Ceviche

Ceviche is a very popular dish, however there are many different ways of making it. Almost every country has some version of this delicious dish. It is perfect for the summer when you just want to eat something fresh and cool. You do not need an oven or even stove for this delicious recipe. It is perfect for a family night in or even a huge party. It is great of parties because it can be marinated overnight and doesn't take too much work. The fish or shrimp is cooked by lemon juice. I know that sounds kind of weird but if I didn't tell you and just gave it you would never even know! The recipe I will give you is a very specific one that my family makes but you can substitute anything you want in it to your liking! The best way to eat this is with tortilla chips or crackers!

two pounds of shrimp
ten limes
cilantro
5 diced tomatoes
2 onions
3 avocados
2 hot peppers
a pinch of salt


All you have to do is let the shrimp cook in the lime juice for at least two hours and then add the rest of the ingredients in make sure everything is finely chopped and enjoy on tortilla chips or crackers

how to be confident

Having confidence is a very tricky thing. Being able to say good things about yourself can be very difficult. It shouldn't be, but it just is. Over 70% of girls 15yrs-17yrs avoid normal everyday things, like going to school, or going out with friends simply because they aren confident and feel bad about themselves. Another interesting statistic is among all high school students, 44% of girls and 15% of guys are attempting to lose weight. the first tip I have for you is to "fake it tip you make it" Just because you feel ugly doesn't mean you should literally not attempt to at least try, keep your hygiene up and dress nicely. Smiling is another very effective way in boosting your self esteem, even if you're are not having the best day, try to put on a smile. Build your confidence by heeling others, I know for me wen I make someone else happy and smile, I myself start feeling better about myself than I did before I helped someone out.
Those are just a few ways to boost your confidence up a little bit! Always remember you are beautiful no matter what

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Oreo Cheesecake

 

I've made this dessert a couple time before and everyone that has tried it has fell in

love. It's the perfect combination! If you love oreos and love cheesecake, I can

guarantee you will fall in love with these Oreo Cheesecake bars! They are perfect for

putting out at a party dessert table, but they also work for just relaxing at home on

a sunday. The crust gives it the perfect crunch, and the cheesecake and oreo combo just melts in your mouth!

Ingredients:

Crust:

25 whole oreos

2 tbsp of melted unsalted butter

Cheesecake:

12 oz cream cheese

6 tbsp sugar

6 tbsp sour cream

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp salt

1 large whole egg

1 egg yolk

12 whole oreo cookies

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a 8x8 inch glass dish with foil. Let two sides of the foil hang over on the baking dish so it's easier to pull out the cheesecake
2. For the crust, in a food processor, pulse the Oreos until they're  ground. Add in the melted butter and pulse until the cookies are moistened.
3. Transfer the Oreos to the prepared baking pan and press the crumbs in an even layer over the bottom of the pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes then set aside.
4. Beat cream cheese on medium high until light and smooth, about 2 minutes. Then mix in the sugar until combined.
5. Blend in the sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Then beat in the egg and egg yolk.
6. Gently stir in the chopped Oreos.
7. Pour cheesecake batter over the crust. Bake for 40 minutes, or until cheesecake is set around the edges but slightly wobbly in the center.
8. Let cheesecake cool to room temperature for 1 hour then cover the pan and refrigerate until well chilled, about 3 hours I usually chill mine overnight.
9. To cut the bars place it on a cutting board. Peel away the foil and slice into bars. Clean the knife blade after each slice to keep the edges nice and neat.
10. Keep in fridge until ready to serve.

Perfect Road Trip

Have you ever thought of taking a road trip? But not like a one hour trip to a town near you. Im asking if you've ever wanted to just but a pause in your everyday life and go on a two month road trip around your country? I have the perfect thing for you if you answered yes. Randy Olsen created a map pin pointing fifty different places to visit in the U.S. If you actually plan to travel the entire trip you should plan on driving 13,699 miles. That would average to about 224 hours.  If you don't have a job or are able to get off that much time, its doable. Without stopping it would take approximately nine days. In reality you would want to stop everywhere and of course bathroom and food, so Olsen believes it would take 2-3 months. When Randy Olsen was creating this he set up the perfect trip that would be the shortest route between each landmark. 

1. Grand Canyon, AZ

2. Bryce Canyon National Park, UT

3. Craters of the Moon National Monument, ID

4. Yellowstone National Park, WY

5. Pikes Peak, CO

6. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM

7. The Alamo, TX

8. The Platt Historic District, OK

9. Toltec Mounds, AR

10. Elvis Presley’s Graceland, TN

11. Vicksburg National Military Park, MS

12. French Quarter, New Orleans, LA

13. USS Alabama, AL

14. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL

15. Okefenokee Swamp Park, GA

16. Fort Sumter National Monument, SC

17. Lost World Caverns, WV

18. Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center, NC

19. Mount Vernon, VA

20. White House, Washington, DC

21. Colonial Annapolis Historic District, MD

22. New Castle Historic District, Delaware

23. Cape May Historic District, NJ

24. Liberty Bell, PA

25. Statue of Liberty, NY

26. The Mark Twain House & Museum, CT

27. The Breakers, RI

28. USS Constitution, MA

29. Acadia National Park, ME

30. Mount Washington Hotel, NH

31. Shelburne Farms, VT

32. Fox Theater, Detroit, MI

33. Spring Grove Cemetery, OH

34. Mammoth Cave National Park, KY

35. West Baden Springs Hotel, IN

36. Abraham Lincoln’s Home, IL

37. Gateway Arch, MO

38. C. W. Parker Carousel Museum, KS

39. Terrace Hill Governor’s Mansion, IA

40. Taliesin, WI

41. Fort Snelling, MN

42. Ashfall Fossil Bed, NE

43. Mount Rushmore, SD

44. Fort Union Trading Post, ND

45. Glacier National Park, MT

46. Hanford Site, WA

47. Columbia River Highway, OR

48. San Francisco Cable Cars, CA

49. San Andreas Fault, CA

50. Hoover Dam, NV

4 mothers day gift ideas

Don't know what to her your mom for mothers day? Here are some DIY gifts that are affordable and easy that your mom will love.

1. DIY rose bath bombs. Believe it or not but your mom does not get as nearly much indulgence as they deserve! Make things easier for her by making these beautiful bath bombs!

2. Family tree tray! Create a family tree on a serving tray! You're mother will surely love being reminded of her beautiful family AND your thoughtfulness every time she's in the kitchen.




3.Turn a mason jar into a photo frame and a vase! All you need is some paint, a mason jar and a picture and you'll be ready to go.



4. Transform a clipboard into a cute to-do list board. Just go to your local craft store buy some chalk paper or dry erase paper, whatever you prefer and glue it on. You can decorate the border and now she will have the cutest board that all her friends will ask about when visiting.

six uses for coconut oil

There aren't very many things we can say are holy grails for EVERYTHING but coconut oil is one of them. You can literally do everything with it, down below i will give you few of the may very ways to put it to use in beauty. Its uses are not limited to beauty. It can be used in cooking, crafts, gardening, and many more.

1. Makeup remover- Even the most water proof mascaras can't stand a chance against it, apply it directly to your skin where needed and it will slide off your skin
2. Cuticle oil- Coconut oil is an essential for your cuticles it will make them as soft as ever
3. Lib balm- Pack in a small tin container and carry it around with you, your lips will look and feel soft all day
4. Body scrub- Mix some with salt or sugar any any scents you want and it'll be like you bought it from bath and body works!
5. Fizz tamer- rub very little into your hands and run your hands over your hair and all your fly aways will be gone!
6. Toothpaste- Ran out of toothpaste in the morning? Mix a little bit of coconut oil with some baking soda and you'll be set!

Time To Get Motivated

I am a fifteen year old girl who is a sophomore is high school. Everyday wether I'm walking to school or home, out with my friends, or just going to the store, I see at least fifteen different people that look 100% miserable. I understand that they can be going through more than we can imagine but for this reason alone, I will share some of my favorite motivational quotes that I believe can impact a persons life. 

"Either you run the day or the day runs you." - Jim Rohn
I think this is correct, we all know that just some days we might wake up very late, spill our coffee, break our heel on the way to work every though we did absolutely nothing wrong. But if we choose to ket our morning determine our attitude for the rest of the day you're just going to be more upset so why not let it go and move on so the rest of your day goes smoothly? 

"In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can."Nikos Kazantzakis
This quote is so important to me because i am a strong believer in loving yourself and having self confidence as an important thing in your life because if you don't love and believe in yourself who will? 

"You can do anything but not everything"
This has to be my absolute favorite. A lot of people have the same problem: trying to make everyone happy, and then failing because its impossible. You can do anything you set your mind to but you cannot do everything. You need to focus at one thing at a time in order for you to reach your goal. 

Hope these motivational quotes that I picked out help someone smile today:)