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Need to Boost Your Brain Power? Try Chocolate

Looking for an excuse to satiate your sweet tooth? Well, you're in luck - especially if you're a chocolate lover.

And if you're an American--there's a good chance you are--Americans consume 3 billion pounds of chocolate each year! That is a lot of chocolate, however, Switzerland is still top of the list with a consumption of 9.1 kg per person per year, followed by us Germans with 8.4 kg per person per year.

Yes, it sounds too good be true. But there is a lot of evidence out there that shows that consuming chocolate in moderate amounts (key word-moderate) can help boost your brain power!

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Chocolate Beauty Rituals You Never Knew Existed

Chocolate is a dessert that is loved by a lot of people. It also has a lot of beauty benefits, and most people aren't aware of them.

Body moisturizers made with cocoa butter has always been high in demand for so long, and chocolate is made from cocoa. The oils found in chocolate removes stretch marks and cellulite; it has very strong anti-aging oxidants which are stronger than the one found in green teas. It also softens and hydrates your skin and also contains phenylethylamine and serotonin which are feel-good substances released when we are in love or happy. So, after a hard and stressful day, it only feels right to lie down and pamper every part of your body with a chocolate beauty ritual.

Here are some chocolate beauty rituals you never knew existed.

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10 Fun Easter Egg Hunt Ideas For Your Family

The Easter egg hunt tradition is an old annual tradition and it is very vital to make it as exciting as possible. So, it doesn’t become a boring holiday ritual. If the egg hunts are interesting enough it gives your family, especially the kids something to look forward to in the upcoming Easter holidays. Here are 10 fun Easter egg hunt ideas for your family.

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5 Guilt-Free Chocolate Tips

Everyone loves chocolate! So why not enjoy chocolate without feeling guilty. These guilt-free recipes are light, appetizing and simple to make. Give your sweet tooth a treat and enjoy these perfect desserts.
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10 Good Reasons To Buy German Chocolate

Chocolate...Who doesn't love it? Despite it being the world's favorite snack many people rarely venture away from their usual brands. It's time to try something new. It's time my friends, to buy some German chocolate.

We are following in the historic footsteps of chocolatiers here in Germany and can't wait to share with you these 10 reasons why you should buy German chocolate.

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5 Reasons Chocolate Lovers Love Starbucks

For many chocolate lovers, nothing beats the delicious satisfaction that comes with every luscious bite. A comforting, luxurious moment, and, an experience in and of itself, eating chocolate is one of life's super pleasures.

But, if eating chocolate is right up there with breathing in terms of its importance in the lives of chocolate lovers, drinking chocolate has got to come a close second.

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Eating Chocolate Makes You Smarter

Of all the food inventions ever made, all humans should be eternally grateful to Jordan & Timaeus, citizens of our city, who mixed the ingredients that gave rise to chocolate. Never has anything that tastes so good proven to be really good for people. Like honey, chocolates pack a lot. The awesomeness of this great culinary invention doesn’t just end in its taste, or its ability to make us feel good, chocolates can also make you smart!

So, were you thinking of cutting chocolates off your diet list? Think again.

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3 Mug Cake Recipes You Can Make In Minutes

Baking is easy when it only takes a few minutes. Mug cakes are fun and a quick solution to satisfy a sweet craving. Here are three delicious recipes.
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3 Unique Homemade Gift Ideas

Homemade gifts are fun and a delightful surprise for the receiver. During the festive season visiting friends and family is a daily activity for us and taking a gift along a sweet gesture to spread some holiday cheer. We love being creative in the kitchen and here is the result of last weeks creation.
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3 Gingerbread Baking Ideas For Christmas

Christmas -  the season of endless cookie baking. Gingerbread is the most popular pastry in Germany during the holiday season. There is a great variety of gingerbread foods available from hard cookies to cake like pastries. As the name suggests they are typically flavored with ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. There are so many delicious recipes out there that it is hard to choose. We have selected our top three  recipes from around the web.
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