Online - August 02, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

In honor of Mary-Louise Parker’s birthday, get high on life this weekend.

Fruit of the Boom
What: Cool tees promote and benefit Reporters Without Borders, an international organization dedicated to preserving freedom of the press.
Why: It’s a sticky situation.
Where: Online at fruitoftheboom.com.

BUY
Umbrellas
What: Stay dry with adorable creations featuring artwork by pediatric cancer patients. Proceeds help send them on a week-long camping adventure.
Why: Protect yourself from the rain — and everyone who’s out to get you.
Where: Online at childrensartproject.org.

USE
True Wind
What: Unleash your inner sailor with colorful, high-quality nautical duffels and totes.
Why: Perfect for storing contraband.
Where: Online at truewindusa.com.

DRINK
Weil for Tea
What: Tea maker Ito En has a new line of holistically designed bevvies in flavors like turmeric, gyokuro, and Darjeeling.
Why: Is it 4:20 yet?
Where: Online at itoen.com.

EAT
Pam’s Pantry
What: Impress your party guests by using these simple mixes to make dips in flavors like creamsicle, chocolate cream pie, and bacon tomato.
Why: To satisfy the munchies.
Where: Online at pamspantry.net.

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