Wendys Frosty Copycat Recipe

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Easy Stir-fry Chicken Recipe

Paleo Brownie Muffin Recipe

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How to make an Edible Glitter Cupcake Frosting

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NO FRY French Fries

• Pre heat oven at 450 F 
• 2 Potatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• Bake for 25 minutes

ENJOY!!!

Laundry Stain Removal Tips

Soak in a COLD water with a handful of salt and hand wash.

Freeze the item and gum will break afterwards.

Rinse the stained part from the back with COLD water.

Soak in  2 cups COLD water with 2 teaspoons white vinegar.

Soak in 2 cups cold water with 1 teaspoon of Dawn dish washing liquid and white vinegar.

Spray area with some hairspray and hand wash the area with COLD water.

Soak in COLD water with alcohol and wash as usual with regular detergent.

Blot area with WHITE WINE and scrub with salt, then rinse immediately.

Benefits of using Coconut Oil

Plenty of us want to try or cure our illnesses the natural way. Today, we are lucky that more and more household products have been discovered to be very beneficial. One that is becoming more popular is the coconut oil.

Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. (Source: Wikipedia) 

Coconut oil has been found to be very useful, affordable and natural. But be very cautious, many health organizations does not recommend its consumption due to its high level of saturated fat.

Here's the list that I've compiled on how we can benefit from using coconut oil:

These are only a few, mostly for grooming.

·         After Shave

·         Bug Bites

·         Lip Balm

·         Deodorant

·         Diaper Cream

·         Face Wash

·         Body Soap

·         Hair conditioner

·         Burns

·         Hair Gel

·         Lubricant *Not compatible with latex!

·         Massage Oil

·         Nipple Cream *Great for breastfeeding moms.

·         Oily Skin *use a pea size amount and substitute for a primer.

·         Dandruff

·         Psoriasis treatment

·         Stretch Mark Cream

·         Makeup Remover

·         Sun Burn Cream

·         Age Spots

·         Baldness

·         Body Scrub

·         Bruises

·         Body/ Facial Scrub

GRUNDIG Countertop Grill by VMinnovations Review

I received this product free of charge from VMinnovations for product testing

Very light weight.
You can open it all the way and use both sides of the grill plate (as shown in the picture) or
you can close and lock it too if you're grilling burgers or steak.

Turning it on the first time was very easy. Power and temperature buttons are lit and labeled.
Just plug it in and turn it on. That easy!

Drip trays are included, for a messy basting like I did.

It was a breeze and a success. Lunch was delicious!

Economical

I highly recommend this entry level counter top grill (Retails $30-$40).

Counter top grill this size and wide usually costs $60 and above here in Amazon.

Classy and great gift idea.

Manipulation

Just plug it in, turn it on and choose temperature.

Even though instructions suggests to place meat in the middle, I tried if there was really enough heat on the sides, in my opinion it's the same. You can put more meat in this wide grill. just remember to PRE HEAT IT FIRST so that the heat will be evenly distributed.

CLEANING

As I've said I used honey to baste my pork ribs, it got hard really fast and I got scared I won't be able to remove it from the grill plates. Solution was just soak it for 5 minutes in a soapy water and it will get off easily. Don't use "steel wool" kind of scrubs as you will scratch and ruin the plates.

By the way, removing the plates from the grill was very easy too, as you just only need to push some kind of a small lever by the sides, not much force needed.

I'll give it a 5 at of 5!

Natural ways for a healthy, young, and glowing skin

Pretty skin secrets are no longer a "secret". Here are some NATURAL tips that I learned all along:

WATER

Every time I complain about any pain, headache or pimples, my mom would simply ask me me to drink water. Water has always been the solution for everything! Drink at least 2 liters of water a day as it eliminates black heads and fight dry skin.

VITAMIN C

Prevents early aging and dry skin too.

FISH OIL

Either dab it in your face or pop it into your mouth for a more radiant glowing skin.

VEGETABLES

At least eat one cup of greens a day. No explanation needed!

HONEY

Substitute honey for sugar. Sugar causes skin breakouts, not to say headaches too!

LEMON JUICE

A freshly squeezed lemon juice can be used as an astringent. It prevents excessive oily skin and clogged pores. Pour some in a cotton ball and rinse. You can dilute it in water first if your skin is a bit sensitive.

BAKING SODA

A teaspoon of baking soda and water can be used to exfoliate your skin. Forget those expensive brands!

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

I definitely recommend this for acne! When breakouts occur, pour some in a cotton ball and dab in the affected area, no need to rinse.

ALOE VERA

Tried it plenty of times and works like a charm. From burns, acne and scars. Just slice those sharp edges and apply it directly to your skin. Use a cotton ball if you want to apply it to your face.

MEDITATION

This one is my newest favorite. I just heard this from a podcast. They said that listening to "binaural beats" help you calm your inner senses. Try searching for it on youtube and give it a try.

Here's my favorite binaural beats sound.

A Compilation of Weird Facts

WEIRD FACTS!

1. Speaking with a deeper voice helps establish dominance over the person you’re talking to.
2. A man has more chances to attract a woman if he wears the color blue.
3. Elephants are actually terrified of bees and mice.
4. The brain s active at night than it is during the day.
5. The average American consumes about 3,550 pounds of sugar in a lifetime.
6. There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
7. Coca-Cola was initially developed by pharmacists to help cure headaches.
8. You are more likely to be killed by a champagne cork than by a poisonous spider.
9. The word “nice” originally meant foolish or stupid.
10. Women who play video games tend to have more sex and be happier with their relationships.
11. You only have 7 seconds to make a powerful first impression when meeting someone new.
12. Women find men more attractive when they notice other women looking at them.
13. Pineapples are not a single fruit, but a group of berries that have fused together.
14. Putting sugar on a wound or cut will greatly reduce pain and speed up the healing process.
15. Studies show that most men prefer brunettes over blonde.
16. Nowadays there are more people dying from obesity than malnutrition.
17. People who stay up late at night are likely to be more intelligent than those who go to bed early
18. Blue-eyed people have a greater tolerance for alcohol than brown eyed people.
19. Relationships that form during the spring to summer months are more likely to last.
20. A new study finds that math skills maybe something you’re born with or not.
21. The average male’s brain is about 10% bigger than female’s.
22. Falling in love costs you 2 close friends, according to an Oxford study.
23. People who get about 6-7 hours of sleep a night have a longer life than who sleep 8 or more hours.
24. 95% of our earth’s oceans remain undiscovered.
25. More than 2,500 left-handed people are killed each year due to using right-handed products.
26. Teens, on average, spend 87 hours watching porn online.
27. Putting dry tea bags in smelly shoes or gym bags will absorb the unpleasant odor.
28. You can stop mosquito bites from itching by running them under hot water.
29. The pupil of your eye expands as much as 46% when you look at someone you love.
30. A condom can be used to carry 1 liter of water.
31. The average person will spend 3 years of his or her life on a toilet.
32. The average speed of fart coming out of your ass is 7 mph.
33. The inner skin of a banana peel can be used to help whiten your teeth.
34. An average woman spends nearly 1 year of her life trying to decide what to wear.
35. Taking long showers and baths can help combat the feelings of loneliness.
36. People who regularly play video games are faster at making real-life decisions.
37. A lemon will float in water, but a lime will sink.
38. The average yearly salary for a stripper is about $125,000.
39. People are 50% more likely to agree to do what you ask them if you speak into their right ear and lightly touch their forearm.
40. There is actually a word for the day after tomorrow- Overmorrow.
41. Daytime naps help to improve your memory and cut the risk of heart disease.
42. Sloppy hand writings of doctors are responsible for over 7000 deaths each year.
43. The bible is the most shoplifted book of all time.
44. April 30^th is the National Honesty Day.
45. People who were born in September, October, and November are the most likely to live beyond 100 years old.
46. Most people skip the first slice bread because it looks “ugly” to them.
47. Kangaroos have 3 vagina's.
48. Smoking can turn nipples purple and make them fall off.
49. The word “slut” was originally used to describe a woman who didn't keep her room clean.
50. Cheese is the most stolen food in the world.
51. Applying vodka to your face helps tighten your pores and can reduce the risk of acne breakouts.
52. Michael Jackson attempted to buy Marvel Comics in the 1990’s because he wanted to play Spider man.
53. During your lifetime, you will produce enough saliva to fill 2 swimming pools.
54. Having excessive body hair is linked to higher intellect.
55. It has been scientifically proven that the less you know, the more you think you know.
56. You can’t inhale through your nose and talk at the same time.

Good to know right! There are 100 of them at this site, but I only chose the ones which are a bit interesting.

Greek yogurt as a healthy ingredient substitute

When I was pregnant I always have yogurt in my diet. It actually helped me to over  indulge myself in food
 as I was so scared to be over weight and have a hard time delivering later on. Right now there are plenty of yogurts to choose from, flavors are limitless! Then here comes the "Greek" yogurt, I was like what's the difference? Plus it costs a bit more than the regular ones. Is it because it comes from Greece? LOL! Well, now that I've started cooking healthy I saw a lot of recipes that requires Greek yogurt. So I looked up the contents and compared which is better and is it really a healthier alternative.

	GREEK	REGULAR
CARBOHYDRATES	5 to 8 grams	13 to 17 grams
FAT	16 grams (7 oz serving)	5 grams (8 oz serving)
SODIUM	50 milligrams	100 milligrams
CALCIUM	20% of daily recommendation	30% of daily recommendation
PROTEIN	15 to 20 grams	9 grams

So now I see, there was really a bit of a difference. Except on the fat content which I believe is saturated fat.

Definitely keep away if you have high cholesterol or make sure to stick on"low saturated fat" and "fat free" options. There was also a slight low down on the calcium content which is an effect of too much straining process. Weighing it, I think Greek is my go to yogurt. Chobani (Greek yogurt brand) has a chart on healthy substitutions. This is a great idea to print out!

Very useful household items

HAND LOTION

• Use as a shaving foam or gel
• Polish leather shoes
• Moisturize hands under gloves, usually when you always put them on
• Get rid of hair frizz. Dab a little on finger tips and through your hair
• Get rid of static on clothes like wool or stockings

TOOTHPASTE

• Whitens rubber shoes
• Clean a dvd/cd
• Makes hands smell good
• Removes marker or crayon marks on the wall

RUBBER BAND

• Open a tight lid
• Grip a tool for a firmer grip
• Extending tight pants by hooking a rubber by the button hole

NAIL POLISH

• Seal an envelope
• Tighten loose screws by brushing clear nail polish on screw threads
• Coat fancy jewelry with a clear nail polish ti prevent from tarnishing
• Mend a small screen hole by applying a clear nail polish over the spot

TAPE

• Place tape on wall when hammering to prevent paint from chipping
• Tape down annoying itchy labels on clothes
• Secure a candle by wrapping a few layers of tape to fit snugly in the holder

DRYER SHEETS

Place a sheet in a smelly shoes
Clean toilet bowl stain instead of using expensive wipes
Put a fresh sheet on a hard to remove food in a pan with water

• Remove crayon marks or wax spills
• Dust hard to reach places
• Irons out plastic covers or shower curtains
• Unstuck a photo from an album page
• Set frosting or icing in a cupcake