It's the best time of year! And while this year is not exactly going according to plan, 'tis the season to be jolly! Join us for this fun episode where we share all our favorite things for you and yours ... Happy Holidays!

SHOW NOTES: Annual Gift Guide

KIDS

• Daigon Alley Lego
• Ninjago City 
• Jetson Hoverboard 
• Nintendo Switch
• Fujifilm Instamax Mini Camera
• Throw Throw Burrito game
• Nova Natural tabletop easel

FOR HER

• Splendid Westport PJ set
• Mark & Graham jewelry wallet
• Mark & Graham Build Your Bag
• Revlon One Step Dryer
• Kristin Ess curling iron

FOR HIM

• The Grommet stadium art 
• OBLIO wireless charging station with built in UV Sanitizer
• X Boy portable speaker
• Peter Millar jackets and 3/4 zips
• Yeti Hard Cooler 
• Sonos sound bar 

FOR THE HOME

• Seasonal wreath subscription from food52.com
• Ember Mug Temp Control Smart Mug

WINE ENTHUSIAST 

• The Grommet glass wine saver carafe
• Wine Enthusiast subscription
• Fantes Champagne Stopper
• Wine travel suitcase
• Wine glasses: Zalto, Riedel
• Languiole waiter corkscrew 
• Brumate or Vinglace coolers

HIGH END

• Golden Goose tennis shoes 
• Belt Bags: Prada, YSL, Chloe
• Luggage - Brics and Tumi
• Bose quiet earbuds
• Moncler or Canada Good puffer

CHEF GIFTS

• Heavyweight gold measuring cups and spoons set from food52.com
• Gorgeous storage jars with wooden lids from food52.com
• Canvas market Tote from food52.com 
• Ooni pizza oven 

FOR THE GRANDPARENTS

• Artifact Uprising brass easel and calendar
• MPIX thumbprint photo box with 10 mounted photos and a stand 

Jenn and Natasha are still trying to keep a sound mind and body through this second wave of COVID. This week, they talk about foods that are just no good for energy and foods that will keep us moving and satiated longer. Jenn also gives a big update on how she's faring on Noom. They also list their top staple healthy items they now always have in their fridge given their success and learnings from their Noom lifestyle changes.

WINE OF THE WEEK
Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio - Both loved this wine and for $7.00 at Trader Joes - it's a staple for your Tuesday night sip!

Healthy Staples Mentioned This Week

• Overnight Oats - https://giadzy.com/recipes/giada-overnight-oats/
• Healthy Ranch Dressing - https://www.bolthouse.com/product/classic-ranch/
• Barbara's Puffins Cerea
• Trader Joes Riced Cauliflower https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/riced-cauliflower-stir-fry
• Applegate Sausage 
• Pop Zero Popcorn https://www.popzeropopcorn.com/

Thanksgiving is here, and we have two menus for you to make this easy peasy done! While this year may look a little different, it can be an opportunity to create new traditions, and fun memories for years to come ... because let's all just hope 2020 is a one-time thing! See our show notes below for recipes, whether you are planning a casual or fancy meal!

SHOW NOTES
Wine pick of the week: Charles de Marque Brut Champagne ($21)

Fancy Menu Recipes

• Raspberry Royale
• Fig & Goat Cheese Toasts
• Rosemary Roasted Cashews
• Herb & Apple Bread Pudding
• Balsamic-Roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
• Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
• Cranberry Grape Compote
• Thanksgiving Wine: Long Meadow Ranch Pinot Noir
• French Apple Tart
• After dinner drink: Sidecars

Casual Menu Recipes

• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Corn Casserole
• Green Bean Casserole
• 8 Desserts in One Pan
• Thanksgiving Wine: Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages

Jenn & Natasha revisit the many benefits of gratitude and making it a practice. They offer simple tips and easy-to-follow practices to make it a part of of your everyday routine. It's getting close to Thanksgiving. It's a great reminder and  an appropriate time  to  show appreciation, return kindness and reap the mental and physical benefits when doing so.

Wine of the Week -
Magistrate Red Blend, 2018 and Daou Estate Cuveee, Lizzy 2018 (the former is a "Tuesday" wine and the latter a "gift to your boss" kind of wine - both are excellent)

Gratitude book we mentioned on the episode
"The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F* - A Positive Thinking Journal for a Tired A* Person

Why is it so difficult to say no? Why do we stretch ourselves so thin, and put ourselves absolutely last on our own to do list? Join us as we discuss it all, and offer practical tips and ideas to start saying no more often, and making yourself more of a priority in your own life.

WINE OF THE WEEK
Imagery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (yum!)

We watched the new Netflix, critically acclaimed series "Emily in Paris" and have some opinions. Is her job for real? What about her apartment? The friendships? The men!?  We also can't help but do some dreaming (2021 planning?!) of our own...what if we had two nights and two days in Paris - what is on our must do list!? Jenn talks about her sojourns in Paris - even if it meant quitting her job back in the States - and how it shapes her must do list today. Natasha, having been there only once, still feels she must go again and again! If you are into daydreaming these days about far-away, magical cities... you will love this episode!


Wine of the week: 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon - Snoop Dogg's Wine! 

SHOW NOTES: 

Paris Restaurants we are Coveting:

• Frenchy
• Clamato
• Candelaria
• Terrass Hotel - rooftop terrace

2020 has thrown us some curve balls, and holidays come with the added stress of not knowing how best to handle them, but not wanting to let them pass us by either! So we've compiled a list of fun ideas to make this Halloween, dare we say, one of the best ever, filled with new traditions and fun! And like scary movies? We've got a bang up list of oldies but goodies, as well as new terrifying picks, to, as Jenn likes to say, "scare the bejesus out of you"!

SHOW NOTES

Wine of the week: The Buccaneer Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Scary Movies/Shows—Kid Friendly:

• Room on the Broom
• Coco 
• Hotel Transylvania
• Casper (1995)
• Super Monsters
• Spookily
• Halloween Town
• Curious George
• Goosebumps

Scary Movies/Shows for Adults:

• The Others
• The Ring
• Paranormal Activity
• The Strangers
• Blair Witch 
• Poltergeist 
• The Shining 
• IT
• Carrie
• Pet Cemetery 
• Amityville Horror 
• The Witches
• Rebecca
• Vampires vs the Bronx
• Alone
• Death of me

Are you a perfectionist? A high achiever? Creative? Extremely loyal to a fault? We have fun, this week, talking personality types using a long standing personality assessment, the Enneagram. We are both on the hot seat learning what our number says about us, how other people experience us and how our numbers work together. Go to the link below to take the questionnaire and learn your 'type' then listen along to hear what your number says about you! Or, just listen in and laugh at this "uh oh is that really me!?" episode.

SHOW NOTES
Wine of the week: The Pessimist 2018 (a Daou red wine) - we both LOVED this wine and feel the 'spooky' label is perfect for however you are celebrating Halloween!

Take the enneagram:
https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test

Learn more about your number or type: 
https://www.enneagraminstitute.com 

Have you ever walked into a home and instantly relaxed? Or, alternatively, found yourself immediately feeling stressed or on guard? Many times, you can't explain why, in either case, but you know how you feel. In this fun episode, we discuss a possible reason for why this is the case: the home's numerology! Have a listen to find your home's "number" and to see if it's description meets your reality!

SHOW NOTES

Wine pick of the week: Hahn SLH 2018 Pinot Noir (YUM!)

Numerology resources:

• Felicia Bender: https://feliciabender.com/

Do you find yourself watching the Food Network just to unwind and relax? We do too. Jenn shares her experience working with some of their stars as a sous chef - it's why she is now an excellent cook - and Natasha, well she just loves some of their iconic shows as well as their new. We talk about all things Food Network (the good, the bad and the 'no way!') and share some of our favorite recipes. In the end, Jenn wants a cook off on a future episode to see what chef and recipe prevails...things just.got.interesting!

Food Network Recipes We Love 

• Deb Perelman's smittenkitchen.com (Jenn's obsessed with many recipes from this FN Digital Original)
  • She especially loves the Burst Tomato Galette, https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/smitten-kitchen/smitten-kitchen-videos
• Rachel Ray's Spicy Shrimp & Spaghetti Aglio Olio
  • https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/spicy-shrimp-and-spaghetti-aglio-olio-garlic-and-oil-recipe-1911881
• Katie Lee's (so easy!) Peach Cobbler
  • https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/katie-lee/peach-cobbler-2497903
• Pioneer Woman's Baked Ziti
  • https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/baked-ziti-2312399

WINE OF THE WEEK
Barbera d'Asti 2016 (we thought it was just ok, but worth a try if you are at Trader Joes!)