Week in Review – March 30th, 2018

Meal Plans Done for You, Blending Inspiration, the V1200, Cell Phone Follies, and more!

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Good morning from “wait-are-those-snowflakes-isn’t-it-almost-April” Minneapolis!

Hope you had a nice week. 🙂

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

Scheduling note: We’re off next week. We’ll be back on April 13th with some exciting news.

1. Meal plans (and grocery lists) done for you every week

We’ve been quietly working on a meal planning offering. Because who doesn’t just want Shalva to tell you what to buy and make for dinner? Will you sign up to be one of the first group members? Let us know.

Tell us: Click here if you will sign up to be one of the first to try our meal planning service.

2. Vitamix Recipes we made this week

My favorite photo this week: The snacks we brought to our new parents class: Everyday Green Juice and the always impressive, inspired-by-our-time-in-Hawaii Hula Bites.

 

+ A rockstar Smoothie Bowl using Carolyne’s Green as a base.

+ Spring rolls (featuring our Thai Peanut Sauce).

+ And finally, a double batch of Queso that Shalva used in the lunch she packed me. (She shows her love with food.)

3. YouTube video we published

The Vitamix V1200 is exclusive to the Costco Roadshow Reps. (We can sell every single Vitamix model but this one.) So are we crazy to even talk about it? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Watch: RIGHT DECISION? Vitamix V1200 (Venturist Series) | Life is NOYOKE

4. Vitamix News & Deals (for those considering)

Here are a few Vitamix deals for those considering.

The following information on Vitamix models is also featured on our model comparison page. All of them come with free shipping via our links to buy direct.

Read: Why the COO of Vitamix gifts this (reconditioned!) model

Learn: Why we love this Vitamix model enough to gift it to friends and family.

Browse: The 1,700 + 5 star reviews of this machine

Recommendation: This is a nice opportunity to pick up a secondary container. We have a 48 ounce wet container as part of our Ultimate Vitamix Setup.

Read: The Dry Grains Container: Necessary?

Watch: 48 oz Ascent Containers for Vitamix (Wet vs Dry!)

5. Cell phone silliness

A put-your-phone-down set of links this week:

What if I told you average Americans (and Canadians and UK residents, I’d imagine) spend 76 days per year on their mobile phone? Here’s an article from last year that probably underestimates the time spent today: U.S. consumers now spend 5 hours per day on mobile devices

And if suddenly wanting to hug your kid / spouse / pet didn’t make you want to put your phone down, here’s this: What are screens doing to our eyes—and our ability to see?

But putting it down may not be enough. Merely having your smart phone present (on the table) is enough to decrease productivity, worsen concentration, etc: Having Your Smartphone Nearby Takes a Toll on Your Thinking

Again, we’re putting our phone down next week to unplug and recharge. We’ll be back April 13th with some updates you’ll appreciate.

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Thanks for reading and have a good week,
Lenny and Shalva

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From the Freezer, Fan Favorites, Vitamix Deals, Easter Brunch and Passover Recommendations, and more!

Taco Salad, Lettuce Wraps, Beet Salad, Falafel, Green Blender Drinks, Vitamix Deals, St. Patrick’s Day-Themed Links, and more!

Maui Pancakes, Banana Bread, Soyaki Sauce, Vitamix E310 in Canada, Smoothies Delivered, and more!