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Wearable Health You'll Want To Wear Featuring Withings Steel HR

Since I’ve been on my “after 8 months of living through a pandemic body reset” fitness journey I thought I should start wearing a fitness tracker again. But one question… Which one?! A few years ago, I had the STEEL HR branded under Nokia which I really enjoyed for several reasons. However, after not wearing it for so long it broke. Totally my fault!

Anyway after hours of research…I just kept coming back to The Steel HR. It was exactly what I was looking for and I loved my experience with it the first time so why switch up a good thing?! It can track activity, sleep & heart health—in style so there is just no comparison in my opinion. I know the apple watch does these things too but it is way too bulky for my taste. I just think it looks terrible with everyday outfits.

Health + Wellness, StyleSamantha RubleNovember 22, 2020Comment

2020 Gift Guide For The Pups

You can't let the holidays — or any day, really — go by without showing your #1 pal how much you appreciate them. Henry and Melvin have rounded up their favorite things to help you with your howliday shopping!

Les Chiens, ShopSamantha RubleNovember 21, 2020Comment

Francophile Gift Guide 2020

Happy Friday my darlings! This is the first of my 7 part gift guide series that I will be launching the next few weeks per your request. My usual holiday gift guide space is usually contracted to one business but 2020 had different plans for me! But this is exciting and I am so excited to have worked on these for you!!!!!

All of this s'il vous please!!!

Found you some beautiful gift ideas sure to please every self-proclaimed bon vivant and beret enthusiast on your Christmas list. Hello Emily in Paris lovers!! Francophile or not, though, who wouldn't enjoy receiving any one of these precious items?!!!!!

Shop, FrancophileSamantha RubleNovember 20, 2020Comment

How to Make Pasta Dough With Embedded Herbs

Adding fresh herbs to pasta dough is such a wonderful way to add flavor and it is truly just the most beautiful looking pasta!!!!!! I have been seeing it all over Pinterest and Instagram and wanted to give it a try for myself!!!!!!

You can create a wide range of patterns or simply scatter the herbs over the sheets of dough. Any herb that has a thin flexible leaf may be used. Basil, chives, sage, or parsley are just a few example of herbs that embed well.

RecipesSamantha RubleNovember 19, 2020Comment

TASTE OF THE HOLIDAYS WITH REASOR'S- EASY THANKSGIVING RECIPES FOR TWO

Small is the new big this Thanksgiving, and making a tiny meal can be just as beautiful and festive! And it’s a whole lot easier and stress-free though. Oh em gee…….and not as much cleaning up. Yes, please. I don’t know about you, but I personally am looking to eliminate stress this holiday season. The whole year has been stressful enough.

Lin and I have spent a decade traveling to Houston to see his family over Thanksgiving and now that we are doing what we can do to flatten this curve, we are staying here in Tulsa this year with our sweet pups. Incase you have not seen the current guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rate small Thanksgiving dinners confined to members of your household as the lowest-risk way to celebrate the holiday. And I hope I can encourage you too to do your part in all this!

So I have a huge confession! Traditional Thanksgiving food is actually not my favorite

Recipes, EntertainSamantha RubleNovember 18, 2020Comment

Modern Artificial Christmas Tree

Needed my days to be merry, bright, and full of love early this year! There is absolutely nothing cozier and happier than a twinkling Christmas tree with ornaments and velvet ribbon! The puppy underneath the tree is sure cute too . ( He’s patiently awaiting Santa)

Love decorating for the holiday season without abandoning my modern style!

HomeSamantha RubleNovember 17, 2020Comment

ADORABLE GIFT TAGS

Such a rare occasion to have the house all to myself for the whole entire day so I am getting Rodge’s presents wrapped!

Love these adorable Fa-La-La-La-La Gift Tags and The Christmas Dog Gift Tags so much!

Shop, Les Chiens, EntertainSamantha RubleNovember 16, 2020Comment

Getting To Know The Green Laundress

So very excited for you to meet Erica Ahmed today of The Green Laundress.

-Will you introduce yourself to the Go French Yourself audience and share some of your background?

Greetings! My name is Erica Ahmed and I am the founder of The Green Laundress and eco and people-friendly company manufacturing cleaning products. I have also worked in the public health space for 20 years in varying roles in Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA & New York City.

The Drama Of Jewelry : New Leather Pieces From Zelma Rose

Lisa also just created the ESTERO in leather and the minute I saw it..I just knew I had to have it! A true statement in style, the signature Estero Necklace hand woven in the most beautiful matte soft leather cord. All the elegant design elements you've come to love about the Estero are now available in the most perfect heritage leather! It’s such a fab dramatic necklace that really makes a statement! I love a good statement accessory so much more than statement clothing. I mean…wearing this necklace to the supermarket with black skinny pants and an oversized turtleneck or tee with a leather jacket….talk about some fun unexpected DRAMA! That is just me. I love a super streamlined wardrobe with unexpected unique statement accessories!

StyleSamantha RubleNovember 14, 2020Comment

The Dry Shampoo I Cannot Live Without

It’s been a while since I’ve shared my favorite beauty products of the month! Mainly because I haven’t changed many things in my beauty routine but I am trying out a few new things that I will be posting about soon! Today, I wanted to share my absolute favorite dry shampoo I cannot live without! I shared it on stories a few weeks ago but wanted to dedicate today’s post on why I’m loving this dry shampoo and how I use it!

First off..I cannot live without dry shampoo!

Beauty, Health + WellnessSamantha RubleNovember 12, 2020Comment

Bringing Life To My Table With Mesa de Vida-Mediterranean Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

So excited to tell you about Mesa de Vida today!

Chef Kirsten Helle Sandoval has such an inspiring story which you should read in detail here. She creates delicious blender sauces that combine fruits, vegetables, whole spices and herbs to use as flavor bases that had no added sugar, and that are low in sodium. And for someone who eats a Whole30 diet 80% of the time..it is so nice to have something quick, healthy, and flavorful on hand to make dinner! I love Whole30 but I must admit I get so tired some days of all the food prepping. Mesa de Vida really saves me some time and energy and that is so important to me! I just love that Mesa de Vida is a woman + family owned small business that values equity and inclusion too!

Health + Wellness, RecipesSamantha RubleNovember 10, 2020Comment

The Portable, Storable, Affordable Barre For At Home Workouts

During this time at home, life is quieter for many of us… and listening more closely to our bodies has been a key part of staying healthy and happy during quarantine.

The mental and physical benefits of movement and eating nourishing foods have never been more apparent than they are now.

But since some of us cannot sweat it out in our favorite workout classes at the moment, (I have not been in an exercise studio since February and do not feel comfortable returning) I have been leaning on some of the best at-home workout options that have kept me moving and I am so excited to share today! Plus I am hosting a fun little giveaway over on Instagram too!

Health + WellnessSamantha RubleNovember 5, 2020Comment

LooHoo Dryer Ball Review

Go French Yourself is committed to highlighting and working with more Black owned brands this year and indefinitely. And I am so thrilled to share this one today!!! Ever since hearing about this one from Oprah I had to experience it for myself!

I absolutely love making laundry day easier , eco-friendlier, and just plain happier y’all! And today I am excited to share my experience with Loohoo.

Loohoo’s adorable chic dryer balls are laundry’s little miracle workers!!! They hop along with each load giving me fluffier towels, softer sheets, and less-wrinkly shirts while also cutting down on drying time!

So are you sitting here wondering….what are dryer balls, anyway?

Home, Black Lives MatterSamantha RubleNovember 4, 2020Comment

Easy Weeknight Homemade Pizza Featuring Otamot Foods

Few things in the kitchen are more satisfying than mastering homemade pizza dough. And if you ask me, few foods are more comforting that a delicious pizza! (especially while decorating for the holidays) It’s truly my favorite food!!!! And pizza perfection doesn’t have to be delivered or defrosted, and it especially doesn’t need to involve a complicated dough recipe that requires hours of proofing. Who on earth has time for that?!!!

RecipesSamantha RubleNovember 3, 2020Comment

Sustainable Alternative For Women’s Shaving With Well Kept

It’s funny to see how much my habits and my values have changed over the years! I’ve made the hugest efforts to go environmentally-friendly in so many areas of my home and my beauty products!

Yet for the longest time, I resisted taking the steps to give up my disposable razor head addiction. Y’all, I was a Schick Intuition devotee. But the little plastic razor heads, and all their unbelievably excessive plastic packaging, were just staring at me, filling me with guilt while I tried to enjoy my silky smooth legs.

It’s not a trivial issue to obsess over.

Health + Wellness, BeautySamantha RubleNovember 2, 2020Comment