Online - June 22, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Recharge before the fireworks with some good deeds, tasty cheese, and funny reads.

DO
Pet Store Challenge
What: Help stop puppy mills by taking a survey and submitting it to the Humane Society.
Why: Who’ll let the dogs out? (Woof, woof, woof.)
Where: Online at stoppuppymills.org.

BUY
Free Spirit Spheres
What: Giant wooden tree pods for those moments when you feel like hanging out.
Why: Think globally.
Where: Online at freespiritspheres.com.

Lili Boutique
What: Chicago shop puts its wares (J Brand, Secrets of Charm, and more) online.
Why: A pad worth hopping (and shopping) on.
Where: Online at shoplili.com.

EAT
Divine Food Shop
What: Hard-to-find artisanal goodies like Point Reyes blue cheese and Salute Sante grapeseed oil are now in one spot.
Why: Celestial seasonings.
Where: Online at divinefoodshop.com.

READ
Romance, Riches, and Restrooms
What: A hilarious account of one man determined to meet the perfect woman and become filthy rich all while attempting to conceal and conquer IBS.
Why: Shit happens.
Where: Online at amazon.com.