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June 16, 2013

Keep It Local

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Use this summer to have an adventure. Did you know that adventure is in your own backyard? You don’t have to travel to explore beauty and wonder. Journey locally.

1. Farmers’ Market

One of the best options to begin with is visiting your local farmers’ market. Ever tried dessert gooners? I hadn’t either, up until I visited a booth at the farmers’ market. There’s more to crab rangoons than just crab meat. We tried a rangoon with banana and Nutella filling. Implement this into your life this summer. Actively seek out a farmers’ market. You won’t regret it.

Farmers' Market Local Food Shopping

Photo © The Villager

2. Local Art

Supporting local artists broadens your perspective. A lot of college students or travelling artists spend their weekends showcasing their passions, whether it’s in music, design, photography, or simply handmade crafts. You never know what you’ll find. Recently, my friends and I came across this band called the Brazilian 2wins and fell right in love.They did covers of Top 40 hits and engaged with everyone who was watching them.

Local Live Music Band

Photo © Examiner

3. Local Business

Bring your smartphone or camera along and get some good shots in. One of the cool things about this is that you can Instagram different musicians, artistic layouts, wonderful fresh flowers and produce, and ultimately create a summer photo album about your adventures.

Local Businesses in City

Photo © Wainscot

Go out there and make the most out of your summer by keeping it local!

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May 29, 2013

Summer Parties On A Budget

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School is officially over! Well, at least for those who aren’t taking summer courses. But whether or not you’re taking classes this summer, it’s time to enjoy this nice weather! Summer parties are great because you get to hang out outside with your friends and family, fire up the grill, and enjoy the sun.

However, throwing these parties can get a bit pricey especially if you get a bigger crowd. Here are some ideas I have for throwing a great party without spending tons of cash!

1. Homemade Drinks

People are a lot more thirsty when they’re eating outdoors with the sun blazing down on them. It is important to keep hydrated, but buying beverages can put a dent on your budget. A great way to save is to make your own! Make your own lemonade and iced teas with this easy recipe that includes water, ice, lemons, and strawberries.

Pink Strawberry Lemonade Drink

Photo © craftaholics anonymous

2. Chinese Paper Lanterns

Chinese paper lanterns are a cute addition to any party. They run on batteries and create such a great ambiance. Plus they’re fairly inexpensive! Here are some lanterns that you can use over and over again!

White Paper Lantern String Party Lights

Photo © Paper Lantern Store

3. Appetizers

No one said you have to barbecue massive amounts of meat. I love to just make a few different appetizers and put them out and let people munch on those before the grilling begins. This way, they’re not as hungry by the time the meat comes around and you won’t have to buy tons of meat. Start with stick salads. This is essentially just cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil leaves. They’re delicious and my guests always love them! Fruit is always a great thing to play with because you can make all sorts of different shapes out of it, like this hedgehog made out of watermelon.

Lettuce tomato cheese salad on a stick

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With these ideas, you can throw a fun and festive party without breaking the bank. Just allow yourself some time to get creative and you can come up with anything!

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May 20, 2013

4 Tips To Shape Up This Summer

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You finally made it through finals (congrats!) and college is out for the summer. Now it’s time to make sure that summer body is on point! Here are a few tips and tricks to help you maintain your shape this summer.

1.  Music

Make a summer playlist with all of your favorite upbeat summer jams. Play it when you workout at the gym, go for a run, or even when you’re getting dressed. It will force you to dance around and burn a couple of calories while you get ready for those fun summer time activities. Can’t think of just the right playlist? Try out Songza, Spotify, or Pandora and rock out with the perfect playlists.

Songza Music App

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2. Just Do It

Our best excuses seem to derive from two areas: working and studying. However, once you start, you always feel so much better! So, just do it. Make the best of what you’ve got. On vacation and the resort or hotel doesn’t have an up to par gym? Don’t let that stop you from your daily exercise regime. Crank out 20 or so jumping jacks, give yourself 10 squats, and as many push ups and sit ups as you can handle. It may not be your typical workout routine, but at least you won’t put yourself days behind while you’re soaking up the sun.

Woman Running Jogging to Exercise

Photo © The Telegraph

3. Hydrate

With smoldering temperatures, it’s most important that you’re hydrating your body with water. Here’s a secret – drinking water makes you feel full, so you’ll tend to eat less after you drink that ice cold glass, and not to mention how refreshed you’ll feel. You can even make your water a little tastier by adding slices of fresh lemons, limes, oranges, or any citrus fruit. Water is really just a delicious win-win situation.

Lemon Water Pitcher

Photo © For Living Strong

4.  Moderation

It’s so easy to over indulge in summer months.  The days are long and the conversations are even better, so how could you say no to that extra soda or get a little bit food crazy on vacation? But, honestly, you can do it. Just remember that you want that same hot pre-vacation body when you come back from the beach too.

Healthy Portion Size Moderation

Photo © Healthy Lifestyle Art

Don’t over-work yourself, but remember to set your goals and go for it! You can do it!

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March 19, 2013

Adventures in the Kitchen: Lemon Bite Cookies

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It is very possible that I have the largest sweet tooth in the world, especially when it comes to cookies. I love them. And I absolutely love this new recipe, and I have no doubt that you will love it to! This recipe is quite possibly the simplest cookie recipe you have yet to encounter.

Ingredients:

  1. Lemon cake mix
  2. 2 eggs
  3. 2 cups of vegetable oil.

Now, you are probably thinking, what about the milk and butter? Sugar? Something?

There has to be more to it than that, right? Wrong!

Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Pour the cake mix into a mixing bowl.
  3. Add 2 cups of oil and add the two eggs. Mix until smooth
  4. Spray a cookie pan with non-stick spray
  5. Dollop up the cookies using a medium sized spoon.
  6. Place the cookies into the oven for 5-10 minutes. Cookies should be a little soft.
  7. Let them sit for a few minutes before you take them off the pan.
  8. Now pop one of them lemon bites into your mouth! Pretty amazing right?!

Best part about this recipe, you can change the flavor just by changing the cake mix! Not a lemon fan? Try strawberry! Vanilla and chocolate are pretty fantastic as well. The possibilities are endless with this one.

Lemon Cookie Bites

Photo © Brown Eyed Baker

Let me know what you all think of this recipe and throw me some of your favorites to try!

Bake on cookie lovers, bake on!

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December 24, 2012

Adventures in the Kitchen: Muffin Top Pumpkin Christmas Cookies

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This is the third edition of Adventures in the Kitchen series

Check out other recipes here: Bake and Save Chicken and Carrots Crash and Burn.

Santa will be coming soon and he will be expecting some delicious Christmas cookies.  Thanks to the ingenious experiment done by a fellow employee, I have a new and creative cookie for all the Christmas and pumpkin lovers.

Muffin Top Pumpkin Christmas Cookies

Ingredients:

  1. Spice Cake Mix
  2. 1 Can Of Pumpkin Pie Fillin
  3. Pumpkin Pie Spice
  4. Powdered Sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Pour the spice cake mix into a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the can of pumpkin pie filling and mix until smooth.
  4. Add pumpkin pie spice to desired taste.
  5. Butter or spray the cookie sheet.
  6. Scoop the dough into a plastic bag
  7. Cut one of the bottom corners of the bag
  8. Squeeze the dough onto the cookie sheet.
  9. Bake cookies in the oven for 5-8 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle powdered sugar over cookies when done.
  11. Let cool – and enjoy!
Baked Muffin Top Pumpkin Christmas Cookies

Photo © SisMiss

Take a big bite out of this delicious pumpkin treat and enjoy some Muffin Top Pumpkin cookies this Christmas. Santa will thank you.

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