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Summer Parties – 6 Tips to Greatness
This post was sponsored by Hamilton Beach Canada. I received product for consideration here. This post contains affiliate links. Summer parties are a big part of our lives when the warm months finally get here. Sure, my family loves winter and all the fun it has to offer, but living in Canada, we’re so ready for the warmth when it finally comes. That’s why we have as many summer parties as we can when the weather is with us. Tips for Smashing Summer Parties Because I know how much we all love having family and friends over for those warm months, I’ve put together a few tips to make your…
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7 Great Christmas Mocktails For All Ages
Christmas Mocktails add some colour and variety to any party. Have an event to go to? Or are you potentially entertaining in your home this season? Not everyone drinks alcohol. It’s a great idea to have a variety of Christmas mocktails that you can whip up as needed too. Here are a few that are sure to please any of your guests. Kids will love these too. From the fruity frozen daiquiri mocktails to mojito mocktails there’s a drink for everyone here in this list. Did you know that mojitos are supposed to be made with mint? Love the minty citrusy flavours of a cocktail mojito, but you’re trying to…
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Irish Showstoppers – 6 Things I Will Never Eat Again
Irish Showstoppers and food? Yes, you heard me right. Who knew Ireland was a foodie destination? I certainly did not. In fact, truth be told when I left home to travel there I had no preconceived notion of Irish food knocking my socks off. Actually I assumed the opposite and I planned to visit and enjoy the surroundings on their own. And yet, pretty quickly into my trip I was gobsmacked, happily stunned time and again, by so much great food in Ireland. I honestly had no clue. But the local food movement is strong in Ireland and that is reflected gloriously in the tastes of the food and beverages…
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19 Mojitos to Beat The Heat
It’s summer which around here means pool party. I don’t drink often, and when I do it’s the occasional social drink, mostly around the pool. My favourites are Margaritas and Mojitos. I like sweet cocktails or a simple white wine in the summer. Recently at a conference in Alabama I had a Blackberry Mojito which was divine. That got me thinking how many different types of mojitos are there? Did you know that he mojito is a classical Cuban drink? Not surprising since it is made with rum and associated with summer and warm weather. Rumour has it that Ernest Hemingway drank mojitos. Those two details alone actually make me…
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Ayurvedic Teas from Tetley – #TetleyFindYourBalance #Giveaway
Ayurvedic teas from Tetley satisfy my tea cravings while helping to balance mind and body. It’s the only thing I love as much as coffee. If I’m being honest, I might even love it more. These Ayurvedic teas from Tetley are a great addition to my tea routine and collection, because I can enjoy them and at the same time help holistically improve my health. In short, I feel good about drinking tea. Ayurvedic Teas – Based in 5,000 Year Old Wisdom Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old system of holistic knowledge which teaches that balancing the mind, body, and spirit is essential for holistic well-being. If I am being totally…
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Make Your Own Creamsicles with a Breville Hemisphere Twist Blender #Giveaway ARV $180
How do you stay hydrated and refreshed this time of year? The Breville Hemisphere Twist can help. The Breville Hemisphere Twist blender can juice, blend and pulverize with a flourish. Just the right ticket for the summer months, a party at the pool, the bar, or the health nut you love. I’ve been wanting a juicer forever and the only blender we have here is a single serve that works for one small smoothie each at best. So this Breville Hemisphere Twist blender was a welcome addition to our kitchen. I have been striving to build some sort of bar area or pool party resources I can draw from, so…
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Summery Watermelon Raspberry Slushie Recipe
What could be more summery and refreshing than a watermelon slushies recipe? Well, maybe a watermelon raspberry slushie, right? Everyone loves watermelon. But the thing about watermelon is that sometimes those massive melons ripen so fast there’s not enough time to eat them by the slice. Same can be said for raspberries. We always have some in the container that turn to jam before we can eat them. So what’s a smart shopper to do? Well, take the rest of the melon before it goes to waste and chop it up to use as a refreshing crowd-pleasing beverage, like watermelon slushies. Use your raspberries too. The combination is unique and…
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Refreshing Peach Lemonade Recipe
This is the perfect drink for summer. Right now, peaches are ripe and in season so stock up and you can easily make this for your next event or family gathering. Everybody knows how to make lemonade and it is pretty easy to find. But this Peach Lemonade Recipe will steal the show next time you entertain. Enjoy! [tweetthis]This Peach Lemonade is a yummy variation on a traditional drink. [/tweetthis] [tweetthis]Have you ever tried homemade peach lemonade?[/tweetthis] This is the picture to pin by the way if you want to save the peach lemonade recipe for later. This one will show up clearly and look the best. Good luck…
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Lifeway Kefir Low Fat Cultured Milk Smoothie Drink
So what exactly is Kefir? Kefir is a smooth version of drinkable yogurt packed with protein. It is essentially a cousin of yogurt with roots that go back to Europe over 2000 years ago. It is jam packed with probiotics which is why I wanted to try it. The taste is a bit tart, almost sour. It takes a bit of getting used to actually. My kids love drinkable yogurt and one of them found this strawberry flavoured cultured milk smoothie to be a bit sour. I have a sour streak, or should I say, a love of sour tasting foods so I didn’t mind that. Because I am always…
