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Benefits of Tea

By Marie
Many people around the world believe that tea can promote good health. It is a well-known fact that people also consider tea to be nature’s ‘wonder drug’. Is there any truth to this? Well, have you ever wondered why the Chinese and Japanese people have some of the longest life expectancy rates in the world? There’s a lot of reason to believe that tea may be one of the factors that increases the life expectancy rates, of those who consume it, tremendously due to the many benefits of tea. So what exactly are the benefits of tea? Tea is the product of a combination of leaves, buds, internodes of various cultivars, and variations of the camellia sinensis plant. Research has recently shown that tea derived from the camellia sinensis plant has cancer-fighting properties. This is because the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant contain chemicals called polyphenols – which gives tea its antioxidant properties. Most of the popular types of teas such as: green tea, black tea, white tea ,  Rooib
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Tipsy Creamsicle Float

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A tipsy creamsicle float is a grown up version of our favourite childhood treat. It's made with 3 basic ingredients and will cool you off on a hot summer day! Ingredients: 2 scoops vanilla ice cream 1 to 3 ounces of Iced Cake Vodka (Depending on how strong you want it to be) 1/2-3/4 cup orange soda. Instructions: In a tall glass, add vanilla ice cream Pour Iced Cake Vodka over top, then fill the rest of the glass with orange soda. Enjoy!
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Cricut Joy: My Crafter's Dream Come True

By Marie
This post contains affiliate links and I received compensation for this post. I have been a longtime fan of Cricut products and have used my Cricut machine to make countless crafts and home decor such as birthday cards, wedding cards, wall vinyl decor, paintings and chalk labels just to name a few. I love taking advantage of their free images , however, the Cricut Joy is my crafter's dream come true! The creations you can make are endless! The Cricut Joy  is a game changer when it comes to DIY. It's literally as easy as 1,2,3! You can customize and create almost anything. Gone are the days when you would have to spend hours trying to draw something by hand and use scissors to meticulously cut it out. The Cricut Joy cuts out any shape to perfection. It's small enough to fit in a cubby and strong enough to cut iron-on, cardstock, vinyl, paper and other materials you've been dreaming of a project for. Decorate the laundry room, kitchen, bedrooms, your phone,
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7 Natural Ways To Repel Mosquitoes

By Marie
Mosquitoes could put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable outdoor event or outdoor relaxation time. These 8 Natural Ways To Repel Mosquitoes should put the fun back into your picnic, backyard barbecue, pool party or whatever else you may be doing outdoors. 1. Cut a lemon in half and place a clove into each segment of the lemon pulp. Place in areas where you will be sitting. 2. Use a diffuser with peppermint or lavender oil. 3. Place citronella candles nearby. 4. Mix 3 drops of thyme oil with one teaspoon of olive oil and use as a lotion to deter mosquitoes away from you. 5. Keep a lavender plant nearby. 6. Use a portable mosquito trap. 7. Wear a mosquito repelling wristband. Do you have additional natural ways to repel mosquitoes? Please let us know in the comments as we'd love to hear about it!
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7 Kitchen Hacks That Will Step Up Your Cooking Game

By Marie
Cooking a delicious meal is often time consuming and sometimes tedious, but here are 7 kitchen hacks that will step up your cooking game. These simple tips will help make your meal more delicious, enjoyable and more appealing in general! 1. Squeeze a tablespoon of lemon juice into rice water before cooking. This will keep the rice from getting clumpy and sticking together. 2. Place an onion in the freezer for 10 minutes before chopping it to avoid teary eyes. 3. Use soda water instead of flat water when cooking vegetables to keep them crisp and colourful. 4. Pour water over your guacamole before storing it in the fridge to keep it from browning. 5. Keep peeled potatoes in cold water before cooking to stop them from turning brown. 6. Wrap plastic wrap around the ends of bananas to keep them from ripening too fast. 7. Place a wooden spoon across the top of a pot when boiling food to keep it from overflowing. I hope these 7 kitchen hacks will come in handy when
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Roasted Chicken Wings

By Marie
These roasted chicken wings are so easy to toss together for a quick meal, potluck, picnic or any other occasion.  Ingredients: 1 pound chicken wings 2 tbsp. No salt seasoning -> Find it Here or at Costco 1 tsp salt 2 tsp pepper Instructions: Pre-heat oven to 375 F Toss chicken wings in seasoning, salt and pepper. In a single layer, place chicken wings on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 F for 30-35 minutes.  Enjoy!
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6 Ingredient Zucchini Noodles

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These quick and easy zucchini noodles are perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Serves 1-2.  Ingredients: 3 Zucchinis ½ cup of peanut butter 1 tablespoon hot sauce ( Tabasco or Sriracha ) ½ lime, juiced 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper to taste Instructions: -In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, hot  sauce, lime juice and water.  -Use a spiralizer to turn the zucchini into noodles. If you don't have one, use a vegetable peeler to shave the zucchini into ribbons. -In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat then add zucchini. Toss to mix, then remove from heat after 3 minutes.  -Add zucchini to peanut butter mixture and toss until fully coated. -Divide onto plates and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. 
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