If you want fresh punch for your next pool party, try this recipe for Clericó, a traditional drink in Paraguay with bananas, oranges, grapes and apples (or whatever is fresh!).
This is usually served at Christmas, which falls during the hottest part of the year in South America, so for those of us in the northern hemisphere, it’s perfect for Christmas in July.
Your dog already deserves all the treats. Now, along with being the best snuggler or fetch player, you can help your pupper be the best steward of the environment with these tips to reduce their impact on the planet.
Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca has a lot to offer adventurous travelers. Oaxaca (pronounced wah-hah-kah) is still off the beaten path for many vacationers. But it’s been gaining popularity thanks to everything from its local cuisine, like mole and fried grasshoppers, to the exuberant wedding celebrations that locals have in the streets.
Even if I died today, I’m sure that my children will be OK. They'll have a good life. Omeli Tabulo, Zambian mother and community organizer
Meet these inspiring best friends in Zambia to get a head start celebrating National Friendship Day on Sunday Aug. 4. These two mobilized women in their impoverished community so they could find teachers to educate their kids, grow food together and eventually become dairy farmers with the support of Heifer International.
Now that Omeli Tabulo has a steady income to buy food and blankets for her children, she’s full of hope. “Even if I died today, I’m sure that my children will be OK,” she said. “They’ll have a good life.”
When someone close to you is going through a major change in their life, it can be difficult to know what to say, especially if it’s something sad and scary, like a serious illness. But the Ring Theory makes it easier.
Essentially, if a person is closer to a crisis than you (in the middle of the circle), only give words of support. If you want to express fear or worry, that’s OK. Just find someone farther away from the crisis than you to vent your negative feelings towards. By following this practical guide, you can better understand what words of comfort and support to offer and who you can turn to with your worries.
If you find yourself in a moment of crisis, this dogsledder has tips to help – seriously, they’ll get you through any kind of high-intensity situation. Her experience literally crossing thin ice showed her that helping herself is all about reframing problems as normal parts of the process rather than seeing them as disasters. Her tips include:
