Kombucha Cocktails For A Healthier Holiday
Bella Breakdown Now that the holiday season has begun, you’re likely to face more temptations like sugar treats and loads of cocktails. It’s a great time of year for getting together with family and friends, and partying the month away. A few indulgences are perfectly fine, but when it comes to drinking, there are a few hacks to keep the calories down, and the fun turned all the way up. As one of the hottest health foods to sweep the internet, kombucha is a natural choice for a unique mixer. The tart drink is made from fermented tea, making...
3 15-Minute-Flat Party Recipes You’ve Never Seen
Bella Breakdown If anyone knows how to get amazing food, made fast, it’s a food truck chef. These culinary experts crank out delicious dishes, in tiny spaces, and in tiny amounts of time! So, if you need some tips for making a meal that’ll please guests with ease, fast, Jared Cotter’s got your order. He talked to Shahe Koulloukian, chef on the Flying Pigeon Food Truck, to get you the lowdown on 3 quick-fix party food treats. 1. Margarita Mix Ice Cream Float: All you have to do is take French vanilla ice cream and add Cuervo Classic Margarita...
Skip the Gym and Spend a Night at the Theater: Here’s Why
Bella Breakdown Cue the standing ovation. We bet you never thought a night at the theater could be a boon for your health. A British study collected stats from 12 volunteers during a performance of Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre in London. They monitored participants’ heart rates, brain activity and various psychological cues throughout the show. The researchers found that the volunteers’ heart rates rose of the shows drama unraveled to between 50% and 70% of their maximum. According to the British Heart Foundation, this range is optimal for your cardiovascular health and for boosting stamina. Dr. Joseph Devlin,...
How to Make a DIY Watercolor Cake
Bella Breakdown Do you want to take your plain white cake up a notch? Try this watercolor icing technique for a gorgeous look that is sure to impress all of your guests. Here’s What You Do Start with a simple, frosted cake and 4-5 bags filled with a spectrum of colors of frosting. You can use any piping tip you like. Begin by piping 2-3” lines around your cake, beginning with the darkest hue. Your lines should be spread out around the cake from top to bottom in a random order. Begin layering in your next color using the...
A Mom’s Guide to Making it Through the Holidays with Your Sanity (What’s Left of it, Anyway)
Beating the Stress of the HoliDAZE! This time of year is busy, busy, busy. Between the shopping, entertaining, traveling and other events happening this month, you might be left feeling more frazzled than festive. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the hectic schedule of the season, and the feeling of being pulled in too many directions, here are a few things you can do to preserve your sanity. 4 Tips for Surviving the Holiday Season Say NO You don’t have to go to every party you are invited to or event that is happening. Pick the few things that...
