LEMONADE, THAT COOL REFRESHING DRINK

Boy is it hot and summer hasn't even started. One things for sure, there's nothing like a cool glass of lemonade on a hot, humid day. During the summer, my mom always made a fresh pitcher of lemonade weekly. Throughout the years, she has experimented with so many flavors, fruits and herbs. Each delicious experiment has brought pure joy to friends and family alike. So, I've decided to share a summer time memory with you.

Mommy's Sparkling Minty Peach Lemonade

INGREDIENTS:

2/3 cup of fresh mint leaves

6 cups of fresh water

8 freshly squeezed lemons (more or less depending on your taste)

1/4 cup of lemon juice from concentrate

1 cup sugar; less or more to your liking

1 fresh peach sliced in quarters

2 extra mint leave stems

1 can of ginger-ale

PREPARATION:

Heat the mint leaves in 2 cups of water until boiling. Reduce heat to a simmer and leave for 5 minutes. Let cool, then strain boiled mint leaves. Combine mint water with the rest of the water (4 cups), squeeze in fresh lemons. Add sugar and lemon juice. Stir. Add in peach and extra mint leaves then chill. Add ginger-ale once chilled. Viola! ...Lemonade, that cool refreshing drink!

WHO LOVES IT?: Sunshine Diva's

POMEGRANATE IS IN THE AIR

There's nothing better than walking into a home and feeling and smelling the essence of home sweet home. It embraces nostalgic thoughts that tend to comfort, relax and embrace the senses.

You can capture such a feeling with Nyakio's Pomegrante & Sage home diffuser. The fruity yet earthy fragrance yields a sophisticated blend of dark berries, pomegranate and cassis.

It's time inhale and smell the pomegranate. Fragrance your home for up to two months.

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WHO LOVES IT?: Home Sweet Home Diva's

THE AUDACITY OF HOPE

THE DIVA'S LOUNGE TEAM EXTENDS OUR HEART-FELT CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATOR BARACK OBAMA FOR CLINCHING

THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

HISTORY WAS MADE AND IT CAN NEVER BE ERASED!

WHO LOVES IT?: Diva's Who Believe in Change

QUEENS IN THE MIDST

"Short or tall, thick or thin, I love the skin that I am in!" is only one of the many affirmations presented on each bottle of J. Blossom's fun, natural bath and body products for girls.

My 7 yr old niece was the recipient of J. Blossom treats; strawberry banana to be exact. She was overwhelmed that she had her own set of natural body care. The products are wonderful and beautifully packaged. I found myself dipping into the natural body lotion until I was ordered by my niece Maya to "keep your paws away, Auntie".

Any little Diva would love to receive such a thoughtful and fun gift. Available in Great Big Grape and Strawberry Banana Smoothie. Thanks for thinking of our girls Diva Jamila!

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WHO LOVES IT?: Little Diva Maya