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These caramel brownie trifles are decadent. These are incredibly easy to prepare, and they’re portable. The perfect ending to a picnic, or a delicious way to spoil yourself or your guests.<br />
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The trifles are made by layering brownies, salted caramel sauce, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and crushed Heath bars. They’re best when made in advance so that the brownies have time to soak up the caramel sauce.<br />
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1 box fudge brownie mix<br />
¼ cup coffee, room temperature <br />
1 jar caramel sauce<br />
Sea salt <br />
6 snack cups of prepared chocolate pudding<br />
1 carton whipped topping<br />
3 Heath chocolate toffee bars, crushed <br />
8 jelly-size mason jars <br />
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Prepare the brownie mix as directed (substituting coffee for the water)<br />
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Bake brownie mix as directed on the box usually at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes (do not over bake).<br />
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Cool then cut into ¾-inch pieces. <br />
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Place a few brownie pieces in the bottom of the jar.<br />
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Drizzle caramel sauce over the brownies pieces.<br />
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Sprinkle a very small pinch of sea salt.<br />
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Add layers of chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and some crushed Heath bar to each trifle.<br />
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Drizzle the top of each trifle with some caramel sauce and a sprinkling of crushed Heath bar to finish it off.<br />
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Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.<br />
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<b>Serves </b>8Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452078237322978377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809525189621919358.post-81438761038618052202016-06-10T09:12:00.001-07:002016-07-14T19:34:30.533-07:00Preparation For 10 Day Water Fast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yep. You read that correctly. I'll be doing another water fast. Last year I water <a href="http://nutbutterluver.blogspot.com/2014/04/family-cancer-scare-holistic-healing.html">fasted for 10 days</a>. It was a great experience but it was also extremely difficult. I experienced hunger pains, headaches, and weakness. This year I'm determined to do it again. Who knows by the end of the year I may complete two fasts. I know they'll be people who will firmly argue against water fasting but I promise you I've done my research.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Like last year my plan of action will be as follows:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">10 Day Water Fast (nothing but water) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Coffee Enema as needed </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oil pulling at least once a day </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Multivitamins (Multi vitamins, Iron, Vitamin D & Cod Liver Oil)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This time around I'll be consuming nothing but fruits and vegetables for a week prior to my water fast. The pre-fast feast of fruits and vegetables will be enjoyed in it's raw state, juiced, steamed etc. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm looking forward to taking this journey and sharing it with you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have you done a water fast before? What was your experience? Don't be scared to share. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;">Boiled corn may sound boring but I promise you that Caribbean -styled boiled corn will have you gnawing at the cob long after the kernels are eaten. Boiled and roasted corn was a staple in my island home. This recipe is extremely flavorful and a definite summer must have.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><b><br />Here's what you'll need:</b><br /><br />1 cup fresh Coconut milk<br /><br />1 cup of water<br /><br />Salt to taste<br /><br />Freshly ground black pepper to taste<br /><br />Minced hot pepper to taste<br /><br />4 sprigs fresh Thyme<br /><br />6 ears young Corn<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Here's What You'll Do:</b><br /><br />Add all the ingredients except the corn, to a large pot and place on medium heat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Stir to mix.<br /><br />Cut each ear of corn in half.<br /><br />Add corn to the pot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm not a soda drinker but I was in the mood for something a little different. Like most people I decided to search for new recipes via Google. While searching I stumbled across Coca Cola Chicken. The thought of the combination of chicken and Coca Cola sounded odd but strangely enticing. Intrigued I decided to give it a try. It's delicious, sweet, and simple. Below is the recipe used. <br /><br /><b>Here's what you'll need: </b><br /><br />4 Chicken Breast Fillets cut thin<br /><br /> 12 oz of Coca Cola<br /><br /> 1/2 Cup of Tomato Sauce<br /><br /> 1/4 Cup of BBQ Sauce<br /><br /> 2 Tablespoons of Honey<br /><br /><br /><b>Here's what you'll do:</b><br /><br />Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan, stir, and bring to a boil<br /><br />Cover and turn heat to medium<br /><br />Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally<br /><br />Uncover, and cook an additional 10 minutes on low until done<br /><br /> <br /> If you've tried this recipe or you've used a modified version feel free to share.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452078237322978377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809525189621919358.post-40870399591250719672016-05-11T18:08:00.003-07:002016-07-18T08:00:29.510-07:00Must Have Trader Joe's Googies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Trader Joe's is one of my favorite places to shop. I love the environment and the selection of foods available. Today I'm sharing a few of my must have items from TJ's. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm no vegan but I try to consume less meat. This is the best pre-made veggie burger I’ve found. It has Indian spices (kind of like a samosa’s filling) so the flavor is great and I don’t miss having meat when I eat these. It’s just a really unusual product that you won’t find anywhere else and great for a quick meal.<br /><br /><br />Cost: $2.49 for a 10 oz. package.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This takes just minutes to heat up in the microwave. For the family, one package is fine, but if you’re having people over, you’ll need at least two. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />To buy: $2.99 for 8.8 oz, container.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These are cheap, healthy, and yummy. They go great over salads—a perfect way to get an additional health boost without heading to China Town or scouring the seas for weeds yourself.<br /><br /><br />To buy: $0.99 for a .4 oz. package.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />Most baking chocolate bars are around 4 ounces, but this one is a whopping 17.6 ounces, and costs only $5. It tastes surprisingly complex, like coffee and tart cherry, and is great for baking or snacking (preferably both—at the same time). <br /><br />To buy: $4.99 for a 17.6 oz. bar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bite sized, delicious and addictive. These have the perfect ratio of peanut butter to chocolate and the peanut butter is actually good, unlike the dry, crumbly stuff sometimes found in Reese's. Because of their small size, you can eat them by the fistful or use them in lieu of chocolate chips when baking cookies. <br /><br />To buy: $3.49 for a 12 oz. tub.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />This is my go-to nut butter. I divide each jar into smaller glass containers, so I can keep one at home and one at work. It’s delicious paired with bananas and apples. <br /><br /><br />Cost: $7.99 for a 16 oz. jar.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452078237322978377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809525189621919358.post-38233026810786952842015-09-05T08:19:00.000-07:002016-10-06T18:23:04.415-07:00Best Iced Coffee Ever<div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #5f6161; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, san-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; outline: 0px; padding: 15px 20px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now that it's getting hotter iced coffee has been my life this summer. Usually I'd have to make a run to Starbucks before heading off to work but since finding my perfect iced coffee recipe my Starbucks run as been non existant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Iced coffee is a complicated thing, and there are many different approaches. You'd think that one could merely pour brewed coffee into a glass full of ice and call it a day…but I find that method extremely flawed. First, no matter how packed with ice the glass is, once the hot coffee hits, some of the ice is bound to melt. This has two disastrous results:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. The overall strength of the coffee flavor is diluted.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. The iced coffee isn’t as cold as it could (or should) be. The finished glass of iced coffee should be frigid, not sorta cold with half-melted ice cubes floating around.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've found that the solution to getting the strongest iced coffee is making a </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">cold-brew method aka creating a sort of iced coffee concentrate. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are reasons this method results in a smoother, richer, more delicious concentrate than simply brewing strong coffee and refrigerating it. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(Note: I’ve tweaked coffee/water amounts to suit my own tastes. Experiment to find your own perfect ratio.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I start with a container. I love these food storage containers, by the way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rip open a pound of ground coffee. Any kind will do; the stronger and richer the better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then cover the container and go live your life as the coffee steeps for at least eight hours. (You can go much longer if you’d like.)</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/5826455142/" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #9d6034; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="REE_5001 by Ree Drummond / The Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img alt="REE_5001" class="width_630 frame-img" height="419" src="https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/5826455142_6671df733f_z.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 3px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px -20px 15px; max-width: 630px; outline: 0px; padding: 3px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 630px;" width="630" /></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When the time has passed, grab a separate container and place a fine mesh strainer over the top.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/5825901015/" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #9d6034; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="REE_5010 by Ree Drummond / The Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img alt="REE_5010" class="width_630 frame-img" height="419" src="https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/5825901015_413bdda8d8_z.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 3px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px -20px 15px; max-width: 630px; outline: 0px; padding: 3px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 630px;" width="630" /></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And slowly pour the steeped coffee through the strainer.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/5825901943/" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #9d6034; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="REE_5019 by Ree Drummond / The Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img alt="REE_5019" class="width_630 frame-img" height="419" src="https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/5825901943_e615390064_z.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 3px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px -20px 15px; max-width: 630px; outline: 0px; padding: 3px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 630px;" width="630" /></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Use a spoon to gently press/force the last of the liquid through. And note: I’ve tried the straining method without the cheesecloth, and stray grounds did make it through the mesh strainer. Definitely try to use cheesecloth (or even paper towels) to filter out the finer pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can store the liquid in the same container, or you can transfer it to a pitcher or other dispenser. Though it’s difficult to wait, I refrigerate this gorgeous concoction before consuming it. It’s meant to be cold! </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Note: this amount of coffee concentrate lasts me a good three weeks to a month if kept tightly covered in the fridge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Stir it all up…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Stick in a straw…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And now for something a bit different. Same…but different.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is a variation on classic Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which actually does begin with a hot brew…but I’m using the cold stuff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fill the glass with ice and coffee concentrate as we did before, then crack open a can of sweetened condensed milk. Growing up in the Caribbean we tend to use sweeten condensed milk to sweeten tea's, coffee, or to drizzle over snow cones. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On top of this, add a small splash of milk or half-and-half.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(I recommend the latter, of course.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Either way, try this cold-brewed method of iced coffee sometime soon. The flavor, convenience (and cost savings) can not be underestimated. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Live long and prosper...</span></div>
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Here's a yummy treat made with two of my favorite things; peanut butter and chocolate.<br />
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1/2 c sweetened condensed milk<br />
1/4 c peanut butter<br />
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This is part two of my DIY Halloween looks post for 2014. These creepy masterpieces doesn't require much effort or product but produces spectacularly spooky results. Enough of the chit chat let's get straight to it. </div>
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If you're going for gore or shock-factor, this look should do the trick. It may take some time, but believe it or not, it doesn't require a lot of complicated materials.Check out the tutorial by YouTube user <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAAszizDDdScfqclAybLiEA">Pinkstylist</a> to see how it's done. </div>
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<span class="watch-title " dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="Smiley - Makeup Tutorial!"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> This is one of my all time favorite DIY Halloween looks. It's scary and so different to most of the looks out there. I'm seriously considering doing this look this Halloween. This tutorial is by makeup artist Pinkystylist and it's sure to cause a stir. </span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This year I'm especially focused on Halloween makeup looks as opposed to getting a store bought costume. As a self proclaimed DIY addict there's nothing better that putting time and effort into your project and having it turn out amazingly. All you'll need for most of these looks is some face paint, a brush, and these tutorials. If you're looking for a few makeup ideas to scare everyone around you this Halloween then continue reading this post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This second look is from Attack on Titan Colossal Titan makeup. It's creepy and eye catching but easy to accomplish. This makeup how to is done by a makeup artist called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/iwanted2c1video" target="_blank">Iwanted2c1video</a>. She's super talented so be sure to check her channel out for more creepy videos. </span></div>
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Corpse's and Halloween go hand in hand. Here's a simple makeup look that you can rock with anything all black. Check out this video by Youtuber <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LetzMakeup" target="_blank">Letzmakeup</a> to recreate this look or use it as an inspiration to create your own version.</div>
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A few days ago I found out about Ice cream bread. Intrigued I went straight to the grocery store on my way home from work to pick the two ingredients required. Within an hour of being home I began the easy process of making my very first ice cream bread. It was surprisingly delicious and didn't at all taste like a cake as I had expected. The main advantage of this bread is that it's remarkably quick. Usually when I make bread it takes so much more time since I use yeast and baking powder etc, this recipe needs none of those and requires very little preparation time. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The problem with commercial antiseptic mouthwashes is that they contain lots of chemicals that helps with the plague and bacterial growth in your mouth but have negative effects to your body. According to studies Chlorhexidine (CHX) which is included is many popular mouthwashes causes genetic/DNA damage. Using mouthwash with CHX was shown to cause damage to the cells lining the cheeks. While CHX reduces plaque but the fact that its so toxic to human cells makes me wonder why it's being sold openly to the public. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Green tea contains catechins and flavonoids. The flavonoids in the tea prevent pathogens from growing in your mouth, and can suppress the compounds that make your breath smell bad. Dr. Greger recommends that you use a mason jar to store your cold steeped green tea in. He also recommends the addition of a spoonful of amla powder to the concoction. Amla powder has been linked with a vast range of health benefits which includes fighting off free radicals connected to cancer,heals mouth ulcers, strengthens gums,maintains cholesterol levels etc. The recommended type of powder is<a href="https://draft.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H5MW662/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00H5MW662&linkCode=as2&tag=nutbutterluve-20&linkId=XYRGEKJ52LBY56KS%22%3EHerbs%20India%20-%20Amla%20Powder%20(Amalaki%20Fruit%20Power%20-%20Indian%20Gooseberry)%2016%20Oz%201lb.%20100%%20USDA%20Certified%20Organic.%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=nutbutterluve-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00H5MW662%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E" target="_blank"> </a><span style="background-color: white; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 17px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H5MW662" target="_blank">dried Indian Gooseberry Amla powder </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H5MW662/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00H5MW662&linkCode=as2&tag=nutbutterluve-20&linkId=XYRGEKJ52LBY56KS%22%3EHerbs%20India%20-%20Amla%20Powder%20(Amalaki%20Fruit%20Power%20-%20Indian%20Gooseberry)%2016%20Oz%201lb.%20100%%20USDA%20Certified%20Organic.%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=nutbutterluve-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00H5MW662%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E" target="_blank"> </a>The concoction can be made into larger batches and stored. If stored in an air tight container the green tea mouth wash can last up to a month. </span></span></span></div>
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I recently stumbled onto one of the most enlightening and lyrically beautiful video about the value in learning how to be alone. Hopefully the video below will inspire and/or touch someone.<br />
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<br />Here's a colorful & delicious summer bean and corn salsa salad. After a long day I needed something quick, yummy and refreshing. This recipe from MrsHappyHomemaker.com was just what I needed. <br /><i><b><br />What you'll need:</b></i><br />
<br />1 can black beans, rinsed & drained <br />1 can black eye peas, rinsed & drained <br />1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained <br />2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed <br />1 medium red onion, minced <br />4 jalapeno peppers, seeded & chopped small (leave in the seeds if you like it spicy) <br />1 cup Italian salad dressing <br />1 bunch of cilantro, chopped <br /><br /><br /><i><b>What you'll do: </b></i><br /><br />In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Cover & refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Two weeks ago one of my best friends offered me her homemade avocado pudding. The combination of chocolate and avocado seemed strange and a bit gross to me but I'm always open to try new things so I dug in. It was creamy and delicious. Giddy with excitement I decided to try making it myself a few days after my first tasting. Here are three versions that I've tried and loved thus far.</span></div>
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Day 4 was very hard. Early in the day I began to feel very nauseous. Sipping on water with lemon helped. Along with the nausea I started experiencing lower back pain. I've never had back issues so I was a bit confused. Last year after a fender bender I injured my coccyx so I figured that that was probably the cause of the lower back pain. While reading about other peoples experiences with fasting on cure zone I saw that someone had experienced lower back pain as well. The cure zone poster did a salt water flush and felt better after. In the past I tried a saltwater flush and was painfully unsuccessful so I immediately decided against attempting a salt water flush again. Between the nausea and back pain I decided that it was time for the dreaded coffee enema. </div>
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I was extremely nervous and a little grossed out by the concept but I figured it that I might as well give it a try. I purchased some organic coffee at my local health store and an enema kit from Walmart. I watched a few videos of others performing their DIY enema's on YouTube and went to town. After one attempt I felt lighter (duh) and within an hour my lower back pain was all gone. Woo hoo.<br />
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Had to go to NY to get some important and time sensitive business done. By day 5 I would still experience nausea but I still wasn't hungry. Don't get me wrong I wasn't hungry but I was tempted to eat. My new bestie became weakness. I couldn't run up or down the stairs at home or at work as I normally do. If I got up too quickly I'd feel very faint. I decided to take the train for my daily work commute and I also took the Amtrac to NY. There was no way I could drive anywhere without putting myself and others at risk. Before leaving for work on day 5 I did another coffee enema.My tongue would still produce the ketosis induced white coating. As I stepped out of the train and to the streets of NY I was surrounded by the delightful sights and smells of food. Decided to do myself a favor and hit the sack early. <br />
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The morning of day six was difficult. I was tired and weak. After taking care of some business I did a bit of retail therapy. While shopping a family member made the observation that they hadn't seen me eat since Ive been in town. Busted. After shopping it's customary that we get a bite to eat, sometimes a snack or a full meal and thus time was no exception. I contemplated telling them that I was on a fast but I was 100 % sure that they would all think that I was crazy. Instead I spinelessly ordered water with lemon and a fruit salad consisting of sliced pineapples, mango, grape, strawberries, and kiwi.<br />
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I admit, the first bite was sinfully delicious and full of guilt all at the same time. I couldn't finish my salad which was odd because normally I could down an entire medium pizza pie myself with no problem(shameful I know). I also realized that the taste of the fruits were overwhelmingly sweet. Anyway, I broke my fast and felt guilty about it. Guilty because I felt like a shady teenager up to no good sneaking behind my parents backs but I also felt bad because I broke my intention to fast for atleast 7 days. Regardless of my shortened fast I'm happy with my results thus far. I feel lighter and have lost a total of 13 pounds. I'm sure that the pounds lost is a combination of water weight, waste, and body fat. I'm pretty sure that some of the pounds lost is body fat because I went into ketosis very quickly. During ketosis our bodies uses our fat and a bit of muscle to fuel our bodies. The process of ketosis is much more complicated but a simple Google search will provide a wealth of information. <br />
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I would not recommend prolonged water fasting to most. Not only is water fasting difficult to complete but it can be very dangerous as well. Blood pressure and sugar levels drops drastically and for some this can be fatal. ALWAYS consult your physician before attempting fasting especially a prolonged fast. Instead I would recommend juice feasting. If your interested in a less drastic but quite powerful way to cleanse your body and improve your health I would recommend that you watch a fascinating, entertaining, and informative documentary called Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. <br />
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Water fasting was difficult not because I was hungry but because of the wicked mind games my head would play in an attempt to get me to eat. It was very odd to me that even after 6 days of not eating solid food that I wasn't hungry at all. I've realized that most of the times that I eat it isn't out of hunger but because its become a mindless habit, a past time. Even more shocking is the amount of crap that's still stuck in our bodies even after days of not eating. Those two coffee enema's were gross but definitely provided great benefits. <br />
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The weakness experienced from fasting after a few days is no joke. If youre ever going to do an extended fast I implore you to be careful while driving. If possible stay away from driving and vigorous activities all together.<br />
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I'll definitely be doing a 7 day fast annually. Perhaps even two but I'll definitely continue to enjoy lots of fresh green juices, tea's, water and my favorite coconut water. <br />
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I was surprised by just how much energy I had and even more surprised by the fact that I still wasn't hungry. Don't get me wrong I was very tempted by the sights and smells of food but I realized that regardless of the temptations I wasn't truly hungry. I drank about 3 liters of water but had to learn when to drink more and when to drink a bit less because the trips to the bathroom was putting a hamper on my day. it's annoying and not very productive to be running to the bathroom all day at work. I teach so it's a definite no no. I experienced no headaches or unpleasant feelings. Now this may be TMI but I'm willing to be very frank with you all and admit to the fact that I didn't have a bowel movement. I was able to get about 6 hours of restful slumber. Below is a photo of my fasting time on day 2.</div>
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Day three was definitely different than day 1 and 2. While I continue to feel energized and wasn't hungry I felt overwhelmed with nausea. I'm not talking about peek a boo nausea; no, this was consistent I'm not going anywhere type of nausea. To alleviate this issue I decided to infuse my water with a bit of fresh organic lemon juice. The addition of the lemon was my saving grace today. Whenever I felt the nausea coming on I would sip on the lemon water infusion and I immediately felt better. Also my mouth had a weird and somewhat unpleasant after taste today. To fix that problem I bought and used a tongue scrapper. Still no bowel movement on day three. I had so much energy that I decided to go to a Bikram yoga class. It was fun and intense. Since I sweated so much in my yoga class I'm sitting here typing this blog post and sipping on some water to replace all of the hydration lost. I'm hoping that day four brings me just as much energy and a bit closer to giving my body the ultimate detox. Oh and btw I'm planning to do a coffee enema tomorrow. Yikes. </div>
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Live long and prosper... Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452078237322978377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809525189621919358.post-50506303257232219232014-04-21T19:46:00.002-07:002015-07-09T22:16:25.697-07:00Water Fast Day 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today was the first day of my water fasting journey. I'm intent on detoxing the crap outta my body. Pun intended. For the next few days I'll be consuming nothing but water. No tea's, juices, yummy treats; nothing but water. Each day I aim to drink about 3 liters of water. Here's a breakdown of my first day. <br />
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<b>7 a.m. </b>- Woke up at 7a.m. sharp. While getting ready I oil pulled with coconut oil for 20 minutes. It was weird not going to the kitchen to make a cup of coffee or tea and toast. Oddly enough I wasn't hungry. The habit of thinking of and eating food was there but no hunger.<br />
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<b>12 p.m. </b>- Still no hunger or hunger pains. I'm full of energy and clear headed. So far I've had about 4 glasses of water and a few trips to the bathroom. So far so good.<br />
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<b>3 p.m. </b>- Ick, experiencing a gross after taste in my mouth. Definitely will be getting a tongue scrapper and extra toothbrush after work today. Still full of energy and no hunger pains.<br />
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<b>11 p.m.</b> - Still not hungry. I feel no hunger regardless of the fast that I'm bombarded with images and videos of food via the television and on social media. Still feel energized and no aches. I plan on drinking the remainder of my water and attempt to get at least 7 hours of sleep tonight.<br />
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I did no exercising today but I intend to do some light cardio tomorrow for about 45 mins. I've read that some people continue to workout during extended fasts while others where unable to because they were too weak. I'll be listening to my body while I fast. If after attempting to work out I feel too tired I'll stop and do some yoga or rest instead.<br />
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While doing research for fasting I came across a handy little article about the stages of fasting. According to the article the first two days of fasting is as follows for most people: <br />
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On the first day of fasting, the blood sugar level drops below 70mg/dl.
To restore the blood to the normal glucose level, liver glycogen is
converted to glucose and released into the blood. This reserve is enough
for a half day. The body then reduces the basal metabolic rate (BMR).
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conserve energy. The heart slows and blood pressure is reduced. Glycogen
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Today has been considerably tolerable so I'm hoping that tomorrow will be the same. </span></span>I've been using a pretty cool little app called <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quitter/id284944935?mt=8" target="_blank">Quitter</a>
from the App store that tracks my fasting period. The app is meant
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It's 4:42am in Baltimore and sleep eludes me. My mind is racing with so many thoughts that it's almost impossible for me to seek solace in slumber. While speaking to my mom earlier today I found out that my grandmother has cancer. After losing a loved one a few weeks ago this news came as a shock to me. I'm surprised, worried, and saddened. Within the past five years I've lost two aunts on my fathers side to cancer and now my grandmother (fathers mother) has fallen victim. As a 30 year old woman I can't help but worry not only about my grandmothers health but about my health as well. I find comfort in the written word so for hours I've been reading up on holistic approaches to cancer and of course the Gerson Therapy popped up.<br />
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<i>"The Gerson Therapy is a natural treatment that activates the body’s
extraordinary ability to heal itself through an organic, vegetarian
diet, raw juices, coffee enemas and natural supplements."</i><br />
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As a Caribbean girl I'm well aware of the overall health benefits to be gained from using natural herbs and remedies. Growing up my grandmother (mothers mother) would make all sorts of concoctions to heal my ailments. Most of which worked when I took them. (Sometimes I would pretend to take them but spit them out because they tasted vile) Anyway, I've been giving great thought to actually trying a 10 day water fast starting this Sunday. I figure what better way to allow my body to heal itself. After my fast I plan to continue with juicing more and minimizing my intake of processed, unhealthy carbs. Here's my plan of action.<br />
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<li>3-4 <b>coffee enema's</b> total (The coffee <a href="http://amzn.to/2hL8omv" target="_blank">enema</a>'s scares me a little, but I'm willing to try it.) </li>
<li><b>Oil pulling twice a day</b>(I've been oil pulling with <a href="http://amzn.to/2Be9PlJ" target="_blank">coconut oil</a> for the past week for oral hygiene and so far it's
been a miracle. I intend to continue oil pulling while fasting.)</li>
<li>Take <b>multivitamins every other day( </b>I use a <a href="http://amzn.to/2jeVT2R" target="_blank">multivitamin</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2iFUSRK" target="_blank">Omega 369</a>)<b></b></li>
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I've fasted in the past for religious reasons but the longest I've done is a 3 day fast. I'll be blogging about my 10 day fast and my experience with the coffee enemas. I'll be talking to my cousin who is a physician in order to be sure that my blood pressure and sugar levels etc are well monitored while attempting this fast. I'm still fully awake but it's almost 5am so I'm calling it a night. Time to shut my laptop off and attempt to get some rest. Hope all of you are doing well.<br />
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Live long and prosper. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452078237322978377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809525189621919358.post-31904015667606534692014-04-07T20:28:00.003-07:002014-04-07T20:28:06.955-07:00Guilt Free Nutbutter Chocolate Cups<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So you love Reese's pieces but feel a bit guilty after inhaling the entire bag of the yummy treats in one sitting. It's ok, you're not alone. Here's a quick and dirty recipe for a healthier but no less delicious peanut butter and chocolate treat. You're welcome. =)<br />
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I know we all get lazy when it comes to washing off our makeup from time to time. Personally, I don't wear makeup everyday but when I do on occasion I've been guilty of being too lazy to wash it all off. Whenever I didn't wash the makeup off I've noticed that my pores become huge, my acne flairs up, and my complexion looks dull. I came across a blog post with the dangers of not washing your makeup off each night and I just had to share this information. One woman decided to create her own experiment in order to figure out what would happen to her skin if she didn't wash her makeup off every night for 30 days. Yikes. </div>
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Prior to and after the experiment her skin was closely monitored. The results of this 30 day experiment is definitely an eye opener for me. Needless to say I will never ever neglect to wash my makeup off every night. Here's a video of the experiment and the results from the show The Doctors.</div>
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Let's face it us women are always looking for ways to enhance or maintain our youthful glow. I'm willing to bet that I'm not the only one who has tried some crazy things in the quest for perfection. Well here's a list of seemingly crazy things that packs a punch when it comes to maintaining that healthy glow from the inside out. The great thing about the tips I'm about to mention is that there all natural. </div>
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Macadamia nuts are high in palmitoleic acid, a naturally occurring fat found in your skin. When rubbed into the scalp and skin macadamia nut oil gives your scalp and skin the moisture it needs. Moisturized scalp means healthy hair. Try giving your scalp a relaxing massage once a week and you'll note a significant improvement. I love to do this when I'm doing my weekly hair deep treatments. If you've got incredibly dry skin then this is a must have. Trust me on this one. During the winter months my skin is incredibly dry, using macadamia oil relieves the dryness quickly. Macadamia oil is found in most health food stores.</div>
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This little delicious gem grows on cacti and contains lycopene, a red pigment also found in tomatoes. Lycopene is known for helping to reduce damage to the skin when exposed to the sun. Dragon fruit are also rich in cartenoids, another excellent antioxidant. I know, I know it looks odd but it's delicious and with the added benefits it's a win win situation.</div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2jLe9op" target="_blank">Apple cider vinegar</a> helps to strip hair of built-up residue, such as from styling products or certain shampoos. Create a simple yet effective concoction consisting of ACV and water. Use this is as a final rinse for beautifully soft and smooth hair. I also love to use ACV as a toner for my skin. If you're squeamish about the smell don't worry it disappears after a few minutes. </div>
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<b>Oranges & Lemon Juice for Soft Feet and Clear Skin</b></div>
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Enjoyed in moderation, wine can actually be good for you, by helping increase good cholesterol, reduce heart disease and some cancers. It also turns out that the polyphenols that give red grapes their dark color can also help reverse the signs of aging. Eating red grapes helps the elastic properties of the skin by strengthening the cross-linking of collagen, thereby reducing wrinkles. For a quick wine facial I combine a cup of yogurt, 2 spoonfuls of honey, and 4-5 tablespoons of wine for a powerful anti-aging mask. While my mask was working it's magic I leisurely drank some wine and nibbled on dark chocolate while my Spotify playlist took me away. Don't knock it till you try it.</div>
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Honey is a powerful humectant that grabs onto and holds water. For a great hair mask, combine a little bit of olive oil, 1 egg yoke and honey. Coat your hair with the mixture and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse away for soft and shiny hair. As someone who's hair requires ALOT of moisture I vouch for this DIY hair mask. Sounds gross but it works. </div>
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Soak those tired toes with chili peppers to stimulate circulation. After a long day is wearing heels and running around this tip will give your feet the pick me up it deserves. Togarashi peppers, a type of Japanese chili pepper, contain a chemical that actually induces warmth. Mix them with warm water and soak your feet for 10 minutes to awaken and revitalize feet. Bonus for the Red Hot Chilli Pepper reference in the photo. =)</div>
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Used in many countries around the world, coconut oil contains strong antioxidants that help to soften the appearance of fine lines. Though it doesn't replace the need for SPF, it’s also a natural sunscreen and a wonderful way to reverse any type of skin damage from the sun. Simply rub this rich oil on for softer skin. Also, try rubbing some coconut oil on your nails and around the cuticles. You'd be surprised how much stronger your nails will be after a month or so. I use coconut oil on my skin, in my hair, and even in my coffee . Shoot, I even eat straight from the bottle. </div>
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Yep, you read correctly. Take some chopped garlic and simply rub it on your nails and let it sit on there for about 15-20 minutes before your bath or add it to a bottle of clear nail polish. Let it “stew” for 7 to 10 days and then paint onto nails. This fortifying polish will make your nails super strong. Trust me on this one. I've always had brittle nails and this little trick worked miracles for me. Three of the top things that has worked for stronger nails has been using garlic, coconut oil, or using a good quality multi-vitamin. Right now I'm using a supplement called Hairfinity. I'll be doing a review on it within the month. </div>
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Our hands are one of the first areas of the body to show the signs of aging, so here's an all natural age busting scrub to combat aging hands. Create a thick paste by mixing sugar with a little lemon juice. Rub into hands. (Be sure there are no cuts on your skin or the lemon juice will sting.) The citric acid from the lemon helps to lighten dark spots on the skin, and the sugar sloughs away dull, dehydrated skin to reveal glowing, younger-looking hands. This scrub is also great for your elbows and knees. I've personally used this on my under arm areas and on my knees and have had great results. Of course strong chemical creams works quickly but if you're concerned with the potentially cancerous potions being absorbed into your body this is the perfect solution. </div>
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There you've got it ladies. These are some weird sounding beauty tricks that all work exceptionally well. What are some of your odd sounding tips that are tried and true. Don't be selfish...sharing is caring.</div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In colder temps, the body can last longer without water, but nevertheless, it’s still highly recommended that you include water as an essential part of your winter car kit. You should also include nuts, energy bars, high-protein snacks, or a Twix bar if you're Twix obsessed as I am. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The next few posts will be focused on solutions or tips to keeping up some of the most common new years resolution. This particular post is all about saving money when grocery shopping. Many people I know almost always say that one of their New Year resolution is to be more financially responsible/save more money. Since we go grocery shopping every week or sometimes every two weeks this is a great opportunity to find some significant savings on your future grocery trips. Here are some great ways to save on your grocery budget without using coupons. I'm all for using coupons when I have them but I do not make time to make a job out of couponing. My life and patience just won’t allow for that. =)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This tip is so helpful. There is nothing worse than getting to the store and standing there trying to figure out what you might want to fix for dinner. This usually ends up in you buying more than you should or only buying part of the ingredients, which sends you back to the store to spend even more, especially when you pick up extras on the trip back. Making a menu not only keeps you organized but it helps you save on your grocery budget. This also gets you in and out of the store quickly.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I never ever go to the grocery store without a list. That is where things begin to go quickly downhill. You begin just throwing things in the buggy without thinking and end up spending way more than you intended to. Make a list before you go to the grocery store. Sticking to your list helps you to save even more.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Shop sales in the grocery store. If you can, get hold of the sales paper before you go to the grocery store(most grocery stores will have weekly ads online as well). Scan it and plan your list around it, taking advantage of the best sales to get more for your money. Sometimes it is even wise to buy just a little bit ahead to have for future meals. For example, you might want to pick up an extra barbecue sauce if it is on sale for the next time you are in the mood for ribs.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are certain products that are name brand that I'd never want to swap out for a generic version, but I also have a lot more products that I choose to buy generic. If you are not sure which products that you would like in generics, you just have to learn that through trial and error. You can always go back to name brand products.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I try to buy in bulk. I don't buy in larger quantities than I can use but I do purchase a lot of things in bulk if I feel fairly certain that I can use them. The prices are almost always lower when you buy in bulk. I am even more likely to buy in bulk when it comes to cleaning products and hygiene products because their shelf life tends to be very long. Take a moment to compare sizes when you are shopping and see which is the better buy.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's good to learn what is in season at what time of year. This can help you to plan what to buy. For example, I enjoy apples and pumpkin items the most in the fall and early winter and melons and berries the most in the summer. This is when the prices on those items are best. Do a little research to learn more about this subject. A little research can go a long way in helping you save money.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Buying things that are individually packaged is almost always going to cost you more than purchasing the product and portioning it out yourself. If you're like me and like to bring your lunch to school/work daily then this will be a great tip. Portioning things out may sound like a hassle but it only takes a few minutes. What you lose by taking those extra minutes to portion out you're meal you'll make up for it in money savings and it'll help you to watch your portion sizes which will come in handy if you're watching your weight. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chances are good that you have items that appear on your grocery list every week. Frequently used items like eggs, cheese, bread etc. Since these foods don’t spoil overnight, I buy up to a month’s worth when I see them on sale. This can add up to deep discounts, like a savings of $1-2 per item. $1-2 per item may seem very small but think about it. If these are the items that you're using almost everyday for every week for a year those $1-2 can add up to hundreds of dollars in savings per year. Chances are good that they’ll be back on sale by the time I need to buy them again. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For example, red peppers and green peppers were on sale for $.99/lb last week so I bought 3 of each. (They normally cost $2.99/lb at my local grocery store.) When I got home, I washed, seeded, and chopped the peppers and stored each pepper in its own quart-sized freezer bag. (Because most of my recipes call for one pepper at a time.) Then I organized all of the quart-sized bags into one gallon-sized bag.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452078237322978377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809525189621919358.post-20719397459602445192013-12-29T13:36:00.003-08:002016-05-05T19:16:25.208-07:00Low Carb Green Bean Casserole<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I've been gone for a bit but I haven't forgotten you guys. Hope that everyone has had an amazingly blessed holiday season. On Christmas day myself and my brother cooked for the family. One of the things that I made was this low carb green been casserole. If you're looking for a recipe that's tasty and low on carbs then this green bean casserole recipe is perfection.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452078237322978377noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809525189621919358.post-58768292357523858972013-12-09T18:40:00.001-08:002014-03-28T17:31:27.079-07:00Carrabba's Italian Grill Sogno Di Cioccolata aka Chocolate Dream Remake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So my family came to town awhile back and we went to Carrabba's Italian Grill for dinner. For dessert we ordered a delectably chocolatey treat appropriately called the chocolate dream. I loved it so much that I was determined to find the recipe in order to recreate it at home. I scoured the internet and found a few recipes and decided to tweak them in order to create my own version. If you're interested in trying this then here's what you'll need. <br />
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My version doesn't look quite the same but it tastes very similar to the original. I'll definitely be trying this recipe again until I get it to be 100% match taste wise and in looks.<br />
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