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Easy Mocktail Recipes for Holiday Parties (Part 1)
If you love holiday cocktails but not the headaches, try our signature mocktails made with teas and a variety of mixers!
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Ladies of Leisure | Jenifer Shwartz, CEO and Founder of Freezcake
Our column Ladies of Leisure is an interview series with interesting and inspiring women, where we talk about their morning routines, advice they have for other female entrepreneurs and their favorite way to spend leisure time.Meet Jenifer Shwartz, the CEO and Founder of Freezcake. A pastry chef for over 16 years and a mother of 4 girls, Jenifer was forced to shut down her bakery due to the pandemic and began producing a line of freeze-dried cheesecake snacks called Freezcake.What is your company and what do you do?Our company is focused on bringing fresh baked pastry straight to the consumer by way of a freeze-dried snack. Right now we are the only company who commercially produces freeze-dried cheesecake. We actually bake the product from scratch and then freeze-dry, so the freshness is locked in.How do you start your morning? Give us a play by play-- time you get up, 3-5 things you do to start your day.Having 4 kids, 3 under the age of 5 can be a huge struggle. Honestly we try to start the night before by washing lunch (bento) boxes I start my morning with a routine so we can be out the door in time for school. The girls have their own table and we start with a healthy breakfast before attempting to get anything else done. While they are eating, I pack their bento boxes and drinks for the day. I also check to make sure their school bags are properly packed and stocked. Then we get dressed and shoes on before heading out the door. The time for parents is very limited in the morning, so we take full advantage of the night before to best get ready to start the day. The best relief we get is coffee or a cup of tea in the morning and that is what helps us to refresh for the upcoming day.What advice do you have for other female entrepreneurs looking to create healthier and invigorating morning routines and habits?I think the key is planning from the day before. Sometimes mornings can be overwhelming and its best to spend a few minutes going over what the next day will look like. This helps me to plan and envision what I will get done. I also like to write a list down on a whiteboard, this way I can cross things off when I get them done. It feels good to erase things to do from a list.What are some of your favorite leisure activities?My favorite leisure activities include playing strategic board games with my family, reading a book curled up with one of my kitties or floating on a raft in my pool.Share a favorite affirmation that other female entrepreneurs could benefit from.Never give up when things become challenging, embrace it and see how you can learn from the experience. Use Code Girlsrule for 15% off at www.freezcake.com
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Relaxation Recipes | The Autumn Breeze Hot Toddy
Todays recipe is our CEO + Founder Allie's favorite way to enjoy Autumn Breeze tea on a cold Fall or Winter day. Autumn Breeze tea is full of amazing warm, spicy and aromatic flavors like Ginger, tulsi (holy basil), cinnamon, anise, orange + apple pieces, star anise, pink peppercorns, safflower petals making it the perfect addition to a classic hot toddy.
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Ladies of Leisure | Robin Dimond of Fifth & Cor
Our column Ladies of Leisure is an interview series with interesting and inspiring women, where we talk about their morning routines, advice they have for other female entrepreneurs and their favorite way to spend leisure time. This interview is with Robin Diamond, the CEO and Founder of Fifth & Cor, a innovative markeing firm.
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5 Delicious Benefits of Herbal Tea
Herbal tea is not only relaxing and delicious; it’s a fantastic way to increase your health and wellbeing. Here are five examples.
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Natural Tea Ingredients To Increase Brain Power and Motivation
Just as there is no magic pill to prevent cognitive decline, no single almighty brain food can ensure a sharp brain as you age. However, the foods we eat and beverages we drink have a profound impact on our well-being and health. We have listed out some of our favorite healing teas below: Ginger: The antioxidants in ginger tea can help to strengthen your immunity and reduce stress. Inhaling the steam from ginger tea may also help relieve nasal congestion and other respiratory issues from the common cold or environmental allergies. Lemongrass: Many people find sipping hot tea to be relaxing, but lemongrass tea may offer further anxiety-reducing properties. Moreover, this herb seems to reduce the incidence of thrush, a fungal infection that commonly affects people with weakened immune systems. Last, but not least is that drinking lemongrass tea infusions daily can increase hemoglobin concentration, packed cell volume, and red blood cell count in the body. Peppermint: Peppermint tea is also a delightful and refreshing way to stay healthy and can help you boost your immune system, improve digestion and reduce aches and pains. From supporting overall health and wellness to alleviating stomach problems and protecting heart health, peppermint tea is a powerhouse when it comes to health benefits. These are only a few examples but are ingredients that can be found in Leaves of Leisure tea. Try making a habit out of choosing a cup of tea during moments of stress, anxiety and tiredness. You can feel guilt free with these all natural boosts.
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Making a perfect pot of tea
A delicious cup of tea can chase away the winter chill, recharge you during the day, or relax you at night. But brewing tea isn’t as easy as pouring hot water over a teabag. Once you learn how to brew it in the right way, you will never go back. Making a perfect pot of tea is all in the details. To savor the perfectly steeped cup of tea you’ll simply need freshly boiled water and the tea bag. If you prefer to drink your tea mild, let it infuse for 2-3 minutes. Although, remember that to enjoy smell and taste to its fullest, give it more steeping time, which would help to extract the best flavor. Therefore, to take the joy of your tea strong, let it steep for up to 6-7 minutes and remove the teabag. To enjoy Leaves Of Leisure’ tea on hot summer days, we definitely recommend brewing it cold. To infuse your tea, place one tea bag into a teapot, pouring it all with freshly boiled water. Then, cover and let it steep for 5-10 minutes. Fill an acrylic glass (or container that can withstand high heat) with ice, remove the bag and add the hot tea to the glass. Garnish and sweeten to the taste. Keep in mind that the strength of the tea should be increased since it will be poured over ice and diluted. Keep simplicity in mind even if you want a more precise brewing solution. Tea doesn't require any specific etiquette or equipment to be delicious, and the less money you spend on brewing equipment, the more you have to spend on high-quality tea. Try not to overload yourself. Follow your heart, and stomach, while brewing your tea, but we would advise at least making sure you can appreciate the actual taste. Now sit back, put your feet up, and take a moment to enjoy your well-earned cup of properly made tea.
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