THE BEST SANDWICH I'VE EVER HAD.

I recently took a trip to my hometown of Miami.  Home is definitely where the heart is and where some of the favorite foods i crave are as well.  My best friend Darcy and i had an amazing time and she indulged my Miami cravings.  I have been going to La Sandwicherie in Miami since i was younger and i crave it when i'm in NY.  They have the best secret sauce and cornichons ( baby pickles) that make any sandwich amazing and the french bread they put your sandwich on is YUMMMMY!!!!  Darcy and i got our usual- a veggie with extra special sauce.  The ambiance of la sandwicherie is nothing special- It's a little counter that's usually packed with Miami locals but you can watch as the staff prepares your sandwich and can see how clean and fresh ( because of their high volume ) everything is.  La Sandwicherie is THE BEST sandwich place i have EVER been to.  It's a slice of home that i highly recommend and just 2 blocks from the beach if there is no room at the counter you can sit by the ocean and have one of the best sandwiches in the world.... You can't really get better than that.... Check out their website http://www.lasandwicherie.com/

The BEST Veterinarian.

Anyone that knows me knows that my dog Keoki is the love of my life and that i would only trust his health in the safest possible hands (yes i am one of those crazy dog people).  Well when i first got him i had a Manhattan vet that i shortly realized was robbing me blind with unnecessary vaccinations, office visits, etc.  I felt really taken advantage of.... One day i was walking my stinker in my hood and bumped into a friend that had also been taken advantage of by this same vet and she told me about the vet she traveled to that was an hour outside of the city, SMITHRIDGE VETERINARY CLINIC, and how the doctors were AMAZING, holistic, integrative based and not thieves so i decided to give them a try and have never looked back.  Dr. Marty Goldstein ( who has a weekly radio show on Martha Stewarts Sirius Radio ) is the owner and people fly from around the world for help with their very ill animals- he also has a wall of fame- even Oprah has taken her furbabies to him!!!! But it's not only Dr. Marty - ALL of the doctors that practice in this facility- are AMAZING, thorough, and on top of their game.  They actually sit and talk with you when you bring your baby in- i was in there for almost an hour for Keoki's annual.  I have nothing but great things to say about this practice and highly trust them.  If you live in the tri-state area and you care about your four legged friend run don't walk here.  They also specialize in treating cancer, etc.  Check out their website or read Dr. Marty's book.  Let's face it animals are part of our family so why not give them the best possible care we can so we can extend their lives.  That's why SmithRidge is the BEST VETERINARY CLINIC!.... Trust me!!!! http://www.smithridge.com/

                                                                 My Dog Keoki

                                                                    Little Marilulu

BEEN IN A FUNK.

Sorry guys had to post i've been in a bit of a funk lately and will re-post as soon as i get inspired.  Just being honest.... Hope you are all enjoying your summer.  Sending you lots of LOVE and all of the BEST!!!! xoxo

THE BEST ORGANIC JUICE BAR IN NYC.

In NYC we are so lucky to have access to amazing organic juice bars so it was hard to come up with one just being the BEST- honestly they are all great but this one is my favorite and i am known to walk miles, literally, for my favorite smoothie and juice.  I am addicted to THE JUICE PRESS.  I usually go to the one on 10th between 1st and A but they have a few different locations around the city and are opening one on the West Side soon (Thank God)!!! They have an AMAZING selection of cold pressed juices, raw foods and OFF THE CHAIN smoothies!!!!! My favorite superfood smoothie is Heaven on Earth- it's dates, bananas, homemade almond milk, organic rice protein powder, raw cacao, homemade almond butter and cinnamon!!! YUMMMMMY!!!!! And i am also obsessed with ALL of their juices but especially Love at First Sight- spinach, kale and green apples. And one of my favorite treats is the Raw Oatmeal- My mouth is watering writing this....  The staff is very helpful and nice, they have great cleanses and it's spotlessly clean.  So yes the juice press may be a bit more expensive but the quality, taste and integrity of their products are the reason why- EVERYTHING in this place tastes GREAT!!! So if you're into looking and feeling great check out my favorite juice place in NYC- your taste buds will thank you......
http://juicepress.com/

THE BEST SUNSCREEN AROUND.

I have fair skin that tans but even though i grew up in South Florida and am a closeted sun worshipper i do believe in Sunscreen and Sunblock.  Only recently did i find a line of products that are inexpensive and do not make me break out!!! ( Almost every sunblock i have ever tried has made my sensitive skin breakout!!!) My friend Tricia told me her dermatologist recommended Ocean Potion for sensitive skin and babies and I LOVED it!!! It's Oxybenzone and PARABEN FREE!!!!!  That makes me SO HAPPY!!!! And yes it's the little things that make me happy... Most of Ocean Potions products are Paraben free!!! I also decided to try the Face Clear Zinc Oxide and the Dark Tanning Oil with Coconut and Carrot oils and it made me DARK ( don't tell my dermatologist i said that) and the daily face lotion with Retinol.  I think these products are the best that i have tried and they are also very inexpensive which makes them even better.  I order mine online at http://www.drugstore.com/search/search_results.asp?srchtree=1&Ntt=Ocean+Potion+Sun+Care&N=4294946569&Ntk=All  So for the summer months i hope you enjoy some Vitamin D the safe way- wearing the best sunblock around!  Happy Sunning!!! xo

THE BEST PARABEN FREE FACE CREAM!!!

This is for both men and women- i say that only because men forget that they need to moisturize too and who wants to have wrinkles if they don't have to have them?  I have VERY sensitive skin and as anyone that's been reading my blog knows I do not believe in putting parabens on my body because what you put on it goes in it.  Well after searching and searching for something not too expensive i found the BEST skincare!!!! A little line called AUSTRALIANSCENT  BALM of GILEAD- i LOVE this product and it keeps my skin super moisturized and never breaks out!!!! I love the integrity of this balm- everything is natural - no synthetics, no parabens and no worries- i LOVE that!!! My favorite scent is the lemongrass orange ( it smells so yummy i want to eat it) and i have turned so many of my friends onto it and they LOVE it also.  It's also VERY inexpensive and can be purchased at Whole Foods or online at http://www.australianscent.com/ I am actually kind of obsessed with all of their products but LOVE their face balm.  I'm known to slather my face with moisturizer a few times daily and i have had my jar since January and still have some left and it's June so that goes to show you a little goes a long way.  This balm is the BEST so if you want something that's not bad for you or your skin that won't break the bank check out Balm of Gilead by Australian Scent- I know you will love it!!!
http://www.australianscent.com/

The BEST Secret Weapon For Dirty Hair - Besides Washing It

Years ago my friend Melanie and I discovered something at Rickys that changed our life.... Something called dry shampoo.  I will never forget spraying it on our head and laughing so hard we were crying because our hair was white- we were literally  rolling in the aisles.  Since then hair products have come a long way and recently i was turned on to something called ORIBE Dry Texturizing Spray and it changed my life and my hair.  I LOVE this product and i have tried numerous dry shampoos.  All the women out there know that #1 it's not good to wash your hair everyday, #2 it's a pain in the butt to wash your hair everyday, and #3 that almost always the dirtier the hair, the better it looks especially with this stuff.  The smell is AMAZING and it gives you an amazing texture- it also doesn't look white when you spray it in your hair.  When i first tried it i was walking down the street thinking someone around me smelled super lovely and then i realized it was my hair!!!  That's when I went out and bought it- it's around $40.00 but it lasts a long time.  Certain salons carry it , Bigelow Pharmacy in NY, and it's also available  online.  I also recommend the silver line of Oribe- Shampoo and Ultra Rich Conditioner- i LOVE the way they smell and how amazing they are on my hair.  That's why Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray made it on my best list because it will make your "need to be washed hair " last at least another day and make it look and smell great while you're faking it..

http://www.oribe.com/index.php/products/view/26