Green Tea Sangria and Other Spring Cocktails

Greetings all!

Spring is around the corner and I thought it was time to find a new spring cocktail. Google to the rescue – and now I present to you Green Tea Sangria that looks refreshing and very easy to make.

Also keep scrolling for other very pretty cocktails – don’t they just look amazing!? 

Green Tea Sangria 

https://www.brewinghappiness.com/green-tea-sangria/

Ingredients: 

• 1 bottle white wine (Author used Sauvignon Blanc, I think Pinot Grigio will work here too)
• 4 cups water
• 6 bags green tea
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 lemons, sliced
• 20-25 mint leaves (I wonder if mint tea might work in the absence of mint leaves?)

 Instructions (condensed by me): 

• Boil 4 cups of water
• Add 6 green tea bags and steep for 5 minutes
• Remove tea bags and stir in 1/3 cup of honey
• Cool for 1 hour
• Mix the cool tea with 1 bottle of white wine, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves
• Refrigerate for 2-4 hours before serving!

Other Spring Cocktails to try:

White rabbit 

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/white-rabbit-cocktail

 

Rhubarb gin 

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/rhubarb-gin 

Elderflower & herb cooler

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/elderflower-herb-cooler

 

Iced tea sangria

https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/cocktails-and-drinks/iced-tea-sangria/

 

Reposado Old-Fashioned Cocktail

https://www.thespruceeats.com/reposado-old-fashioned-760862

Bon Appetit! Let me know which one you like the best!

Kids and Their 4-Legged Friends

 

Whom does Mom feed better?

My human!

Cuteness overload!

Bark, please.

Don’t pout. I was told to watch you!

Why are you so sad? Smile!

Watching cartoons

I am not afraid but I will hide!

So cute!

Ready to party!

Tired of running

Best friend

I was here first!

Good night!

Don’t be afraid, I got him!

Going to the kindergarten

Waiting for Mom

Tired of running

And let the whole world wait…

Source: https://fit4brain.com/6813

1-Week Stretching Challenge [30-120 seconds]

Greetings all!

Are you diligent about exercise and stretching and meditation? I confess I could be better, even though I know these activities are good for me. Sometimes it is the lack of time or motivation and sometimes it is just plain laziness.

What is great is we do not have to spend a long time to reap the benefits. I recently read about a 30-second stretch – which I am stretching (!!!) to 2 minutes – that can give you a morning boost so you feel more awake and energized.

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I am going to do this quick stretching routine every morning, starting Tuesday, February 15, 2022, for 7 days. Do you want to join me for this 1-week stretching challenge?

Here are the stretches, with my modifications:

• Reach down and touch your toes. Hold for 10 seconds. Modification: Hold this stretch for 30 seconds, while leaning against the wall, with knees slightly bent.

• Rotate at the hips, left and right, for 10 seconds. Modification: Do 10 circles in each direction.

• Lift your hands over your head, reaching for the ceiling for a couple of seconds, then lean right with your arms still stretched out, and then left. Do this for about 10 seconds. Modification: Hold the stretch for 10 seconds on each side. This also feels awesome when you have been sitting at your desk for too long!

Source:

https://www.inc.com/jeff-steen/this-30-second-activity-can-dramatically-increase-your-morning-energy-according-to-science.html

Drop me a line! Stay limber!

Thought of the week - You Know You Are Capable of Better!

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 https://pixabay.com/illustrations/sign-traffic-sign-road-a-notice-417828/

“Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer.

Put your principles into practice – now. Stop the excuses and the procrastination. This is your life! You aren’t a child anymore. The sooner you set yourself to your spiritual program, the happier you will be. The longer you wait, the more you’ll be vulnerable to mediocrity and feel filled with shame and regret, because you know you are capable of better.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do – now.”

― Stoic philosopher Epictetus

Have a great week! Drop me a line!