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Inexpensive Fish Dishes for National Tartar Sauce Day

By Carlos on February 16, 2018 Food and Dining

There’s a reason that National Tartar Sauce Day is the Friday after the beginning of Lent. Tartar sauce is the ideal partner to many different seafood dishes. Tartar sauce is of French origin and combines mayonnaise with diced pickles, onions, dill and lemon juice. Get your tartar sauce on with the following inexpensive and easy fish dishes. Salmon Croquettes Start with one 15.5 ounce can of pink salmon. Combine with three beaten eggs, one and a half cups of crushed crackers, half a teaspoon of salt and a quarter teaspoon of red pepper. Once fully combined, form 12 patties out…

Gold Medal-Worthy Snacks to Munch on during the Olympics

By Carlos on February 15, 2018 Food and Dining

Cheering your country on for the Gold is an Olympic sport in itself. But how are you supposed to get through the thrills and suspense of the 2018 Olympics without some snacks? Here’s a list of all-star snacks that are medal-worthy and only take a few minutes to prepare. Olympic Torch Ice Cream You’ll Need: • Mini Ice-Cream Cones • Ice Cream of your choice • Metallic Sprinkles Load up your cone with some ice cream and sprinkle on some glittery, delicious edible metallic sprinkles. Your ice cream cone will look just like a tasty Olympic torch. Sprinkles aren’t a…

Oral Hygiene Facts for National Children’s Dental Health Month

By Carlos on February 13, 2018 Health & Wellness

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Dental hygienists, assistants and dentists will be traveling all over the country to raise awareness about oral hygiene. They will be going to over 100 schools and visiting 10,000 children and providing care to children whose parents cannot afford. Important Facts to Know About National Children’s Dental Health Tooth Decay is Prevalent Among Children Half of children will have tooth decay before they are 5-years-old. There are 5 times as many children with tooth decay as there is with asthma. Tooth decay is also 7 times more common than allergies. Most Children Are…

Hair Treatments You Can Do at Home

By Carlos on February 11, 2018 Personal Care

Eggs are a simple but powerful source of protein with many health benefits. Eggs are inexpensive, widely available and bursting with essential vitamins, minerals, protein, and cholesterol. Eggs aren’t just good for your body, they are also good for your hair. The protein, vitamins, and minerals in eggs are essential for strong, healthy hair. Biotin, a B-complex vitamin, is essential for strengthening hair, preventing hair loss, healing damage, and adding lustrous shine. Some people might get a bit squeamish at the idea of slicking their hair with raw eggs, but the benefits are worth it in the long run. \…

Shortcuts for an Organized Home

By Carlos on February 10, 2018 Home

Every now and then we all find ourselves overwhelmed by our own clutter. It is not a good feeling to feel like you are drowning in all of your stuff. Here are some of our simple solutions to create a more organized life at home. Simplify Get rid of all the stuff you do not regularly use. Stop saving items for a rainy day and accept the fact that you do not need to hold on to everything. This is the most important step to having a more organized home. The easiest way to do this is to tackle one…

Creative Pizzas to Make for National Pizza Day

By Carlos on February 9, 2018 Food and Dining

What’s not to love about pizza? There’s gooey cheese, rich sauce, and plenty of tasty toppings layered on crust and baked to perfection. Pizza is simply delicious, that’s why America has dedicated an entire day to celebrating it. In honor of National Pizza Day, we’ve compiled a list of creative pizza recipes that are sure to satisfy your strongest cravings. Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza Meat, cheese, and a creamy white sauce combine to create a flavorful pizza that will make your taste buds sing. Spread half a cup of ranch dressing onto a 12-inch pizza crust. Next, top the dough…

Ways to Avoid a Winter Fitness Rut

By Carlos on February 7, 2018 Personal Care

It’s easy to stop achieving your fitness goals in the wintertime. It’s easy to crave foods, be lazy and get sick during this time of the year. Studies have shown that those who hibernate during the wintertime consume an extra 800 calories a day. Here are some tips to avoid a fitness rut during winter: Start in the Morning Before you start your day, you may want to consider exercising. Many people exercise before they start their day to feel energized. Dress in Layers If you’re going to exercise outside, you’ll want to wear multiple layers of clothing. You can…

Healthy Ways to Enjoy your Coffee & Tea without Sweeteners

By Carlos on February 6, 2018 Food and Dining

If you can’t stand the taste of a black coffee or unsweetened tea, you are not alone. Nothing is better than starting your day off with a sweetened cup of caffeine. However, the kind of sweetener you add can make or break your healthy habits. Sugary syrups, artificial sweeteners, and refined granulated sugar may be popular at your local coffee shop, but they aren’t good for your body. Thankfully, there are healthy sweetening substitutes out there that aren’t hard to find. Kick the bad habits and get down with these healthier swaps. Your taste buds won’t even notice the difference…

Chic Work Outfit Ideas for When It’s Freezing Outside

By Carlos on February 5, 2018 Seasonal

It’s sub-zero degrees outside and it’s too cold to go to work looking cute, right? Follow these outfit ideas and stay warm in the workplace while looking chic. Swap Tights for Leggings If you’re someone who loves patterned tights with dresses and skirts, try switching them out for leggings during the winter. You can utilize geometric shapes, stripes, polka dots, floral patterns, and abstract prints to add to your outfits, this will help keep your legs from freezing during your commute. Plus, legging waistbands are often wider and less restrictive than tights. Boot Season Rather than letting heels take the…

Fun Things to Bet On During the “Big Game”

By Carlos on February 4, 2018 Seasonal

The “Big Game” between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles is only a few days away. While the talking heads on sports media are going crazy with analysis and predictions, you may be thinking of placing a bet just for fun. If the obvious wagers seem dull try the following list of real prop bets. The Coin Toss Simply pick whether the coin will show heads or tails. It may seem like an easy 50-50 wager, but statistics show that it can land more often on one or the other, depending on how it is flipped. Either way,…

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