Have a Cuppa Low Cal Hot Spiced Tea

There's a reason why I totally went with this great pic 

from Lipton of their Hot Tea.

I cannot photograph food.

or drinks...

at least not well enough to make it look appetizing.

I remember having this delicious hot spiced tea

also know as "Russian Tea" or "Southern Spiced Tea".

When I was young I could sip on this all afternoon.

I would make big batches of it, blissfully unaware...

But I stopped making it because of all the sugar.

It has a ton of sugar.

and I rarely use sugar.

Maybe Splenda or Truvia.

Before you could say "Brrrrr, It's Cold Outside",

I would have consumed hundreds of calories

and waaaaaay too much sugar.

not gonna happen anymore.

Recently Pinterest was abuzz with pics and recipes for this yummy cold weather pick me up, and it had me reminiscing about how good this recipe was, and how it warmed you on a snowy, blustery day. Like today.

These were taken from my front porch...

I'm not getting out in it.

Now that there is sugar free lemon flavor iced tea mixes and Sugar Free Tang, I thought, "now wait a minute. I can still have this without tempting the Diabetes that runs in my family". (do you ever think out loud?) I really don't want to rile that monster up.

(what did I tell ya, no way to make this pretty.)

Super simple to put together. I used generic individual Splenda Lemon Iced Tea Mix and No Sugar Orange Koolaid cause hubby couldn't find Sugar Free Tang. Then just added equal packages of both in a plastic container; plus some cinnamon, and Splenda or Sweet n' Low or Truvia to taste. I just use about 2 rounded teaspoons full in a mug with boiling water. really good, tastes the way I remembered.  And hey...it's like I'm 20 again! 

stay warm!

xoxo,

Be Inspired #167

First of all I want to thank all of you that came by last week and linked up with the party. Thanksgiving week is such a hectic time, so thanks so much for coming to the party! I enjoyed seeing what you all have been up to, and I know that we had lots of visitors over the weekend. Whenever I'm feeling a little low on inspiration, all I have to do is click thru the links of this party, you guys are so creative! Here are a few links from last week:

Rita from Mammabellarte has been busy painting, glittering, and sewing

 as co host for her wonderful California event, The Vintage Marketplace.

 I thought you'd enjoy seeing a few of her Christmas Creations.

Tart Pan Pedestals

Susan from Must Love Junk has this amazing chippy door on her mantel.

It's reversible, creating a wonderful backdrop for her Natural Christmas Mantel 

Love this adorable Hoopy Holiday Snowman
from Nici at Posed Perfection

The perfect classic is Christmas Red and White in the Kitchen

from Carolyn at Aiken House and Gardens.
I'm in love with that metal picnic hamper!

 Barbara at 21 Rosemary Lane shared a DIY

of her beautiful Williamsburg Traditional Wreath

Each year I see these Vintage Jewelry Christmas Trees  and I want to make one.
This one from Betsy at Coastal Colors
is framed beautifully in a vintage gold frame.
Perfect for a little Christmas Bling!

Elizabeth from Blue Clear Sky wanted something different this year and she chose  to sew up some gorgeous White Denim bags for her armoire doors. You need to hear where she found the fabric, great upcycle!

Amy from Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

shared the recipe for Nutella Pumpkin Pie.
Pumpkin and Nutty Chocolate?
yes, please.

thanks so much, gals!

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