For that hard to buy for dude on your shopping list?

hahaha...It's the Icelandic Beard cap for $89. I want one!

No classes with me for a week (and a day)

There has been some confusion lately about which days I will be off on vacation. (haha..the confusion has been all mine!)

I booked off some dates months and months ago to go on a trip I am no longer going on. I have been debating whether to keep my classes going or to take the week off, and I decided to go with the week off.

Not sure what I'll do or where i'll go..

Although many of my students don't want me to take my week off, haha.. my gut is telling me to, so I will. Who knows what's in store for that week? Maybe I will get away for a couple of days after all? The garden perhaps? (I have been totally been slacking in the garden department)

Or maybe just loads and loads of glorious yoga for me?? That would be a treat.

Anyways, there is so much research on the benefits of a vacation and I am planning on reaping some of those benefits next week from Tuesday June 8 until Wednesday June 16. I'll be missing my classes though rest assured.

Maybe I'll even run into some of you during my little "vacation" ♥

Namaste & hugs to you,

P.S. How long has it been since you've had a vacation?

This is amazing. This is really and TRULY amazing!

Have you ever heard of a "pop up shop" that donates 100% of it's net profits to wonderful local charities? (And has beautiful and amazing merchandise from local businesses that you would totally buy?)

I stopped by Capers in Kit's today for lunch and while on the patio sadly noticed that Duthies Books had closed down. :(

I looked a little closer and saw that a 'pop up shop' was going to be temporarily taking over the space. I looked in the window and saw beautiful household furnishings, art, clothes...all sorts of things.

I went inside and was told the place wasn't opening until June 2 but that all of the profits were going to two wonderful children's charities that I happen to love!

Arts Umbrella - http://www.artsumbrella.com/

And Canucks for Kid's Fund - http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?bcid=44

This is hard to believe but it's completely cool and legit!

What a wonderful concept!

The place will only be open for 4-6 weeks so I suggest getting down very soon!

I may do my Holiday shopping early this year just to be able to partake!

The exact location is 2239 W 4th Ave right next to Capers (where Duthie's Books used to be) 4th Avenue, just E of Vine.

Make sure you check it out. I'll be seeing you there!

For more information here's their site- http://www.philanthropybyscoop.com/