Super Functional Ziggy Table
Super Functional Ziggy Table

We share an office space….and well-that was no longer going to work if either one of us wanted to keep sane. LOL.

I saw this gorgeous Ziggy Table online one day and knew it would be a super functional piece for us! It’s modular and lightweight! Well, and it’s easy on the eyes. Designed by Brad Ascalon for Hightower, the Ziggy Table and Stool are wedge-shaped with a 60-degree angle, so they can be pushed together into a group of six tables. The leather stool fits perfectly beneath the wood-and-steel table, and the tables are stackable with each other for convenient storage. You can also mix and match, pulling the table up to a couch or the stool up to a different table or desk.

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Mocktails featuring SOUND's Sparkling Water & Certified Organic Tea
Mocktails featuring SOUND's Sparkling Water & Certified Organic Tea

People have all kinds of reasons for not drinking and sobriety today has been rebranded from “having a problem” to being one choice in support of a healthy lifestyle. Apart from social distancing, your first and immediate line of defense in these COVID-19 times is your immune system. Providing your body with enough nutrients is one way of ensuring you stay safe and far away from infections. And in this heat, (where the heck is fall BTW?) what’s better than having some refreshing, fall, Halloween mocktails, that double up as immunity boosters?!!!!!

I just came off of a Whole30 where alcohol is a huge no-no and I actually enjoyed not having alcohol so much that I have decided to see how long I can go without booze!

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Movie Nights In With Pop On The Block- Fun Date Night Idea
Movie Nights In With Pop On The Block- Fun Date Night Idea

INTRODUCING OUR FALL/ WINTER MOVIE JAR

So we are devoting movie nights to an actor or actress we pull out of the jar! Each time we will embrace an older movie or maybe an older new-to-us movie that the chosen actor or actress plays in! (or maybe it’s brand new-just released)

For our jar, we put all our favorites in so we ended up with a huge variety. Lin created his. I created mine. Then once we draw a name…let’s say Ethan Hawke (my lord..I love a young Ethan Hawke so much ) is drawn , then we do a search on apple tv of his name and all of the movies he ever played in pop up and we pick one together as a couple!!!! So we still can talk and decide as a pair but we at least have a starting point!

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5 Tips for Learning a New Language
5 Tips for Learning a New Language

No matter your age, it’s always important to keep your mind sharp and engaged. One way to keep your brain active is by learning a new language. Other than widening your linguistic capabilities and enhancing your memory, learning a new language can also deepen your understanding of a different culture, diversify your career opportunities, and even make you more confident in yourself and your decisions.

But acquiring a new skill like this can be daunting and is full of challenges. With that being said, we’ve listed 5 tips below that’ll help you in your journey to learning a new language.

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Getting RID OF DANDRUFF ONCE AND FOR ALL-Bargain Prices Too!
Getting RID OF DANDRUFF ONCE AND FOR ALL-Bargain Prices Too!

If you are fed up with health issues related to your scalp and couldn’t find a long term solution for it, you have landed at the right place! I have been battling scalp conditions for ages. Seriously a never-ending battle!! There is a million different things you are told to do to help combat dandruff, and honestly, most of them seemed to work very temporarily, and then it was back to where I left off. So annoying! I have spent so much money too-all money just thrown down the drain literally.

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Sautéed Apples With Coconut Butter-Whole30 Dessert
Sautéed Apples With Coconut Butter-Whole30 Dessert

Less than a week left of my Whole30 and I am really struggling with my sweet tooth!!!!! I thought it would get easier but my cravings are through the roof!

So I did get a little creative with some apples!

These delicious Sautéed Apples with Cinnamon and Coconut Butter happen to be Paleo, Vegan, and Whole30 compliant. There is no added sugar or sweeteners plus this treat is dairy free and gluten free!

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GREAT ESCAPE: HIDDEN GEM IN GORE OKLAHOMA- CELEBRATE A FALL GETAWAY AT BLUE DOORS AT TENKILLER
GREAT ESCAPE: HIDDEN GEM IN GORE OKLAHOMA- CELEBRATE A FALL GETAWAY AT BLUE DOORS AT TENKILLER

HEY, ADVENTURERS.

I’m really happy to be sharing a travel related post today! They are few and far between this year! A weekend trip an hour and a half from my home feels like a HUGE deal.

OH, THE FLOW OF LIFE…

A couple of weeks ago Lin and I were treated to a weekend stay at Blue Doors At Tenkiller. Blue Doors is a gorgeous place to get lost in nature this fall and just relax, rest, & find balance. A change of scenery is so good for the soul!! Lucky for you-we did the “summer excursion” to get this review our for you in the perfect season! All though I know many of you enjoy summer and all seasons so just know Blue Doors has it all- fishing and kayaking in summer, hiking and cozying up by the fire in the fall…there just really isn’t a bad time of year for renting a cabin here! (all though they are closed in the Winter and that is when i would really love to visit..LOL!)

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DOG TOYS FOR SENIOR DOGS
DOG TOYS FOR SENIOR DOGS

Even though my sweet dog’s #PuppyYears are behind them, their will to play is still strong! Did you know it’s so important for your senior dogs to have the appropriate toys to keep their cognitive skills in tip-top shape?! Mental stimulation is everything and helps them maintain a youthful personality! Did you also know that’ dog noses are 10,000x more powerful than a human’s! But they have 80% fewer taste buds! A dog’s brain craves scent !

And that’s why we love @playologypets! Their scented toys keep dogs more engaged because they are made with what dogs crave most!!! As your dog chews, those tiny scent particles are released for their olfactory enjoyment , but barely enough for us humans to smell.

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Tomato Confit
Tomato Confit

Whole30 is still going strong over here! In fact we are half-way there!!!!!! Really loving all of Teri’s recipes from No Crumbs Left! Everything has been magical! And super easy to make!

Want to preserve your summer tomatoes?!!

Immerse the tomatoes in oil with the spices, and cook them at 350°F for 30 minutes. After the tomatoes cool, reserve the oil and the tomatoes in your refrigerator in an airtight glass jar. Use over the next two weeks for pasta, in a homemade sauce, or anytime you want to flavor enhance a dish to make it more special!!

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Modern Condo Renovation
Modern Condo Renovation

Taking a little trip down memory lane today when I interviewed my very own silver fox for a GFY feature!

Lin practiced as an engineer in his career starting his own very successful company but has a degree in architecture that he mainly used for himself. He also started a small side company Green Tooth LLC to design properties in an ecological and sustainable matter. He has always been interested in breathing new life into older buildings.

Checkout the canvas of the space before before construction began! Eeek! Terrifying! The space was mostly ALL original. The floor plan was very formal and everything was cut up into distinct rooms so it was not open at all. The space did not take advantage of the natural light and balance that was possible making the space feel dark and cold. Every room was painted a different color too so nothing was cohesive.

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