Online - August 31, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Celebrate the long weekend by indulging some labors of love.

EAT
Elegant Cheesecakes
What: Scrumptious treats that come in a bevy of shapes and sizes.
Why: Get your just desserts.
Where: Online at elegantcheesecakes.com.

SEE
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
What: A moving film about a Japanese father’s journey across China in an effort to reconnect with his dying son.
Why: It’s a winner by a mile.
Where: Tickets online at moviefone.com.

BUY
Eva
What: The NY boutique put its super-cool merch from design houses like Society for Rational Dress and McQ up for grabs.
Why: Deliver us to Eva.
Where: Online at evanewyork.net.

Soaptopia
What: Scrub-a-dub with all-natural, homemade soaks, lotions, and lip balms.
Why: All the makings of a clean getaway.
Where: Online at soaptopia.com.

GIVE
Katrina Charities
What: Donate your money, materials, and time to hurricane-relief efforts.
Why: One year later, they still need a hand.
Where: The Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity are good places to start.