5 Good Things – February 2nd, 2018

Tomato Soup for Kids, Advice for Expecting First-Time Parents, Green Juice, Mike Tyson, and more!

Hi! Here’s what’s new, exciting, and thought-provoking from the Life is NOYOKE world.

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1. A blog post worth sharing

Good morning from Minneapolis!

Hope you had a nice week. 🙂

This new post is for three sets of people:

1. Expecting, first-time parents
2. Friends, family, and neighbors of soon-to-be first-time parents
3. Fans of our work who want some insight into our first two months as new parents

Read: New Parents: Lend Out Your Beloved Vitamix

Onward…

2. New YouTube video we’re enjoying

We got some positive feedback from our first kids video we made for toddlers.

We expected to hear “so cute.”

We expected to hear “make more like those!”

But we didn’t expect to hear this:

In response to my question, “On a scale of 1 to 5, five being extremely likely, and one being extremely unlikely, how would you answer the following question: How likely are you to recommend this video to a toddler?

We got a few threes and a couple of I-don’t-want-to-answer-because-it’s-not-the-answer-you’re-looking-for looks.

Invariably, though, those people answered a question we did not ask.

“But to a friend of mine? 5! I’d absolutely recommend this to a friend.”

So while the goal was to make videos for kids, maybe we’re doing something right?

Anyway, here’s the latest:

Watch: TOMATO SOUP – Blending Buddies! (kids video for toddlers)

3. Classic recipes we’re re-showcasing

Have you tried our everyday green juice? (Keeping our fridge stocked with it, along with taking out the garbage, is one of my responsibilities at home.)

+ We enjoyed the heck out of this Bright Blue Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing three times last week. Highly recommended.

4. Vitamix deals for those considering

$329 for a Reconditioned 5300. (Limited quantity, while supplies last.)

For more help ending the paralysis by analysis, check out our Vitamix model comparison guide.

As always, we appreciate you supporting our work by using our Vitamix promo code.

Note 1: When you use our links to Vitamix.com from our site, you’ll get free standard shipping.

Note 2: This model is a great pick for anyone looking to get the greatest value from their Vitamix purchase.

5. Links to things we’re thinking about

It’s at the bottom of this newsletter.

But this last section is usually my favorite.

• A product we’re loving lately.
• A quote that made us think.
• And sometimes, an article that can help reframe this lifestyle (for people that are on the fence). Hey, Dad!

With that, here’s a 2013 clip from the always fascinating Mike Tyson. “Everything I do now is around the structure and development of my life and family.” Here’s what happened once he switched to a plant-based diet:

Watch: 60 seconds (starting at :17) clip of Mike Tyson’s new life

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Okay, all for now.

Thanks and good things,
Shalva and Lenny

P.S. Shalva is really hitting her stride and showing her true colors on our Instagram. If you comment on her posts, she sees them immediately, and it makes her day. I enjoyed the honesty of the caption on this one.

#TBT to when we had time to make non-essential food like delicious vegan caramel.

A post shared by Life is NOYOKE (@lifeisnoyoke) on Feb 1, 2018 at 7:35am PST

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And then, catch up on the last few week’s week-in-review:

Cheese Video for Kids, Fancy Tomato soup, the Magic Hook, and more!

Thanksgiving menu, Green Juice, Black Friday/Holiday Deals, and More!

Easy Guac, Chocolate Pomegranate Protein Bites, Cranberry Cocktail Starter, New Which Vitamix to Buy in 2018 Video, and More!