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Ways to Enjoy Holiday Parties Without Packing on the Pounds

By Carlos on November 30, 2018 Health & Wellness

By Lauren Jablonski During the holiday season, there is food everywhere and you might be tempted to overindulge. Everyone around you is telling you it is okay to have fun and eat whatever you like. It is normal to succumb to these urges, but you need to be disciplined in order to avoid pilling on pounds during the holidays. Even though you might have broken some of your normal routines, stay within limits so you don’t gain more weight. The following ways will help enjoy the holidays without packing on the pounds. Keep a Food Log Setting goals will help…

Mason Jar Christmas Crafts

By Carlos on November 30, 2018 Hobby, Holiday

The holidays are coming up fast and if you’ve got a surplus of Mason jars around the house, you’re in luck. These containers aren’t just good for canning fruit and vegetables, they make an excellent base for tons of winter projects. From gift giving to holiday decor, here are ten great Mason jar Christmas crafts that are easy, elegant, and fun to make. Fun-size Gift Capsules Why mess around with messy paper filler and trying to fill an oversized basket? The standard Mason jar is a great size for making small gift packages. This is an easy project for little…

Fun Conversation Starters for your Thanksgiving Table

By Carlos on November 22, 2018 Seasonal

Thanksgiving preparations tend to only focus on the planning, food and decorations, but we often forget to prepare for the most critical element: social interaction. Thanksgiving conversations can be awkward. Attending guests with new boyfriends and girlfriends and long-standing disputes between family members can cause tensions thus hindering communication. Conversations may steer into controversial topics such as politics or, worse yet, you could have nothing to talk about, leading to awkward silence. It’s important to prepare a couple of fun conversation starters for your Thanksgiving dinner to help steer the conversation in the right direction. A great conversation is guaranteed…

Delicious Stuffing Recipes for Every Diet

By Carlos on November 21, 2018 Food and Dining, Seasonal

Thanksgiving is a time of year to connect with family and friends and share a meal together. However, holidays that are centered around food, are difficult when you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions. You may not know how to adjust your holiday menu to accommodate your guests. Here are some stuffing recipes, suggestions, and substitutions that your guests will be thankful for. Binding your Stuffing with Egg Substitutes If you have guests that are allergic to eggs or who are vegan or paelo, use one of the egg substitutions below in your stuffing recipe. Egg Substitutes • Use…

Sandwiches to Celebrate National Sandwich Day

By Carlos on November 3, 2018 Food and Dining

National Sandwich Day is an opportunity to indulge in your favorite sandwich. Whether it’s shawarma in a pita, batata vada or aloo bhaji in a pav, a classic Reuben on rye, or classic Danish smørrebrød with pickled herring, sandwiches are popular around the world. Here’s a variety of sandwich recipes for National Sandwich Day. Bánh Mì This Vietnamese sandwich has been gaining popularity around the globe in the last few years, but to be fair it’s also a New Orleans staple and indeed is the third most popular sandwich in that city after po’ boys and muffalettas. This is due…

Ways to Reuse Your Halloween Pumpkin

By Carlos on November 2, 2018 Seasonal

Did you carve a Jack-o’-lantern in the spirit of Halloween? Not everyone is comfortable throwing out their pumpkin immediately after-it seems like a waste of all that hard work and fun. For the industrious bunch, you’ll be happy to know there are a variety of ways to reuse your Halloween pumpkin and take advantage of all that orange goodness. Here are some ways to reuse your Halloween pumpkin from gardening to food to the most creative little projects. Snack on the Seeds So you’ve managed to hang on to your pumpkin seeds while carving. Roast the pumpkin seeds; they are…

Tips to Prevent Lung Cancer

By Carlos on November 1, 2018 Health & Wellness

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer for people in the United States and it’s more lethal than other forms of cancer. While it is not always possible to completely prevent the disease from developing, there are tips you can follow to prevent lung cancer. Don’t Smoke, or Quit if You Do As smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, accounting for 80 to 90 percent of all instances, not smoking is one of the best ways to prevent the disease. If you do smoke, you can decrease your risk by quitting smoking now. Not smoking or quitting…

Fun Desserts to Make With Halloween Candy

By Carlos on October 31, 2018 Food and Dining, Seasonal

Halloween is over; you are the proud owner of bags and bags candy. You don’t want your kids to binge eat all of their candy over the next few days, but you don’t want to throw it out. Why not repurpose it into a tasty dessert? Here are some great suggestions for desserts made from your trick-or-treat candies. A Chocolate Fondue If your sweet bounty includes large and small chocolate bars, you are in luck. Melt these down in the top of a double boiler, a small slow cooker or a fondue pot. Cut up fresh fruits such as apples,…

How to Fix Drafty Windows

By Carlos on September 21, 2018 Home

No one likes the feeling of a cold breeze coming in through a closed window. No matter if your home is a new build or has seen a few decades in the sun, drafty windows can be a serious and annoying problem to deal with. A draft might mean poor insulation in your house which can drive up your heating and cooling bills. To help you take control of this issue, below is a list of cost effective solutions to seal up your drafty windows and take control of your home’s temperature. How to Figure out Where the Leak Is…

Easy Fried Rice Recipes to Make Any Night of the Week

By Carlos on September 20, 2018 Food & Drink

Fried rice is a classic Chinese takeout dish that everyone loves. Versatile and tasty, fried rice is the perfect side dish to accompany many meals, but it’s also hearty and filling enough to be a meal by itself. The next time you have a craving for fried rice, why whip a batch of one of the easy fried rice recipes. Classic Restaurant Style Easy Fried Rice Great fried rice starts off with day old cold white rice. So if you have forgotten to cook your rice ahead of time, once you have finished cooking it, spread the rice out on…

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