Daily Archives: June 16, 2010

Going Over Budget with Food

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We have been eating out a lot lately and I have been spending more on our grocery the past few weeks. I think one of the reasons is we have two kids in school so I need to take into consideration having a big breakfast (rice usually) at mornings and snacks plus fruits. I think all our extra money is going to food, which is fine because we enjoy it. But we need to be more stringent with money and be more aggressive with money saving. A friend advised us that we buy gold coins as investment as it has great value and never depreciates. We will see.

June is National Iced Tea Month

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June is National Iced Tea Month and summer is here, so what a better way to start off right than with some fun facts about iced tea, courtesy of Honest Tea:

As of June 1st iced tea is 106 years-old

Studies show that drinking tea is a good way to build strong bones – that is what an hgh spray also claims!

Despite its many variations and flavors, all tea comes from the same plant

Honest Tea Half & Half offers a healthy way to satisfy summer thirst with USDA certified organic and Fair Trade certified tea with slightly sweetened lemonade and is only 48 calories per 8-oz serving.

About 85 percent of the tea served in the United States is iced tea.

According to the Tea Association of the USA, Inc., tea is nearly 5,000 years old. It was discovered in 2737.

Comfort Foods – Caramel Macchiato and Classic Chocolate Cake

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imageI finally had some me time yesterday and I decided to spend it at Starbucks reading a book I have been trying to finish since April! I ordered chocolate cake – I was hoping to find some banoffee pie but I was out of luck. To balance out the calories, I ordered Caramel Macchiato instead of a frappucino. I spent around an hour and a half just reading and lounging around the nice contemporary furniture Starbucks had to offer. It was a very nice time out for me. I should do this every week. I have discovered I can commute to Starbucks (it’s not that hard!) and now that I know, I can always go there whenever I have the craving instead of waiting for the weekend when the husband can drive me there.

Caramel Macchiato FRAPPUCCINO!

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Did you know you can now get your favorite hot beverage blended with the NEW however-you-want-it Frappuccino? We love the Frappuccino version of a Caramel Macchiato. Ask your barista for a Creme Frappuccino with vanilla syrup and an espresso shot and caramel drizze on top. It’s the perfect way to enjoy espresso and milk in the summer!

Simple Steps for Dog Grooming

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While you may not always be paying attention, there is a noticeable difference between dogs that have good coats and dogs that don’t. There is a difference in the shine and appearance. There is a difference in the touch and believe it or not, it makes a big difference to your dog. So how do you get your dog to have that nice healthy coat? The answer is easier than you think. There are just a few simple things you can do to improve your dog’s coat.

Feed Them Well
It doesn’t sound like it matters but it does. There are so many vitamins and nutrients in the food that you give your dog that it will definitely contribute to the quality of their coat. If you are unsure of the type of dog food that is best for your dog, ask their vet what food is best. But the good news is that even a good guess at the grocery store should suffice. Almost every food available today has the right amount of vitamins and nutrients.

Keep Those Fleas Out
Nothing can be as detrimental to your dogs overall health, as well as the health of their coat, as fleas. Make sure you are doing everything you can to keep your dog flea free. Products like Frontline Plus are good for not only killing off the existing fleas but also keeping new eggs from hatching.

Give Them the Royal Treatment
It can be an expense but it would be best from time to time to take your dog for a shampoo and haircut. Professional groomers do a great job. They use shampoos that make your dog’s coat shine as well as give them a quality haircut. Follow these simple steps and your dog will have a great looking coat in no time. They deserve it.