Month: August 2021

Create A Shade Garden

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Describing the specific serenity of a garden can be as difficult as choosing a favorite flower, but Stacie Abdallah, creator of lifestyle site Stacie’s Spaces, is apt to try. “There is something beautiful about watching a plant grow from a small seed into a plant that bears fruit,” she says. “As a result of having a garden, I have been able to feed my family, educate my children, and share our harvest with my extended relatives and friends. The garden has also served as a place of refuge from the world. I go out there and unwind in a way that is super fulfilling and refreshing.

Debbie Wolfe

How to Create a Shade Garden—No Sun Necessary (msn.com)

Drinking Green Tea

Slide 1 of 5: Tea, in all of its varieties, is well-known as being one of the healthiest beverages you can have. In fact, besides water, it's the second most widely-consumed beverage throughout the world and is well-touted for its numerous benefits. Green tea, in particular, is well known for having a few incredibly health benefits—but have you heard of these secret effects of drinking green tea before?While green tea is regularly used as a caffeine-filled way to wake up or as a social drink in many cultures, there are a few other health benefits that many of its regular consumers don't know about. Here's what you need to know, and for even more drinking tips, be sure to check out our list of the 112 Most Popular Sodas Ranked by How Toxic They Are.Read the original article on Eat This, Not That!
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While green tea is regularly used as a caffeine-filled way to wake up or as a social drink in many cultures, there are a few other health benefits that many of its regular consumers don’t know about.

Erin Yarnall  

The Secret Effects of Drinking Green Tea (msn.com)

Summer Foods

That are essential.

21 Best Summer Foods – Healthiest Fruits & Vegetables to Eat in Summer (womansday.com)

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So if you’re looking to boost your energy, protect your immune system, get some much-needed nutrients into your body, or are simply looking to change up your summer recipe routine, here are just a few of the must-have summer foods to incorporate into any breakfast, lunch, or dinner recipe. 

BY LEXI PETRONIS AND DANIELLE CAMPOAMOR

Life Tip

If you’re trying to eat healthier, try this simple trick.

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Start with the snacks you choose. 

“Bring a healthy snack to work,” Reddit user jumamillion suggests. “If you’re looking for a snack but don’t feel like eating the one you brought, you’re not hungry, you’re bored.” You might also just be thirsty, in which case you can try drinking a cup of water and waiting five minutes to see if you still want a snack.

That said, healthy eating plans are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Studies suggest that the most important factor to look for in a diet is a routine you can actually enjoy and maintain. That means you may need to try a few different eating plans before you find one that works for you.

20 Life-Changing Habits, Tips, and Hacks (insider.com)

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Most Colorful Towns In The World

What is life, without a little color? From peaceful pastel hamlets to rows of rainbow homes, these kaleidoscopic destinations are pure eye candy. While some areas are famous (think: Italy’s Cinque Terre coastline), others are more under-the-radar retreats, such as a village of vibrant murals in South Korea. But no matter where they are on the globe, these colorful towns are sure to brighten your day.

Laura Geiser

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Colorful houses on the slope of Signal Hill in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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Do You Have These Supplements? Look Below For Which Ones And Why You Should Not Use Them.

If You Bought These Supplements, Stop Using Them Immediately, FDA Says

Dieting and exercising isn’t always easy or fun, but it’s a more promising solution than turning to whatever’s in that bottle of mystery supplements promising rapid weight loss. In some cases, it’s not just disappointment you’ll get when you pop that supposed miracle weight loss pill, either: the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has just announced the recall of two supplements from one company due to the serious health risk they may present, and they’re warning anyone who purchased the pills not to take them. Read on to discover if you should be tossing these supplements now.

Sarah Crow 

If You Bought These Supplements, Stop Using Them Immediately, FDA Says (msn.com)

Slide 2 of 5: On Aug. 2, the FDA announced that Je Dois L'avoir Boutique of Hanford, California had voluntarily recalled its 365 Skinny High Intensity Pills and 365 Skinny Emergency Boutique pills, both used for weight loss, and sold in 30-count bottles.The 365 Skinny formula is supposedly the stronger of the two formulas, and the 365 Skinny Emergency was marketed as allegedly being safer for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, and other medical issues, according to the recall notice.For the latest recall news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter!
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PVC Pipe Recycled Craft

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If you need a little help with craft room organization, this is the project for you. Create your own Storage Station with PVC Cubbies using materials found at your local Home Depot store. You won’t believe how easy it is to construct this desk.

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