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Best Cola Marinade Recipes

By Carlos on May 8, 2019 Food & Drink

Cola makes a perfect marinade and sauce for meats of all sorts and cuts. It has the perfect balance of acids and sugars to be that secret ingredient that enhances the flavor of your tired recipes. Add some pop to your menu with cola marinade recipes below. Oven Baked Cola Ribs These sweet and savory ribs will have you hiding the napkins in an excuse to lick your fingers like a kid. No BBQ even needed here. Ingredients • 2 lbs of your favorite pork ribs • 2 tbsp of soy sauce • 2 tbsp minced garlic • 1 finely…

Mediterranean Meals to Incorporate Into Your Spring Menu

By Carlos on May 7, 2019 Food & Drink

Try the recipes inspired by the fresh and invigorating flavors of the Mediterranean. Easy Lamb Kebabs With Yogurt Sauce Ingredients • 3 tbsp minced red onion • 3 tbsp minced parsley • 3 tbsp minced cilantro • 3 tbsp minced mint • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp paprika • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper • 1 pound ground lamb • 1 tsp olive oil • 1/2 cup plain yogurt • 2 tsp lemon juice • pinch of salt Instructions 1) To form the kefta, or pieces of lamb for your kebabs, toss the…

Tablescape Ideas to Impress Your Mom on Mother’s Day

By Carlos on May 6, 2019 Seasonal

Dinners, lunches, or even breakfasts, can go a long way for thanking mom for all of the meals she cooked for you. This Mother’s Day, make an entire event out of the meal. Don’t just cook your mother dinner, decorate the table that in a way that enhances the meal and delights your mother. Here are a few tablescape ideas to impress your mom this Mother’s Day. Flowers A staple for Mother’s Day is flowers. If you want something pleasing to the eye, then select flowers that are your mother’s favorite color. If she likes purple, then procure a wide…

Unique Salsa Recipes to Dip Your Chips

By Carlos on May 5, 2019 Food & Drink

Who doesn’t love chips and salsa? It’s a versatile snack and all around favorite at parties. A jar of your favorite salsa is good in a pinch, but fresh, homemade salsas are generally far superior in taste. If you’re tired of mundane, processed salsas from the store, here are some unique salsa recipes to dip your chips. Try one or more of these recipes at your next party, and you’re sure to be the talk of your circle of friends. Tropical Curried Salsa This salsa puts a spicy, tropical twist on the usual dip. Serve with sweet potato corn chips…

Fun Ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day

By Carlos on May 4, 2019 Seasonal

Star Wars Day is coming, with so many new things happening in the galaxy, it’s an exciting time to be a fan. Before The Mandalorian premieres, The Rise of Skywalker releases, and Galaxy’s Edge opens, how can you make the most of May 4th? Below are some fun way to celebrate Star Wars Day. Cosplay Consider wearing a Lando cape and dressing as someone like Han, Finn, or Rose. Rock a bold hair choice like Leia’s side buns or even the Jedi side braid. Movie Marathon All theatrical releases to date total 24:20, so fill your sleep tank, start early,…

Healthful Benefits of Bike Riding

By Carlos on May 2, 2019 Health & Wellness, Outdoor

In today’s increasingly sedentary culture, we all know it’s important to move more. However, not all exercises are created equal. Circuit workouts can get boring, while going to the gym can be frustrating. If you find that you’re going back and forth between exercises, or maybe you’re new to exercise and are overwhelmed by all the fad workouts available, it may be time to go back to some of the healthiest, oldest forms of exercise. Among these is bike riding, which can end up being healthier for your body and your mind. Bike Riding Burns Calories The calorie-scorching effects of…

Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

By Carlos on April 30, 2019 Seasonal

Human carbon emissions have been targeted as one of the leading causes of global warming and climate change. If you live in a developed country, there’s a good chance you’re contributing to global warming every day. Everything you do that increases carbon emissions is your personal carbon footprint. The good news is there are many ways to reduce that carbon footprint without drastically changing your lifestyle. The first step is recognizing the everyday ways your footprint is made, then the second step is to modify some of the things you buy, eat, or throw away to reduce the size of…

Tips to Control Spring Lawn Weeds

By Carlos on April 29, 2019 Outdoor

Controlling weeds in your lawn might seem like an unwinnable war, but it is one worth fighting. In fact, a lush, green lawn might seem like a vanity project, but healthy lawns serve quite a few purposes. Here are easy tips to help you control weeds in your lawn. Manually Weeding by hand can be dreadful. However, for large, isolated clusters of weeds throughout your yard, manual weeding can be one of the quickest, most effective ways to return your lawn to its thick, natural luster. Gloves For small patches, simply pulling up the weeds by hand, while wearing gloves,…

Tasty and Healthy Office Snacks

By Carlos on April 28, 2019 Food & Drink

Improving your eating habits can be challenging when you’re in an office environment that’s overwhelmingly unhealthy. From co-workers bringing in donuts to the convenient pizza place across the street, it can be difficult to come by office snacks that are nutritious. Fortunately, by taking the time to prepare snacks ahead of time, you can beat these daily temptations. This can make it easier to make better choices and turn down the most tempting treats. String Cheese and Almonds Almonds are packed with protein and low in carbohydrates, so they’re an excellent snack to help keep you feeling full. Combine these…

Summer Hair Color Trends

By Carlos on April 26, 2019 Personal Care, Seasonal

The start of summer brings on all kinds of change–the weather warms, the pools open and the flowers bloom. With nature shedding her winter skin, you might be inspired to change up your appearance. There are tons of gorgeous summer hair trends that watch out for. We listed a few of the below, so you can find the right look for the summer months. Warm Honey Warm toned blonde is such a great reflection of summer. A light, warm blonde is super low maintenance since the sun keeps the color light, and having shadow roots. Adding honey highlights can brighten…

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