10 Benefits of Butterfly Tea

Have you ever heard of Teami Tea?  Well, I hadn't either until I was contacted by @TeamiKrista over on Instagram to try out their products.  Yall! This is literally the best tea EVER and I'm not just saying that either, it truly is! #teamipartner

Also known as “the beauty tea,” this blend is refreshingly light with jasmine and stevia for a natural hint of sweetness! I love it!

I chose the Butterfly Tea and the red tumbler.  This tumbler is so easy to use and the tea taste wonderful!  It may be hard to tell in my photo, but it’s a lovely shade of blue which is also fun! Here’s a little bit more about it:


Bursting with antioxidants, this caffeine-free herbal tea works to increase wellness and vitality. Known as "the beauty tea" because of its beautifying and anti-aging properties, this delicious blend can be drank morning or night to encourage vitality from head to toe. Originally blue in color, the unique tea changes colors depending on what you add to it! Lemon or acidic fruit will change it to purple and honey will change it pink. Butterfly pea flower works to relieve stress and anxiety and aid in digestion while jasmine tea boosts the immune system and promotes better skin health. Finally, stevia, an all-natural sweetener, aids in weight loss and protects oral health. Customize your beauty regimen and your wellness with the Teami Butterfly Tea Blend!

My favorite thing to do is have a nice soak in a hot bath whilst sipping my hot Teami Butterfly Tea and listen to a little Big Band music before bed. How nice does that sound?  The Butterfly Tea has no caffeine, so its perfect for sipping right before bedtime.

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On a side note, I seriously love it here in our master bathroom since we recently finished up the makeover.  See those details here.

Now for the actual benefits of Teami Butterfly Tea.  The following is directly from the TeamiBlends website.  Please visit TeamiBlends here for more information and products.

10 Health Benefits of Butterfly tea

1) Anti-aging- Over time, our bodies take in and metabolize a lot of oxygen, leading to cell oxidation and the inundation of something called “free radicals” into the body. These tricky little byproducts are linked to causing diseases and increasing aging effects. Not something anyone wants in their body! Butterfly pea powder is loaded with antioxidants- the kind that fights off these free radicals, slowing down aging at its cause. This gorgeous tea naturally prevents aging, so get to drinking! 

2) Anti-inflammatory- Butterfly Pea powder has been renowned for years in the field of Ayurvedic medicine for its limitless uses, and a study published in the Journal of Pharmacy only proved these uses are still relevant today. 

In a study determining the effectiveness of a butterfly pea powder solution, researchers discovered that it can “significantly reduce body temperature” when the subject is suffering from a fever. This low-calorie, high-benefit drink may just be the answer if you’re not one to turn to lab-made pharmaceuticals at the first sign of illness. 

3) Boosts Immune System- Solutions of this powerful plant were also tested against an array of bacteria and proved to fight against common bacteria when ingested regularly. 

This tea is a health must for those long winter months when everyone seems to be full of snot and sniffles. Drink up and give your immune system some help fighting off those nasty bacteria! 

4) Keeps Skin Clear and Glowing- With its natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, this elixir not only prevents signs of aging but fights off the bacteria and inflammation that cause acne and uneven complexion! 

5) Boosts Metabolism- A healthy, active metabolism is vital for fighting off excess weight gain and for maintaining your weight. If you’re feeling a discouraging plateau in your health journey, your metabolism might just need a proper boost to burn a few more calories! Dr. Irina Radosevic stated, "Blue tea can help this process by boosting the effects of the fat-burning hormone, norepinephrine."

It’s well known that green tea can help give your metabolism a leg up, but butterfly pea tea is even more powerful in this regard! It contains loads of potent antioxidants called catechins.
 There are different types of these catechins, but the one to look out for is EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) because it is proven to support and enliven our metabolism! Green tea has some of these properties, but the oxidation process used in harvesting and drying can damage those effects. If you’re looking out for your metabolism, grab the blue tea, not the green! 

6) Reduces Disease-causing Fat- Because this tea targets your metabolism to increase calories burned overall, it also aids in getting rid of fat. But there is more than one type of fat! 
Subcutaneous fat is held under the surface of the skin, which is what adds pant sizes and can be seen and felt on the outside of the body. However, the more dangerous and disease-causing fat lies inside your body. This is called visceral fat, it pads the space between your organs, and is what leads to diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure among other health issues. It's easiest to "see" this fat in older men who are overall slim but have a prominent "beer belly."
Butterfly pea tea targets that visceral fat and works to get rid of it, meaning over time, this tea packs a punch when it comes to health benefits! Of course, it works best when paired with eating well and exercise and is not a cure for those diseases, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle and adding in Butterfly tea will help knock out that visceral fat better than just cutting back on pizza and sweets. 

7) Reduces Stress + Anxiety- Butterfly pea flower has been known to be adaptogenic - helping the body deal with stressors.  Its calming effect on the body and mind can be used to reduce stress and anxiety that you're feeling. Clitoria Ternatea has even been shown to possess moderate anxiolytic and anti-depressive effects when tested in the lab. 

8) Lowers High Blood Pressure- The importance of this tea in Ayurvedic medicine cannot be overlooked, and for years, this natural compound has remained relatively unknown. However, a recent study in the journal Psychopharmacology has proven that its abundance of theanine (that helpful little enzyme again) was useful for reducing and regulating the blood pressure of the study’s subjects.

9) Fights Insomnia- Because this beautiful tea is made by drying out the leaves of the Clitoria ternatea flower, it is classified as a tisane, a type of herbal tea. Herbal teas like those made from the butterfly pea powder contain no caffeine, and this tea’s ability to stimulate the production of dopamine reduces stress and anxiety that can lead to sleepless nights. Check out how sleep can impact your overall health here!

10) Helps Regulate Blood Sugar- Is there nothing this miracle tea can’t do? In a study published in the Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, butterfly pea powder proved to reduce and even stabilize levels of blood glucose concentration.

We would never suggest this be your only treatment of diabetes, but for those looking to regulate their blood sugar through dietary means, this tea would be a wonderful addition to your routine!

After my long soak in a hot bath, its off to sleep in my snugly bed.  Use my code DDC30 at check out to save 30% off your order of $34 or more. This code is good through the rest of November.  Click here to check out the entire line of Teami Teas and other products that you didn't know you couldn't live without!

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Soothing DIY Lavender Foot Soak

Its Summertime and that means I'm wearing flip flops or sandals E V E R Y D A Y!  That's all fun and lovely until my feet start looking like they've been lost in the wilderness for months!  We are on a budget, trying to get our bills paid down, so I don't go to the salon and get my feet done, nope, I give myself a pedicure at home.....for FREE!  This foot soak helps to soften my rough feet before all the other steps (***see link at the bottom for those steps***).

My Mama gave me some homemade foot soak a few months back and I recently ran out so I decided to make more.  She was sweet enough to add the recipe for the foot soak right on to the jar she gave to me so I would have it when I needed it.  I asked her where she got the recipe but she couldn't remember if it was Pinterest or a magazine.  Oh well, its awesome anyway! :)

You will need four (4) ingredients, yep, that's it, just four!  You may already have all of them in your home right now!

Lavender Foot Soak

1 cup epsom salt
1 cup sea salt
2 cups baking soda
several drops of lavender essential oil (or scent of your choice)

Mix all ingredients well and transfer to a storage container, like a small Ball jar with seal-able lid.

Use 1/4 cup of the mixture to one pan of hot water.  Soak until the water cools or about 20 minutes.

1 cup of Epsom Salt

1 cup of Sea Salt

2 cups of Baking Soda

Several drops of essential oil - I used about twenty (20) drops in mine.

I used my smaller sized whisk to blend it all together.  The whisk helped break up the lumps created by the essential oil.  Mix until all ingredients are incorporated.

You can package it up in a little jar and give it as gifts to your Mama, sister, friend, teacher, hair dresser, nail tech and the list goes on and on.....or, you can keep it all for yourself! :)

I added enough for three treatments to a small jar and then made a sweet little tag using scrapbook paper and my Spellbinder's Nestibilities dies.  Using my printer,  I added the name of the foot soak on the front and the recipe on the back of the tag.  First I put a piece of wide burlap ribbon over the sealed lid and then added the cute tag.  Ready to give as a gift!

I'm thinking I'll make this up at Christmas time, but use Peppermint or Cinnamon oil for a more festive scent!  What scent would you choose?

***Here's another great idea for your Summer Foot Care:

DIY Soft Summertime Feet

It doesn't have to be done all at once.  It is a slow process in the works! C-ya next time!

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Cleaning Your Beauty Blender

This post is again, a little off topic from what we usually talk about here on the blog, but every now and again I find a really good beauty tip and I have to share it with you!

For Christmas I received my very first ever Beauty Blender.  They are not cheap so I try my best to take good care of it.  I've tried several ways to clean my cute little pink makeup sponge, but with no luck until now.  I found my remedy on Pinterest of course.

Dawn dish soap to the rescue!  You will need a microwave safe bowl, Dawn dish soap and hot tap water.
See my little blender there?  That's actually what it would look like after I "washed" it using my hand soap in the bathroom.  It doesn't look very clean huh?  Actually it was pretty clean, but very stained by my makeup. 

First, I added hot tap water to my bowl with Dawn dish soap.  I worked my sponge by squeezing and releasing until I thought I had it pretty clean.  After that, I let it sit for about an hour while I finished making supper.

Next, I rinsed it under warm running water until it was free of any soapy bubbles.  Looks pretty good now!  Look how much make up is in the bowl of water there!

After I rinsed my bowl out really well, I added more water to the bowl, dropped my blender in and gave it a good squeeze so it would fill with water and then popped it into the microwave for about 1 minute 45 seconds.  This sanitizes it so no creepy crawlies will grow in it.  CAUTION! The bowl and water will be very hot.  Please be careful and remove the bowl from microwave and let cool.

Now I have a freshly cleaned and sanitized sponge to help cover all my experience lines with! YAY!  I do this cleaning process about once every two weeks to make sure I'm not smearing all kinds of yucky germs on my face daily.  In the meanwhile, I continue to wash it with hand soap after each use.

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DIY Soft Summertime Feet

This post is a bit off from our regular topics, but it was so AWESOME I had to share it!  Who doesn't like to have their feet looking and feeling soft and pretty for the summertime sandal wearing?  I know I do!  Nobody wants to see your crusty ugly heels ladies!  Let me show you how to fix that!

Since we are on a mission to save money and pay down our bills, I decided to save myself about $40 and try a home pedicure.  It really worked nicely!  I got the idea here.

For Soft Summertime Feet, you will need:

2 cups hydrogen peroxide
2 cups HOT water (the hotter the better because the peroxide cools it off fast)
Foot file and buffer
Nail trimmers and nippers
O'Keefe's Healthy Feet (or your favorite foot lotion)
Wash basin
Towel

Add hot water and peroxide to your wash basin and soak your feet for a good 30 minutes.  Make sure your heels and other problem ares are totally immersed in the water solution.  After 30 minutes, dry feet well.

Immediately after drying, use your foot file to remove the dead skin on your feet.  If you're like me you have a few other places besides your heels that need attention.

Next, smooth out the rough spots with a buffer.  My buffer is two sided.  I used the coarser side first then the smooth side to finish.  Wipe off the dust with your towel.

Apply O'Keefee's foot cream generously to both feet concentrating on your problem areas and then ENJOY!

It's awesome how this simple treatment works so well and best of all, it didn't cost me $40!!

Lastly, if you decide to polish your nails, make sure to use alcohol or polish remover on your nails to remove all traces of the O'Keefe's so your polish will stay on.  Now you're ready for those sandals again!

Here's another summertime foot treatment too:

Soothing DIY Lavender Foot Soak


It doesn't have to be done all at once.  It is a slow process in the works! C-ya next time!

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These lovely and FUN parties!
Between Naps on the Porch
The Dedicated House  - (I was featured)