By Teanna Gentry

There is something about this time of year. The crisp air, the bright sunny skies (for now), and the festivities abound. It is easy to forget about your health when all around are cookies, cocktails, and lounging in your favorite cozy sweatpants by the fire. Enter the need for convenience. This time of year calls for front door service and home delivery! And I am not talking about with pizza or Amazon packages. I am talking about Freggies. The word comes from "fruits and veggies" smashed together. Catchy, and convenient. I like it.  This local company is owned by Burien native Jerrod Sessler. He started the business out of a need to get affordable organic produce for his family and friends. After being diagnosed with cancer and given a 5% chance to live, he overhauled his diet and lifestyle. By increasing his intake of raw, organic fruits and veggies, to this day is cancer free. According to operations manager Megan Fix, "This company truly is built on love and passion. We strive to get the best organic produce out to as many families, businesses, and schools at an affordable rate."

This time of year why not give the gift of health? Megan told me Freggies offers spectacular Fruit Boxes for gifts! What's a better gift than food? 100% certified organic fruit for your loved ones! They come with an arrangement of organic fruit in a beautiful display. This comes with FREE delivery! 

Freggies does delivery to businesses as well. What better way to stay healthy at work than having healthy options there for you and your employees to snack on? Ditch the donuts and vending machine chips! She told me people should check them out because of their amazing produce. "Summer is gone and so are the farmer's markets. Imagine getting all that produce delivered straight to your doorstep or workplace. We make it so easy. Freggies is great for office parties, office gifts, personal parties or gifts.... You imagine it, we can do it! You can try Freggies out and use the Promo code NEW10, for ten dollars off your first order! Your first order could be just 19.99!"

You can also email Megan with anything you want to know at  meganfix@freggies.com for custom orders or email info@freggies.com. Happy eating! 

Now who's ready for some comfort? That goes well with food! Enter my recent engagement with Ana Burnes, who is the Community Relations Director at Merrill Gardens Burien. This new and beautiful building is located at 15020 5th Ave SW. I sat down with Ana to hear what she had to share about this business that has become one of the focal points of our downtown community with a tagline that says, "Wishing you were here." When I asked her for more details she had this to share when it comes to life at Merrill Gardens. 

"You’ve built a great life doing the things you love. Being with friends. Pursuing fun hobbies. Choosing the way you want to spend your days.Why should that have to change? We are committed to providing residents with the opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle that is filled with freedom and flexibility. Residents choose to live at Merrill Gardens at Burien because they want life to get bigger – not smaller. We would love to learn how this might fit into your vision for a great senior living community.

If we can be of any assistance as you research senior living options, please let me know. Come visit Merrill Gardens in December and receive a complimentary meal!"

If you want to learn more about Merrill Gardens Burien, check out their video at https://vimeo.com/234903077 or give Ana a call at 206-316-6566. You can also email her at anab@merrillgardens.com.

Now I am onto my next adventure. Do you want your business to be featured? Feel free to email me at teannam2@gmail.com. 

Thanks for stopping by the Seen this week! 

Biography
Teanna Gentry is a health and wellness guru from the Pacific Northwest who has a passion for helping people find freedom in movement. She was an all conference Track and Field athlete at Eastern Washington University from 2003-2007 and has since coached and trained athletes and clients of all ages in the greater Puget Sound area in running, yoga, speed/agility/quickness, and total wellness. Teanna is a certified yoga and barre instructor, as well as an avid lover of the outdoors. She is most often seen around Hot Feet Fitness or running around town with her husband and toddler, and newborn.