Top 5: Joy VIBES
We’re kicking off our new TOP 5 Series with 5 things that have brought us JOY during COVID!! In the spirit of “what you focus on grows,” we are looking back at 2020 for the high points- what excited our spirit- and carrying that into this new year, to expand the love and positivity that it gave us. We had SO many laughs, made SO many memories, and will forever be grateful to everything on this fun and lite "Covid-Survival" list!!!
#5 Funboy Pool Floats
When you are stuck at home with kids, pets, and nowhere to go- and its SUPER hot…anything involving water starts sounding amazing! We thought it would be the perfect time to try out an above ground pool! This was THE best decision ever- if you've been on the fence, it’s SO worth it. We were in that thing every day, living our best lives! We obviously had to add the biggest and most ridiculous pool floats of all! These were MAJOR and we all had a blast.
These sought-after FUNBOY pool floats have the coolest designs that will leave you feeling very tropical even sans pool OR nice weather...we’ve seen crazier things than one of these bad boys winding up in front of the tv, ready for some lounging!
Which leads us to number 4..
#4 Cobra Kai
We may be dating ourselves but we know we weren’t the only ones with a MASSIVE crush on Ralph Macchio growing up! So of course, when we discovered Cobra Kai-which follows Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) as adults- it was like a dream come true! What we found was that it was SO bad it was good!! We could not stop watching it. Maybe its nostalgia- the music is amazing and completely transported us back in time to a place of high school drama that we could not get enough of! As it turns out, we are now 'Johnny obsessed'- who knew?
Check it out if you haven’t already- Season 4 just dropped on NETFLIX at the start of the new year!
#3 Smart Sweets
Why Smart Sweets? Let’s be honest, we’ve all been in need of some excitement in the treat department during COVID, especially when binge watching Cobra Kai!! When trying to keep it healthy, the options are extremely limited!
We've become obsessed with these Sourmelon Bites and also the Sweet Fish, which are all plant based, free from sugar alcohols, and SO delicious!! They have become our staple when we’re looking for a sweet fix, and we are happily infatuated!
#2 Pinatas
We are true believers in the old adage that laughter is the best medicine. Practical jokes have become a permanent fixture in our circle of friends. We will go to great lengths to pull them off and that’s what makes them so fun! But, you have to be able to laugh at yourself and not take anything too seriously to really enjoy them- because you never know when you’ll find yourself on the receiving end of one!!
This summer, the classic “party favorite” pinata found itself at the center of one of our practical jokes. It started out as a prank on our children (yes, even they are not exempt), filling the pinata with fruits and vegetables instead of candy. While the children were all very upset, we had a great laugh! This initial practical joke carried on throughout the summer with various pinatas and jokes geared towards the adults, that were absolutely ridiculous, but made the best memories for everyone!
#1 Clase Azul Tequila
And now, for the KING of COVID!! We are OBSESSED with Clase Azul (we prefer the Reposado). There were many, MANY tequila filled nights, zoom calls, and even afternoons in the sun! We loved it pre-COVID and our fondness will continue as long as we can get our hands on one of these beautiful showpiece bottles!
We have perfected our favorite Clase Cocktail:
Rocks glass filled with ice, 1 ½ oz. Clase Azul (Reposado) + Le Croix (Passion Fruit), and a splash of fresh lime! This is our GO-TO cocktail! It is low in sugar and gluten free.
Our secret must have gotten out because it has gotten very $$, so for a more affordable option check out Adictivo Reposado or Casa Amigos Reposado/Blanco.
We are so happy to share the first in our Top 5 series with you. If you take anything away from reading this- get yourself a glass of tequila + a pinata and you will be a-ok!!!
xo, VOOVIBE