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Picking the Perfect Barbecue

Once the weather turns warm, there’s nothing better than tossing dinner on a barbecue and enjoying perfectly grilled steak, chicken, and vegetables with family and friends.

Though it only takes the suitable marinade or recipe for a delicious barbecue dinner, it may take a bit more consideration when choosing just the proper barbecue, and there are many considerations to keep in mind when shopping.

Check out Amazon’s Bbq store for the selection of all barbecue’s

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Curious tea facts and rituals

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  • Travel
  • 9 min read

I want to start with the fact that I adore drinking tea – all kinds and flavours.

I love nice cups, teapots, sets, and rituals. It is special for me to do something special for myself and participate in memorable ceremonies. The new and the unknown attract me. If somebody invites you to a party – go, no matter how snobbish it may seem to you – the experience is impressive. It is even more amazing to have seen different people worldwide drinking tea, and you can share your experiences and make comparisons.

tea ritualsTea is a type of indulgence and plays an essential role in the society of life in many countries worldwide—I made an association with “smoking the pipe of peace” as a unifying and forgiving ritual.

Usually, we consume it at home and during social events, and many cultures have created sophisticated formal ceremonies for these events.

Afternoon tea is a widespread British custom, copied around the world. Ceremonies in Chinese tea culture vary among East Asian countries, such as Japan or Korea. There are different ways to prepare, such as in Tibet, where they’re prepared the drink with salt and butter. You can drink it at small private gatherings (tea parties) or in public places (houses intended for social contacts).

There are hundreds of drinking habits in everyday life, and I will tell you about my observations from travels and some traditional aspects of different cultures.

Drinking tea in the United Kingdom

became common during the seventeen century and was popularized much later. In the 1940s, the Duchess of Bedford, Anna, decided to organize an afternoon party to save herself from boredom. She began hosting people around four in the afternoon for tea and a snack. By the 1880s, these tea and afternoon talks became a fashionable public event for the bourgeoisie.

As the Duchess of Bedford would serve it, traditional afternoon tea selects gourmet sandwiches, muffins, cakes, and various pastries. Silver trays and delicate bone china are commonplace today for fans of royal drinking habits.

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How does MINIMALISM lead to a better quality of life

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  • Design
  • 8 min read

I am certainly no different from others to like and want to own a lot of things.

Sometimes it is challenging to balance between the minimum stuff you need and the constant need to buy. Everyone defines what minimalism looks like to them, but the general definition is: “getting rid of things you don’t want, don’t use, or don’t find beautiful.” Come to think of it. I used to have one or two of everything. I kept piling up. Shopping was fun. It was easy for me to spend money every time I was out: shopping was a good mood deal, I always had things I “needed.” And most interestingly, I felt good bringing something new at home all the time. After a few lockdowns and many days at home, I decided to try something new and different this year and changed the scheme.

When I wanted something new, I began to ask myself:

  • Do I really need this?
  • Will I want it in 3 days?
  • Will I still like this in a week, a month, a year? And how many times exactly would I use it?
  • Does this coincide with my current priorities?

At home, life goes slower somehow – at least for me. So I thought about what I want in my daily life. It seems that the priorities are different already. Do I need to live with fewer things? Should I pay more attention to the family? Do I want to save money or buy as before? So many many questions, I realized that rethinking your priorities changes the things you need.

I bet on quality, not quantity.

Began to observe the power of minimalism, which started to change my life. I challenged myself. Buying less but really quality stuff is a challenge in itself. It takes time, which I had in abundance.

 

But when you do it as a game rather than as something you have to do, you’re more likely to succeed.

I do not suggest you stop buying new things for good. Instead, I offer a challenge with reduced costs and an increase in the quality of life.

Minimalism!

After a month, I can say that my habits have changed. After two months, they were entirely changed—intentional shopping as a hobby – to quality and functionality.

 

Now is the time to share a few home updates that I am considering for the same purpose, as most of us spend time at home.

I still wake up every day grateful to have “home.” I can’t believe I’m spending so much time here in this apartment, and I still have a wish list for a change of scenery. But then, the feeling of awareness and gratitude comes. Given the situation and that COVID-19 has conquered the world, everyone should feel a little more grateful for being healthy and for what they have.

minimalism in your every day routine

Gratitude also gives peace of mind. I realized that the more grateful I am, the less I want. The more appreciation I have, the more fulfilment I feel. Soothing the voice of the desire for new material things is a significant factor in making minimalism a part of my life.

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