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Top 10 - May 2013
Our Top 10 for May:
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1. Susan's Pick: Sweet Emotion Cookies! A friend was at a bridal shower and sent us this picture and said the custom cookies were not only fantastic, but so adorable! Made locally by Lindsay Self - she has great options for children's parties, baby showers and more. Check out all her designs on her Facebook page and to order, email her at: sweetemotioncookies@gmail.com.
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2. Farrar's Pick: Golden Light is now smoke-free! I am so excited to go watch live music at this fun local spot without feeling the need for a shower when I get home.
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3. Susan's Pick: I got this funky exercise ball chair for my husband to sit on at work - the zenergy ball chair basically is an exercise ball covered in fabric. While you are sitting at your desk, you can be strengthening your core! I bought it locally from a friend who works at GDS - 806-324-4300. Farrar also has one of these in her office!
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4. Farrar's Pick: Bountiful Baskets Food Co-Op - looking for an affordable way to feed your family a variety of fresh produce? Sign up for Bountiful Baskets! Click here for more information and here for the Amarillo pick-up.
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5. Susan's Pick: I think Robyn at Semblance Boutique (in Wolflin Square) has such a knack for selecting fantastic-ly fun jewelry, not to mention great tops and dresses for her chic boutique. I ran by last week and got one of these bracelets and haven't taken it off since - love it!
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6. Farrar's Pick: Funny, creative parenting tips - some of them are pretty smart!
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7. Susan's Pick: I am in Chick Fil A's drive-thru multiple times a week - sometimes even more than once in a day :) They just re-vamped their menu with calories listed for all menu options AND launched three new salads that are fantastic. Love the avocado lime ranch dressing!
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8. Farrar's Pick: Lip Spread - This magic lip gloss is anti-aging, moisturizing and specially formulated to react with your lips for a unique tint just right for you. I keep one in my gym bag for post-workout.
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9. Susan's Pick: Raffkind's is carrying the most hilarious line of clothing, hats and gift items by Rowdy Gentleman. I snatched up a Reagan/Bush '84 t-shirt and a "Back to Back World War Champs" koozie for my brother-in-law's birthday recently. Love this company's motto: Rowdy Gentleman is equal parts sophisticated and sophomoric; refined and rambunctious. Father's Day is around the corner people - hurry to Raffkind's!
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10. Farrar's Pick: Lunch at West Texas RX. If you like healthy, delicious food at a great price, this is your new lunch spot! Susan and I enjoyed an adzuki bean, avocado quesadilla today at this health food pharmacy hidden behind the Taco Villa on Coulter. The daily specials (only $5) are listed on their Facebook page. And we love the friendly owners and staff!
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - April 2013
Our top 10 favorite things right now:
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1. Susan's Pick: Allison R. Banks Designs - Artists will create a two, three or four-letter custom monogram for you. Starting with a pencil sketch, you work with artists to create a unique one of a kind monogram. Once finalized, designs are scanned into files - to be used on anything from stationary, gift tags to cocktail napkins. Sky is the limit!
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2. Farrar's Pick: Maaji Swimwear - These reversible swimsuits are fabulous and versatile with two great looks in one!
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3. Susan's Pick: Fathom - Loving this fun travel website!
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4. Farrar's Pick: IKEA Egg Swivel Chairs - We just ordered a couple of these for our daughter's playroom. Saw them at the DHDC locally and ordered online. They are really fun for the kids (although slightly annoying to assemble).
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5. Susan's Pick: Quinoa Cakes - Had dinner at Crush last week with friends and LOVED the Quinoa Cakes on the appetizer menu. Delish! Try this recipe if you want to make some at home.
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6. Farrar's Pick: Soludos - Get ready for summer with these cute and comfy shoes for the whole family (at great price). I am loving all the stripes!
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7. Susan's Pick: The dangerous thing about Gray is Grey is that you can always find something you can't live without. Case in point: just snatched up this onyx lamp. The onyx base lights up together or separately with the lamp. Love.
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8. Farrar's Pick: Thug Kitchen - For ADULTS ONLY, this hysterical healthy cooking blog is full of terribly foul language, but I promise you'll be laughing out loud while learning some great new recipes.
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9. Susan's Pick: Hoodie Buddie - sweatshirts with built-in headphones. It's as easy as plugging your ipod into your pocket!
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10. Farrar's Pick: Kaleido Lens - A friend told me about this cool app that transforms your phone into a kaleidoscope!
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - March 2013
Our top 10 favorite things right now:
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1. Farrar's Pick: New Social Media Apps - My current favorite is snapchat which allows you to send photo and video messages to your friends, but the messages disappear after a few seconds of viewing. I also have high hopes for Twitter's new Vine app which is basically like Instagram, but with videos.
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2. Susan's Pick: This pick will shock anyone who knows me because I rarely wear flats - but my sister-in-law introduced me to these Yosi Samra fold up flats over Spring Break and I am in love - very comfortable. They also have a great collection of flip flops!
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3. Farrar's Pick: Kombucha! I tasted this yummy fermented tea drink for the first time over the weekend at my new favorite place Brewed in Fort Worth. It tastes sweet, fruity and fizzy (like it must be bad for you), but it is full of full of healthy probiotics and antioxidants, and it's low calorie, too! You can buy bottled versions at local health food stores. Or, if you're extra motivated, you can make your own - I just ordered this home brew kit from Kombucha Brooklyn.
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4. Susan's Pick: World Market. We don't often talk about chain stores or restaurants, but World Market (on Soncy Road) is worth a mention. Loving this pillow that I just picked up to bring a new shot of color to my daughter's room - and love the price, too!
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5. Farrar's Pick: Bedtime Math - many of us read a book with our children before bedtime, but we don't do any math! This website provides a math problem-a-day for various ages to make it easy for you to incorporate math into your family's daily routine. They will be launching an app soon, but for now you can sign up to receive their daily emails.
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6. Susan's Pick: This Tervis 24oz personalized water bottle with easy snap open lid is a huge hit around our house! Great for the young athlete who always needs a drink on the go. Click here to order yours.
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7. Farrar's Pick: Christmas Abbott - I learned about this amazing woman on the news the other day, and I just had to share her story. She's the first ever female NASCAR pit crew member and she's only 5'3" and 115 pounds. We wish this accomplished CrossFit athlete good luck in her new venture!
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8. Susan's Pick: Club Z Tutoring Service. Even though I'm quite sure I graduated from college, somehow my children's elementary math is completely lost on me. Enter Tutor... fights over homework are now in the past. Club Z Tutoring came highly recommended; it is a service that connects qualified tutors with students in their homes after school.
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9. Farrar's Pick: Hair Chalk - loving this fun new trend of adding streaks of bright color to your hair, but I definitely wouldn't want to do it permanently. This hair chalk allows you to add color for a night out, but be able to wash it right out in the shower. Maybe a fun Easter gift for your teenage daughter?
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10. Susan's Pick: I saved my favorite for last... FARRAR'S BANGS! I'm totally digging her new look - even the first lady copied her :) Andy Justus wants us to give her bangs their own Twitter feed... love it & on it!
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - February 2013
For February's Top 10, we decided to share with you our top 10 favorite Pinterest finds! If you haven't checked out Pinterest yet, then this might just get you there.
And some exciting news... Funspired now has our very own Pinterest page! Check it out here. It's definitely a work-in-progress at this point, but we promise, it will continue to grow and hopefully inspire you.
If you're not familiar with Pinterest, get the low down from our FunFeature: Social Media.
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1. A big reason I get on Pinterest is to be inspired by recipe ideas, especially the ones that are simple and fun to do with my kiddos. They loved these s'mores croissants - perfect for a Saturday morning! (Susan)
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2. Glow Jars - Fun & easy with a major wow-factor. Great for an outdoor party or an exciting project with your kids. (Farrar)
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3. Tres Chic - We only hope we look this good in a few years! (Farrar)
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4. Celebrate Love - Our board dedicated to Valentine's Day inspiration. And, stay tuned because we'll be doing similar boards for each holiday during the year. (Farrar)
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5. One thing I love about Pinterest is that you can click the pin and it will re-direct you to a website to BUY the items in the pictures! I ordered a gold belt like this after I fell in love with this look. (Susan)
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6. Sometimes I love to check out Pinterest to just make me laugh! The quote underneath this pic says.... "relax, I was just kidding!!!" Made. My. Day. (Susan)
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7. Rainbow Fruit Kabobs - this was one of the my first Pinterest finds. I love the simplicity of this idea. Great for kids or a brunch party. (Farrar)
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8. Top of my list right now is to renovate the vintage 1960's kitchen in my home... I've been collecting pins with amazing ideas for when I get the green light from the hubbie. Still waiting :) (Susan)
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9. Indoor Tree - Talk about "green" living... I want this in my house! (Farrar)
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10. Always looking for fun hairstyles - I'm so inspired by this messy bun! (Susan)
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - January 2013
Here's a list of our favorites right now:
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1. Lole clothing for active women. We especially love their puffy jackets - which happen to be on sale right now! Available locally at Get Fit.
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2. If you didn't get enough yummy treats this holiday season, stop by Nordic Galley Bakeri at 34th & Coulter (between Jason's Deli and Natural Grocers). They bake up delicious goodies every day - we especially like the cinnamon bread and the oatmeal bars. They also serve breakfast and lunch daily.
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3. This hilarious YouTube video has gone absolutely viral and is on all the TV shows right now - you'll crack up as you watch this guy disguise himself as a car seat playing practical jokes on unsuspecting fast food workers!
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4. If you love to read magazines on your tablet, you've got to sign up for Next Issue. For just $10/month, you'll have access to hundreds of top magazines!
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5. Get 10 cents off each gallon of gas you buy every time you fill up at a Toot'n Totum gas station. All you have to do is pick up a Gas Discount Card at a local Toot'n Totum store then complete the easy online registration. Just swipe your card at the pump, and it will automatically debit your checking account. We love this great deal!
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6. 100+ Fun Things to Ask Siri. If you have an iPhone 4S or 5, you have Siri - the "personal assistant" in your smartphone. Well, if you are like most of us, then you use Siri to get a good laugh. Click link to get 100 fun things to ask Siri. And, in your settings, change Siri's language to a British accent like we did - fabulous!
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7. Happy To Help is a brand new concierge service in Amarillo. Basically a for-hire "personal assistant" to help you with anything and everything. Who doesn't need a little help once in a while?!? They can run errands, meet repairmen at your house, wrap gifts, make reservations or travel plans, and even care for your pets when you are gone. The sky is the limit.
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8. This phone dock from Areaware is just way too cool. Looks like an old school alarm clock, but is actually the perfect chic way to charge your phone each night. You just download an app to make your phone into a clock. Available locally at Et Cetera.
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9. Smoked Tomato Soup. Absolutely day-changing on our cold winter days - Crush has it on their menu on a regular basis or make this one at home. Best part of the recipe? No cream, so it won't ruin any of your resolutions!
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10. New Year's Resolutions. Speaking of resolutions... you know you can't resist making a few. We love this list compiled by the fabulous Blue Print Store in Dallas (great interiors, check it out next time you are in Big D- in a historic house on Fairmount). Best ideas to steal from their list? Here are a few: no more reality TV, ride bikes on sunny days... just to name a few.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - December 2012
Since it is a festive time of year, we decided that our December top 10 would be our "fantasy... the big dream list." Go big or go home, right?
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1. Susan: Hermes Birkin Bag. You put your name on a waiting list at Hermes, it will take up to 6 years to get one. And the French are not giving them away! I want an orange one, s'il vous plait!
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2. Farrar: Gulfstream G650 Jet. If I could afford to purchase, maintain and operate this fine piece of machinery, I would travel the world again and again. First stops would be New Zealand for the scenery, Belgium for beer tour of the monasteries, Chile for fly fishing, India for a yoga retreat, Machu Picchu for a little hike and then Bali for some beach-side relaxation.
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3. Susan: These earrings are the bomb! Hint, Hint, Santa! At Jo Latham Fine Jewelry in Et Cetera. "Sliced Ice" loops. $25K. I'm worth every penny, honey.
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4. Farrar: Louisa McElwain Painting. I promise you this photo does not even come close to doing this painting justice. Louisa captures the heavenly Western skies - full of clouds, storms and sunsets - better than anyone by channeling her connection with God. Next time you are in Santa Fe, stop by Evoke Contemporary gallery (on Lincoln Ave by the Plaza) to see some of her work. Oil on canvas - 50x70 inches - price upon request.
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5. Susan: Dream concert in best city ever - Maroon 5 is in concert this summer in Paris on July 2nd. Bonjour, Adam!
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6. Farrar: Fly Fishing Ranch in the Rocky Mountains with private water, great lodging, hiking and downhill skiing nearby. This gorgeous ranch near Telluride would be perfect. Only $16.95 million for this year-round mountain retreat.
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7. Susan: When not driving carpool or unloading a semi-size load of groceries, this classic Mercedes convertible from 1971 would be pretty sweet. I was born in 1971, so I know it is a great vintage.:)
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8. Farrar: Van Clef & Arpels Alhambra Jewelry. I've always adored this classic collection - the hardest part would be deciding which pieces to buy. I love these butterflies and this fun bracelet, but nothing beats this simple beauty.
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9. Susan: Our family was just blessed with an amazing trip to Hawaii, and I want to go back asap - and this time to this place: Four Seasons on the Big Island. One word: fabulousnessoverthetopawesomeness.
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10. Farrar: I always love the fantasy gifts in the annual Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. Of the offerings this year, I'd probably chose the jet pack or the swanky tailgate trailer.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - November 2012
Our top 10 for November 2012:
We are loving our new iPhone 5s, so our first three are great apps for your phone. Check it out!
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1. VideoStar App - Our favorite new phone-toy! Your kiddos (or you, who are we kidding) can create all sorts of music videos using the music from your library.
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2. Songza - This website and app is SO cool because it offers free playlists curated by music experts and includes a music concierge to help you choose the perfect music for each setting. If you love Pandora, you'll be a fan of Songza for sure!
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3. With all of the thank you notes you'll need to write in the upcoming season, we have a fun new solution for you! Download Red Stamp - a great new app that customizes thank you notes and texts or emails them for you.
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4. Semblance Boutique - we are obsessed with this new boutique that just opened in Wolflin Square (next door to Lilly Finch). A gorgeous modern space that appears to be a super-high end boutique, but we'll tell you a little secret... the prices are great! The owner, Robyn, has a really great blog, too.
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5. This door sounds just like Miles Davis. Take a listen - it's pretty crazy!
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6. Weelicious.com - If you have small children, you will love this website full of family-friendly recipes that will encourage your children to eat healthy foods in a yummy, fun way. Also check out Catherine's new cookbook that teaches you how to get your kids to be great eaters.
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7. Edible Spoons - These adorable and delicious edible spoons are just what you need to impress your guests this holiday season. Serve appetizers and mini desserts on flavors such as parmesan basil, coconut curry and gingerbread.
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8. Coursera - Take FREE online courses from the world's best universities. Improve your knowledge to advance in your career or just for fun. Classes from 33 different universities including Stanford, Vanderbilt, Columbia and Princeton. Smart is definitely the new sexy!
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9. Panhandler's Cafe - It's not really a "new" spot to eat lunch, but it IS one of our all time favorites! Hands-down, the best salad bar in Amarillo and great soups, sandwiches and lunch specials. If you haven't had a cupcake from there, then you aren't living right. In the basement of the Amarillo National Bank Plaza I downtown at 410 S. Taylor. (plus - free wi-fi for us working girls!)
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10. We love this Bluetooth Handset & Charging Unit because it eliminates 99% of the mobile phone radiation - and it's high quality speaker and microphone ensures crisp sound!
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - October 2012
Our Top 10 things we love for October 2012:
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1. Hot Girl Pearls - If you are "hot flashing, flushed, flustered, feverish, fuming, fried or flabbergasted," Hot Girl Pearls are is your fabulous, frosty fix. Over-sized pearls filled with non-toxic cooling gel - they are the first and only fashion accessory to cool you down!
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2. Little Peds - A precious new shoe store in Wolflin Square for your little ones. From Stride Rite to Keens - they have everything you need. Bows and headbands, too!
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3. Eleni's New York - There are no words to describe the yummy-ness of these nut-free, elegant sugar cookies from a precious bakery in the big apple. They ship anywhere and are so fresh and yummy! Look at this assortment just in time for fall. Our favorite part? The cute gift box they come in. We found this gem bakery thanks to a Funspired-ista! Thank you!
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4. Designated Driver - A Funspired friend told us about a great new local service. If you're out and have a few too many cocktails, call Blake Taylor, an 18-year-old AC student at 806-670-5272. He'll show up with a friend and drive you home in your own car for just $25.
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5. Groovy Pop - Amarillo's first gourmet popcorn spot. With 45 flavors to choose from like sea salt and cracked pepper, blue raspberry and white chocolate pretzel - you'll have to make a couple trips just to find your favorite!
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6. Lip gloss perfect for those of us on-the-go: includes LED light and mirror for a smooth application wherever you are. And, we love the lip-plumping tingly-ness.
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7. No More "To Go" - For just $7 a month, subscribe to this wonderful website that will email you healthy and kid-friendly menus for 5 days - complete with a grocery list so you can shop from your smart phone. Also, all recipes can be modified for vegetarian and gluten-free living!
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8. Zombie Runs - Your kids may be excited for Amarillo Athlete's Zombie Dash this weekend, but if you want your turn, try you luck at a grown-up zombie run. In the Run For Your Lives race series, you'll attempt to complete a 5K obstacle course race while avoiding the zombies. Or better yet, sign up to be one of the zombies!
9. Have you ever been looking for fabric to use in your house locally and come up empty-handed? Solution - our friend Cole at Gray is Grey has a new fabric line by Lacefield Designs that we LOVE. Fun patterns and colors - and best part? Around $45 a yard!
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10. Birchbox - The brilliant idea from two beautiful Harvard Business School grads... join Birchbox and for $10 a month, you will get hand-picked beauty and lifestyle samples of the hottest new products delivered to your door!
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - September 2012
Our top 10 list for September:
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1. We'd be crazy if we didn't put the new iPhone 5 in our top 10! Rumored to come out September 21st. Tune in to Apple's media event today to get the scoop!
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2. The brand-new Blackbird Boutique on 6th Street (next to Nest). Funky, hip clothing and accessories all under $50! After you shop, check out some of our other 6th Street favorites: Real Food Cafe (yum!), Two Loons, The Nat and Blue Sage Gallery.
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3. Adult Hula Hoop - channel your inner child and work your core with this weighted hula hoop. Great as a funny party game, too!
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4. Charleston Biscuits - buttery goodness delivered right to your door.
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5. Keeping your wine perfectly chilled while you drink can be challenging - the answer to this great dilemma? Corkcicle. As you know, we always love a good wine gadget!
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6. Wishing you were in Paris? Bring the city of LOVE to the Texas Panhandle with Canned Air from Paris (only $10). NYC available, too.
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7. FEED bags. Lauren Bush is feeding the world with this line of environmentally-friendly totes and more. Shopping is that much better when it's for a good cause.
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8. To cure your cracked summer heels - we love this "foot mousse" - Heel To Toe - that gets you back into shape! Use after your shower.
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9. This fab tablet keyboard in PINK! Just in time for the Race for the Cure.
10. A blog we think you'll dig: Mrs. Lilien.
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar
Top 10 - August 2012
Everyone needs a good laugh, so for our August Top 10, we put together a list of our favorite funnies. Enjoy!
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1. Watch this hilarious medley of "top ten funny baby videos" on YouTube. Or this one of baby bloopers. If you are having a bad day, you won't be anymore...
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2. For the guys, we have a website that is "bringing back man." For a guaranteed laugh, check out www.mandatory.com - a website full of funny stuff, viral videos and a whole lot of awesome. We like this pic of "why you shouldn't pass out." We'd recommend adults-only on this one.
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3. Found this cartoon on www.funny.com. For the mom's with sons - enough said!
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4. Looking for a funny tv show? Try one of our favorites: The Soup, Modern Family and New Girl. Or if your sense of humor is a little more lewd, try Tosh.0, Workaholics and The League.
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5. Watch this hilarious YouTube Video that is a parody of the "That Goyte Song." Or if pets are more your thing - check out this precious corgi doing a belly flop!
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6. If you love home decor and you love to laugh, check out one of our favorite design blogs: My Favorite and My Best (MFAMB). The blogger - Jenny - is hysterical; we promise you'll be laughing out loud, but beware, she definitely has a potty mouth.
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7. Does your auto-correct ever "twist" your words? Check out these funny auto-corrected text conversations.
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8. For some online people-watching, check out the people of Wal-mart.
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9. Go rent one of these classic funny movies: The Jerk with Steve Martin, Bill Murray in Stripes and Caddyshack, Old School with Will Ferrell, There is Something About Mary with Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz, or the best of all - Animal House with John Bellushi!
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10. Jib Jab! A fun way to personalize ecards - check out ours here in honor of the olympic athletes!
Your fun friends,
Susan and Farrar


