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National Ice Cream Month: No-Churn Salted Caramel and Pecan Ice Cream
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. July is National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day. ANy time in July is a perfect time to have some ice cream! Have you avoided making ice cream at home because you don’t have an ice cream maker and you can’t justify buying another piece of kitchen equipment you’ll only use on occasion? If so, you’ll want to give…
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Instant Pot® Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Tomorrow is National Spinach Day. Today’s recipe includes spinach also with chicken, bacon, and ranch. This is a tasty, easy sandwich option for the summer. It’s like a quad-vecta of flavors in these Instant Pot® Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps. I know it’s not a word but it seems to fit!
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The Sandwich Generation: Living In The Middle
The month of July is the National Sandwich Generation Month. The term sandwich generation refers to men and women supporting their parents and their children simultaneously. This generation of people tends to be middle-aged, 35-54, and still in the workforce. They are caring for aging parents as well as their own children. The term was coined by a social worker in 1981 who saw an increase in the number of adult children supporting their parents while also raising their own kids. This time of life can be exhausting and financially difficult. If you are experiencing an increased need to assist your parents as they age while having kids at home,…
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Herbal Teas – Fun, Tasty, & Beneficial
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Herbal teas are not officially a tea, in and of themselves. Herbal teas are traditional teas infused or blended with other elements such as bark, flowers, roots, and fruits. These added properties have flavor and medicinal benefits. Adding flavors to the tea and the properties of other plants amplifies their benefit. Here are some common ways herbal teas are used to treat health and wellness issues: Digestion…
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The Roles of Tea in Life and Around the World
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Tea is a year-round beverage. From morning, noon, and night, tea is a staple in a lot of homes. Additionally, tea can have a special meaning in different cultures or families. It could have a special place in your traditions and routines too. Let’s look at the wide variety of times tea comes into play: Holidays The holidays are a great time for tea. At the first…
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A Tribute to Strawberry Shortcake Day
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Oops! I missed National Strawberry Shortcake Day on June 14th! This year I am feeling a little nostalgic — last year was a tough year. My first without both of my parents. So, I have been thinking about things that happened in my childhood. One constant was dinner with my parents on Sundays. One thing that I looked forward to was strawberry shortcake with my parents. My…
