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:)

    Everybody has blackheads and its time everyone learns how to get rid of them already! Blackheads occur when pores become clogged. Blackheads are not caused by dirt, meaning scrubbing your face excessively trying to get them out will not help you at all! Scrubbing will only make it worse. You'll only end up drying out your skin and then have two problems on your hand that needs fixing.  The most effective remedies in my opinion is using bentonite clay, it does an amazing job of taking out unnecessary oils. If you have dry skin you might want to just mix the clay with just a little bit of water until it has a thick consistency. If you have oily skin, mixing the clay with apple cider vinegar will do you wonders! Another simple remedy is using lemon and cotton balls, its as simple as it sounds all you have to do is squeeze a whole lemon into a small bowl, dip a cotton ball into it, and apply on your blackheads, the citric acid in lemons will naturally remove them and also tighten your pores. 

DIY acne mask

Do you have acne? No need to worry! Everyone does, or has in the past. Instead of wasting money on facials at expensive spas or buying a $100 acne kit, you can make this inexpensive DIY acne mask that will do your skin wonders. This mask will unclog your pores. It will also clear your blemishes and blackheads and get rid of impurities and toxins out of your skin. It is also very simple and easy and only requires two ingredients:

•  2 tablespoons of bentonite clay
•  2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar              

All you need to do is mix these two ingredients together to get a nice thick face mask. You will need to apply it evenly on your skin and leave it there for 10-20 min and then just wash it off!
I hope this works as much as it worked for me for everyone who tries it

DIY Teeth Whitening

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. According to the (AACD) the thing people want to change most about their smile is the whiteness of their teeth. Are you one of these people? Instead of buying a  teeth whitening kit for $100 or even spending more than that at an appointment you can make your own! I will teach you an easy way to make those teeth pearly white again!




 The first method I really love is baking soda with lemon juice, this combination makes a excellent paste. Just mix these two ingredients together and brush your teeth with it, leave it on for a whole minute then rinse it away and brush your teeth with your everyday toothpaste. Doing this three times a week will definitely help.The baking soda helps remove discoloration of the tooth enamel while the citric acid in the lemon will help process a whitening result! You will have people thinking you paid hundreds just to get that amazing white smile.

Cookie Dough Brownies

              

Everyone loves brownies, everyone loves cookie dough too! But have you ever had it combined? We are told not too et raw cookie dough because of the eggs. With this recipe you will be able to enjoy your favorite fudgy chocolaty brownies mixed with cookie dough that is eggless and wont hurt you one bit! 



Brownies

4 ounces of finely chopped chocolate

1 cup of melted unsalted butter 

2 cups of brown sugar 

4 eggs

2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 

1 cup of flour 

1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips 

Cookie Dough 

3/4 cup of unsalted butter (room temp)

3/4 cup of brown sugar

3/4 cup of white sugar 

3 tablespoons of milk

1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 

1 1/2 cups of flour 

1 1/2 cups of mini chocolate chips 

Prepare the brownies 

1. Preheat oven to 350º

2. Melt chocolate in glass bowl for 30 seconds 

3. Set chocolate aside to cool

4. In a separate bowl whisk butter an brown sugar together 

5. Add eggs and vanilla in 

6. Mix in melted chocolate

7. Mix in flour 

8. Stir in chocolate chips 

9. Pour batter into buttered pan and let it bake for 25 min

Prepare the cookie dough

1.Combine butter, white sugar and brown sugar

2.Mix in vanilla and milk

3.Mix in flour 

4.Stir in chocolate chips 

5. Spread cookie dough over the cooled brownies and store in fridge until firm 

6. Enjoy! 

Coffee Body Scrub

                                

Coffee body scrubs are very popular now days, recently I was inspired to try to make my own, after trying a sample of Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub, as soon as I tried it I fell in love it was amazing. It left my skin feeling soft and smooth I realized I couldn't be buying it so much because of the price so I decided to try to make my own.

Ingredients
1 cup of coffee grounds
6 tbsp of coconut oil
3 tbsp of sugar
1 empty jar

All you have to do is mix those three ingredients together and you will have an awesome body scrun!

Top Three Spa Resorts In The World

1. The Spa at Canyon Ranch (Tuscan, Arizona)

Canyon Ranch offers a variety of services that are highly praised. They offer classic massages, Asian therapies, Advanced restorative touch therapies, Ayurvedic body treatments, Body scrubs and wraps, and Facials.
Visit their website to get more information!
http://www.canyonranchdestinations.com/tucson/the-spa/

2. St.Regis

This sophisticated spa in Puerto Rico will give you a break from your busy life at home. Offering many different services and activities it is rated one of the best resorts in the world
http://www.stregisbahiabeach.com/

3. Lake Austin Spa Resort

Lake Austin Spa will make you never want to go home! With the deliciously prepared meals and the splendid pools and hot tubs you will want to stay forever and make it your permanent home.

Six Reasons Why you Should Drink Cucumber Water

Plain water can be boring or flavorless, diet soda is bad for you in every way possible and lemon water can damage your teeth. What i'm trying to say is water with fresh fruit slices is the best way to go! 

Here are six reasons you should drink cucumber water regularly!

1. It doesn't have tons of calories. On average a whole cucumber is about 40 calories so adding a few slices to your water is not going to do any harm. 

2. It is good for your skin!  Cucumbers have silica and antioxidants which help keep your skin clear and young looking. 

3. It's good for your muscles. The silica they contain help grow your muscles
4.     You will want to drink more. Since it has more taste then just plain water you ,ight like it enough to just drink all the time