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3 components you can use to make delicious marinades, an easier way to set a sleep timer, and more. September 28, 2021 [View Online]( TOGETHER WITH [beam]( Good morning! Whether you ate something really garlicky for lunch or rushed out the door without brushing your teeth, bad breath happens to everyone. But there are plenty of easy ways to freshen up your breath, including the 5 I’ll be sharing with you in Today’s Good Thing. And in Tech Tip Tuesday, there’s a handy tip for those who like to listen to something while they fall asleep, like music, audiobooks, or sleep sounds. (For those who prefer to fall asleep in complete silence, all I can offer you is my utter astonishment and mild concern.) Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING 5 Simple Fixes That Banish Bad Breath [Photos of fixes for bad breath.]( Everyone experiences the occasional episode of bad breath, but these 5 home remedies can help. 1. Chew On Fresh Herbs. Chewing on a fresh sprig of parsley, basil, mint, rosemary, thyme, or cilantro can help freshen your breath. Many believe their chlorophyll helps neutralize unpleasant odors, but however it works, replacing the smell of bad breath with a fresh, herbaceous scent certainly won’t hurt. 2. Rinse With Zinc. According to [a 2017 study]( rinsing regularly with a solution containing zinc can be an effective treatment for halitosis. You can find mouth rinses with zinc in them on Amazon and elsewhere online, or you could consider taking a zinc supplement, which may help in a similar fashion. 3. Supplement With Probiotics. While bad breath often originates in the mouth, it can also begin as far down as the digestive tract. In these cases, supporting gut health with probiotics may help with bad breath. Eat probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, kimchee, and sauerkraut, or consider taking a probiotic supplement. 4. Drink Apple Cider Vinegar. Drinking apple cider vinegar can help fight two causes of bad breath. It can improve bad breath related to digestion, and it has antibacterial properties that can help kill odor-causing bacteria in the mouth. Add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water and drink it before each meal. 5. Drink Plenty Of Water. If you aren’t drinking enough water during the day, your mouth can dry out and become an ideal breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria. Drink water regularly, and consider adding orange, strawberries, or kiwi for added vitamin C to make your mouth even less hospitable to bacteria. [6 More Simple Fixes For Bad Breath ➜]( Related • [Are These 7 Bad Habits Ruining Your Teeth?]( • [Want Squeaky Clean Teeth? This DIY Makes It Easy]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • Even when your kitchen is a disaster, you don't need all day to clean it—here’s how to get it done in just 15 minutes. [Read more ➜]( • When lids can't be recycled or don't match your containers, refer to these dozens of useful ways to reuse plastic lids. [Read more ➜]( • While a warm bath never hurts when you’re feeling lousy, find out how adding Epsom salt can help cure what ails you. [Read more ➜]( TECH TIP TUESDAY One Sleep Timer To Rule Them All [An image of two phone screens showing the Timer ]( The Clock app offers a streamlined sleep timer option that will silence audio from any app. Many people like to listen to music, audiobooks, or sleep sounds while falling asleep, but it isn't usually necessary to have the audio playing all night long. But there's a function designed to help in occasions such as these: the sleep timer. While many music and audio apps have a sleep timer built-in, finding it can be a bit of a hassle if you switch around between a few different apps. Luckily, there's another option you can use to silence the audio from any app you happen to be listening to at the time. This function is available in the Timer section of the Clock app. Just set a timer for an hour (or two, or however long you like to set your sleep timers for), then tap the "When Timer Ends" option. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the screen to find the "Stop Playing" option, then tap to enable it. Once your timer reaches the end of its countdown and "goes off," any audio that's playing will be silenced, whether it's coming from your Audiobooks app, Spotify, your sleep sounds app, or any other app. It's quick, easy, and less involved than locating the sleep timer option in half a dozen different apps. TOGETHER WITH BEAM Nothing Will Put You In A Good Mood Like A Great Night’s Sleep Is there anything better than waking up feeling genuinely well-rested? Between afternoons spent perfecting my latest DIY concoction and writing late into the night, I used to go to bed feeling exhausted and over-stimulated. I rarely woke up feeling well-rested, and it always affected my mood and productivity the following day. That’s why I’m glad I found [beam dream powder](. With mood-boosting and sleep-enhancing ingredients like magnesium, reishi, l-theanine, and beam’s nano CBD, this delicious, chocolatey drink mix is the perfect way to unwind at bedtime. And after a good night's rest, you'll wake up feeling energized and ready for the day. If you’re ready to remember what it's like to sleep soundly through the night, [give beam dream powder a try](. Get 35% off your new subscription using the code ONEGOODTHING. (Not only will you also get a free mug and frother with your subscription, but you'll never have to worry about running out!) [Try beam dream powder ➜]( Supporting our sponsors makes it possible for me to continue sharing the tips and tricks that make your life easier! [Check out beam]( high quality functional supplements for sleep and beyond. - Thank you! COOKING Make Your Own Marinades With These 3 Components [Photos of marinades.]( Once you understand the basic components of a good marinade, you can start whipping up your own. While there is something to be said for the convenience of store-bought marinades—Mr. Yoshida’s is a go-to at the Nystul house—it’s hard to beat the freshness and flavor of a marinade made from scratch. Another nice thing about making marinades is that you don’t necessarily need a recipe to do it. As long as you include these three basic components, you can use flavors you love to create your own unique and delicious formulas: 1. Acids. Acids help to tenderize meat and lend brightness to the overall flavor profile. Common acids in marinades include lemon juice, lime juice, vinegars, wines, and more. 2. Oil. Some flavors are oil-soluble, so adding oil to your marinade can help ensure those flavors are infused into the meat. It also adds moisture, ensuring the finished dish will be juicy and moist. 3. Herbs, Spices, And Flavorings. Flavorful components like herbs, spices, and sauces give marinades additional flavor. [11 Easy Marinades To Try ➜]( JILLEE'S PICK An Outback Romance Turned TV Miniseries [Images of the front cover of the ]( When it comes to adapted works, I normally prefer to read the book before I see the movie or show. But in the case of [The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough]( I didn’t even know it was a book until I saw the television miniseries of the same name. [The Thorn Birds TV miniseries]( came out in 1983 and would eventually become the second highest-rated U.S. miniseries of all time (right behind 1977’s Roots). The chemistry between Richard Chamberlain and Rachel Ward was undeniable, and the series had hearts fluttering (and breaking) nationwide, including my own! I decided to read the book afterward, and as is usually the case in these situations, I ended up loving the book even more. I've read it more than a few times at this point, but then again, it's an era-spanning tale of forbidden love set in the Australian Outback, so what's not to love? Unless you don’t enjoy stories about star-crossed lovers whose romance is forbidden because of society, and whose inability to communicate is ultimately responsible for the majority of their suffering. (But I think that covers about 80% of romances, so I don’t know what to tell you!) [See The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough on Amazon](. WHAT IN THE WORLD WIDE WEB A Punishingly Puzzling Number Game [An image of a laptop displaying the 2048 game.]( If you enjoy number puzzles like Sudoku and haven't had a chance to try [2048]( I can assure you that you’re going to love this game! I've been finding it hard to put down, and it's always nice to have a fun game you can pull up when you're waiting around for something. The game consists of a grid of numbered tiles, which you can only manipulate by sliding all the tiles so they align with the top, bottom, left, or right side of the grid. When two tiles of the same number end up side-by-side, the blocks merge and the numbers get added together. The goal is to continue merging blocks and adding their numbers until you reach the number 2048. My high score (so far) is 5148. Can you beat it? [Give 2048 a try here]( or download the mobile app in your preferred app store. A FEW MORE THINGS... Register To Vote: Today is National Voter Registration Day, a day to celebrate our democracy and encourage the entire nation to help register eligible Americans to exercise their right to vote. Get involved in a National Voter Registration Day event in your community, or learn how to get yourself registered to vote at [Vote.gov](. Conversation Starter: “What is something you’ve accomplished as an adult that your younger self would be proud of?” Use this question to get to know someone in your life a little better today (and share your answer so they can get to know you better too!) Together with Beam: Beam’s magnesium- and CBD-packed [Dream powder can help you get deeper sleep](. Mix it with warm milk or hot water for a delicious before bedtime drink without any calories or added sugar. OGT readers get 35% off your first month’s supply with code ONEGOODTHING. [Sweet dreams!]( What did you think of today's email? [Not good]( | [Just okay]( | [Loved it!]( 🏠[Visit the By Jillee Shop]( 🤗 [Join OGT Free]( Let's connect! [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( [youtube]( If you have thoughts, comments, questions or a tip or trick you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you! My inbox is always open, so just hit "reply" and let me know what's on your mind. See you tomorrow! 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