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Unique Christmas Gift Ideas 2021: Inspiration For Last Minute Shoppers
While Christmas and the holiday season are about so much more than presents, it is undeniable that many of us express our affection by searching for that one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone. With Christmas 2021 nearly upon us, the clock is beginning to run down on finding that perfect unique gift for all the special people on your list. Feeling your frustration, and to make the quest for the perfect gift that much less stressful, I have compiled a list of some unique Christmas gift ideas for 2021: inspiration for last minute shoppers. Hopefully, something here sparks a last-minute gift idea to surprise and delight those who made your…
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How To Grow Your Own Garlic This Winter For Amazing Flavor & Health Benefits
In my recent post October Garden Chores: Essential Fall Tasks In Your Garden, I discuss how autumn is prime-time for gardeners in many locations to sow cold weather crops. While many think of fall as a time for harvest only, cold weather crops, including garlic, should be planted now to ensure an abundant summer crop. In just a few short months, planted cloves will yield a fresh crop of spicy, earthy garlic bulbs in time to flavor your summer culinary creations. By planting your own garlic, not only do you get a flavor-packed powerhouse, but you get a nutritional powerhouse as well. Recognized for having some of the greatest natural…
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Best Healthy Homemade Coffee Creamer Made Naturally – No Trans Fats, Easy, Delicious
Even if you are not a coffee drinker, the many enticing flavors of creamer on the market are enough to drive you to drink - coffee, that is. From French Vanilla to Caramel Macchiato to seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice, the options are endless. There are even candy bar flavors like Snickers. And if you are a coffee drinker, well, I'm sure nothing comes between you and your favorite flavor. But, if you have ever read the ingredients label, you may have been horrified to discover exactly what goes into your favorite creamer. Sugar, artificial additives and processed oils..? If you do a little research, you will find that many…
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How To Grow Fresh Herbs Indoors This Winter
As the temperatures drop and the breezes turn brisk, it seems the time has come to bid our bountiful summer gardens adieu for now... But, wait... It doesn't have to be this way -- especially when it comes to our herb garden. Why leave your herbs outdoors in the ground to weather the long, cold winter? Most herbs can easily be potted, brought indoors and grown and enjoyed inside all winter long. Yes, you can still enjoy the scent and flavor of many fresh picked "summer" herbs in your dishes even in the dead of winter. So, if you want to enjoy fresh herbs and a sense of "summer" in…
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How To Grow A Pineapple From Another Pineapple Top: Easy & Fun! (With Pictures)
Who doesn't love fresh pineapple? It is what summer and pina coladas are made of. But, did you know that you could take a pineapple right now and turn it into another pineapple in just a few months? And then another... and another... That's right... you can grow your own pineapple plant from just the top of a pineapple! In this post, I will show you just how easy it is to grow a pineapple from another pineapple top. Go ahead... slice and enjoy the delicious pineapple fruit, but do not toss its top away! Instead, when you chop off the top, also known as the fruit's "crown," save it…
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Frosted, Whipped Lemonade Like Chick-fil-A But Better: A Lemonade Creamsicle Made Naturally
I can't think of too many occasions when a creamy yet refreshing frosted version of a lemonade is a bad idea. A couple months ago, a friend of mine was praising the creamy, lemon-y goodness that is the Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade, and imploring me to create a homemade version of it - a Frosted Whipped Lemonade Like Chick-fil-A but better... Well, here we are in the midst of the hottest time of the year, and there is no time like a summer heatwave to whip up a frosty version of America's favorite summertime beverage. It seems lots of other people think so too, or so I hear, as apparently the…
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How To Grow Tomatoes In Pots Easily Without A Garden For The Tastiest, Freshest Tomatoes Ever
If you only grow one crop in your garden, make it a tomato. A sun-ripened fruit straight from the dirt of a home garden is truly the only tomato worth eating. I never even liked tomatoes until I had one picked straight from a home garden. It was simply the best tomato I had ever eaten and tasted nothing like the store-bought ones I was used to. "But, don't you need a lot of land and space to grow your own tomatoes..?" you ask... Not at all! Not if you plant your tomatoes in a "kitchen" container garden which puts fresh vegetables within reach no matter how much or little land…
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Can Sulforaphane In Broccoli Sprouts Fight Effects Of Aging, Inflammation & Progerin On Body & Skin Wrinkles? Plus How To Grow Broccoli Sprouts At Home
The motto here is, "Inspiration to help you live your best life." Essential to living your best life is, of course, staying your healthiest. Since that involves making informed choices everyday, I try to share discoveries that may help you choose your most healing options, especially foods or nutrients you may not have heard of before. Now more than ever, many of us know someone who is dealing with some type of inflammatory condition or illness. Well, inflammation is more than a painful nuisance -- it may well be one of the greatest factors to contribute to aging and disease. In this post, however, I highlight one of the most…
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No-Bake Lemon Ricotta Icebox Pie In A Pretzel Crust – The Perfect No-Bake, Delicious Summer Dessert For Your Next Backyard Party
Recently I was invited to a backyard party where I promised to bring along a dessert. Before I knew it, the day had arrived and I hadn't made a thing. Rather than panic, I decided to turn to a dependably delicious No-Bake Lemon Ricotta "Icebox" Crunch pie with a pretzel crust. Not only is it relatively fast and easy to make, only requiring chilling time to set, but you don't even have to turn on an oven -- a great relief on steamy, hot summer days. As far as taste goes, well, this "knock your socks off" full-of-flavor pie is proof that just because it's no-bake doesn't mean it's lacking…
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Easiest, Best Hummus Without Tahini – The Perfect, Quick Poolside Dip
It goes without saying that hummus is everywhere these days. Readily available in your grocery store refrigerator aisle, it's hard to believe it was not too long ago that hummus was an exotic dish that could only be found at your favorite Middle Eastern or Mediterranean taverna. While ubiquitous in 2021, sadly, much of what's available is not very good, is filled with preservatives, and is often ridiculously expensive. Here I bring you a simple but ultra-delicious hummus recipe you can easily whip up in your own kitchen. And it's made extra special with the addition of one simple but transformative ingredient - smoked paprika.