Flowers to last a lifetime.
When you say “artificial flowers” most people cringe. Over the years, badly made plastic flowers have given this décor item a bad rap. Read More
We are being starved…Load-shedding has made us all Watt Watchers!
Nobody likes a diet. But sometimes it can be good to practice restraint! So you’ve got the gas stove to boil the kettle and cook the basics on, you’ve got the solar geyser and the old fashioned gas heaters, you even have hot water bottles and you’ve invested in a couple of battery LED’s. If you are one of the lucky ones, you might even have that hallowed combination...Read More
Dish soap for your ouchies?
Off-lable cleaning supply uses If like us, you love a good deal, then you know all about the magic of buying in bulk. In the heat of the moment it might make complete sense to buy not just the one 750ml bottle of dish soap you need, but to opt for the Buy 10 and save 25% massive-bulk-sale-super-saver-deal…or just opt for the big 5liter cans…either way, once the...Read More
Get Hooked on Easy and Fun DIY Crochet Home DĂ©cor Projects!
Time to get crafty and spruce up your home décor! Create projects worth a double look with these fulfilling and stress-relieving projects! Crochet not only adds beauty to your home, but also offers numerous benefits for your well-being. Engaging in crochet projects can be a wonderful way to relax, unwind, and de-stress. The repetitive motions of crocheting, combined...Read More
Street Food Sensation
Unveiling the Cheesy Chili Chicken and Bacon Sandwich with Raw Ginger It’s the time of the year when you want good food to heat up the body and nourish the soul. If you’re looking for just that, Chef Jo of Raw Ginger, renowned for his delectable creations, brings you a sandwich that will redefine your culinary experience. Brace yourself for the Cheesy Chili Chicken...Read More
The clean-up clock is Ticking
Take a hint and find your best cleaning hacks online. Cleaning your house and keeping your living space organized is one of those “toilet paper” things. Just like you only ever think about toilet paper when you need it, cleaning your home is rarely front of mind, until you trip over the chaos. But just like getting caught without loo roll when you need it, it...Read More
MythBusters unite!
“Remember to sift your eggs” Story time I have a family member who diligently sifts her beaten eggs before she uses them in a recipe or makes an omelette. You read that right. No jokes. She whisks them, and then passes them through a fine sieve, because apparently her mother had told her that the stringy egg white proteins are highly toxic, and you absolutely MUST...Read More
3D Printing … Gimmick or Game Changer?
Anything is possible! Story time: I share a home with “The Super Geek”. Old school geeky, he loves board games, plays Dungeons and Dragons, still has his full collection of Magic cards and can sing Pokémon theme song…(And often does, just for fun!) Super geek goes shopping… So, when aforementioned Super Geek bought himself a 3D printer, I thought it was a gimmick....Read More
Couscous; Quinoa; Polenta…
I Love it when you speak foreign! You’ve heard these words, maybe even seen them in recipes or on menus. But what are they? How do you use them, and most importantly – are they any good? Superfood or Superfad? Couscous: (Basically a pasta made from semolina wheat flour and water.) North African/Mediterranean/Middle eastern Not necessarily classified as a superfood,...Read More