Sex on the Beach is a refreshing tropical cocktail that’s made with vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry and orange juice. This classic cocktail has been around for decades and it’s the perfect thing to sip on beachside or to just cool down on a hot day. Since the drink appeared in the 1980s, it’s become a cocktail icon with its easy-to-make fruity profile. While the origin of the drink isn’t known for sure, it’s thought that it came about from a Florida bartender trying to find a drink to promote peach schnapps, and since spring break and Florida beaches are so linked, the provocative name wa ..read more

This matcha boba tea is essentially an iced green tea (matcha) latte with boba pearls. Sometimes this is called matcha bubble tea. And if you’ve never had boba before, they are chewy tapioca pearls that get added to milk tea. One benefit of knowing how to make your own matcha boba is you can easily adjust the sweetness, or leave the drink unsweetened. Make it how you like it! Matcha is green tea that has been grown in the shade prior to harvesting, which is what gives matcha its vibrant green color. So, I think of a it as a specific type of green tea. It does contain caffeine, so if you’re loo ..read more

A classic cocktail, the Pink Lady is a drier and more tart taste that the bold pink color may lead you to expect. The combination of dry gin, applejack brandy, lemon, and grenadine is shaken with an egg white for a creamy foamy top that is both delicious and pretty to look at. The Pink Lady was one of the first “girly drinks” that most likely came about in the Prohibition era. Since the available gin was low quality at the time, many other flavors were added to it to enhance the taste and the Pink Lady remained a staple of high-society ladies from the 1930s-1950s. The beautiful pink color come ..read more

Today, we are doing a deep dive into rugs. We are talking about everything from knowing the right rug for your space to actually keeping them clean, especially when you have pets. 46 minutes, 50 seconds Listen on: Use one of these top players or see a full list of providers in the post below. iTunes Spotify Google Play iTunes Spotify G Play TuneIn Pocket Casts Stitcher You can find the podcast posts archive here. A big thank you to our sponsors! Check out the offers from Wildgrain, Shopify, Nutrafol, and BetterHelp. And if you’re looking for a specific code you heard on the podcas ..read more

Changing out your manicure can be just as fun as changing your outfit and there are so many classic and trendy nail designs to choose from. Depending on the time of year or holiday season around the corner, finding a look that feels like you and matches the season is the best way to keep your mani feeling on point. Whether you like a more natural nail look with a classic design or you want something organic and abstract or flashy with chrome, gold foil, or glitter accents, we’ve got tons of ideas to keep your natural nail or acrylic mani feeling fresh (Barbie core pink mani anyone??). Looking ..read more

This guide includes party shots, shooters, jello shots and bomb shots. Many recipes taste like dessert and are perfect way to get a party started. We’ve been sharing shot recipes for years and have collected options for almost any party, holiday or occasion. Green Tea Shot Learn to make a Classic Green Tea shot using Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix and lemon-lime soda. Get the Recipe Lemon Drop Shot Combine fresh lemon juice, vodka and simple syrup to make this fun, classic shot recipe. Use sugar di ..read more

I am real excited to share this delicious cocktail recipe with you today—a twist on the classic margarita. A Watermelon Margarita balances sweetness from fresh watermelon juice with tartness from fresh lime juice and bold tequila flavor. The watermelon flavor really comes through in this recipe. Once you start making homemade margaritas, you will never go back! Related: Homemade Margarita Mix, Paloma, Ranch Water, Mexican Candy Shot, Tequila Sunrise, Tequila Shot and 40 Fun Cocktails to Make at Home Ingredients in a Watermel ..read more

This 7-layer dip is pretty much the ultimate party food, if you ask me! This is super easy to make and a total crowd-pleaser. And while I tend to make this the same way I had it as a kid, you can absolutely customize this 7-layer dip recipe to your preferences. For example, my husband prefers to leave the black olives off while I like them, so we usually make this dip where they are only on half. This 7-layer dip recipe includes: refried beans, spiced sour cream and cream cheese, guacamole, salsa, cheddar cheese, olives, and tomatoes as the layers. Bonus points if you throw some cilantro or gr ..read more

This spicy margarita recipe has a subtle heat from serrano pepper and a rim of Tajin seasoning. This twist on the Classic Margarita is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Make a big batch for your next gathering. Spicy margaritas are the ultimate cocktail for an al fresco dinner. Related: Peach Margarita, Paloma, Tequila Sunrise, Mexican Candy Shot Ingredients in a Spicy Margarita Serrano pepper – sliced. We use these peppers to shake with the margarita as well as a few to garnish the finished cocktail. You can also use jalapeno slices if you prefer. Tequila Blanco – We like to use silver ..read more

This boba milk tea recipe is really the most classic and simple bubble tea. So, if you’ve never tried boba tea before or you’re looking for a simple order (think vanilla latte—simple but good), I recommend trying this. With only four ingredients, this refreshing iced drink is easy to make at home and sure to please! This drink is sweetened only with sweetened condensed milk. I’ve added my recommendation for the amount in the recipe card below, but feel free to adjust this to your preferences. You could also swap the black tea for jasmine or green, or even a fruity or flavored herbal tea if you ..read more