A Word on Tea Decaffeination

I love tea and I love the subtle invigoration it gives
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"A cup of tea usually only contains half the caffeine that coffee does and retains all the restorative properties that the polyphenols provide. However, the research thus far does not have much to say in regards to decaffeinated teas. Tests are still being conducted to see if the decaf versions of these teas retain the antioxidant properties that the fully caffeinated versions have. Therefore, for now, stick with the caffeinated versions to take advantage of all the health benefits these teas provides."

- Natural Holistic Health

Yet again another example where nature is best left alone. 

Working Out Again. Scratch that. Doing everything Again

The other week I went on a burst running.. I've been meaning to do this for while. We all know how for a while works lol. Once I was home I stretched thoroughly and did this work out video:

I discovered Cassey Ho's blogilates.com website on twitter while looking through suggestions. This work out it amazing and blogilates is full of other ones I will be doing also!

I slacked off this fall. In between trying to process high school senior stuff and life related stress I allowed myself to do things I normally do not. Traveling alot last month postponed everything also. I did not had a huge pitfall, but I need to come back to my senses or else! 

 I am going to eliminate gains from my diet and stop eating late. This may sound like alot at once but you have to keep in mind that this is nothing new to me. 

You could call what happened to me a set back. Since I am going be as positive as possible, lets say that I learned from my mistakes. Whichever perspective your favor, I have no excuse now.  

Style

"Personal style has its rewards."

- Vintage Style: Buying and Wearing Classic Vintage Clothes

A Mint (tea) Mood

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My "tea purchasing fast" ended recently. I stopped buying tea for a month or so in order to drink all that I accumulated. This stuff is not cheap. 

One of the benefits was that I experienced teas that I would have overlooked in new ways.

After starting to buy tea again I noticed that I had bought tea's with minty flavors:

• Lemon Lavender Mint 

• Mint Fusion

• Moroccan Mint 

Mint, in its many variations, aids in easing digestion, cleansing blood, and (raw mint leaves are for) freshening breath, just to mention a few benefits. It has medicinal, culinary, and cosmetic uses. Mint and herbs in general are a win win situation. Add them to your life and you will not regret it!

So, as I like to say, Let the steeping began! Hopefully with as little honey as possible.

Oasis Video: Food, Emotions, & Life

Our friend Miss Piggy

This is such an important subject!

Headband Curls Via Creating Laura

Click on this link to see how to use a headband

To curl your hair!



Genius!

A great idea that can be used on natural hair also. I would do this on two strand twists, a loose hair texture, pressed hair, and braids. Your creativity it the limit.

CreatingLaura.com is full of great craft projects. Check it out!