The 30 most popular tea flavors in the world
If you're a tea drinker, then you know that there's nothing like sipping on a soothing, warm cup of tea. Other than providing relaxation, different teas help sharpen the mind, increase energy levels, calm the body, improve sleep, boost immunity, and aid digestion. The choices and preferences of tea are subjective, but most tea drinkers love experiencing different types of loose-leaf teas. Consumed around the world, the sheer number of available types can be both overwhelming and confusing at times. If you want to learn more, click on to discover some of the most popular types of tea around the world.
2024-02-15T14:58:36Z
These Insanely Helpful Garden Plants Keep the Mosquitoes Away
Say goodbye to the outdoor pests. Bugs come with the territory when you’re outdoors, but some are more tolerable than others. If it feels like mosquitoes are invading your yard, it’s understandable to want to do what you can to get rid of them. Enter mosquito repellent plants. Here’s the thing: Experts say that the best way to keep mosquitoes at bay is to use personal repellents recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But if you want to go a more natural route, you may be interested in selecting certain plants—they’re just not necessarily guaranteed to work as well as a spray. “The idea that planting certain plants around your home will successfully repel mosquitoes is only supported by anecdotal evidence and not empirical evidence,” says Eva Buckner, Ph.D., assistant professor and state extension specialist at the University of Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory. It’s important to note, though, that there is some evidence that certain plants may help discourage certain mosquitoes from setting up camp in your yard—they just don’t work as well as a chemical or spray. If it feels like your outdoor space is a haven to mosquitoes, it’s a good idea to “eliminate mosquito breeding grounds on and around your property by draining standing water from flowerpots, birdbaths, grill covers, baby pools, and other sources,” says Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., board-certified entomologist and senior vice president of public affairs at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Using a small fan outside may also help keep mosquitoes away since “they are not strong flyers,” Fredericks says. But if you like the look and smell of certain plants and want to see if they keep the mosquitoes away, too, there’s no reason not to try them. These are the plants fans swear are most likely to help get rid of mosquitoes. Snap up one or a few to enhance your outdoor space.
2023-06-26T20:04:01Z
Foods you didn’t know you could freeze
With our busy lives, we're constantly looking for ways to save time and money. There are a number of things we can do when it comes to saving time in the kitchen, and the freezer can be our best ally. Many of us are familiar with a wide range of foods that can be frozen. But despite this, most of us will have our freezer filled with meat, fish, some fruit and vegetables, ice cream, and pizza. While these are indeed great foods to keep frozen, there are plenty more we can keep at sub-zero temperatures. Oftentimes, leftovers end up in the trash, but many of the foods we throw away every day can actually have their shelf lives extended simply by freezing them. Some of us might be reluctant to freeze certain foods, either because we think they can only be eaten fresh, or simply because we don't know they can be frozen. Have you ever thought about freezing eggs or potato chips, for instance? How about milk or flour? In this gallery, you'll find a list of foods that can be frozen. As a bonus, we even throw in a few extra tips and hacks to make your life easier in the kitchen. Ready to save time and stop throwing food away? Click on!
2022-04-14T11:31:21Z
Healthy ways to deal with family rejection
Family rejection can be one of the hardest things a person has to go through in life. We all need people around us that we can rely on for love and support, even during the difficult times, and for many of us those people are our family. Being rejected by family members, therefore, can stir up all sorts of difficult emotions such as sadness, fear, and regret. While not all of us will have to deal with this difficult experience firsthand, it's actually more common than you might think. If you're dealing with being rejected by a family member, know that you are not alone, and that, in fact, there are things you can do to make the experience easier on yourself. Check out this gallery for some healthy ways to deal with family rejection. Click on for more.
2024-01-08T13:35:43Z