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If you gave up candy or chocolate for Lent at some point in your life, you know just how exciting it is to receive an Easter basket filled with limited-edition treats. There are Peeps, obviously, but also many variations of Cadbury Eggs, Whoppers malted eggs, and jelly beans. You can learn a lot about a person based on what they go for first in their basket — their favorite candy.

Fess up: What’s your favorite candy for Easter? Make a decision and read on to see what it says about you.

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In my last apartment, my husband used to hang a paper grocery bag on the handle of our front door, which was at least in our kitchen, and he’d call that our recycling center. It would only last a few hours before I’d move it to small cubby in the corner of our kitchen. I hated his system because it was unsightly to look at and he hated mine because it was too hard to put empty bottles into. The point: Recycling in a small apartment is hard. But it’s obviously worth it and something we absolutely do!

We moved recently and our new place came with a pull-out drawer with a trashcan and recycling bin (fancy, I know!), so the issue has resolved itself. But I just found something that makes me want to rethink even our new (totally successful) system.

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If you love the floral aroma and pick me-up-you get from a steaming cup of jasmine tea, it’s time to turn this traditionally hot drink into a fast and fancy sparkling mocktail. Tea-infused cocktails are more popular than ever, and while this one skips the booze, it goes big on flavor. It comes together for a fragrant, easy-to-make sparkler that goes with most desserts and dinners.

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From Apartment Therapy → Let’s Go! Kick Off Your Spring Cleaning With a 20-Minute Kitchen Task

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Shrubs: They’re fun to say and even more fun to drink!

But first of all, what the heck is a shrub? A shrub is a concentrated syrup made from whole fruit, vinegar, and sugar. It’s then mixed with sparkling soda water for a delightful non-alcoholic beverage. If you’re drinking a shrub, you’re enjoying a fruity drunk that is sweet, refreshing, and a teeny bit tart (thanks to the vinegar).

Although there are several different methods for making shrubs, the most common process involves creating a fruit-flavored vinegar and sweetening it with sugar. Of course, you can make your own (see below!) or you can buy some that are already made for you. Whichever you decide to do, they should definitely be added to your next sober celebration.

Here are 6 of our favorites you can purchase.

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Eating some protein at every meal is an easy way to keep you full and focused, since protein takes a good amount of time to digest. That’s especially important at lunch, when you need to give yourself enough fuel to power through the rest of your work or school day. While a classic tuna salad will give you that protein boost, there are countless other ways to get a little more creative with your lunch and still get the protein you need. Here are 20 recipes that are sure to inspire.

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Did the Greek Gods eat Greek yogurt? Probably not. But they got to do other fun things like wear togas, throw lightening bolts, and ride winged horses. You, on the other hand, you get to eat lots of Greek yogurt! As much of it as you want! So why not embrace your inner Zeus or Aphrodite while you do it?

It’s no myth — these fun finds will make the entire meal feel a lot more divine.

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Despite all the ways we love to prepare fresh spring asparagus, microwave steaming might be the very best. You’ve got to trust me here, because microwave steaming eliminates the need to boil water, takes just a few minutes, and makes perfectly tender asparagus spears without turning on the oven.

Let me alleviate any further doubts on this method by noting that I learned this asparagus steaming trick from Alton Brown — so now you’ve got to try it, right?

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If you’ve been on the fence about getting a spiralizer, now might be the time to invest in this trendy kitchen tool. Right now on Amazon you can buy one of the highest-rated spiralizers — the Brieftons 5-Blade Spiralizer – for just $20. It’s normally $50, so that means it’s 60 percent off. Once the Lightning Deal is over, the spiralizer will be $25, so it’s still a good deal.

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There are a lot of reasons to want to skip the bar for your next hangout with friends. Whether one of you is in recovery, are refraining from alcohol for health or religious reasons, or just want to mix it up because you’re over the bar scene, here are some solid suggestions on where to meet up — somewhere, anywhere — besides a bar.

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