Born to run
The occasional warm day makes us want to pull out our running clothes. But they don’t look nearly as cool as Stella McCartney’s new line for adidas. In the spring lineup are such pieces as a vibrant green lightweight “performance” jacket with drawstring detail, three-quarter-length tights, woven shorts to layer over tights and even updated fanny packs, or what the designer calls “bum bags.” She also does gym, yoga, dance-studio, tennis, golf and swim designs. At and
Two to tango
There’s not much time left until Valentine’s Day, but rather than splurging on flowers and a fancy dinner, maybe you and your longtime mate need to canoodle over a book. “The Great Life Makeover: A Couple’s Guide to Weight, Mood, and Sex,” (Collins Living, $24.99), by Drs. Daniel Monti and Anthony Bazzan, addresses three big issues of midlife – mood, weight and sexual function — giving explanations and solutions.
Peanut updates
If you’re as confused as we are about which products have been recalled — the list continues to grow, and pet food is on it, too — here’s a link: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm
Sticky socks
In the gym, you might not want to do yoga or Pilates barefoot, so no-slip socks are a must. ExerSocks from Crescent Moon Yoga are made from bamboo and have dots on the bottom to help them stick to your mat or the floor. Not only is bamboo environmentally friendly, it has natural anti-microbial qualities. The socks come in four colors and sizes small to extra large. Three pairs for $24.99 at
