Have you ever brewed tea out in the sun before? Perhaps you remember doing this at summer camp way back when, or when you visited your grandparents on the farm?  Well, when I spotted this little DIY over at Free People’s blog, I knew I needed to make this a weekly habit. All it takes are some simple and basic ingredients plus a beautiful day and a lot of sunshine. Here we go: 1. Take a glass mason jar and clean it very well (you’re leaving this drink in the sun so make sure your jar is free of any types of food particles – we don’t want to grow bacteria!).2. Fill the jar with water and place your favorite tea bag inside. I would not recommend using green tea, as this type only requires a very short brew time. Use a black tea, white tea or a flavored tea. I chose mango tea. You can add mint or a squeeze of lemon too! 3. Place the jar where it will receive sunlight for at …

Another Saturday post! Have you ever had açaí before? This “superfood” has been promoted all over the world for its high antioxidants – to battle aging, free radicals (from sun damage) and supports an all around healthy body. You can find açaí in the stores, likely in the frozen fruit section, where you can buy small packs of the stuff to add to smoothies – or check the juice aisle as sometimes its sold in liquid form too. Add a bit to your smoothie, or try this recipe for an açaí bowl with all sorts of healthy tropical goodness: Ingredients: 1 banana, cut into slices 1 kiwi, cut into slices 3-4 strawberries, cut into slices 4-5 small chunks of mango Small handful of blueberries 2 tbsp unsweetened, natural, shredded coconut 1 tbsp bee pollen 1/2 cup of raw, natural granola 3/4 cup of frozen açaí (1 Sambazon package) A splash of apple juice  A squirt of honey Take your frozen package of açaí and add it to a blender with a splash of apple juice. …