The Miami Creative Movement.” |
| Due to popular demand, the Center for Visual Communication (CVC) in Wynwood is announcing the stellar exhibition featuring 15 of Miami’s leading artists – The Miami Creative Movement – will be extended through April 8th, and will remain on view for six more weeks. |
| The group show features powerful new works by Mira Lehr, Carlos Betancourt, Edouard Duval-Carrie, Karen Rifas, Robert Thiele, John Bailly, Asser Saint-Val, Kathleen Staples, Paola Gracey, Jacqueline Gopie, Robert McKnight, Regina Jestrow, Gustavo Oviedo, Pablo Contrisciani, and David Marsh. |
| There has never been a show quite like this before that succeeds in grouping together influential Miami artists of this caliber, brilliantly juxtaposed among younger generations who are now taking the baton. Some of these artists led the charge as far back as 1961, they spearheaded the role of art in Miami. |
| It is also rare to see a show in South Florida of bold paintings spread out over such a large gallery space. The effect on the viewer is electrifying. |
| Spectra II, by Paola Gracey |
| “The works dance with Miami’s light, colors, air, breezes, sounds, music, and life. They sing with the spirit of place that is unlike anywhere else.” |
| Landscape Re-Imagined, by Carlos Betancourt |
| “The word movement was chosen for the title of this exhibition to celebrate the deep well of talent that is cycling again now, as the foundation of our push forward during this critical time in Miami’s history,” says Barry Fellman, the Curator of this group show and the CVC’s Executive Director. |
| “These works were created by the artists during the last two years, during the time COVID has challenged us to reinvent and rethink, to come out of this dark era with new approaches to daily life. They signal a creative response to the isolating circumstances and inward-looking realm we are slowly emerging from,” adds Fellman. |
| Early Spring, by Mira Lehr |
| “The paintings are infused with the qualities of the Miami environment and move with the rhythms of the city.” |
| The CVC’s exhibitions thrive from the spatial luxury of large, open gallery space. Works are presented around a wide, unobstructed area. This alternative use of gallery space presents art in a more expansive manner than other venues in Miami. |
| “The paintings are infused with the qualities of the Miami environment and move with the rhythms of the city,” says Fellman. “Each work is energetic yet contemplative, arising from the mature creative vision that each artist has taken,” says Fellman. “The works dance with Miami’s light, colors, air, breezes, sounds, music, and life. They sing with the spirit of place that is unlike anywhere else.” |
| 0807, by Karen Rifas |
| The photography book that launched alongside this exhibition features 200 images of Miami’s arts scene taken by Fellman, the nationally acclaimed photographer, and curator. |
| His new art book is entitled Miami Creative: A Decade of Transformation and chronicles a pivotal decade in Miami’s arts and culture, featuring essays by Alberto Ibargüen (the President/CEO of the Knight Foundation) and Jordan Levin (arts writer), with contributions by Dr. Carol Damian. |
| To see their work, and to read more about each of the artists presented in the exhibition The Miami Creative Movement, visit the following pages: |
| Extended by Popular Demand Through April 8th |
| The Miami Creative Movement |
| On View Six More Weeks in Wynwood, at the Center for Visual Communication |
| The Arrival I and II, by Mira Lehr |
| About the New Photography Book by Barry Fellman |
| The back cover of the new photography book Miami Creative: A Decade of Transformation, by Barry Fellman |
| The more than 200 photographs by Barry Fellman in his new book Miami Creative: A Decade of Transformation capture a decade of artistic growth in Miami, the financial likes of which most cities never experience in their entire history – a time of transformational public funding and major private donations for the arts. |
| “Through his camera lens and the pages of his book, Barry Fellman takes us on a photo safari across Miami’s cultural terrain, during one of the most pivotal decades in Miami’s storied history – when a civic belief that culture is vital to our city meant transformational financial investment in the arts,” says Alberto Ibargüen, President/CEO of Knight Foundation. |
| “Launching this book alongside a group exhibition of artists who have so greatly impacted Miami’s cultural trajectory is like the stars aligning right before our very eyes,” adds Alberto Ibargüen. |
| Nebula Dreams, by Gustavo Oviedo |
| About Barry Fellman |
| A Miami native, Barry Fellman has served as the Director of the Center for Visual Communication since 1991. |
| Francisco and Diego, by John Bailly |
| Prior to this, he served as Curator of Photography for the Metropolitan Museum and Art Center in Miami (the predecessor to PAMM). He is the artist/photographer of the new book Miami Creative: A Decade of Transformation, and is the curator of the new exhibition The Miami Creative Movement the Center for Visual Communication. |
| Fellman’s history in the art world goes back more than 30 years, in both Miami and New York. Fellman is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant in New York; a Miami-Dade Art in Public Places Grant; and a City of New York Artists Space Grant. He attended Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. |
| Unadulterated Magic, by Pablo Contrisciani |
| Barry Fellman has curated major exhibitions by: Berenice Abbott; Carlos Amorales; Richard Avedon; Lluis Barba; Wynn Bullock; Clyde Butcher; Richard Diebenkorn; Lewis Hine; William Gottlieb; David Hockney; Diane Keaton; Andre Kertesz; Clarence Laughlin; Robert Motherwell; Renate Ponsold; Robert Rauschenberg; Aaron Siskind, and more. |
| Fellman spearheaded a Miami Masters Series of exhibitions, featuring the work of Darby Bannard, Eugene Massin, Andrew Morgan, and Bunny Yeager. For several years in New York, Fellman programmed the art gallery on the ground floor of the Deutsche Bank building in New York, across from the Museum of Modern Art. |
| ISPAKOTV NGY EWHR, I have allowed you to perform your task!, by Asser Saint-Val |
| Fellman’s work as a photographer is represented in nationally recognized public and private collections, including American Express, NY; JP Morgan Chase, NY; Center for Creative Photography, AZ; Credit Suisse, MA; Miami-Dade Art in Public Places; Morgan Stanley, NY; and RISD Museum. |
| His public commissions and installations include the Henry Street Settlement, NY; the U.S. National Park Service; the eMerge Americas Conference; Locust Projects; the Miami-Dade Parks Department, and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, among others. |
| Fellman’s solo exhibitions of his photography include the Miami Center for Architecture and Design; Art Miami; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Coral Gables Museum; Locust Projects; Tropical Audubon Society; Frost Art Museum FIU; Museum of Art and Design at Miami-Dade College; Miami Science Museum; the Wirtz Gallery; Vizcaya Museum and Gardens; the Puchong Gallery in New York; the Bates Art Resource Center in Boston; the Joseph Dee Museum in San Francisco, and the Woods-Gerry Gallery in Rhode Island. |
| Freedom to Be, by Jacqueline Gopie |
| About the Center for Visual Communication |
| Since 1987, the Center for Visual Communication has organized and presented museum-quality exhibition programs of visual art and new media. Exhibitions are presented at its permanent location, and at other public locations in collaboration with governmental, educational, and non-profit organizations. |
| To accommodate its expanding programs, the CVC relocated to a newly renovated 10,000-square-foot space in the Wynwood Arts District in 2007. Exhibitions at its new location have included comprehensive retrospectives of works by Clyde Butcher, master of the Florida Landscape; Clarence Laughlin, father of American surrealism; Robert Rauschenberg, one of the most important artists and innovators of the 20th century, and the Fiftieth Anniversary exhibition of legendary NY printmaking studio ULAE. |
| The Rauschenberg show is currently on tour at museums in South America. The CVC has established a multimedia, electronic imaging program as a resource for visual and performing artists. The program supports the use of electronic and computer technology for the creation of visual art, performance and new media. |
| Evening Harmony, by Kathleen Staples |
| Americana Quilt 72, by Regina Jestrow |