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<\/a>The grounds of the exclusive golf club. Photo by Laura Saul.<\/p><\/div>\n
The George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic itself is fun enough for the participants, but everyone\u2019s favorite part of the day is Doris Bergman\u2019s Gratitude Gifting Lounge, where the sporty celebs are treated to an array of fabulous items.<\/p>\n
The gifting actually started right off the bat this time, with each guest receiving a juicy gift bag as they entered. Doris and company did something so thoughtful\u2014they put a name tag on each bag, and held them on a supervised table outside the lounge, so no one had to carry theirs around all day. I loved that!<\/p>\n
<\/a>The Gratitude Lounge getting ready to open. Photo by Karen Salkin, as is the one at the top of this article.<\/p><\/div>\n
It was held once again at a golf club that’s so private that Laura, my co-writer and Los Angeles native, said she had no idea it was even there! We both loved the \u201cJoe sent me\u201d nature of the location.<\/p>\n
But Laura was the most<\/em> impressed with the Gifting Lounge, saying, \u201cIt was a beautiful, well-organized event that featured a really diverse group of companies that were new and exciting to me.\u201d She added of the overall ambience of the day, \u201cThe grounds of the club are stunning, and it was a perfect Southern California day.\u201d<\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Of course, the Lounge featured many wonderful gifts, (as Doris’ events always<\/em> do,) but I especially appreciated that the occasion benefitted the\u00a0George Lopez Foundation<\/strong>, whose mission\u00a0is \u201cto create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children, adults and military families confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.\u201d I even got to speak with a kidney doctor who happened to be there, which was very educational. www.georgelopezfoundation.org<\/a><\/p>\n The sponsors were a lovely mix of new and familiar ones, which made the event extra-interesting. And everyone was upbeat and nice to each other, making the entire event an absolute pleasure.<\/p>\n Here are the highlights of the gifts we discovered at the Gratitude Lounge:<\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Sway Premium Audio<\/strong>\u2014Laura says, \u201cI love a company that takes a product that is usually lacking in design, and gives it the style that makes you want to display it. These media speakers come in very cute and cool-looking shapes, such as skulls and puppy dogs.\u00a0 Why not make listening to music look<\/em> good as well as sound<\/em> good?\u201d As attractive as those<\/em> designs are, I<\/em> preferred discovering their dual<\/em> set, two speakers which you can keep together or put in different areas of a room, for surround sound. www.swayshop.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Movo<\/strong>\u2014This company’s rep must watch my YouTube videos because he introduced me to their iVlog All-In-One Starter Kit for use with my iPhone, so I don’t have to shoot not-great-quality vids on my computer’s<\/em> camera anymore! Included in the kit are a special mic, a rotating phone holder, an LED light, and a mini tripod. If you subscribers to my channel start seeing more and more of my videos now, just thank (or blame) this company for that new productivity of mine! www.movophoto.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Twisted Silver<\/strong>\u2014I was so happy to introduce Laura to this company’s Debra Mitchell because the designer one of the most upbeat people I\u2019ve ever met. And her jewelry matches her personality!\u00a0 I knew Laura would love them both. When she saw the double-sided display at the lounge, she told me, \u201cIt was difficult to know where to focus when I saw all the offerings from Twisted Silver because everything is so beautiful!\u00a0 Debra explained that she chooses pieces for each guest that she can tell they\u2019re energetically drawn to.\u201d\u00a0 This time, we both loved the new mica pendants on neck chains that Debra said have special healing properties. Since that’s<\/em> the case, I may need one for every inch of my body! www.twisted-silver.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Art Lewin Bespoke<\/strong>\u2014When Laura met Art, (sounds like a movie, right?,) she gushed, \u201cThere is nothing better than a well-dressed man! Art Lewin brought class and style to this event, both with his being and his beautiful silk ties and matching pocket squares which were bestowed on the guests.\u201d So now all the men at this event will be at least partially<\/em> nattily-attired when you next see them in public! www.artlewinbespoke.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Laura Saul.<\/p><\/div>\n Frunutta Dissolvable Vitamins<\/strong>\u2014Laura and I couldn\u2019t tear ourselves away from the personnel of this new vitamin company! We so appreciated that they were happy to share their time with us. While Laura chatted with the rep, I picked the brain of one of the doctors on the board.\u00a0 He could not have been kinder or more knowledgeable. Laura noted, \u201cI finally realize why I don’t take the vitamins that I buy; it\u2019s because I strongly dislike\u00a0swallowing<\/em>\u00a0them. There\u2019s nothing worse than trying to swallow a vitamin and getting it caught in your throat. Frunutta solves this problem with dissolvable<\/em> tablets that melt under your tongue. What I also love about this company is that the products are manufactured here in Los Angeles. I’m already planning on ordering some for my family.\u201d And I’m<\/em> thinking of moving to Fullerton, just so that I can visit that doc as often as necessary. He knows absolutely everything<\/em>!!!\u00a0www.frunutta.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Milena Los Angeles Candles<\/strong>\u2014This was Laura\u2019s introduction to Milena and her creative candles, and she exclaimed, \u201cHer scents are amazing, incredible, and wonderful! And, to make them even better, all the candles are non-toxic and vegan.\u201d Laura especially liked the classic Plumeria, while I went nuts over the new<\/em> choices. Not only do some come in blue or pink glass now, but the fragrance choices have lovely monikers, such as Satin Sheets and Tuberose. They each add so much to a room. www.milenala.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Laura Saul.<\/p><\/div>\n The Marijuana Factory<\/strong>\u2014As befits a George Lopez event, this Los Angeles dispensary was on hand, gifting goodie bags full of THC products, including an edible they named \u201cLaughing Lopez\u201d for the occasion! We were bowled-over by the quantity and variety of items that were in each gift bag. Laura said, \u201cI\u2019m truly impressed! Ingenuity is not something that typically comes to mind when I think about a cannabis company, but that is exactly what I thought when I saw the offerings from The Marijuana Factory. They’ve taken the cannabis plant to the next level. They have products for energy, sleep, focus, etc. They even offer a pain relief balm.\u201d www.themarijuanafactoryla.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Cannabolish<\/strong>\u2014Speaking of marijuana, I loved discovering these new odor-removing products, which take the smell of weed out of the air. I only wish it had been around when I didn\u2019t want the ‘rents to discover what was going on in my teen-age basement! Laura noted, \u201cThese odor-removing candles, gels, and sprays are specifically focused on removing cannabis smells, which can be very strong. I love a business that sets out to solve a problem!\u201d And they did the cutest thing at the lounge\u2014they gave each guest a goodie bag of their products along with\u2026an ashtray and a lighter! How creative of them. And if that idea was sparked while indulging in the herb, no one will ever know, because their own product removed the scent! www.cannabolish.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Olita Mineral Sunscreen<\/strong>\u2014This new company was gifting their various sunscreen products, including\u00a0two in stick form, (one is tinted,) and several fun-flavored lip balms. Since we\u2019re both sun-eschewers and<\/em> healthful-planet kind of gals, Laura pointed-out, \u201cWhat I also like about this company is that their products are \u2018reef safe.\u2019 Just think about the enormous amount of sunscreen that probably washes off into our oceans every day, which can’t be good for the sea denizens. I really love that this company has created a product that protects both people and the oceans.\u201d I<\/em> totally concur. www.olitashop.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Laura Saul.<\/p><\/div>\n The Bearded Sailor<\/strong>\u2014This company, headed by a bearded veteran, of course, was gifting a choice of beard oil or balm. Laura said, \u201cI might not have a use for beard balm, [to which I<\/em> say, ‘Knock on wood!,’] but I do<\/em> have a thing for men with beards. This balm has a wonderful, clean essential oil scent and the ingredients are all natural.\u201d I didn\u2019t find-out if the owner is also a sailor<\/em>, but since we know he\u2019s a veteran, I’m guessing that\u00a0he was in the Navy.<\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Kings Brewing Company<\/strong>\u2014As many of you know, I don\u2019t imbibe, so Laura\u2019s taking this one: \u201cI’m so intrigued by this product!\u00a0 If the packaging is any indication of how good the beer is, then the guests are in for a treat. They even craft one to taste like Dole Whip, which is my favorite Disneyland treat.\u201d\u00a0www.kingsbrewingco.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Arrowhead<\/strong>\u2014Mr. X and I have been Arrowhead customers the entire time we\u2019ve been together, so I was happy to meet some of their reps. The were gifting their tote bags which had the George Lopez insignia on it, along with little gifts like an insulated travel water bottle and a small, lightweight\u00a0cooler. And Laura was happy to discover that they also make sparkling waters, and in flavors,\u00a0to boot. www.arrowheadwater.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>