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Lampshades in Playa — Made to Order!

June 30, 2021 0

  You may already know this great home deco shop in Playa.  They have always had a variety of lampshades in stock, and now we can get them made to order!  Just bring in your icky shade and the new one will be ready in 4-5 days. Store hours are [……]

Health

Plants for a Prettier, Healthier Bedroom: English Ivy

June 30, 2021 0

English Ivy (Scientific name: Hedera helix) In just a few hours, the English Ivy can reduce airborne mold in a room.  This is welcome news for allergy sufferers and anyone in search of a better night’s sleep.  A very forgiving plant, English Ivy requires moderate sunlight exposure.  Let the soil surface [……]

News

Tren Maya Station in Tulum

June 30, 2021 0

The office of Mexican and English architecture Aidia Studio has designed a train station for Tulum with a large trellis ceiling to be built on the Maya Tren Railway Line. Aidia Studio designed the perforated roof made of structural steel and glass-reinforced concrete panels to enclose platforms and lobby.  The [……]

Akumal Foodie

Substitutions in the Kitchen

June 30, 2021 0

Often we who live in Mexico can’t find the exact ingredients called for in a recipe.  Often substitutions are needed because of dietary restrictions.  And sometimes we just aren’t going to use an ingredient often enough to make its purchase worthwhile. Here’s a list of commonly used substitutions.  It’s not [……]

Health

Exercises for a Better Sleep

June 30, 2021 0

Numerous studies have shown that exercise can reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep at night. It also increases sleep time and quality. While experts suggest avoiding vigorous exercise within an hour of bedtime (it raises heart rate, body temperature, and adrenaline), stretching and meditative movement like [……]

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Foodie Makes Brazilian Lemonade

June 30, 2021 0

Brazilian lemonade is actually Brazilian limeade, made with fresh limes. The Portuguese word for lime is limão, so in Portuguese it’s limonada,  lemonade. There are a few different versions of this Brazilian lime drink, all of which feature fresh limes, but involve a different way of juicing and sweetening them. You [……]

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NPR Sunday Puzzle: Words Within Words

June 30, 2021 0

THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2021/06/27/1010586683/sunday-puzzle-words-within-words On-air challenge: Every answer today is a made-up two-word phrase in which the first word has five letters. Add one letter to the front and another at the end to make a seven-letter word that completes the phrase. Ex. Decorative piece of [……]

Health

The Aging Process and Chiropractic

June 30, 2021 0

Sorry, but the fountain of youth does not exist, no one escapes the aging process, and good health cannot be purchased.  However, when it comes to the wear and tear of aging on the joints of your body, then there is an effective, natural measure that you can take. The [……]

Events

Father’s Day Menu

June 18, 2021 0

Lolha Father’s Day Special Filet mignon with grilled shrimp served with a baked potato and grilled zucchini $700 pesos     Served 5–9 Reservations : [email protected]   or Carlos and Miguel at Lolha