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Trend Alert! Toomers Rolls

10/25/2011 in Out of Town, Sports, Trend Alert, Vendors, Where we're Shopping by Lindsay | No comments

ATTENTION all Auburn fans: A friend of our dear friend, M. Reynolds, started an awesome company that you need to know about – Toomers Rolls!

But first, I need to give everyone else a little Auburn 411…

The intersection of Magnolia Avenue + College Street in Auburn, which marks the transition from downtown Auburn to the university campus, is known as Toomer’s Corner.  Hanging over the corner are two massive old-growth oak trees, and whenever there is cause for celebration in the Auburn community, the trees are festooned with toilet paper.  (Oooh, I like the word “festooned.”)  The TP rolling of oak trees started in the early 1990s after the power lines were moved under ground.  Traditionally only used as a way to celebrate football victories, in recent years it has become a way to celebrate anything good that happens concerning Auburn.  (www.wikipedia.com)

toomer's corner

Here’s the Q+DD on Toomers Rolls:

Toomer’s scarves were developed by an Auburn graduate and her Georgia Tech pal from business school.  They are made out of soft “scarf-like” material that will keep you wrapped in spirit while watching an Auburn game…home or away!
 
Wrapped around a replica of a cardboard toilet paper roll + featuring fine stitching mimicking toilet paper perforation seams, these scarves give a nod to Auburn University’s famous winning tradition while preserving the delicate Toomer’s Oaks!
 

LK + I are Texas fans, but since Texas is in a different conference we feel like we can jump on the Toomers Rolls bandwagon! 

who's got school spirit??

We just love scarves (esp. scarves worn in summer), we totally support small businesses, we think toilet paper is v. necessary, and we’re on-board with anything M. Reynolds is about!  (P.S. She’s the adorbs model on the far left of the photo above.)

Get your Toomers Rolls here, War Eagles: GO AUBURN!  Follow Toomers Rolls on Facebook!

And, good luck this season!  :)

xx, L

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Decked Out in Pink for the 2011 Atlanta Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure.

06/23/2011 in Events, Sports, Volunteering, What we're Doing, Where we're Shopping by Lindsay | 6 comments

I’ve reached my fundraising goal (thank you SO much to everyone who supported me) + now I am starting to focus on my training for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure in Atlanta over the weekend of October 21 – 23. 

More information about my 2011 3-Day journey here: I WALK FOR THE CURE.

Even though it’s only late June, I am starting to train now to make sure that I am capable of walking 60 miles over three days in October.  So, naturally I needed to stock up on my training gear.  New Balance is a sponsor for the 3-Day so it seemed like a great place to start.

And, was it!  I am super duper excited about my new pink + white walking gear!  Check it out…

The tank + skirt are so adorable, but my favorite part of the outfit is my new pink kicks!

new balance pink ribbon WW860 shoes: lace up for the cure!

To promote breast cancer awareness, New Balance has incorporated the pink ribbon design into their WW860 walking shoes.  They have been named the official shoe of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure.  I’ve already started breaking them in and they are great – really lightweight but also very supportive, and perfect for anyone who supports the cause.  I look forward to logging some serious miles in them over the next four months.

Please honk if you see me walking on Peachtree!  (I’ll be decked out in pink New Balance gear!)

And so the training begins…  :)

xx, L

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Adios Thrashers.

06/02/2011 in For Men, PSAs, Sports by Lindsay | No comments

I *think* we tried…

…but we lost ‘em.

Enjoy Winnipeg…  Sounds THRILLING there.

(Sikeeeeeeee!)

Really glad I was able to make it out to a game before they were sold, but very sad to see them go.  I had plans to be a super fan. 

my first + last game...

i was even considering buying THAT.

Poop!  :(

If you have no idea what I’m talking about, please catch up on your sports news here: Atlanta Thrashers to Head to Winnipeg.

Adios, Thrashers, adios.

xx, L

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Toss for Team in Training @ Atkins Park

05/12/2011 in Events, Highlands, PSAs, Sports, Volunteering, What we're Doing by Lindsay | 1 comment

Do you enjoy beer-related competitive gaming as much as I do?

flip cup champion (what, what!)

Well then, you may be v. interested to hear about THIS:

On Sunday, May 15, Atkins Park Tavern in the Virginia Highlands will host a cornhole tournament from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the back parking lot of the restaurant to benefit the Georgia Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training.

The event will also feature live music from Homefront, cold beer from Sweetwater Brewery, lunch + dinner specials cooked in the Big Green Egg + a raffle.  (Oh, how I love a raffle!) 

Registration fees cost $25 per person for a single entry or $50 for a team of two + 100% of the participants’ registration fees will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Participants will receive one complimentary Sweetwater beer with registration.  Raffle items + team prizes include a hot air balloon ride, restaurant + bar gift certificates, a Sweetwater cornhole set, Sweetwater brewery tour passes and more.

yeaaaaaaaaah!

Participants must compete in teams of two + those who are interested can call 404.876.7249 or stop by the restaurant to pre-register with the manager on duty.  All singles will be placed with another single to make a team.  Pre-registration is strongly encouraged; however, teams who wish to register the day of the event need to arrive by 1:30 p.m. to be placed in the brackets.  Play begins at 2:00 p.m. for all teams + a prize will be awarded to the winning team!

I do enjoy a good cornhole touney – especially when the proceeds go to such a worthy cause!

Come join the competition at Atkins Park on Sunday!  :)

xx, L

Atkins Park Tavern – Virginia Highlands
794 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA  30306
404.876.7249
www.atkinspark.com

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Exhale Introduces Core Fusion Boot Camp

04/22/2011 in Health, Maintenence, Midtown, Random Musings, Sports, What we're Doing by Lindsay | 1 comment

I have been an Exhale member for over four months now + I am convinced that their Core Fusion classes are the most challenging workouts I’ve ever done.

What’s Core Fusion?  Allow me to enlighten you…

Core Fusion is a technique which fuses the disciplines of core conditioning, pilates*, the Lotte Berk Method, interval cardio training + yoga to produce long, lean muscles and an athletic body.  The focus, intensity + challenge of Exhale’s one-hour classes allow the participant to work from the inside out, creating a unique, results-oriented experience.

*Personal note: I’ve always had a special place in my heart for the word “pilates,” b/c of how closely it’s spelled to “pirates.”  Just saying…

I am totally sucked in.  And, I am so, so, so FAR from being anywhere near the best in the classes, which has actually been very motivating to me.  (Seriously, I’m the person in the back trying to get through everything w/ wide eyes thinking, “uh, you want me to do what with my leg?” but still doing it.) 

I frequent the Core Cycling, Core Fusion Cardio + Core Fusion Open classes.  (I almost passed out in Core Fusion Sport, but I know people who love that class.)

Read more about Exhale’s variety of Core Fusion classes here: Core Fusion or BUST!

famous chicks who swear by core fusion

This coming Thursday, April 28th, Exhale is rolling out a new class to their growing program: Core Fusion Boot Camp!  It sounds great.  Here’s a little blurb from Fred DeVito, one of the Core Fusion creators…

fred

“[Core Fusion Boot Camp] is a heart-pumping cardio and strength training program that will give you ripped abs, sculpted arms, shapely legs + a firm backside.  The class brings variety galore!  We do athletic Plyometric-type jump-backs with a core ball, planks and push ups on a core ball + then we do yoga flow movements for breath work + elongating of the muscles.  Also the ab work in this class is the toughest that we do…but after all, that’s what Boot Camp is [all about], right?!”

Read more about Core Fusion Boot Camp here: There’s Nothing Else Like Exhale Atlanta!

Interested in trying out a class?  Contact our friend + Exhale’s Manager of Guest Experience, Anne-Marie Berte @ amberte@exhalespa.com.  (Tell her that you read about Core Fusion on the Q+DD!)

Come check out Exhale’s new Boot Camp class with instructor Lis Halpaff at 5:30 p.m. on April 28th followed by a post-class party!  Sign up early as rumor has it that this class is filling up fast…  :)

xx, L

Exhale Atlanta
Anne-Marie Berte, Manager of Guest Experience: amberte@exhalespa.com
1065 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA  30309
404.720.5000
http://www.exhalespa.com/Locations/GAtlanta/Default.aspx

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The Biggest Loser

02/15/2011 in Events, Guilty Pleasures, Sports by Lauren | 3 comments

So last week, my company went bowling and it was a BLAST. We randomly divided onto 4 teams and I found myself on the Navy Blue team, otherwise known as:

I Can't Believe It's Not Gutter

You guys are never going to believe this… but I WON. Yep!  Out of 19 people, I won the LOWEST SCORE of ANYONE on ANY team.

Impressive.

Though I was awarded a nice bottle of Pinot Noir for my shockingly low score, there was a price to pay. It was decided that the bowling loser was to wear this shirt to work on Friday:

Determined to rock it in true LK fashion, I paired it with sky-high pumps and leggings and let me just tell you… I made this thing look GOOD.  I almost expected to walk in Monday to everyone wearing a similar shirt a-la that scene in Mean Girls when they cut the circles out of Regina George’s tank top and it starts a cut-tank top fad Tipping Point style…

I mean, I OWNED this orange monstrosity…but I had some fierce competition in the Boss Man. Which leads me to a very important question…

We’re putting it to a vote. Please let us know:


Vote early and vote often, folks. We both have some face to save around the ol’ water cooler…

xx, L

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HELLO, Blueland!

01/19/2011 in Deals + Steals, Events, For Men, Sports, What we're Doing by Lindsay | 4 comments

On Friday, Slick + I went to the Atlanta Thrashers vs. Philadelphia Flyers game @ Philips Arena.  It was my very first professional hockey game + I LOVED it!

Who knew?  I’m a hockey fan!  :)

We had some killer seats, too…

When we arrived + were searching for our seats, we even had the great honor of briefly meeting THIS dapper fellow:

That pretty much made my entire night…

When the game started, everyone was SO into it.  The arena was not at capacity, but the fans who were there were really loud + all about the action.  I got drawn into it immediately.

In fact, the Thrashers fans surrounding us were seriously hardcore (as evidenced below).

We didn’t win the game, but to me it didn’t really matter.  I was thrilled to find out that there is another sport that I actually enjoy watching.  At one point during the game, Slick + I were out of our seats yelling: “FIGHT!  FIGHT!”   

I mean, I could totally get into this Thrashers thing…

We felt super-energized after the game ended from all the excitement + sitting within close proximity of very cold ice for the past two hours, so we dropped by Empire State South for a few post-game drinks.  (FYI: According to Slick, they make a killer Old Fashioned.)

I am really looking forward to going back to another Thrashers game.  In fact, I had such a great time on Friday, I wouldn’t mind going to several more! 

If y’all are into hockey or want to get into it (like me), you might be interested in these two Thrashers-related events:

THRASHERS BUD LIGHT THIRSTY THURSDAYS

Regularly priced $61 tickets are now $54 + regularly priced $32 and $27 tickets are now only $18 for the below Thursday games:

vs. Tampa Bay Lightning on January 20
vs. Calgary Flames on February 3
vs. Ottawa Senators on March 3

Regularly priced $79 tickets are now $70 + regularly priced $43 and $35 tickets are now $23 for the below game:

vs. Philadelphia Flyers on March 17

And, regularly priced $10 tickets are also available for all Thrashers Bud Light Thirsty Thursdays.

Take advantage of these awesome offers here: http://ow.ly/3GG2H

ATLANTA THRASHERS 11TH ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT

Opera Nightclub
Sunday, February 20, 2011
6:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m.

Info here: http://thrashers.nhl.com/v2/ext/CasinoNight/CasinoNight_2011_Event.html

I am SO game.  Goooooo Thrashers!

xx, L

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Are You Ready for MONSTER JAM 2011?!

01/18/2011 in Events, For Men, Guilty Pleasures, Reminders, Sports, What we're Doing by Lindsay | 3 comments

I am!  :)

 
Here’s the very Q+DD:

Monster Jam 2011 @ the Georgia Dome
Saturday, February 12 @ 7:30 p.m.
Now you just need…

Tickets.  YOU need tickets – ASAP!  And, they’re sold out already on Ticketmaster, so get them on StubHub here:  MY WIFE PERSUADER IS READY TO GOOOOO!

Seriously, y’all, this is one of the most fun (+ cheapest) events I’ve been to in Atlanta.  Tickets are almost all under $50 a piece – and you really don’t need to spend more than that for them b/c the cars are HUGE + impossible to miss!  Super loud, too.  They pretty much shake the Dome…

Grave Digger is my Fav.

You DO NOT want miss out on this – especially if you’ve never been before!  Heck, I’m already working on my outfit…

Yeah, that’s right.  Go big or go home!

xx, L

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Big Week @ Exhale Mind Body Spa!

01/16/2011 in Deals + Steals, Events, Exercise, Health, Sports, What we're Doing by Lindsay | 3 comments

Y’all, this is exciting: This week is Exhale’s Bring-A-Friend Week!  All week long members can bring friends to classes for free + non-members can visit the gym for a tour/ free classes.  This is super exciting b/c Exhale is A-W-E-S-O-M-E + it’s a phenom deal to try out their amazing classes for free.  Did I mention that they are FREE?!?!

Can’t remember what Exhale is?  Shame, shame.  Check out my post about joining the best new gym in Atlanta here:
http://thequickanddirtydirty.com/2010/12/07/and-i-joined/

Here are some other exciting things going on @ Exhale this week, too:

MONDAY 1/17: Live DJ For Core Cycling w/ Pete @ 5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY 1/18: Live DJ for Core Fusion Sport w/ Brianna @ 5:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 1/19: Live Drummer for Music Yoga Flow with Brianna @ 6:00 p.m.
THURSDAY 1/20:Live DJ for Core Fusion Cardio with Stephanie at 5:30 p.m.

Exhale Atlanta's Core Fusion Studio

Exhale Atlanta's Core Fusion Studio

Exhale Atlanta's Beautiful Sun Lit Yoga Studio

Exhale Atlanta's Beautiful Sun Lit Music Yoga Flow + Yoga Studio

Let Your Muscles Melt in Exhale Atlanta's Turkish Hammam (the only one in the city!)

That’s not all, either…  Check this out:
The gym’s nutritionist, David, will be doing nutrition teasers Monday + Wednesday.
Free mini-cool beam facials + mini-massages!
Plus, free mini-reiki massage sessions Monday – Thursday from 5-8 p.m.

AND (this is soooooo Q+DD):  They are developing an awesome DETOX/ RETOX night (most likely Thursday nights starting in February – details to follow when it’s set)!  Core Fusion class followed by dinner/ drinks @ Piola on a 30% discount!  I love, I love!  Will keep y’all updated…

There are some great morning and lunchtime offerings as well this week – and every week!  Please call to sign up for classes before they fill up! (404) 720-5000.

More information on Exhale’s schedule + events here: www.exhalespa.com/atlanta or e-mail Anne Marie Berte at amberte@exhalespa.com for additional details!

I’m so happy I joined + I’m OBSESSED w/ Exhale’s Core Fusion classes.  Take advantage of this great opportunity + see for yourself what this great gym has to offer!  Enjoy!  :)

xx, L

Exhale Atlanta
Anne-Marie Berte, Manager of Guest Experience: amberte@exhalespa.com
1065 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA  30309
404.720.5000
http://www.exhalespa.com/Locations/GAtlanta/Default.aspx

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Pretty Pretty Bang Bang

01/07/2011 in L+L Report, PSAs, Sports, What we're Doing by Lauren | 5 comments

Recently, my friend Shanon and I had a truly spectacular evening.  It was a night of revelry…  of luxury…  of…

...rifelry.

Yep, we went for a private shooting lesson at the much acclaimed Sandy Springs Gun Club and Range!

Here’s the Q+DD on the SSGC: Started by a coupla heavily armed sisters (talk about Annie Get Your Gun!) the SSGC is part range, part lounge… ALL fabulous.  3 ranges, 16 lanes of shootin’, an oversized training room, and an AMAZING exclusive members’ lounge featuring plush leather couches, flat screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and um, a gun cleaning station!  (What more could you ask for?)  Check it:


Now, you might think that a Gun Club would be just for the menfolk…but you’d be wrong.   I mean…they even have jewelry made from bullets and pink guns!

Fabulous!

Once we completed our tour, we got right down to business with Arlene, the Range Manager at SSGC. Arlene very patiently taught us the ins and outs  (pun intended) such as the proper stance…

...and grip...

...how to load...

...and finally, how to aim and shoot!

Not surprisingly, Shanon was MUCH better than I was…

And didn’t gloat at all!

I think it’s pretty fair to say we BOTH had the time of our lives!

Interesting tidbit: as far as targets, you have a wide variety from which to choose – including the standard “Trouble Shooter” we used, masked intruders, and Zombies!

Your brain looks delicious! You better shoot me!

Or, if you’d like to get creative, you can bring your OWN TARGET. (As long as it’s not a picture of someone famous.) Hmmm, I think I’d like to unload a few rounds into my American Express bill….

Other fun things:

They have a wide variety of gun classes and gun clubs and events!  Click here for more info!

Sucker for a deal? Enjoy the Lunch Hour Special: from 11am – 2pm Monday through Friday all shooters are only $10 and

Thursday is Ladies’ Day!  That means all of your pistol packin’ princesses get your range time FREE all day long!

So for you gun enthusiasts…or those of you just looking to blow off steam and have some fun…go check out the Sandy Springs Gun Club ASAP!

See you at the range!

xx, L

Sandy Springs Gun Club and Range
8040 Roswell Rd
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Phone: 770.394.GUNS (770.394.4867)

P.S. We miss you, Arlene!

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Show Us Your GUNS.

11/11/2010 in Events, Random Musings, Sandy Springs, Sports, What we're Doing, What we're Watching by Lindsay | No comments

The Texan in me is jumping for joy about this event.

Sandy Springs Gun Club + Range
Invites You To Our Grand Opening Event!
Stop in and indulge in the ultimate shooting range experience

Saturday, November 13
11am – 6pm

Complimentary food and drinks

Specials and giveaways offered all day

Items being given away at our Grand Opening include the following:
Springfield XD9 9mm with Holster and Hag Holders
Sig Sauer P239 9mm with a level two Holster
Kel-Tec 32 32ACP

We want to give back on this special day, so we will be raising money on behalf of
Special Olympics Georgia.  Donations are welcome.

RSVP to events@premier-pr.com

I’m no stranger to guns, either…

Tom Lowe Skeet Range (2008)

Wolf Creek (2009)

(My dad is going to be so proud of this post…)  :)

I think it’s super fun to shoot every so often – although I have to admit that I’m a pitiful shot.  It’s kinda sexy, too, and now going to the shooting range is even more en vogue than ever before thanks to my favorite HIMYM character, Ms. Robin Scherbatsky:

It’s also incredibly therapeutic.  Seriously, it is. 

If you have time on Saturday, I recommend checking out the new Sandy Springs range.  If not, Tom Lowe is a public range that is intown + perfect for newbies to shooting! 

Fire away, ladies, fire away!

xx, L

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Recap: FL vs. GA Weekend 2010

11/02/2010 in Events, Florida, Sports, What we're Doing by Lindsay | 1 comment

I had SO much fun in Jacksonville for my first FL vs. GA weekend!  SO much.

...and they did!

As I mentioned a few times before, I was a little skeptical about not celebrating my second favorite holiday of the year to go to the game, but I’m really happy I went.  The game itself was a little boring until the fourth quarter (neither team was playing incredibly well), but the TAILGATING.  I mean, it was nothing short of amazing!  Such a blast!  SEC fans sure know how to pre-game + I did my very best to keep up…

Here are a few photos from Saturday:

Go Gators!  Congrats on the win!  :)

(I’ll always be a Texas Longhorn fan first + foremost, but I have to admit that the Gators are growing on me a bit…)

xx, L

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