Cinnamon Water……

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I am obsessed with cinnamon water. I know that sounds a little strange. Everyone I have told this to, all have made an ill facial expression. They ask why are you drinking cinnamon water? Yes, cinnamon water tastes really – really good whether it’s hot or cold. 

When I was looking up new ways to drink water, because I just don’t like drinking water. I came across cinnamon water. I’m like who would drink cinnamon water?  I was thinking cinnamon powder in water would look totally disgusting, but what about using a cinnamon stick instead? 

The first time I tried cinnamon water. I boiled the water like you would do tea, a cinnamon stick in place of a tie bag, and hope for the best.

Someone suggested adding honey and that would be hot cinnamon tea. I tried it, it was way ~ way too sweet, and I couldnā€™t drink it. I added a piece of ginger in hope I would like it better. I realized hot cinnamon tea doesn’t really work for me.

Another good use for the cinnamon stick is pineapple. How to make cinnamon pineapple tea:

  1. Wash and cut the pineapple. Leaving some fruit. I also add the core of the pineapple and the fruit is a good snack or toppings for a salad.
  2. Add pineapple in either a tea pot or a pot of water, filled water to the top, and then add a cinnamon stick.
  3. If you like a little spice, you can add a fresh piece of ginger.
  4. Strain the pineapple and cinnamon stick
  5. Add honey, {if you like it sweeter} but to me it’s sweet enough.  
  6. E.N.J.O.Y

The question was why would you drink cinnamon water? I couldnā€™t recall all of the goodness in this tasty drink.

(https://entirelyhealth.com/lifestyle/food-nutrition/10-most-common-health-benefits-of-cinnamon/?ref_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Cinnamon%20Benefit-D&utm_content 

10 Most Common Health Benefits of Cinnamon Food & Nutrition Posted by Rowena T.

What are the benefits? ā€œAdding cinnamon to your water is not only hydrating and delicious, it can also supply an array of health benefits, such as: delivering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, supporting heart health, lowering cholesterol, and potentially aiding in weight loss,ā€ says Poon.Aug 1, 2021)

There may be more ways to drink cinnamon water than these two ways. I like the pineapple cinnamon tea hot and the cinnamon water cold.

After a short 35 minute walk around the neighborhood, it’s nice to have a nice cold glass of cinnamon water, while I watch anime, and maybe think of a new crochet projectā€¦

Bye IV Now, LD*

Just Laugh….

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I have never been a competitive person, I do my best to not only finish what I started, and to do my best at whatever it is I am doing.

I sent out a friendly challenge to family and friends (whom I thought wanted to improve their health by losing a few extra unwanted pounds)and challenged them to be more motivated. 

I kept things simple by going for a walk, light dancing , and even posting a few exercise videos. I got replies like: ā€œAre you really doing everything you are posting?ā€ ā€œWhy are you posting this?ā€

Needless to say, I stopped posting for a while. Then I realized who I was and started posting once again. I am doing this for myself and I donā€™t need anyone else’s approval.

I then challenged myself to keep on being the person I want to be:

  • I am Loved.
  • I believe in myself.
  • I am someone Specialā€¦
  • I will continue to be meā€¦
  • I have Faith and Know where I standā€¦
  • I can do more than what people think I can do.
  • I will NOT let anyone STOP me from being a better meā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦

When itā€™s all said and done, how can you Not Laugh, because you are LIVING YOUR LIFE THE BEST AS YOU CAN. Those who do see that or donā€™t want you to see it are frowning every time their unwanted words are NOT being acknowledged.

Bye IV NOW,LD*

Yellow & Black Set….

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I got a request for a hat and scarf set. I wasnā€™t going to admit again that I wasnā€™t good at making hats, because who in their right mind would turn down money. 

Although, the colors that were chosen, which were yellow and black, had me thinking about a bumble bee, and who wanted to look like a bumble bee?

I looked up a few hats and came across a few. In this first video I actually made a hat for myself. It was easy and will be making another one. My client wants pom poms on her hat. I donā€™t think it would work for this project.

{} https://youtu.be/YUf_UXE4kw8  4 Weight Yarn Tutorials 2021

Easy Beginner Basic Blue Beanie/ Crochet Easy Unisex Hat/Free Crochet Tutorial Bag O Day Crochet

Bag-O-Day Crochet {}   

I couldnā€™t even think of doing this project, because of the colors. I know that sounds strange. I went back to Micheals and was so glad I didnā€™t cash my check, because they had a lot of new color yarn. I found what I thought I was looking for, until I was walking out of the door, and saw this skein of yarn. I believe this color would be best  for her hat and scarf set.

When I came across this video I knew I found the right hand for my next project.

{} https://youtu.be/tc51K1h8Y64   #naztazia

HOW to CROCHET an EASY WINTER HAT – Simple Textured Beanie by Naztazia Nov 6, 2019


Naztazia   You can learn how to Crochet an Easy Winter Hat in this DIY tutorial video. Hi Iā€™m Donna Wolfe from Naztazia. This is a nice simple textured hat that works great for beginners. The crunch stitch, which is easy to crochet, adds a nice texture to the top part of this beanie hat. And the single crochet ribbing adds a good amount of stretch to that hat.{}

I started this hat pic # 1: pattern came out right, but I missed one stitch and was redoing it. Pic # 2: I redid it, got to the right size, but then I listened to the video again, and realized every stitch I did was wrong. I got the first one I had done two days ago and as much as I was hoping I was wrong. I knew that thought was lost, because the first one looked way better.

I am yawning, so I know I am not going to do anything beyond taking each stitch out. I will redo the hat tomorrow and try to get both hat and scarf done within a week. I will be weaving in some black, to keep my client happy, and start another projectā€¦Ā 

* Side Note – I redid this hat three more times, but hopefully I like the design I am working on now. I will post that, when I get it done, and I am hoping that will happen soon….

Bye IV Now, LD*

Short & Sweet

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Being Grateful for What You Have,  

Be Thankful for whatever that

Wasnā€™t meant for you,

Pray for Strength until you

Are Able to Set Your Dreams Free,

and Remember to Say,

ā€œThank Youā€ for EVERYTHINGā€¦..

Bye IV Now, LD

One More Cup of Water….

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I have never been the one who likes to drink water. I know it’s good for me, but I still have to figure out more creative ways to drink it. Hot or cold, inside and outside of your body, we all need water.

I have started adding pineapples to my water with something with ginger or cucumbers. I read about adding cilantro as well. I havenā€™t tried this yet, but I canā€™t wait to see if it tastes as good as the other two.

I know this may sound a little crazy, but drinking hot water is actually good as well. I can actually sip on it as I read and drink a full cup. Well, if I am not thinking too hard about it.

I will continue to look for better ways to drink more water as well as drink what I need to be a better me. This love and hate for water will NOT stop me from drinking it.  I am still looking for better ways to drink more water:

Just one cup at a timeā€¦..

Bye IV Now, LD*