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1. Can someone please explain the Pokemon Go thing to me? We don’t get the app in Canada, and while there are ways to get around that, I’m honestly not sure how I feel about the game. On the one hand, I think it’s a pretty innovative way to get people out of their houses and walking more, but on the other hand, I’ve heard some pretty weird stories… like the one about the girl who came across a dead body while trying to catch a specific Pokemon. I mean, I get that it could happen while you’re just out taking a stroll and that there was probably someone looking for that person, but still… could you imagine? 😳 Either way, I think I’ll avoid it… if for no other reason than because I could see myself becoming obsessed with catching as many as possible, and ain’t no one got time for that shit…
2. … while I sit here wasting time playing Google Feud 😂 Have you guys heard of it? It’s a free online game (no download necessary) that has the same basic premise as Family Feud, but what you’re trying to do is guess what the most popular Google queries are based on 4 different categories. You get 3 guesses per round to get as many right out of 10 as you can, and you get points based on how popular your guess was. You guys… some of the things people search are just plain weird…
3. So… nail update from last week. I decided to leave them be just to show you guys how well that new Essie gel polish wears, and here they are after 7 full days…
7.full.DAYS. They’re looking a little tired and you can see a lot of growth at the base of my nails, but not bad overall. And no chips! I’m tempted to leave them on and see if they hold up for the full 14 days like Essie claims, but then I also really want to change the colour and possibly go with something darker (my eyeballs are loving Hang Up The Heels). Whatcha think? Leave them and report in next week? Or is it okay if I change them? 😜
4. Also! Another VIQ (very important question). I’ve been trying to tweak my posting schedule and I want to know what you guys would rather see. Right now my weekly schedule involves 2 recipes, ToL, and Link Love that are kind of set in stone, with Wednesday being a day that rotates between WIAW, a Currently post, and -possibly- a monthly favourites post.
Now… the VIQ is, do you guys even care to see a favourites post or would you just rather have an extra WIAW in there? Because right now, assuming 4 Wednesdays a month, I’ve got it planned out to do WIAW-Currently-WIAW-Favourites, but that could easily change to WIAW-Currently-WIAW-WIAW if you’d prefer to see that. And maybe I could just mention favourites in ToLs whenever they come up. Let me know!
5. Like right now I’m really loving this buttery flavoured coconut oil from Nutiva (#notsponsored). It straight up, legit tastes like butter, an it’s great in vegan baking and even better on popcorn. Fun thing to play around with if you’re eating dairy-free.
6. Also… Costco has almond flour for WAY cheaper than I’ve seen it anywhere else. A 1.36 kg (3 lb) bag cost me $17, which is insanity considering I was buying 1/3 of that for the same price. The brand isssss…. Sunblest, in case you want to keep an eye out. And I should probably mention that this was in Canadian Costco, so I’m not 100% sure if they have it in the States. Sorry!
7. Switching gears to something I haven’t been loving so much… coffee. I know. It sounds crazy to me too, but I’ve only been able to get through about 1/2 of a grande before I want nothing more to do with it. I’m hoping it’s just a phase.
8. Alright, friendly faces, that’s it for me today. I’ll see you on Saturday with a new recipe. Possibly cookies. Or muffins. Or a smoothie bowl. I’m not 100% decided just yet, so feel free to leave a suggestion and sway me one way or another. Bye!
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I’ll take your unfinished coffee since I’m loving on that stuff lately, including leftovers because it makes great iced coffee with a little raw sugar and almond milk. Mmm, yum.
I am staying as far away from Pokémon Go as possible because it’s weird, although that’s usually an excuse for me to jump right in.
Buttery coconut oil…I’m intrigued.
I can’t do the hot stuff, but cold is fine. I tried making iced coffee from leftovers but mine didn’t go so well. Clearly I need help.
Dang that is a sweet deal on almond flour – thanks for the heads up! Fingers crossed it’s at Ontario Costcos too.
I used to love playing an online version of Family Feud when I was younger. I can see that Google Feud game being quite addicting!
I just checked the allergy info, and it didn’t say anything about traces of anything. Just packaged in the same facility as tree nuts. I hope that’s still good for you!
All I see on my snapchat are my friends at the Leg or Campus catching Pokemon… I also saw articles about people going to freaking Auschwitz to catch Pokemon….
Encouraging people to be active has definitely been one of the better side effects. And YES to this polish. It seriously holds up like crazy and is super easy to remove, unlike more traditional gel polishes.
I am with you on Pokemon… On one hand I think it’s great to see folk outside getting exercise…. But on the other hand no one is looking at their surroundings! Instead they are stuck in their phone… No one looks up! That seems a shame, why visit all these local places and never look from your phone. Also I worry how dangerous it might be with kids wondering off in search of Pokemon.
I loved Pokemon on the game boy but I think I will refrain from downloading the app – I have enough addictions on my iPhone! Haha!
It’s definitely a little disheartening to see people stuck in their phones all the time, but that seems to be the way the world is headed 😕 I kind of miss the days where no one had cell phones.
I didn’t even know Pokemon Go wasn’t available here in Canada! Haha. The whole thing has me very confused 😛 I’ve always wondered about that coconut oil butter flavour, I’ll have to try it out.
I don’t understand the Pokemon Go thing either!
I might be in the minority, but I’m not a huge fan of reading monthly favorites (I mean in general). I like the idea of including any favorites in TOL and maybe including another WIAW…but I’m weird and like seeing what people are eating! 😉
Costco has the best prices on almost anything round here, except possibly Trader Joe’s. And yes, our Costcos do have almond flour. I need to try that coconut oil! Thanks for the recommendation! And speaking of recommendations, you have me really, relay wanting to try those gel Esses! I can’t paint my fingernails at all because I wash too many things to be able to keep paint for more than like a day. 😆 Which is too bad, because I think having painted nails is so fun. Oh, and I personally would love to see if they last another week, but if growing out will drive you crazy, then please don’t feel obliged to keep it. 😉
PS. About Pokemon Go…I’m conflicted. Part of me thinks it’s cool that people are getting up and moving when they might not otherwise do so, but I think it’s just so sad to see people in parks, on the beach, in some beautiful area of nature, etc. staring at their screen. Ah well, it’s their life.
Ah, sorry for the double-comment, but I forget to mention that I’d prefer the favorites and currently posts as opposed to more WIAW. Thanks for asking our input! 💜
Thanks for your input, Hannah! I was surprised, but most people seemed to prefer the favourites, so that’s what I’ll be sticking to 🙂
Hahaha – and this “if for no other reason than because I could see myself becoming obsessed with catching as many as possible, and ain’t no one got time for that shit…” is why I <3 you!!! I don't know much about Pokemon Go other than the fact my daughter and her co-workers were playing it at work and trying to get customers (and parents) to join in too!
I am not sure what brand of AB the Costco near me sells, but, it is sooo much cheaper too – with a huge jug costing like 11 USD! And since you asked so nicely, I'd be down with a "WIAW-Currently-WIAW-WIAW" post!
Happy Thursday to ya!
The AB is another reason why I love Costco! It’s jut the Kirkland brand here, but it’s cheap and peanut-free so it’s become my new go-to. Happy Friday, Shashi!! <3
I know I’m probably in the minority here, but I’m not a big fan of WIAW posts. Yours are the best (that I’ve seen), but it’s just not really my interests. I love your food chats, but I wouldn’t want to trade it for a favorites post!! Just my two cents.
I’m kind of digging the sound of a smoothie bowl, but maybe that’s cause I’m hot right now. 🙂
Thanks for your input, Abbie! Most people seem to prefer the favourites (I was surprised!), so those will be sticking around 🙂
Lol SO with you on the pokemon thing. I had it for a day, then deleted it. That being said, I’m now going to look at google feud haha.
Wow, thanks for the “heads up” about almond flour at Costco. Heading there tomorrow.
Thanks for the almond flour tip! I love Costco but haven’t seen it there yet. And I hear you on the coffee… I’m never a big coffee drinker, but with the heat in the summer I really lose all desire for it!
I’m kinda turned off by coffee right now too. It’s making me feel kinda nauseas. That said, I still drink it because, brain power. But I’ve cut way back.
I’m with you on this whole Pokemon thing too. I think I’m too old for Pokemon to appreciate all of the craziness. Plus I’m not into video games. Hahaha
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
I love gaming, but I’ve never been able to get into Pokemon for some odd reason. And I’m finding that iced coffee is way easier for me than regular coffee, but even then, I don’t want it like I used to. Happy weekending!
Butter flavored coconut oil?! OMG. Get in my life. I need some.
More WIAW please! And a smoothie bowl would be great; I’ve been ALL about them recently. I discovered that they’re the best post-workout fuel/motivation if you eat them for breakfast after a sweaty morning sesh. 🙂
Thanks for getting me hooked onto Google Feud. It’s hilarious.. but some of them are a lot more difficult/random than expected 😛
I vote in favour of Favourites posts.
I dont get the Pokemon Go thing either but I’ve heard its also being used to steal things at gun point and grab kids- not sure if thats true but the dead body thing is enough for me to avoid it. I’ll admit I am very intrigued to see if the nail polish holds up!!!
I’m not playing Pokemon Go (yet, lol), but I’m okay with it! I think it’s a hoot, the impact it has had on us and everyone around us. THE NAILS. <3