7 Fat Burning Fruits & Vegetables!

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7 Fat Burning Fruits & Vegetables!

I’m sure most of us would love nothing more than to burn some extra fat on a regular basis, without putting much work in. While that may not be completely possible, there is a way to eat good food and burn fat at the same time! All you have to do is make sure to add these super, fat burning foods into your diet and it will help you burn fat at a faster rate. Check out the list below for the 7 fat burning fruits and vegetables that should be in your diet:

1. Grapefruit: Grapefruit is a big contender when it comes to burning fat. It is full of fiber and will slow down your digestion process keeping you fuller for longer.
2. Berries: Not only will eating berries help you burn fat faster, they also help you kick the cravings. Berries are a great replacement for sweets or candy and they will satisfy you for longer. Try them frozen for a cool treat or as is for a quick snack.
3. Garlic: Garlic should officially be included on as many meals as possible! It can help boost your metabolism and helps in the fight against fat. It also makes food extra flavorful and delicious!
4. Kale: You might have heard some great things about this super vegetable and how it packs a big nutritional punch! Not only is Kale full of protein and calcium it is also full of fiber helping you slow down digestion and lose weight faster.
5. Peppers: Peppers may be a hot and spicy option to add to meals, but turns out they are well worth it! When eating a pepper, the spiciness will raise your body temperature and help your metabolism increase to keep fat away.
6. Avocado: Avocados act as a balancing act for our bodies and blood sugar. When you incorporate a small amount of avocado into your diet, you will be helping your blood sugar balance, therefore helping your body avoid storing unnecessary fat.
7. Coconut: Who knew this awesome tropical fruit could help us lose weight? It has fat burning properties and comes in many different forms such as: coconut water, oil, milk or if you prefer you can enjoy it shredded straight from the coconut!

8 Uses For Your Slow Cooker

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8 Uses For Your Slow Cooker

Slow cooking is a great way to make a big meal without a lot of work! But slow cooking isn’t just for food, it also has some other great uses that some don’t know about. It can can lend a helping hand when making something as simple as applesauce or something as tricky as homemade candles. It’s amazing what this one little appliance can do, now is the time to really experience it’s best uses! Check out the list below for 8 ways to use your slow cooker:

1. Candles:  As mentioned in the introduction, your slow cooker can be used to make homemade candles. With a few basic ingredients and some wax you will have homemade gifts and decor in no time!
2. Cake: Did you know you can make a large cake right in your slow cooker?You can make almost any flavor with minimum work.  Not only will it be mess and fuss free, the house will smell of cake goodness all day.
3. Bread: This is a great way to avoid buying a bread maker! Simply find your favorite bread recipe and cook it in the slow cooker instead. You will get awesome results and you can even make larger quantity’s then normal.
4. Fondue: This is a great option for a big group or a party. Prepare cheese or chocolate fondue in your slow cooker and keep it running for the evening. The low/warm temperature setting with keep the fondue from burning and will keep it warm all night.
5. Baked Potatoes: If you are a big baked potato fan, this is perfect for you. Poke a few holes in your potatoes, season with salt/pepper and olive oil and wrap in foil. They usually take about 4-5 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low and before you know it you’ll have a perfect baked potato!
6. Room Freshener: If you are looking for an alternative to room sprays and fresheners, look no further! Use your crock pot as a room freshener by adding items such as lemons, limes, cinnamon, mint etc. and some water. Let it heat on low and before you know the house will smell beautiful with no chemicals added.
7. Stock: The slow cooker is a great way to make stock without hanging around the stove all day. Stock can be prepared and put to the side as it cooks away throughout the day. This is a great way to save some pennies and avoid buying pre packaged stock from the grocery store.
8. DIY Yogurt: Yes it’s true, you can make your own yogurt right at home! While it might take some elbow grease to create the first batch, it gets easier every time you make a new batch as you will use a little from the original batch to speed up the process. Try making your own variations of yogurt to cut some spending out of your budget.

How To Remove Underarm Sweat Marks

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How To Remove Underarm Sweat Marks

It happens to the best of us. We start wearing our favorite shirt over and over again and you start to notice sweat marks or yellowing in the under arm area. It can be frustrating as most times it leads us to rewashing  and scrubbing trying to get the marks out or even worse tossing it out! The good news is there is an easy solution to remove these stains and the product you need can even be found right in your own kitchen. Check out the instructions below for how to remove yellow sweat marks:

Ingredients Needed:

• Lemon Juice (Fresh or bottled)
• Spray Bottle
• Water

Instructions:

1. Start by filling the spray bottle with equal parts lemon juice and water. Mix well.
2. Spray the stained areas under the arms and pay extra attention to the darker stains. Feel free to soak the area with the mixture.
3. Let sit for a few minutes to soak in.
4. From here you can either wash as normal without rinsing the lemon mixture off. The other option is to leave the garment in the sunshine and let the lemon mix set in. Once it has dried in the sun, wash as normal.
5. The stains should be minimized if not gone completely.

DIY Screen Cleaner

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DIY Screen Cleaner

We all love our electronics and most likely use them on a regular basis. But after a while they start to get covered in dust, pet hair and fingerprints and eventually are ready for a clean. But what is the best way? Well, there are some cleaners on the market that work great but come in a small bottle and cost upwards of $8-$15 dollars. For most that is just not a feasible add in when you are trying to budget, so what is the next best option? Not so surprisingly you can make your own DIY screen cleaner at home and you can save a ton of money! Check out the instructions below to create your own DIY screen cleaner:

Ingredients:

• Rubbing Alcohol
• Distilled Water
• Microfiber Cloth/Soft Cleaning Cloth
• Spray Bottle

Instructions:

1. This might be the simplest DIY yet! Simply, pour equal parts of the isopropyl alcohol and distilled water into the spray bottle. Secure the spray top.
2. Mix the solution slightly and it will be ready to use! Make sure to spray the solution on your cloth first and then wipe down any electronic screens for a sparkling result!
   **Please note: This solution is not suggested for Apple products. Also please make sure your device is turned off before cleaning.