Jennifer Violet
Bio
Bakes sweets ever Thursday and donates them to her local homeless shelter. Is an owner to five pugs and can count to 500 in French.
Stories (62/0)
How to Increase Productivity by Meditating at Work
During work, our productivity is almost never consistent. There will be days when we're so interested in what we're doing and utterly determined to get it done. But then there are days when we can't even write out a simple email, because we're either tired or bored out of our minds and can't fine the motivation to do anything. You can certainly say our productivity is always changing depending on the day as well as the work we're assigned. And, come on, we all know it's like the biggest challenge to be productive at work on a Friday.
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Journal
How To Make Homemade Ginger Beer
I'm personally not the biggest fan of beer because I don't like the taste, smell, or anything else about the beverage. However, I recently tried homemade ginger beer that my friend Rachel whipped up and it was shockingly amazing. Even though it's called ginger "beer," it's actually usually non-alcoholic. It's almost more like kombucha because of the fermentation process—in fact, if you're already familiar with how to make kombucha, the process is pretty similar. Ginger beer also contains vitamins and probiotics and is a healthier substitute to the majority of carbonated drinks. The taste was so delicious overall that I just had to make a couple on my own. It's definitely a tastier alternative to beer for people who don't like beer.
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Proof
Best Dog Training Books Every New Owner Should Read
When I first adopted my puppy, I knew that I wanted to start training him. I always hear that it's better if you start training your dogs at their earliest age, because they'll grow up to become masters in everything they were trained in. So, I gave it a shot. I looked up a few pet training methods and strategies to begin with. Even though I was following what the Internet was telling me, my puppy couldn't entirely understand what I was trying to tell him. At this point, I didn't know what else to do. I knew my puppy was at the perfect age where he begins to understand things. Even his breed is the type of breed that can easily pick up on tricks. However, it wasn't my puppy and his learning ability that was the problem, it was what the Internet was showing me.
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Petlife
How To Infuse Your Alcohol With Fresh Fruit, Spices, Herbs, and Botanicals
Have you ever wanted to create your own cocktails right at home? The bartenders make it look so easy, and it is! You can create delicious cocktails that are infused with all-natural ingredients like fresh fruit, herbs, spices, and more. This is a much tastier alternative to already-flavored liquors, since you're using only all-natural additions. For a lower calorie summer cocktail or delicious winter beverage, there's an array of ways you can infuse any type of alcohol. Some people have even gone so far as to learn how to make infused sous vide cocktails, but that requires equipment we don't all have lying around.
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Proof
9 Signs Your Baby Is Going to Be Big
During the first few months of your pregnancy, it's difficult to tell exactly what you are having. Until you go in for another ultrasound visit when you're around five to six months, there's a lot that the nurse can tell you, from the gender or whether the baby is developing any form of disability. But can you tell the weight of your baby? It's tough at times, especially when you yourself are picking up a lot of weight. However, the weight of your child can even be determined by your weight.
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Families
How To Barrel Age Your Cocktails at Home
The majority of drinkers love a great signature cocktail of their choice. Whether they're into more fruity cocktails or can't get enough of the bitter ones, there are so many ways you can create cocktails. From the types of spirits and liquor to the additions like juices, sodas, and other mixers, there are tons and tons of ways you can whip up a great-tasting cocktail. Even though some people like to keep it simple and light with a two-mix cocktail, there are others who throw in a bunch of ingredients, because they want their cocktail to be loaded with flavors. And how can we blame them? Cocktails should be fun drinks!
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Proof
10 Ways You Can Reuse Cereal Boxes
Many of us binge on cereal all throughout the week. There are even times when we don't eat cereal in the mornings, but during the nights. Well, I personally prefer eating cereal at night, but that's not the point. Since some of us clean out cereal boxes every week, we're left with multiple empty boxes that we (hopefully!) recycle. And if you're a true lover of cereal, then you definitely go through a ton of cereal boxes every month.
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Lifehack
Best Jobs You Can Get with an Associate's Degree
Many people believe that just getting your associate's degree can't get you any job at all. That you'll be working behind a McDonald's counter for the rest of your life and regret not shooting further in your education. In fact, getting your associate's degree is way better than not getting a degree at all. But there are jobs that don't require a degree. And in actuality, you can achieve more than you've expected with just an associate's degree!
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Education
- Top Story - April 2018
Famous Photographers That Use HasselbladsTop Story - April 2018
In photography, there are photographers who capture the greatest photos ever with their preferred camera. While some photographers use a wide variety of cameras to take certain photos, there are also photographers who use one specific camera to take all of there photos. Since they're so experienced with that one camera, they can still take a diverse, wide variety of photos with that camera. And since they've mastered the ways to use that camera, why use other cameras? Plus, there are cameras out there that can perform amazingly at taking the ideal photos.
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Photography
10 Dog Food Delivery Services You Must Try
There are so many ways to feed your dog, from getting store bought food to even making him homemade organic meals. Since our dogs deserve so much love, they certainly deserve great-tasting meals to enjoy, too. However, since many of us work during the weekdays and don't have much time preparing homemade meals, we have to offer our dogs regular store-bought cheap, dry dog food that they're sometimes not fond of. But did you know that there are dog food delivery services out there that can provide you with fresh meals for your dog?
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Petlife
15 Accessories Every Baker Needs in Their Kitchen
As a baker, we literally need to acquire everything and anything. If we want to create unique and incredibly designed baked goods, then we need the right tools to do so. I'm talking about various shapes of baking pans, to durable whisks, mixers, and cookie molds, if we want to bake a specific pastry or dessert, then we have to have it. That's why bakers need all the essentials to be as creative as possible!
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Feast
10 Reasons You Should Adopt A Puppy Today
Dogs literally make the world go round—fight me on this. They're playful, super loving, so adorable, goofy at times, and amazing at cuddling. While they're basically a member of the family the second you adopt one, puppies comes with a lot of benefits. I'm talking about keeping you fit, being responsible in caring for something that's alive, and also cheering you up when you've had the worst day.
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Petlife