Be Well

Become the best you can be every day with TWIN CITIES LIVE! From fashion to family, health and wellness to happy relationships, we have the tools to make your life as full as it deserves to be.  Whether you want to become part of your child’s PTA group, or teach a fitness class at the local high school, here you will find ways to embrace your gifts and use them to “be” the best you can be.
Change Your Hair for Fall  
Gary Anderson from Level Salon shows us how to update your hair just in time for the fall!  For more information about Level Salon, click here!
New Fall Home Trend  

HGTV's Cy Winship stopped by the show to talk about the fall's hot new color trend, purple!    This fall
expect to see purple  everywhere from the  runways in  hallway!  But if you want to jazz up your house and incorporate purple, be sure to do it the
right way. Cy gave us some tips on some purple color combinations to try that will bring out the brillance of the color.

Tip 1:  Match "Grape" with  charcoal along with silver and gold as accent colors.

Tip 2:  Match "Berry" with  t aupe and copper, with either  canary  yellow,  tangerine and  teal as accent
colors

Tip 3:  Match "Lilac" and "Lavender" with  chocolate.  Some fun accent colors for this combo are
soft pinks and creams.

Expect to see purple the next time you're out shopping for a new outfit or accessories as well.    Shades of purple will be seen in everything from
shirts to jewelry to shoes!    Purple is the color of royalty, which is probably the reason why Prince chose to sing about it back
in 1984. So when you want to feel like royalty yourself, be sure to go for the brighter, more vibrant
shades of this color. If you're feeling romantic, use some lights shades of purple, such as "Lilac"
and "Lavender."

To find some fun ways to accent your  home and wardrobe with purple, check out these sites:
Cy Winship
Baghaus
TrendHunter Magazine
Safety at the Fair   Back To Top
Synder Drug located in the Grandstand has all the essentials you may need. From band-aids to bug spray, Synders helps fair-goers stay safe.
Scott's Legacy Project   Back To Top

Scott Stafne was diagnosed with A-L-S four years ago. Shortly after he was diagnosed he created a "Legacy Project" for his daughters. We take a glimpse into why he created the project and what he hopes they get from it.  If you would like to see more of Scott's Legacy Project, and read some of his blogs, check out the Stafne Family's website, click here.
Sizzling Summer Reads   Back To Top
Kelly Wussow from the Hennepin County Library stops by with 3 new books to check out this Summer.  For more information, click here.
Regular and Decaf   Back To Top
Andrew Gadtke of Wayzata was a straight A student and athlete in high school.  He diagnosed with schizophrenia after beginning to experience symptoms his sophomore year of college.  He wrote a book, Regular and Decaf, based on his conversations with his bi-polar friend Benji, to help others understand his disease.  See Andrew speak Thursday night at the Wayzata Country Club.  To purchase the book, click here.
Staging Your Home   ...More   Back To Top
 
Teen Driving Laws   ...More   Back To Top
Minnesota teenagers will have a new set of rules on the road to follow. Plus a new law went into effect for ALL drivers.
Escaping Violence   ...More   Back To Top
A Rush City woman barely escaped her abusive relationship. The United Way is helping people in her situation get the help they need, by building a new shelter.
Favorite Summer Reads   ...More   Back To Top
Kelly Wussow from the Hennepin County Library stops in and gives us some more of her favorite books for the entire family.  These books and plenty more can be found at the Hennepin County Library, for more infomation on the Hennepin County Library, click here.
Breakfasts Done Right   Back To Top
Inspiration & Etiquette   Back To Top

"A Better Me" author Cotty Versalles shares why she decided to write a book geared toward young people about becoming your best.  A Better Me is found at several local bookstores.  For more information, or to order a copy, click here!
Skin Product Overload   Back To Top
Dr. Jamie Davis, from Uptown Dermatology explains what "Skin Overload Syndrome" is and what you can do at home to make sure you don't get overwhelmed with products.
Underwear No-No's   Back To Top
There are many "Dos" and "Don'ts" when it comes to women's underwear. Jennifer Meyer from Macy's talks about common problems some women have when they are wearing undergarments.
Backyard Ponds   Back To Top
For more information about the Twin Cities Pond and Landscape Tour, click here!
Summer Reads!   Back To Top

Kelly Wussow returns with three summer reads that you won't want to miss!  For more information about library services, click here. 

MN Lynx Stops By   Back To Top
MN Lynx player Seimone Augustus is on her way to play for Team USA in Beijing for the Olympics stops by TCL to talk to John and Rebekah.
Powerlifters   Back To Top
South Saint Paul's Cheryl Anderson can deadlift three times her body weight of 105 lbs.  She and her boyfriend, Mitch Edelstein, recently competed at the North American Powerlifting Championships and won gold!  For more information about Cheryl and Mitch, click here.
MN Paralympian   Back To Top
Number one ranked U.S. men's wheelchair tennis player and Oakdale man Jon Rydberg is heading to the Beijing Paralympics this August.  Paralyzed since he was 13 months old, Jon is now an elite athlete, and was part of the U.S. Paralympic team in Athens.  Now he's hoping for gold in Beijing - and TWIN CITIES LIVE wishes him the best of luck!
Screenwriter Bill Corbett   Back To Top

Edina man and former "Mystery Science Theater 3000" scribe Bill Corbett has gone Hollywood as the writer of the movie "Meet Dave," which opened last week.  Hollywood wasn't all it was cracked up to be for Bill, but he has many other entertainment ventures that he pursues right from Minnesota.  Click here to learn more about his website, RiffTrax.
Author Jess Lourey   Back To Top

St. Cloud author Jess Lourey is the author of the Murder by Month series of books, set in Battle Lake, MN.  The latest installment, August Moon, is available in bookstores now.  For more information, click here.
Space Vidcast   Back To Top

Ben Higganbotham, the Techology Evangelist, stopped by TCL to demonstrate his latest web venture, Space Vidcast.  Built to educate people about the value of space travel, the website features live broadcasts and the latest from outer space.  To check out the website, click here.
Experimental Motorcycle   Back To Top
The Experimental Vehicle Team from Saint Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights has developed – from scratch – a lithium-phosphate-ion-powered motorcycle that travels at speeds of 60 miles an hour for 40+ miles before needing to be recharged by an on-board 110-volt charger.  This motorcycle, designed for urban commuting, is in the process of being registered with the state of Minnesota.  John took the bike for a spin.
Basilica Block Party   Back To Top

Basilica Block Party kicks off another exciting year! Headliners include: Ziggy Marley, Gin Blossoms, and Gavin Rossdale.  Tickets are available. For more information, click here.
Get Your Walk On!   Back To Top

The Mall Of America offers a great program, Mall-Stars! It is an organized way that people of all ages can get fit, all you have to do is walk. The plan also lets you track the amount of hours you have walked! Plus the plan offers coupons and special discounts.  The Mall of America also offers Stroller Strides, Every Tuesday and Thursday in the Rotunda. It's from 9am until 10am.  To find out more about Mall-Stars and Stroller Strides click here.
Sam Maresh Exclusive   Back To Top
In his first interview since his release from the hospital, Minnesota Gopher Recruit Sam Maresh stopped by the TCL Studios with his Dad, Bill Maresh, to talk about his speedy recovery from open heart surgery.
Teacher To Mechanic   Back To Top
Amy Gibson took over her husband George's car repair shop when he was deployed to Iraq - even though she was a teacher with no experience.  Amy expects George home in August of 2008 and Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge in Leech Lake has given the Gibson family a free week long vacation at their resort anytime in the next year!
4th of July Cocktails!   Back To Top
Brian Zachau, of T.G.I. Fridays, returns with an American twist on a Brazilian cocktail. For more information about T.G.I. Fridays, click here.
Music by Alison Scott   Back To Top
Check out Alison Scott's website by clicking here!
Get Out of Debt   ...More   Back To Top
Ready to get out of debt?  Karin Housley is here to help.  Try these simple steps.
Racing Rabbits   Back To Top
The Dakota County 4-H program runs a Rabbit Agility program to get kids involved with 4-H.  See the races at the Dakota County Fair!  For more information on 4-H in your area, click here.
Singing Nurses!   Back To Top
A group of nurse anesthetists with a passion for song join forces to form a creative acapella group.  The self-titled "Laryngospasms" stopped by the TCL studios for a live performance.  Click here to hear more from these talented nurses! 
Firewalking   Back To Top
For more information about Lifeskills Center for Business Leadership, or the FireWalk Fundraiser for Leadership, click here!
Irish Step Dancing   Back To Top
It doesn't have to be St. Patrick's Day in order to enjoy some good ol' Irish Step Dancing.  For more information about The Shamrock School of Irish Step Dance, click here!  For more information about The Twin Cities Feile, click here! 
John Narum, the Yo-Yo Champ   Back To Top
John Narum showed off his mad yo-yo skills at TCL.  See him this weekend at the Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championships at the Mall of America.  For more details, click here.
John's Dance Off   Back To Top
John showed off his salsa moves after six weeks of dance lessons with Arthur Murray.  For more information about classes at Arthur Murray, click here.
The Alzheimer's Quilt   Back To Top

Mary Lou Murray lost her good friend, Rose Schoeneberger, to complications from alzheimers disease.  Friends for 30 years, they both loved to quilt. As Rose's condition worsened, she stopped in the middle of what would be her last project.  After she passed, Mary Lou picked up where her dear friend left off and submitted this moving tribute to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's "Quilt to Remember."  For more information on the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, click here.

Hula Aerobics   Back To Top

Todd Bierbrauer of Halau Hula O Ka Hoku, which means "Hula School of the Star in the Northern Sky" in Minneapolis, taught us a great new and fun way to get fit this summer, Hula Aerobics!  For more information on Haulau Hula O Ka Hoku, click here.

Star Wars Trivia Challenge   ...More   Back To Top
Two of the Twin Cities' biggest Star Wars fanatics went head to head to see who was the biggest fan of them all. If was close but in the end...you'll just have to watch it for yourself.
Rainy Day Activities   ...More   Back To Top
Roberta Banoff from Creative KidStuff showed us how to beat the rainy day duldrums with two awesome activities that are fun for kids and grown-ups!
Star Wars Exhibit   Back To Top
Rusty Gatenby from 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS gave us an exclusive sneak preview of the new Star Wars exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota. None other than Anthony Daniels, the actor who played C3-PO in all six Star Wars films, served as tour guide inside look. We also met two of the biggest Star Wars fanatics in the Twin Cities.
Tae Kwon Do Blackbelt   Back To Top
The remarkable Suzie Seever told us here incredible story of how the martial arts helped her cope with her condition. Suzi was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at a very young age and has undergone numerous organ transplants and treatments. This amazing wife and mother earned her black belt in Tae Kwon Do from Sun Yi's Academy in White Bear Lake.
TV Girls at Landmark Center   Back To Top
TVbyGIRLS is a nonprofit organization that works with girls ages 10 to 18.  In one project, young women partenered with older women to learn from each other, and bridge the generation-gap through conversation and sharing. The young women produced films of their encounters which will be shown at the Landmark Theater on Thursday, June 12th.  Kristen Nelson and Jean Jefferson were in the studio to talk about their unique and rewarding experience working on this project.
Benefits of the Beat   Back To Top
High School teacher, author and international musician, Kenneth Thomas demonstrated the benefits of his original workshops, Drums From a Small Planet. The simple yet melodic rhythms are not only fun to play, they also can be a great workout. You can check it out in person at the summer Park & Drum community drum circles, free events help in and around the Twin Cities. For more information, click here...
Getting Your Vitamins   Back To Top
Since we were little, we were always told to eat our vitamins. Dr. Barbara Benjamin came by to explained the benefits of that age-old advice. She also showed us some "real food" alternatives to buying jars of pills.
John and Rebekah Sing "Take Me Out To The Ball Game"   Back To Top
John and Rebekah sang "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" at the Twins game along with their producer, Jen, and executive producer, Mandy.
Hula Hooping for Exercise   Back To Top
Hula hooping isn't just for kids anymore.  Jessica Reiter of Harmony Hoops showed some TCL audience members how to hoop their way to fitness. Click here for more information on Harmony Hoops. 
Tan Without Sun   Back To Top

Susan Yee of Zhen Cosmetics came by TCL to share her tips for tanning without the sun.  Take Susan's tips: exfoliate before applying a self tanner, apply lotion to your kneecaps and elbows before applying a self tanner, use circular motions when applying a self tanner, and try a tinted product.  Then you'll know when you miss a spot.  For more information on Zhen Cosmetics, click here.
Author Kao Kalia Yang   Back To Top

Kao Kalia Yang is the first Hmong author to publish a full length book.  The Latehomecomer is available at all major bookstores.  Kao Kalia will be signing books on Tuesday, June 10th at 7p.m. at the Barnes and Noble at Har Mar Mall in Roseville.
Wii Fit Challenge   Back To Top

TCL producer Christian Unser is taking the Wii Fit challenge.  Using the Wii video game system and Wii Fit game, he will try to lose twenty-two pounds in two months. 

 
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