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Milkshakes may not be the most healthy drink, but they are really tasty. Here is how to make a milkshake. What You Need: - Ice Cream (Any flavor) - Milk (Can be non-dairy) - Small candies or other add-ins (Optional) - Blender - Whipped Cream (Optional) Directions: 1. Place a few scoops of ice cream into your blender. Make sure your ice cream isn't super hard because it can damage your blender. Add about as much mmilk to your blender as you have ice cream. 2. Blend in 5-10 second pulses until smooth. Add in your candies at ths time and blend for 5 more seconds or until combined. 3. Pour the milkshake into a cup and top with whipped cream. Enjoy!! Have fun and see you soon!

Almost everyone has different opinions on tea. Milk? No milk? Sugar and honey? Only sugar? Only honey? Neither? There really is no "right way" to make a cup of tea but there are a few steps to follow when making whatever type you want.  What You Will Need: 1 cup boiling water 1 tea bag of your choice Milk of your choice (Optional) Sugar (Optional) Honey (Optional) How To Make Tea: Place your tea bag into one cup of boiling water Let your tea steep for 2 minutes or longer for a stronger taste Take your tea bag out of the water and add your desired amount of milk, sugar, and honey Let tea cool for aproximetly 5 minutes before drinking  Hope you enjoy and see you soon!

    Popcorn is a delicious snack to enjoy during movie night, or during the day as a fun and tasty snack! Here is how to make popcorn the easiest way! What you need: - Unpopped popcorn kernels - Oil with a high smoke point (Vegetable oil works great) - Salt (optional) - Melted butter (optional) - Parmasean, or any other hard cheese Directions: Place a tall pot on the stove on medium-high heat and add a generous drizzle of oil to the pot. The oil should cover the bottom of the pan. Add the popcorn kernels until they start falling above the level of the oil. Stir quickly and cover the pot with the lid. Let the kernels pop until there is 1-3 seconds between each pop Then take your pot off the heat and immediately pour the popcorn into a bowl. Sprinkle on the salt and drizzle on the butter. Sprinkle your cheese on top and enjoy! Have fun and see you soon!

     Some mornings you want someting good to eat for breakfast, but don't have time to get out all the pots and pans needed to eat something good. Thankfully, there is an easy way to get around the time problem by making some eggs in the microwave!      For this recipe, you will need - - One egg - Some milk (about 1/3 of a cup - depends on preference) - Cheese (optional) - Bacon bits (optional) - Chopped tomato (optional) - Diced ham (optional) - Mushrooms (optional) - Onions (optional) - Bell Peppers (optional) - Parsley (optional) - Chives (optional)      Though the ingredients list may look lengthy at first glance, most of the ingredients are optional and are added depending on what you like and have time for. The only things you really need is an egg and a splash of milk.      To make the eggs, start by whisking together (you can use a whisk if you want, I usually use a fork) the eggs and milk in a small, microwave safe bow...

Making money can be difficult, especially while self-quarantining. Here is one of our favorite ways to make money for free with only your phone! What it is: Using this app, you can buy things using a virtual currency earned by walking or running! Follow these easy steps to get started! Step 1: Make sure you are reading this on your phone, and click here . Step 2: Click "Accept Invite", and download the app onto your phone! Step 3: Create an account and continue your day as normal. The app will track your steps even when you arent using it. You can check the shop for new products daily! Have fun walking and see you soon!

Smoothies are an easy and delicous way to eat fruits and vegetables. Here is how to make a smoothie you will enjoy drinking. Choose 2-3 Fruits:  -Strawberry -Raspberry -Pineapple -Blueberry -Orange -Banana -Mango -Dragonfruit -Grapefruit -Peach Choose A Vegetable (optional): -Carrots -Beets -Spinach -Kale -Zucchini -Squash -Cucumber Choose 1-2 Add-ins (optional): -Cocoa Powder -Flax Seed -Chia Seeds -Cinnamon -Ginger -Mint Choose 1-2 Liquids: -Milk -Non-Dairy Milk -Orange Juice -Other Fruit Juice Step 1: Add 1-2 handfuls of each of your fruits and vegetables, depending on how strong you want each flavor. Step 2: Add any add-ins you want. Go light on these, you can always taste and add more later Step 3: Add 1-2 splashes of liquid for each handful of fruit/vegetable you put in. Step 4: Blend in 2-8 second pulses until EXTREMELY smooth. Pour into a cup and enjoy! Have fun and see you soon!

     Let's face it: quarantine is boring. You may have at some points wished that you didn't have to get up and out of bed to go to work and now we all wish we did. But with all of the extra time, there is tons of stuff you can do! Here are some suggestions on how to be productive during quarantine. 1. Cleaning We all have that one closet or area that needs a definite going through - but we never had time. Now that you have so much time - plug in those earbuds and get going! Even if you hate cleaning, you will be glad you finally cleaned some stuff out when you are finished.  2. New hobby Why not spend this extra time doing something you come to enjoy? Knitting, baking, you name it! Learning a new language is also a great way to spend your time productively. 3. Start A Buisness Unless you have a full time job, you are probably always up to make a little extra cash. Start your own buisness. It doesnt have to be big, in fact a buisness can be started in a couple of day...

Many people have and or want pets but sometimes you don't know what pet is best for you. Before picking a pet you should always see how an animal matches your lifestyle and your budget. If you are a parent looking to get a pet for your children keep in mind that younger kids will need your help taking care of it and older kids may be busy with school and work and might need your help as well. Keep in mind budget, time you have to spend with your pet, and the experience you have. Fish- The most common fish to keep as pets are goldfish and betta fish. Both are very easy to keep as pets and very inexpensive. Keep in mind that if you want multiple fish some are very territorial and can't have multiple fish in one tank because they will fight each other. Cats- Most cats are very easy going but some don't like being around people, that said, if you have a younger kid that might want to play with it be sure that the cat you want is good with people and likes to socializ...

Sandwiches are a great and easy meal to make and you probably have everything you need already!  Here is what you need: -Bread -Filling The filling can be anywhere from peanut butter and jelly, to ham and cheese. Be creative in a way you think you would like to eat! Place your pieces of bread on a plate. If you are using condiments on your sandwich, spread these on your bread now. Next add meat if you are using it. Lastly add vegetables or any other ingredients you want.  Enjoy! See you soon!

If you listen to our podcast ( here ), you might remember an episode where we put straws into fruit and drank the juice. Here is how we did it What you need: - An Orange - A Knife - A Straw 1. Carefully use a knife (under parent supervision if you are a child) to cut a small hole in the top of your orange. he hole should be about the size of your straw. 2. Stick your knife in the hole and scrape all of the fruit so the juice is released. 3. Insert your straw and drink your fresh orange juice! Have fun and see you soon!

Playing the piano is a good skill to have. Even if you cant play it well, being able to play a short tune on any piano or keyboard is fun. Here is how to play the piano! First, you need to know the notes. Here is a diagram: Start by playing some scales. A basic scale is playing notes in order using only white keys. Basic Scale - C D E F G A B... The next type of scale is a black key scale. This is the same as a basic scale, except you play the black keys instead of white keys. Black Key Scale - F# G# A# C# D#... The last scale combines everything. Combined Scale - C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B... Now we are going to play some easy songs. Practice them, and you will be able to play wherever you are! Mary Had A Little Lamb - E D C D E E E D D D E E E E D C D E E E D D E D C Row, Row, Row Your Boat - F F F G A A G A A# C, CCC A#A#A# AAA GGG C A# A G F Have fun playing, and see you soon!

Gardens are fun and esasy ways to grow food, or grow plants to improve your yard. Here is how to make a garden! 1. Plan your space Plan out a space for your garden. Make it as big as you would like, but remember that the size affects the cost. 2. Make your garden Some gardens have a wooden box that goes around. This makes the garden look nicer and can keep away small animals. You can build a box by gathering wood the size of the perimeter of your garden, and screwing them together. You can also have your garden lay out in your yard, without any barrier. 3. Prepare the soil You can dig up soil, or you can go to your local home improvement store and purchase soil with nutrients. The soil you buy can benefit your plants. They can grow faster, healthier, and bigger. You want to fill your box or area with 3-5 inches of soil. 4. Plants Choose the plants you want to grow. In most large stores, there are little stands where you can purchase lots of seeds for very cheap. 5. Pl...

Have you seen the viral fluffy coffee on Instagram or Youtube? It is very easy to make and only uses 3 common ingredients! Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Instant Coffee Grounds 2 Tablespoons Boiling Water 2 Tablespoons Sugar Milk Directions: Mix all of your ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk Method: 2. Whisk the ingredients together for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture is very light, smooth, and shiny. Mixer Method (recommended): 2. Use a hand mixer to mix your ingredients for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture is very light, smooth, and shiny.      3. Fill your cup between 1/2 and 2/3 of the way full with milk. Top with your coffee mixture.      4. Enjoy! Have fun, and see you soon!

Eggs are a healthy and delicious food to eat. Here are 3 easy ways to cook eggs! 1. Scrambled Eggs Heat your pan to medium-low heat on your stove. Crack 3 eggs into a bowl and beat them with a fork. You can add salt and pepper to the beaten eggs if you want. Spray your heated pan with non-stick spray, and pour in your eggs. Wait about 5 seconds, and scrape the bottom of your pan with a spatula. Wait another 10-15 seconds and scrape the bottom of the pan again. Repeat until the eggs are fully cooked. 2. Fried Egg Heat your pan to medium-low heat on your stove. After it is hot, spray your pan with non-stick spray. Crack 1 egg into the hot pan. Let it cook until the yolk is just a little soft. Remove your egg from the pan and let cool. 3. Omelette Heat your pan to medium-low heat on your stove. Crack 3-4 eggs into a bowl and beat them with a fork. Spray your heated pan with non-stick spray, and pour in your eggs. Let them cook until the top is almost fully cooked. Remove from ...