Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!!

 

Check out some of these environmentally inspired recipes for celebrating Earth Day -- including the delicious Green Plantini

 

Ingredients:

• 2oz Vodka
• 1-1/2oz Apple Pucker
• Lime Wedge for Garnish

Directions:

• Mix all the ingredients (except for the lime wedge) in a chilled martini mixer filled halfway with ice. Shake vigorously.
• Strain liquid into a chilled martini mixer and garnish with fresh lime!

For more recipies visit:

• Festive Cocktail Recipes to Salute Planet Earth!
  Blue Sea Martini, Frozen Mai Thai, Green Plantini, Mudslide
• Food + Words: Burbon Golden Beet Cupcakes
• Tablespoon: Earth Day Cake with popcorn and pretzel trees
• Big Girls Small Kitchen: Green Pizza
• Joy of Kosher: Chilled Pea and Mint Soup



Reusable Bag Ordinance



Across the world, and especially in California, governments are encouraging the use of reusable shopping bags through the regulation of plastic bag bans, recycling mandates, taxes or fees. It is great that we are all transitioning into our reduce, reuse, and recycle communities; in fact, even I Bar Menlo Park will no longer be using any plastic bags for our Zaya Inc retail starting on June 6th, 2013.

At first, this may be an inconvenience, but here are San Mateo County's top five reasons to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag!)

1. You Save 10₵ -- Each paper bag will cost you a minimum of 10₵ each!
2. No more annoying wasteful pile of non-biodegradable plastic bags cluttering your kitchen.
3. You get to sport a fashionable reusable bag that demonstrates your love for the environment; reusable shopping bags have become one of the newest fashion trends. Famous designers and popular brands are promoting their original shopping bags!
4. You will become very popular with bird watchers as fewer bags mean fewer entangled birds (the birds will really like you too!).
5. And last, but not least, you do your part in making our environment clean and sustainable!

Keep your eye out for those fashionable and reusable totes!

Want to get Reusable Bags for free???
     Reusable Bags Give-Away on Earth Day
     April 22, 2013
     The City of San Mateo will be producing a limited number of "BYOB (bring your own bag) San Mateo" reusable bags to help San Mateo residents transition to carrying their reusable bags when shopping. Supplies are limited. Bags will be distributed at the following public facilities:

Main Library	55 West 3rd Avenue	11:00am - 6:00pm
Hillsdale Library	205 W. Hillsdale Boulevard	1:00pm - 5:00pm
Marina Library	1530 Susan Court	2:00pm - 8:00pm
Beresford Community Center	2720 Alameda de las Pulgas	10:00am - 4:00pm
Senior Center	2645 Alameda de las Pulgas	10:00am - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Community Center	725 Monte Diablo Avenue	10:00am - 4:00pm
City Hall	330 W. 20th Avenue	10:30am - 2:30pm

 

For more information about the Reusable Bag Ordinance visit:

• City of San Mateo Reusable Bag Ordinance Web page
• Top Five Reasons to BYOB
• City of San Mateo Reusable Bag Ordinance PDF
• County of San Mateo Reusable Bag Ordinance: Fact Sheet
• Polystyrene Ban: "Green" Vendor Listing
• Alameda County Reusable Bag Ordinance
• Alameda County FAQ for Shoppers
• Videos about the trouble with plastic bags

Facebook Guests of April 2013



Congratulations to the
I Bar Facebook Guests of the month
for April 2013!

 

Walnut Creek
Shanna St. Cyr

Menlo Park
Kim Nguyen

Emeryville
 Emeryville Hilton Garden Inn - 25% off threading, bring your Hilton ID or Business Card

 

 

Danville

Lisa Douzos

 

To our winners: please visit your I Bar location for a complimentary threading of your choice between now and  May 15th.
Once again, congratulations
and thank you for Liking us on Facebook!

Do you want to be the next
Facebook Guest of the Month?

Simply "Like" our facebook page then "Like", "Share", or "Comment" on any of our posts!

Find a link to our Facebook page, by clicking the location name of this month's winners!

Similar Posts:
Facebook Guests of the Month -

March 2013

Sarah David, Juliana Triadafilopoulos, Kendra Renae Collins-Conway
February 2013
Jenny Carion, Jo Anna Costa Hant, Audree Escanio
January 2013
Najeeba Palyal, Mary Flores-Bibbs, Taina Gomez

Facebook Guests of March 2013



Congratulations to the
I Bar Facebook Guests of the month
for March 2013!

Walnut Creek
Sarah David

Menlo Park
Juliana Triadafilopoulos

Emeryville
 Kendra Renae Collins-Conway

To our winners: please visit your I Bar location for a complimentary threading of your choice between now and  April 25th.
Once again, congratulations
and thank you for Liking us on Facebook!

Do you want to be the next
Facebook Guest of the Month?

Simply "Like" our facebook page then "Like", "Share", or "Comment" on any of our posts!

Find a link to our Facebook page, by clicking the location name of this month's winners!

Similar Posts:
Facebook Guests of the Month -
February 2013
Jenny Carion, Jo Anna Costa Hant, Audree Escanio
January 2013
Najeeba Palyal, Mary Flores-Bibbs, Taina Gomez

Grand Opening at I Bar Danville!

 

I Bar Danville is celebrating its Grand Opening this weekend with complimentary eyebrow threading from March 21st - March 24th!

 

Come visit our new spot and check out the latest styles from Zaya Inc.

 

402 Railroad Ave, Suite 102
(Next to Lucy's)

Danville, CA 94526

 

www.ibardanville.com

customerservice@ibardanville.com

925.271.9300

 

Monday - Saturday
10am - 7pm

 

Sunday
11am - 6pm

Spring Treats for Summer Fun

 

Happy Pi Day!

 

In celebration of Pi day, we thought it would be nice to share some fun and healthy recipies for this spring and summer!

 

 

Vegan Lemon Tart with Blueberries

Filling: 3/4 cup organic silken tofu (soft or firm) 1 1/2 cups organic sugar Zest from 3 organic lemons 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (~3 lemons) 2 Tbsps organic unbleached AP flour 1 1/2 Tbsps cornstarch   1 cup organic blueberries

Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly spray a tart pan (mine is 9.5") with cooking spray and dust with a pinch of flour. Cream the earth balance and sugar in a mixer until fluffy. Add the flour and mix until dough comes together. Press dough into tart pan, pushing up the sides. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove crust to cool while you work on the filling. In food processor or blender, zap the tofu for about a minute until creamy. Add the sugar and blend another minute. Add the lemon zest, juice, flour and cornstarch. Pour into prepared crust and bake for about 25-30 min more, until filling is set. Remove and let cool, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from tart pan and top with blueberries (or raspberries).

 

Easy Summer Meal: Avocado Corn Cups

1 yellow squash, diced 2 Tolive oil 2 ears raw corn ½ local sweet onion, minced 1 Twhite balsamic vinegar 2 Tpineapple sage, minced 2 Haas avocados, halved and pitted

Heat the oil in a large skillet and sautee the squash until it’s soft. Cut the corn kernels off of the cob, then toss in a large, glass bowl with the cooked squash and the rest of the ingredients, except for the avocado. Stuff the mixture into the avocado halves and serve.

 

Watermelon Coconut Water Ice Pops

4 cups fresh watermelon chunks, seedless or seeds removed 1/2 cup coconut water Juice from 1 fresh lime 2 to 4 tablespoons organic evaporated cane sugar 8 (5-ounce) paper cups Foil squares Wooden sticks

Add watermelon, coconut water, lime juice and sugar to blender container. Cover and blend until liquid and smooth. Remove and discard foam. (You should have about 3 cups liquid remaining.) Pour liquid into paper cups (about 1/3 cup liquid into each paper cup). Cover cups with squares of foil; insert wooden stick through foil. Freeze until solid, about 8 hours.   Makes 8 ice pops   Tip: The amount of sugar needed depends on the sweetness of the watermelon. If the watermelon is sweet and flavorful use less sugar.

 



Facebook Guests of February 2013



Congratulations to the
I Bar Facebook Guests of the month
for February 2013!

Walnut Creek

 Jenny Carion

Menlo Park

 Jo Anna Costa Hant

Emeryville

 Audree Escanio

To our winners: please visit your I Bar location for a complimentary full face threading between now and  March 27th.
Once again, congratulations
and thank you for Liking us on Facebook!

Do you want to be the next
Facebook Guest of the Month?

Simply "Like" our facebook page then "Like", "Share", or "Comment" on any of our posts!

Find a link to our Facebook page, by clicking the location name of this month's winners!

Eyebrow Shaping

Determining the best shape for your eyebrows can be complicated, so lets simplify:

Bring in a picture of the eyebrow shape you would like our threading artists to reference while shaping your eyebrows--this is a great way for you to get the exact style you want!

You are also welcome to browse our extensive fashion magazine collections to find the celebrity eyebrows that are right for you and our threading artists will do the rest to customize your brows with the look you want.

Or consult with our experienced threading artisits about what eyebrow arch looks best with your face shape.

Dont forget to check out Beauty Buzz in the City's guide to a natural arch:
Determining the Best Eyebrow Shape for Your Face Type

Valentine's Couple's Special Extended

 

We know Valentine's can be a busy day for anybody, so in case you missed I Bar's Valentine's Couple's Special, we have extended that offer!

 

Find time between today and Sunday to drop by participating I Bar locations to take advantage of some complimentary services for your loved one.

 

I Bar Emeryville, Menlo Park, and Walnut Creek have a Valentines Day Couple's Special:

Visit any of these participating locations with your loved one and your date will recieve complimentary services of equal or lesser value.*

 

 

*cannot be combined with any other promotions or discounts



Simple Sweet Valentine's - 7 Tips for a Special Day

 

Valentine's Day is approaching fast and in less than a week we our world will be innundated with pink, red, edible, big, small, strong, and delicate hearts.

 

Spend part of your Valentine's Day at I Bar to enjoy the Couple's Special:

I Bar Emeryville, Menlo Park, and Walnut Creek have a Valentines Day Couple's Special: Visit any of these participating locations with your loved one and your date will recieve complimentary services of equal or lesser value.*

No matter who you are celebrating Valentine's Day with, here are some great ideas for keeping it romantic, casual, and on a budget:

• Avoid equating love with consumption - although chocolate makes you feel in love, its your actions and spending time together that truly make Valentine's day a celebration
• Minimize rather than do without - dont give your date a dozen roses, give one...held in your teeth...pretending to be a Spanish dancer
• DIY or Make your own - draw on your own skills to give a gift; not everyone works for hallmark so you should not feel the need to make a card. Your date will love something from the kitchen if you love to cook, something from the garden if you love to garden, a voucher for massages if you love giving making your love feel special
• Expensive does not mean Heartfelt - something small and simple to remind your loved one of the great times you've shared is a great way to get those heart strings fluttering on a budget. A keychain of the eiffle tower that reminds you two of studying abroad in Paris or a mouse brooch to show that you will always remember the first time you saw her smile on video chat
• Give the time - time is the ultimate romantic gesture; banish the bill paying, work, and chores and spend the day listening to your date's dreams for the future and reveling about how those great times in Tahoe will become a bi-annual trip...experience the past, present, and future together
• Stargaze - Possibly the best way to picnic but be sure to bring your warm clothes, a thermos of hot drinks and a full tank of gas. The best places to stargaze are on the outskirts of town and at high elevations
• Be spontaneous - Suprise your date with some new dance moves, recite a poem after dinner, stop everything to see sunset

If you really need to buy anything--check her pinterest page, it will show you exactly what she wants and it will how her that you are interested in her (p)interests.

Additional online deals available at:

• 1-800-Flowers.com & Lady Fortunes have a 50% off deal!
  1-800-Flowers.com: $30 of Perfect Bouquets & Gifts (chocolates, stuffed animals, etc) for $15 -- 2 days left only
  Lady Fortunes: Gourmet Valentine's Day Cookies ($30 value) for $15 -- only 6 hours left!
• Jewelry.com is doing a Ruby Heart Jewelry set exlcusive! ($129.00 value each) for $39-$99

 

For more information visit:

• Mamapedia Deals: http://deals.mamapedia.com/
• Fatwallet.com Valentines Deals: http://www.fatwallet.com/valentines-deals/
• Jewelry.com Valentines Guide: http://www.jewelry.com/
• Couponcanny.com Valentines Deals: http://www.couponcanny.com/valentines-day-deals/
• Slide Share - Valentines on a Budget: http://www.slideshare.net/RussellLawson1/empowernetworkcom-how-tomakevalentinesdayspecialonabudget

*cannot be combined with any other promotions or discounts

Zaya Jewelry Spring Collection

Studded by geometric gems, bold gold, brazen jades and bashful browns, the Zaya Jewelry Spring Collection is finally here and ready for every occassion!

 

You wont want to miss this!

 

Now available at

I Bar Emeryville

I Bar Menlo Park

and I Bar Walnut Creek

 

 



Go 49ers!!

I Bar is absolutely enthused because San Francisco's 49ers have made it to the Super Bowl!

 

Celebrate your 49ers team spirit with us to get up to 20% off of your next purchase!

 

Get 10% Off

Visit I Bar wearing your 49ers apparel to get 10% off your purchase of services and retail.

 

GET 20% OFF
Visit I Bar wearing your 49ers apparel and become a part of I Bar's 49er Team Spirit:

allow us to take a picture showing off your 49er pride and share it on our Facebook page to get 20% off of your service and retail purchase.

 

 

The 49ers will be playing the Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans on February 3rd, 2013, at 3:30pm PST for Super Bowl 47. For more information please visit www.nfl.com/superbowl or go to www.49ers.com

 





 

 

Offer valid at participating I Bar locations between 1/28/13 to 2/3/13.

Facebook Guest of the Month

 Congratulations to the first Facebook Guests of the Month for 2013!

 

Walnut Creek

 Najeeba Palyal

 

Menlo Park

 Mary Flores-Bibbs

 

Emeryville

 Taína Gómez

 

 

To our winners: please visit your I Bar location on or after Sunday, January 18th, to pick up a special gift waiting for you at the front desk.
Once again, congratulations and thank you for Liking us on Facebook!

 

Do you want to be the next
Facebook Guest of the Month?

Simply "Like" our facebook page then "Like", "Share", or "Comment" on any of our posts!

Find a link to our Facebook page, by clicking the location name of this month's winners!

Zaya Inc on Pinterest

Zaya Inc is now on Pinterest! Follow your favorite boutique on Pinterest to keep up with the latest styles for jewelry, children, and women, as well as Beauty Buzz in the City posts and promotional offers!

Visit us today at

http://pinterest.com/zayainc/

Thank You

I Bar is extending a very special thank you to everyone who donated cans of food for the holiday food drives throughout December!

I Bar Emeryville's cans and nonperishable foods went to the Alameda County Community Food Bank: http://www.accfb.org/

I Bar Menlo Park raised the most during their food drive--totally over 50 donation items! All donated items went to the Second Harvest Food Bank of San Jose and San Mateo County: http://shfb.org/

I Bar Walnut Creek's cans and nonperishable foods went to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County: http://www.foodbankccs.org/

I Bar would also like to extend another thank you to everyone who came through these locations during the Super Storm Sandy Fund Raiser. Combined from all the locations, I Bar raised over $900 to donate to the Super Storm Sandy Relief.