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Juicing at Home: 4 Easy Recipes

Taking care of your health is more important than ever before. Feeding your body good quality food and highly nutritious ingredients is a great way to keep your immune system in tip top shape. To start your morning off right, try making your own tasty and healthy juice. The best part is that you don’t need a juice processor and can make them in a regular blender. A healthy juice is a fast and easy way to take care of your family. We have 4 delicious juice recipes below.

 Juicing at Home: 4 Easy Recipes

#1 Green Juice

Our first choice for a juice recipe is a classic green juice that health conscious people have been drinking for years. Our green juice recipe has iron, vitamin K, fiber and antioxidants that are super nutritious. Also, the citrus flavor of the lemon or lime packs an added punch of vitamin C. Try this refreshing juice to start your morning off with a bang!

Green Juice Ingredients (makes 12 oz.):

  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 fresh squeezed lemon or lime
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • 1 cup water
  • 2-3 ice cubes

Blend all ingredients into a smooth mixture. You can strain the juice before serving if you don’t like the texture of pulp. This delicious and healthy green juice is best served chilled.

#2 Mango Madness

Mango season is here making this tropical fruit juice a great choice. Mango Madness provides vitamin C, antioxidants, and hydrating coconut water, too.

Mango Madness Ingredients (makes 16 oz.):

  • 1 cup diced peaches
  • 1 cup diced and peeled mango
  • 1 freshly squeezed orange
  • ½ cup coconut water
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar

To begin, blend all of the ingredients into a smooth consistency. Then, pour through a strainer if desired and serve chilled.

#3 Tart Sunshine Juice

Tart Sunshine juice is loaded with healthy vitamin C and a lip smacking tart taste that will make your taste buds dance.

Tart Sunshine Juice Ingredients (makes 12 oz.):

  • ½ cup blackberries
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • 2 freshly squeezed lemons
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped ginger
  • 1 cup water
  • 2-3 ice cubes

To start, blend all ingredients except the ice cubes into a smooth mixture. Then, pour through a strainer if desired and serve over ice. For added flair, garnish your juice with a fresh wedge of lemon.

#4 Mixed Berry Delight Juice:

The Mixed Berry Delight Juice is a tantalizing blend of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. You can also use strawberries or substitute them for another berry, too. This fruity drink has tons of antioxidants that will fortify your immunity. Plus, honey and agave nectar are natural sweeteners and powerful energy sources, too.

Mixed Berry Delight Ingredients (makes 21 oz.):

  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon bee pollen
  • ½ cup water
  • 2-3 ice cubes

First, blend ingredients until smooth. Next, pour through a strainer and serve chilled. Add a pretty berry garnish if desired.

Store bought juice isn’t healthy as homemade juice as it contains added sugar. On the contrary, homemade juice is healthier and easy to make. Everyone in your family will love starting their day with one of these 4 refreshing and nutritious juices. Can you imagine yourself sipping a refreshing cocktail on the beach in Mexico? If you can, you should know that travel has reopened in Mexico’s top tourist destinations including Riviera Nayarit and Cabo San Lucas. If you want a dream vacation at a luxurious resort, check out Villa La Estancia. If you want a VIP vacation in Mexico, Villa La Estancia has the top amenities, luxurious services and spectacular accommodations that you can’t find anywhere else. Ready to pamper yourself? Contact us at Villa La Estancia today to make your dream vacation to Mexico a reality.

 

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Villa La Estancia Residences
Destinations, Full Ownership, Real Estate, Residences

Is it Time to Downsize?

For retirees “downsizing” is a buzzword, but what does this concept actually mean, and how should someone downsize? Look below at the tips for downsizing and how it could be the next move for you.

What does “downsizing” mean?

“Downsizing” means reducing the size of your current home, and it generally means selling your home and moving to a place that is smaller. However, the common misconception is that downsizing means cheaper; sometimes it is, sometimes it isn’t, with many retirees opting for more luxurious over bigger when downsizing. For many, to downsize means you will liquidate the equity that you currently have in your property to purchase something else that is more suitable to your plans for retirement. Many downsizers like to move to a smaller property that is fancier and more luxurious, while some choose to purchase two cheaper homes and have a second in a different location. Other examples may including downsizing to an apartment that has facilities such as a gym, spa, tennis courts, 24 hour security etc, or choosing to live in a smaller property on a golf course.

What is clear is that downsizing is much more than just moving out of your present home into a new home. There is a lot of research that goes into making the decision, and one must plan ahead and think about what elements are important to them. One thing a downsizer must remember is to think smart with your head, but always follow your heart and gut instincts.

Should you Downsize?

Should you consider downsizing? Not everyone has to downsize, and people downsize for a variety of reasons. Downsizing frequently comes with retirement when children have flown the nest, although the opposite can happen too when you wish to accommodate all the grandchildren. However, for most, the reason to downsize is that your kids have moved out and you are living in a space too large for just you (and your spouse). Maintaining a big property for just one of two people is also an expense that you could better spend on vacations, eating out and joining classes that you wish to enjoy in your retirement. Maybe, you would like a of change scenery or friendship group, or just live out a dream that you always wanted, or to have an easier life, and to travel all over the world.

Forced downsizing

Oftentimes people’s circumstances force them to downsize, because of financial reasons. Some downsizers just want extra cash when they retire, so they sell their property and purchase something cheaper. Sometimes people just have to downsize, because of their health and they have to move to a place that offers support such as a retirement village or home.

    Dos and Don’ts for Downsizing:

  • Always assess your own personal needs not just follow the trend
  • Don’t rush, take your time to find the right property and get the right price for the house you are selling.
  • Think about the type of property that you will need. Do you want a small house, townhouse, apartment with or without stairs, retirement village, or something different?
  • Seek professional advice first, then research the real estate market before you buy or sell.
  • Consider whether you can afford to rent out your first home, using the income to pay for a smaller rent on another property.
  • Look over the new location first and if you can rent first, then do so. It’s always best to ‘try before you buy’ with renting.
  • Make sure that you are close to family, friends, transportation, and places that you would like to go.
  • Always seek financial expert advice to get the most out of your retirement money
  • Never make quick decisions
  • Do not spend all of the money that you get from the sale of your property.
  • Never purchase a property that you feel pressured to buy.
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tips for Moving House
Cabo San Lucas, Destinations, Full Ownership, Real Estate, Residences, Riviera Nayarit

Some top tips for Moving House

If you are thinking of moving house, or are someone who is constantly changing your rental property, you probably already know that moving house can be a really frustrating, daunting and stressful experience. It is a major task but many people do not spend enough time preparing for the experience. To help you prepare for your moving day, we have put together some helpful guidelines to make the day a lot less stressful.

Here are some top tips for moving house:

  • Plan your packing

    • Packing is one of the most important tasks to get right when moving home. Do it right and you will reap the rewards of a less stressful move. Packing up your boxes efficiently is the key to success. Avoid just throwing your things in any box that you can find space. Take your time and pack all your items neatly in the boxes according to themes. This will result in less wasted space on your removal van which could result in the use of a smaller vehicle and maybe less man hours.

  • Get organized

    • Make sure you allow enough time before your move and start packing up as early as possible, preferably weeks in advance. Try not to leave things to the last minute. Items you don’t need to use everyday such as towels, sports equipment and documents can be packed way ahead of time. If you know you are someone who is disorganized and can’t envision dedicating time to the process, you may wish to think about contracting a professional packing company to help you. They will do your packing in half the time and some services even help you sort out junk.

  • Decide what are the essential items

    • Everyday items such as toiletries, blankets, pillows, medication, phones and chargers, clothes or anything else you might need immediately after moving house in should be kept separate from the rest of your belongings. These should be packed in boxes which should be marked so they can be easily identified. The use of coloured markers or tags will help. Preferably, these boxes should be the last boxes to be packed and then put to one side when you arrive to your new property.

  • Sort out your junk

    • Should you take everything you have amassed over the years to your new property? That is a question you must ask yourself before you move to your new location. As a rule of thumb, if in doubt, throw it out. Thinning out what you take is an important factor and can have an impact on the size of your moving van. Before disposing of your unwanted goods, consider what items could be given to charities or thrift shops but make sure these places will accept your goods before you drop them off.

For those more valuable items you wish to off load, consider organising a garage sale. This will enable you to make some money on the sales as well. You can also advertise your goods for sale on the internet through sites such as Facebook, Gumtree, eBay or other online buy/sell and swap groups. This is a popular way of selling as there are many thousands of people wanting to pick up a bargain buy.

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