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june

2024

sunny days ahead!

Hard to believe it’s already June, and with that brings a ​whirlwind of activities: Father’s Day, end of the school year, ​Juneteenth, Pride month and the Solstice to name a few. ​While celebrating all of these and relishing the sunshine ​(hopefully!) on the longest day of the year, we know it can ​get hectic and a bit stressful too. So, we’ve gathered some ​quick desk stretches to get through these long days, as ​well as fun gift guides, quick & easy crafts to help you relax ​and celebrate this amazing month (oh, and some cocktail ​recipes too, obvi). ;)


Cheers!

jen + andra

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Here we are at a Crafter retreat last month. What a cool opportunity to learn new skills that we are SO excited to share with you!

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Create your ​own leather ​accessories & ​beaded ​earrings!

june 6 · 6:30pm

@ Studio Life, U District


leather wristlet OR

card holder

+ 2 refreshing cocktails/mocktails

july 11 · 7pm

@ Moss Bay Hall, Kirkland


beaded earrings

+ 1 signature cocktail/mocktail & 1 beer/wine

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Stretch

it out

neck stretching exercises

Neck

Let your head drop slowly to the left, then to the right. Slowly drop your chin to your chest, and then raise your chin as high as you can. Turn your head to the left, return it to the normal position, then turn it to the right.

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Shoulder Roll

Slowly roll your shoulders forward five times in circular motion, using your full range of motion. Then roll your shoulders backward five times with the same circular motion.

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Pectoral Stretch

Grasp your hands behind your neck and press your elbows back as far as you can. Return to starting position, then drop your arms. Relax. Repeat.

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Incorporating stretch breaks into your daily routine can help improve your productivity, ability to handle stress, and overall well-being.

Source: Northwestern University

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Windmill

Place your feet apart on the floor. Bend over and touch your right hand to your left foot, with your left arm extended up. Repeat with the opposite arm.

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Side Stretch

Interlace your fingers. Lift your arms over your head, keeping your elbows straight. Press your arms backward as far as you can. Then slowly lean to the left, and then to the right, until you can feel the stretch.

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Knee Kiss

Pull one leg to your chest, grasp with both hands, and hold for a count of five. Repeat with the opposite leg.

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kick-off summer cocktails

According to Martha Stewart, the drink of the Summer will be the refreshing and quick-to-make Batanga. Made with tequila, cola, lime & a touch of salt. Yum!


Recipe here

In case you missed it, last ​year’s drink of the summer ​was the Hugo Spritz, a ​definite crowd pleaser!




Recipe here

Our prediction for this ​Summer’s hot cocktail? The ​Colletti Royale. A tequila ​forward cocktail with the ​refreshing touch of blood ​orange and champagne.


Recipe here

calming crafts

Zentangle

Have a few minutes and just need to veg out? Step up your coloring book game with Zentangle. We have a few whimsical ones for you to get centered. Also, a perfect activity for kids or teens who need a brain break!

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Put your feet up, pop open some wine, and then put those wine corks to good use, with any of these fun cork projects (that you’ll actually use).

Father’s Day Round-Up!

Perplexed on what to get that special guy in your life this Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered! Here are some of the best gift guides we found, to help you nail down THE gift for that special fella!

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