summertime • Nikki Kuban Minton

5 Expert Tips for Grilling a Tender Steak

Nikki — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:00:17 +0000

One more day left of summer, so why not go out with a bang with a delicious steak on the grill?!?! The following link is a great guide on how to grill the perfect steak with 5 easy cooking tips. A great meal for a low cost while enjoying this beautiful summer weather!!

5 Expert Tips for Grilling Juicy, Tender Steak

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How to Stay Cool When It’s Hot Outside

Nikki — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:00:16 +0000

These hot summer days and nights can be brutal especially when completing workouts. Staying cool is essential in times of heat waves, but unfortunately not everyone has access to things like air conditioning so finding other ways to stay cool is very important. Check out 9 tips & tricks on how to stay cool in the heat… “Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency,” underscores Dr. Matthew J. Levy, M.D., an associate professor of emergency medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

How to Stay Cool When It’s Hot Outside

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What Causes Itchy Skin in the Summer

Nikki — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:00:40 +0000

What causes itchy skin in the summer, and how can you soothe it? There are many reasons you may experience itchy or chapped skin in the summer months, but there are ways to relieve the itch. Whether you are dealing with sunburn, bug bites, allergies, poison ivy, or just dry skin, all the scratching can be really annoying and exhausting. Check out the link below for some insight into itchy skin summer and how to soothe the symptoms.

What Can Cause Itchy Skin in Summer — and How to Soothe It

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15 Helpful Grilling Tips

Nikki — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:26:06 +0000

Barbecuing in the summer is a favorite of mine, but sometimes the food doesn’t always turn out like I expected. Here are 15 grilling tips to help improve your grilling skills. This includes everything from cleaning, prepping, and cooking on your grill. I hope this helps keep your grilling skills on point!!

15 Helpful Grilling Tips

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Summer Recipes for Outdoor Dining

Nikki — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 20:00:17 +0000

When I think of summer, I think of sunshine, long days, swimming, and eating outside!! Whether you like to grill or cook inside, eating on the patio is the best in the summer. Check out the following 3 summer dinner ideas that you can enjoy out on the patio or a picnic in the park. “Dust off the furniture, stock up on citronella candles, and bon appetit!”

3 Summer Dinner Ideas for When You Want to Eat Outside

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Vegan Strawberry and Mint Pops

Nikki — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 20:00:57 +0000

Last day of school which means summer break has officially started!!! Pool days, summer camps, and vacations will all begin soon and so will the really hot days of summer. My next recipe is the perfect treat for the kids (or adults), that want to cool down after a scorching hot day. Vegan Strawberry and Mint Pops are the perfect blend of fruit and mint and are so refreshing and healthy for you!!

Ingredients

¾ cup water

½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries

2 scoops Vegan Strawberry Shakeology

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

2 Tbsp. fresh mint chopped

Instructions

Place water, strawberries, Shakeology, lime juice, and mint in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
Divide evenly into four ice pop molds; freeze for at least four hours, or until set.
Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.

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