I have always been a fan of doing what you love. Especially as someone once said the true art of life is not knowing the difference between play and work – they are both the same thing. Although I adore the idea of a 3 day work week (have to have time to travel!) this may be the next best thing for overworked Americans. Check it out!
http://www.good.is/post/tgithursday/
On the East Side of town there is a lovely small business for spa and salon treatments… Details Salon. The Downtown St Paul location is tucked into the Lowry Condo’s building off of 6th-close to the courthouse.
Excellent services (4 stars out of 5) for both nails and eyebrows. Any salon that serves up a smile, great services and a cup of soothing tea always gets a nod from Mochablue!
If you’re over that way let them know Mochablue sent you!
Cheers!
Fabulous food – Afghan & Mediterranean for decent prices (one favorite Gyros for only $5.50 for lunch) also try the spinach pie. The homemade yogurt sauce is fresh and perfect accompaniment to the savory layers of spinach and feta cheese. Next visit I plan on trying their Bouranee Banjaan – eggplant cooked with sauteed onions and tomato sauce as well as their Kofta Chalaw.
Based inside a little strip mall on Bass Lake Road.
6408 Bass Lake Road, Crystal MN 763-533-4900
Fridays are belly dancing nights!
Mochablue is very excited to bring to our clients and those on our little mochalist a new series of events that are being developed. This set is for the girls (sorry fellas). We need to name it and to give you some background…
Events will be tied with a little bit of shopping, a bit of giving (to selected charities) and Mochablue’s favorites – samplings of beverages and food with networking!
Name possiblities?
Peony
Fleur de lis
Luxe de lis
G3 – Give (to charity), Get (pampered and fed), Grab (shop!)
Any suggestions always appreciated! Send your vote to michelle@mochablueco.com
Dates to be determined but coming very soon – First launch set for July/August 2008
Cheers!
Finally! Mochablue is excited to have its own newsletter! We have it set up and posted online- here is the link MochaNews
If you care to sign up for the newsletter you can also visit our website at Mochablue Packages/Contact or just drop me a note at contact Mochablue.
The company is also going through some fabulous changes to streamline processes and continue to offer fabulous blissful service to our clients. We’re planning on having a link page for interesting happenings around the twin cities and of course as a source for information.
Ciao!
Oh yesterday was so blue, sunny and a bit windy- perfect autumn day for golfing! Fortunately the choice was at Lakeville Crystal Lake Golf Course for our networking event. The company and golf was very enjoyable for our all women team. The grounds were challenging enough for me – at the time felt it was my first time out for the year – realized later actually was the 2nd and thank goodness we were playing a scramble or there may have been a small ousting of Mochablue off the course! The actual game? Won’t tell but I did have a couple of really nice drives, few putts – the rest you’ll have to read between the lines. Note to self- as we were having games during our event- if you ever, ever have a marshmallow ‘drive’ (hit the marshmallow off the tee furthest) definitely use the spiked tee that our picked up replacement 4th was so kind to loan a girl, examine your marshmallow and make sure it is fairly full (not to squashed) as it makes it very difficult to hit and finally consider using the driver if you have good eye/hand coordination. Those marshmallows are a LOT smaller than a golf ball! On a 5 star rating scale
Overall 4+ stars for the course-felt it was challenging and fun 18 holes- but I am a middle of the road golfer
Food 2.5 stars – please work on this one people! Customer Service 4.5 stars! Everyone Mochablue encountered was extremely friendly, courteous and professional.
Hello all
Little birdie told me that there is currently a casting call going on- may want to check it out if your into that type of thing- acting what not. If you do always always always verify the business, call NBC directly to see if it is the real thing etc… I of course have to remind readers Mochablue is not responsible, liable etc- I am just passing on info that I had received.
Can’t be too careful! But here it is and see for yourself!
CASTING IMMEDIATELY:
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
NBC and the producers of The Biggest Loser
bring you the new real-life romantic comedy
“Welcome to the Family”
This new show brings the old adage to life:
“You’re not just marrying her,
you’re marrying her entire family!”
This show will center around couples in love who come from completely different backgrounds
and are ready to take their relationships to the next level by possibly getting engaged.
But…
Before they take the plunge, they must introduce their parents to their significant other AND they
must get their families’ blessing!
Not only do couples have to get their families to accept their mate,
they must try to get their mates to accept their families!
SEEKING:
• Couples, 21 and over, who come from completely different backgrounds
• Couples in love who are potentially ready to take the next life-changing step:
engagement (couples who are already engaged are also okay as long as neither
person has met their future spouse’s family).
• Couples with dynamic families with colorful personalities and a strong opinion on their
family values/traditions
To be considered, please email us at:
couplesinlovecasting@yahoo.com
Please be sure to include:
• Your name and occupation
• Contact phone number
• The city you currently live in, and what city your family lives in
• A recent photo of you and your significant other
• A brief summary of your story and why you and your significant other are good
candidates for the show
For more information, please contact MysticArt Pictures at 818.563.4121.
Guys here’s one for you- http://www.huntandgatheronline.com/ a walnut grain LCD televison, Oculas Private relaxation theater, icream ball or a cordster as just some of the ooooh and ahhhh gadgets around.
From MoMa to Target- what better deals can be had? Many! Love the wooden briefcase MoMA and jewerly from Lucina! Yum! http://www.mightygoods.com
Interested in the celebrity side of shopping? Check out http://www.shoppingblog.com for the latest on why Ms Klum (aka Mrs Seal) had jeans customized for her or who is gracing Vanity Fair’s best dressed cover to Gwen Stefani’s mini controversy regarding baby and a sling… Even better is their http://www.shoppersshop.com/bargains/ section- it lists out sales, deals, outlets, catalogs web sites and more.
Being from MN and remembering the first store that appeared… http://www.slavetotarget.com or http://www.slavetotarget.blogspot.com gets my 3 winks. She visits the stores more than myself (and gets insider information too!)- I guess its a shared love for those thing from the bullseye for shopping only. Very impressive.
Keeping up to date with the fashion world recently acquired ThriftyChick is now http://www.papierdoll.net may be well worth checking out. So far they have sample sales, shopping guides and even a keycode section to let you know the dates of sales.
And of course the one that inspired me to try my hand at this at least in my own midwest way- www.girlawhirl.com always timely and an very active writer on things I hold dear to my soul- travel, shopping, fashion, beauty, eats, ‘culture, wealth, health & house’.
Enjoy!
Hi all- found this while zooming around the net. It is this great little book that you create to suit your needs and it fits on one piece of paper. Once I download the template you can really customize it for anything you might want to put together- shopping lists, to do lists, calendar managment, contacts, notes, art, doodles, whatever!
Here’s the link http://www.pocketmod.com
Another informative site is Kim Komando – she is a computer digital guru! Check her site out at http://www.komando.com
Already June is at the half way point and summer days are counting down much too fast. Hopefully you've already planned and made those gift purchases for the days ahead- Fathers day on the 18th (Sunday), the high schools have let their young out to face the world and the colleges/univerisities bright students are preparing to make their impact on the world! Lets not forget all the engaged couples and newlyweds eager to start their new lives as 'adults' preparing their nests for their families. Not sure of what or where to get a memorable gift to mark the occasion? Be sure to inquire with the families as to what they might be yearning for or at least to see where the gift registries may be. Some fav's of Mochablue's you may ask? I'm a bit partial to the following stores for their wide selections of goodies…
Patina gift shops
Target (Minnesota mainstay!) -bullseye!
Bibelot gift shops
Need unique ideas? Here's a couple….
For Dad – Paloma's Groove Money Clip- From the store with more…Tiffany's-
For Grad Baekgaard ~ Leather Passport Cover-Stlyish and portable for their new travels in life
For Brides & Grooms to be – a treat either before or after the nupituals to keep them pampered and relaxed day at the Spa! If Dolce Vita doesn't mean the sweet life to you try any of the wonderful salons we are fortunate to have in metro area… although it is one I have not tried (yet) I have heard good things about their services.
The best gifts have seem to fall into two categories- unique and functional… in a good way! I listed a number of Bridal gift sites on my website under http://mochablueco.com/_wsn/page3.html scroll down to the bottom of the page
For mom's and grad's…Edible Arrangements in Minnetonka/Hopkins area has a very unique concept- arrangements made from fruit to look like bouquets see there website at http://www.ediblearrangements.com/Default.aspx
For unusual jewerly that is unique in its design a couple of spots that specialize in one of a kind pieces with some mass production as well- check out Bibelot's in Minneapolis (NE) http://www.bibelot.biz/Shops/ - they also have a store in St Paul. Beautiful amber pieces are in the Baltic Import shop next to Kramarczuk (excellent polish/czech food in NE). Patina http://www.patinastores.com/ (similar in some ways to Bibelot's) also have a changing selection that is always colorful, stylish and on the edge just a bit! They also (like Bibelot) have great gifts, cards and home items. One spot that I used to frequent but haven't had the chance lately was the Walker Store https://shop.walkerart.org/secure/outer_shop_frame.asp - talk about unique pieces! They have a decent sized selection of all types of gifts – definately need to go to the shop in person as they only show a few samples on line…
If your partial to flowers (as I am) you can create fun easy arrangements with flowers from some open flower markets around the town. If you don't like to make arrangements contact your favorite florist or check out the farmer's markets that opened this weekend (Maple Grove, St Paul, Minneapolis) with the local garden centers (Linders, Malmborg's and of course Bachmann's).
Upgrading you graduates technology will always be appreciated! Even if its in a gift certificate to their favorite electronic store.
Great gift sites…
http://justpersonalgifts.com/ use code 6qbmw3eyoy for 5% discount
http://www.justmarriedgifts.com use code jzx5v52xwr for 5% discount
http://www.justcoporategifts.com use code 076l1s5u6q for 5% discount
I just recently returned from a short little jaunt out to Los Angeles, California for a graduation, family visit and eating out from LA to Long Beach to Camarillo- just a bit north of LA.
Flying in from LAX to our very inexpensive one night hotel- full of very interesting characters- and close by to a mainstay in Central LA. I did not take the opportunity to check out the doughnuts but if you happen to pass by this landmark you might want to check it out yourself or at least gaze at the sight of this huge doughnut!
Highlights of the trip
Alamo car rental rocks! Brand new cars all types of makes- we were partial to the white Jeep Laredo all options were included and the rate was fair. Very easy to hop from LAX on the shuttle- to pick up your car and get on your way. Very impressed.
USC (University of Southern California) has the same maroon/gold colors as the University of Minnesota.
Harold and Belle's – cajun in Central LA- excellent mojito's and shrimp scampi- other parts sketchy after their transfer of ownership but check it out. Make reservations early!
Lacma- Los Angeles County Museum of Art- Fridays free jazz nights- absolutely fabulous- gift shop even better for sparkly interesting objects d'art. Next visit have to plan a day to tour- maybe two! Also has Salsa nights I believe on Saturday eves- A must see! Careful leaving- my companion and I got lost in the hills of Hollywood- interesting that people actually live on a very cramped over priced hill with views of the city and the 405- but reminiscent of the winding tiny streets in the islands of the Mediterranean.
Camarillo- home of my beautiful niece Maya- 6 months old already- and a more peaceful side of Cali- nestled in the hills next to Thousand Oaks and close to the 'Valley'- you have a mix of mountains on one side and only 15 minutes away from the ocean with those wonderful white sand beaches, crashing white capped waves and smoothed ocean stones scattered along the beach.
Wood Ranch grille good food, great service but a wait- try to reserve ahead of time- excellent ribs, steaks, salads… don't forget to try the smashed sweet potatoes too!
Iquana's is a Mexican restaurant – stucco, colorful and busy- just west of the Spanish Hills area. Loved their margaritas- staff was top notch! Food- 7.5 out of 10- the fajitas were 10+, enchiladas 8, rice and beans- cant do much wrong with ric and beans…
Not so cool…
TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC- if at all possible make sure you have one other person with you so you can jump into the sane lane carpool and skip by the 'ocean of metal on' your right side…
Northwest airlines- customer service spotty, seats small and now they like all other air that I'm aware of are instituiting no snack policy to save money so be sure to pack your own treats for the long flight out there. Flying out always takes longer than coming home.
LAX security- we were there 2 hours before and still barely made out flight. LAX is just crazed with the mazes of security you go through even if you are going within the United States. STRONGLY suggested you arrive 3 hours ahead- I have it on good authority that traveling no longer has its slow times- its all busy coming out from LA and around the country per my flight attendant cousin…
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