LAST MINUTE GUIDE 2019

ROCK THIS WHEN THE BALL DROPS AT MIDNIGHT

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KATHERINE SCHWARZENEGGER PRATT TALKS PETS AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON

With the holiday schedule in full swing, we have been juggling events, getting the perfect gifts, taking some me time and more. We pretty much have everything thought out. But are we thinking about our pets? How are we ensuring that our four-legged friends are being taken care of when we travel, when we have more people over and how we incorporate them into our holiday cards? We chatted with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt to get her advice on how she would go about this!

ATHLEISURE MAG: Can you tell us about pet adoption and why that is so important to you?

KATHERINE SCHWARZENEGGER PRATT: Pet adoption is an incredible gift in my life and has been such a treasure in my life to be able to have rescued my dog Maverick. I was introduced to that world after I graduated from college and I decided to foster some puppies. I had never done that before and my sister and I decided to do that around the holiday in order to help a local rescue organization to take care of some dogs over the holiday season. It was such an incredible experience for me and when I got my final foster puppy, which was Maverick. I had a foster failure as they call it and decided to rescue him and made the decision to adopt him. It’s been such a blessing in my life to be introduced to others as well as the incredible world of animal rescue is a cause that I am really passionate about and feel really lucky to be involved in.

AM: Do you have any advice for pet parents that will be away from home for the holiday season or who will have a lot of people over with their pets there as well? Are there things that they should look out for?

KSP: For sure the comfort and well being of your pet is something to be aware of. Be mindful of the holiday season. A lot of people have others that come to their house and you want to make sure that you have a space where your dog feels comfortable and safe is super important. When you are traveling, be willing to have someone that is trusted and that you know that they will take really good care of your dog. This is also really important. I remember the first time that I was going out of town and I had to leave Maverick, it was really stressful for me. To be able to have someone that you feel really comfortable with and that your dog Is really comfortable with is really important – especially during the holiday season.

AM: What are some gifts or ideas that we should keep in mind when it comes to gifting our pets or giving to someone who has one?

KSP: The amount of outfits that I have my eye on from Petco this holiday season is pretty embarrassing. I love the matching pajamas because I can do a full photoshoot with Maverick under the Christmas Tree. My sister and I have done it ever since our very first Christmas with Maverick. I’m really excited about all of these holiday sweaters that are at Petco. The matching pajamas are going to be something that I think are going to be a huge hit this holiday season. Obviously, they also have these incredible plush toys and treats. There’s a huge wide range of gifts at Petco – but I’m all about that pajama set.

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2019

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HOW TO AVOID HOLIDAY HEARTBURN AS EXPLAINED BY AN INTERNIST AND GASTROENTEROLOGIST

Even if you’re not a “foodie” most people look forward to indulging in the culinary delights of holiday time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. This  means that even people who are typically disciplined eat too much in one evening, eat rapidly, imbibe amounts of alcohol they are unaccustomed to, and consume foods that may not be part of their regular diet because “tis the season.”  While nobody likes a medical grinch, there are ways to have gastronomic fun without paying the price with holiday heartburn. Dr. Niket Sonpal is an internist and gastroenterologist at Touro College of Medicine.  He shares his tips for having your holiday cake and eating it too.

Heartburn happens when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus. It can also go by two names: GER (gastroesophageal reflux) or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). GER is also known as acid indigestion, happening only once in a while. GERD is chronic heartburn that can lead to esophageal cancer if left untreated.

Here are some tips for avoiding holiday heartburn

Eat light turkey, not dark

High-fat food can spell trouble if you're prone to heartburn, so do yourself a favor and skip the skin when it comes to turkey time. Your best bet is to eat turkey breast and avoid oilier dark meat. The same goes for gravy. If it's not fat free, it may be smarter to skip this dish.

Choose baked, not mashed

If you have chronic heartburn, you don't have to give up your favorite foods. You just have to choose wisely to save yourself some pain later on. For example, mashed potatoes can trigger heartburn, but baked potatoes may not. When it comes to dairy products, the less fat the better.  Limit butter and avoid sour cream.

Choose multigrain rolls or bread

When choosing grain-based food for the holiday, you can't go wrong with multigrain bread or rolls. Corn bread and white bread are good choices too,if you want to avoid heartburn.

One side dish that should be strictly for the kids, however, is macaroni and cheese. This is one of those dishes known to trigger acid reflux, according to the National Heartburn Alliance.

Selecting a salad

Salads are good news for those with chronic heartburn or GERD—if you have the right salad dressing and ingredients, that is. High-fat foods are a known trigger for acid reflux, so the National Heartburn Alliance recommends avoiding creamy salad dressings, as well as oil and vinegar. Your best bet is a low-fat salad dressing, and avoid tomatoes, raw onions, and other acid-aggravating ingredients. (Want fruit in your salad? Choose apples, not oranges, if you want to avoid heartburn.)

Avoid foods that cause heartburn.

People who suffer from heartburn often know the trigger foods that cause symptoms. Common foods include chocolates, caffeine and greasy foods. These foods relax the lower esophagus sphincter muscle, when this muscle is relaxed, the food will go back up and cause heartburn. Other foods that can trigger heartburn include acidic foods such as citrus fruits or carbonated beverages. This means avoid Champagne!

Skip Mint Desserts

Candy canes and chocolate mint desserts are best left for others. These dangerous holiday delectables are notorious for helping acid reflux on its way.

Eat more ginger

Ginger is one ingredient that can help ease heartburn, if you don't get too much of it. (More than 2 to 4 grams per day can actually cause heartburn.)

Ginger is a natural match for root vegetable dishes commonly served during the holidays. Heartburn-friendly vegetables include carrots, cabbage, peas, broccoli, and green beans

Linger Over Your Food

Take the time to eat slowly and enjoy your food. Rushing through your meal or chewing with your mouth open can increase your chances of indigestion or heartburn. Linger over your food and allow yourself to feel full by giving your food time to digest.

Limit Alcoholic Beverages

Have to have that holiday egg nog? Limit it to one glass. This festive beverage can do double the damage. Not only does it contain alcohol that irritates your stomach but it contains the added dose of diary that can cause bloating and gas.

Cut yourself off.

After-hours holiday parties can keep you snacking all night, but eating too close to bedtime can make acid reflux worse. Stop eating and drinking (water included) three hours before bedtime.

Ditch the post-meal nap:

Sleeping right after eating can increase GERD symptoms. Instead of falling asleep, try going for a walk.

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HOLIDAY DEALS 2019 | BLACK FRIDAY, SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, CYBER MONDAY, GIVING TUESDAY

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

DATES | (11.25-12.3.19)

DETAILS | Up to 30% off selection of products and bundles and an additional 10% off will be added on Cyber Monday.

PURCHASE | Charlotte Tilbury

DIPTYQUE

DATES | (11.29-12.2.19)

DETAILS | The Iconic Baies Black Friday Limited Edition Candle ($74) has been reinvented in very limited edition packaging and will be available on their site.

PURCHASE | Diptyque

TATCHA

DATES | (11.28-12.1.19)

DETAILS | Visitors will be invited to “pick a card” and reveal their mystery offer that they can unlock (but can only play once per day). Visit the site during this time period for more information. This excludes gift cards.

PURCHASE | TATCHA

REVO

DATES | (11.25-12.2.19)

DETAILS | Save 30% on any purchase from the 1985 Collection, a unisex assortment of sunglasses.

PURCHASE | REVO + Amazon

FRESH CHEMISTRY

DATES | (11.29-12.2.19)

DETAILS | Save 20% off sitewide with the code GIVETHANKS.

PURCHASE | Fresh Chemistry

SKIN RESEARCH LABORATORIES

DATES | Black Friday; 11.29.19

DETAILS | Various deals are on the side

• Save 25% off individual products plus a free neuEFFECT liquid eyeliner pen ($24 value)

• 30% off ALL kits

• First 25 customers buy one item and get a 3.2ml neuFLASH free ($95 value)

• The following 50 customers: buy one item and get a Beauty on the Go Kit free ($98 value)

DATES | Cyber Monday; 12.2.19

DETAILS | 25% off everything sitewide plus a 10g neuREFLECTION complexion perfecting polish (approx. $20 value) and a neuEFFECT liquid eyeliner pen for free ($24 value)

PURCHASE | Skin Research Laboratories

EMPREINTE

DATES | (11.29.19)

DETAILS | All Empreinte pieces including new items (like the Norah Underwire Bra and the Carmen Embroidered Tulle Bra) will have a 20-25% discount.

PURCHASE | Her Room.com

BANDELETTES

DATES | (11.22 - 12.3.19)

DETAILS | Buy 1 pair of Bandelettes and get 40% off the 2nd pair. PROMO CODE: THANKS19.

PURCHASE | Bandelettes

HIPDOT

DATES | (11.25.19)

DETAILS | Pre-Black Friday deal for 25 hours for 25% off sitewide.

DATES | (11.28 - 12.2.19)

DETAILS | 25% off sitewide.

PURCHASE | HipDot

ALEX WOO

www.alexwoo.com 20% off everything including custom orders with code THANKS

DATES | (11.29 - 12.2.19)

DETAILS | 20% off everything including custom orders with PROMO CODE: THANKS.

PURCHASE | AlexWoo.com

DERMAFLASH

DATES | (11.27-12.2.19)

DETAILS | Dermaflash Luxe 30% and Dermapore 15% off.

PURCHASE | Nordstrom, Sephora + Ulta

LILAH B.

DATES | (11.29-12.2.19)

DETAILS | 30% discount on your order

PURCHASE | Lilah B

LADDER

DATES | (11.29-12.2.19)

DETAILS | 30% off sitewide.

PURCHASE | Ladder

AETHERA BEAUTY

DATES | (11.20-12.2.19)

DETAILS | Save 20% sitewide with no code needed.

PURCHASE | Aethera Beauty

PHYSICIANS GRADE PRIME

DATES | (11.29-12.2.19)

DETAILS | Save 20% off sitewide plus a free CBD bath bomb (25% value) with a purchase of $100 or more.

PURCHASE | Physicians Grade Prime

TAKE MY FACE OFF

DATES | (11.29-12.3.19)

DETAILS | Save 25% off all black, white, and red products (includes black and white Mitty Minis, white Makeup Mittys, and Vlada’s Mitty Pouts) on Take My Face Off’s site.

PURCHASE | Take My Face Off

DATES | (11.29-12.3.19)

DETAILS | The following deals are offered on Amazon:

• 20% off single Black Mitty Minis (was $10; now $8)

• 25% off a five pack of Black Mitty Minis (was $42.50, now $31.90).

PURCHASE | Amazon

IT COSMETICS!

DATES | (11.29-12.1.19)

DETAILS | Use Promo Code: THANKFUL

• 20% off everything, including select sale items

• PLUS FREE Primer and Mascara samples when you spend $50

DATES | (12.2.19)

DETAILS | Use Promo Code: LETITSHINE

• 20% off everything, including select sale items

• PLUS FREE 4-Piece Gift Set when you spend $70

• Plus FREE full size Superhero Mascara when you spend $100

DATES | (12.3 -12.8.19)

DETAILS | Use Promo Code: ITCYBERWEEK

• 20% off everything, including select sale items

• PLUS FREE full size Je Ne Said Quoi Lip Treatment when you spend $60

• Plus FREE full size Superhero Mascara when you spend $100

PURCHASE | It! Cosmetics

CTZN COSMETICS

DATES | (11.21 - 12.1.19)

DETAILS | 30% off sitewide.

DATES | (12.3.19)

DETAILS | 30% off + BONUS OFFER - free Globalm GWP for any order $50+

PURCHASE | CTZN Cosmetics

 TOUCHLAND

DATES | (11.29 - 12.2.19)

DETAILS | 25% off sitewide.

DATES | (12.3.19)

DETAILS | 30% off + BONUS OFFER - free Globalm GWP for any order $50+

Black Friday Deal: 25% off sitewide

PURCHASE | Touchland

BEAUTYBLENDER

DATES | Black Friday/Cyber Monday

DETAILS | $52 (value $140) for the Mystery Bag filled with 7 FULL size products AND 2 blenders as well!

PURCHASE | Beautyblender

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EVENTS | THANKSGIVING AT HORTUS NYC

With Thanksgiving being right around the corner, if you’re thinking of making plans we have an idea for those in NYC. Hortus NYC’s Thanksgiving Dinner Prix-Fixe for Two $130 (with a wine pairing for an additional $50/per person) may be a great option to think about!

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WHAT WE'RE EATING AND DRINKING ON HALLOWEEN

Yes, Halloween is all about dressing up in your costume or look of choice. We like to think of it as the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season. With that in mind, some like to spend it eating and drinking well. May we suggest some of our faves.

FINE & RARE
Smoking Scotch Old Fashioned - $20

Glenfiddich 14yr Single Malt, honey, peach, maitake mushroom, bitters. Choose your smoke: Hickory, Maple, Bourbon Oak, Cherrywood, Applewood, Pecan.

LAMIA’S FISH MARKET | Sea Urchin and Bottarga, $24

LAMIA’S FISH MARKET

Sea Urchin and Bottarga - $24

Squid Ink Linguini, Creme, Garlic & Shallots

THE FLATIRON ROOM | Smoking Rye Old Fashioned, $20

THE FLATIRON ROOM

Smoking Rye Old Fashioned - $20

Rye, Angostura bitters, Demerara sugar, orange zest garnish, hickory smoke

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