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There are many summer staples out there that we don't give much thought about...we just know we need them.  If you are anything like the rest of us, as soon as the temp goes above 60 degrees, we quickly purchase ourselves a fresh pair of black flip flops.  These are an essential for the pool, beach, quick trips to the farmers market, or even just lounging in the backyard while your hubby flips burgers on the grill.  At a recent outdoor event, we asked dozens of people what brand they were wearing and why they loved them.  Below were the most worn styles and some honest feedback from our fellow Mavi Bandz customers: ______________________________________________________ Price:  $3.00 This is the most basic and affordable flip flop - most women have at least one pair.  With the killer cost, it is no wonder that this is probably the most popular style we found.  Most customers were never disappointed and loved that they are a...

Sport Lovers Unite! It's playoff time!  I know some of you out there could care less what the score of last night's game was, but in my house, sports rule!  I am an average athlete, but I have always really enjoyed watching sports of all kinds - football, hockey, golf - I love it all.  I'm a die-hard Bears and Blackhawks fan (hardly ever miss a game), and I wear my team colors with pride!  I think one of the best things about sports is the way that they bring us together whether as players or fans. I particularly love that most people bring their team with them regardless of where they move or live.  You can be walking down the street and seeing someone in Bears gear...in any state!  A quick "Go Bears" meant you were good people and instant friends.  The loyalty of a true fan is a very positive character trait, in my humble opinion.  For any sports fan, the thrill of watching a game in person is about as good as it gets....

Spring is in the air! Well, it's that time of year again - SPRING!  This is the time of year when those in the North cry tears of joy at the mere prospect of a 60 degree day, and those in the South laugh at the Northerners since it's been 75 and sunny for months already.  But, really, spring seems to be the time of year when we begin to feel rejuvenated and fresh.  Think of some of the things that we do that relate specifically to spring:   Easter Candy         Ok, I was going to lead with spring cleaning, but let's admit it - Easter candy is clearly one of the best parts of spring. Whether you're partial to chocolate, jelly beans, or marshmallows shaped as chicks, there is an Easter-themed treat out there for you!  Egg-shaped anything usually ends up being even more delicious than it's everyday counterpart, and is it just me, or do M&M's just taste better when they're pastel-colored?   ...

The Dreaded Time Change Ah, the semi-annual time change.  Spring forward, fall back - which is which and why do we all feel so thrown off by something seemingly as simple as changing a few numbers on our microwaves? Studies show that the switch to Daylight Savings Time results in more accidents both on the road and in the workplace and can even lead to more headaches since the body's circadian rhythms are affected.  In my opinion, it leads to overall sleepiness, irritation, and confusion.  Add in children, and the time change is an even bigger monster! Luckily, there are some things you can do to help your mind and body adjust and prepare for spring (which multiple people have assured me is coming soon - one can only hope): ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1.  Stick to a bedtime routine and don't stay up late for a few nights!  Try your best to get your kids and yourself to bed at a decent time and make sure to follow your ro...

These are not your average Joe kind of races... these are some of our favorites across the country... Featuring.... (Did we mention that Mavi Bandz will be rocking out at the Expo??) www.hustleupthehancock.org Each year more than 4,000 people climb to the top of John Hancock Center to raise funds for lung disease research, advocacy and education.  You can choose from two climbing categories--full climb (94 floors) or half climb (52 floors).  This will be the leg workout of a lifetime!  There is also an amazing post race party.  This promises to be a good time for a great cause! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ www.ms50.com This is an ultra race...the course features soft dirt trails, pine needle paths, and fire roads on 12.5 and 6.1 mile loops through the piney woods. The 20 K runners do the long loop and are finished. The 50K runners run the big loop tw...