Creating a sustainable and eco-friendly home has become a growing trend, spurred on by our collective recognition of the environmental challenges we face globally. Not only does a green home promote a healthier lifestyle, but it also aids in the preservation of our planet. We’ll explore the practical ways you can build and continue living […]
Summer is here and it’s time for the annual gathering of friends and family. Hosting an outdoor gathering can be a lot of fun, whether it’s a BBQ, party, or any other type of event. Here are some tips to help you host the perfect outdoor gathering.
If you’ve been on the fence about whether an Amazon Prime subscription is worth it, did you know you could sign up for a free 30-day trial? Now the thing is, you’re only allowed to sign up for one trial every 12 months, so there’s actually an ‘ideal’ time (or two) to sign up for […]
About 60% of the UK has hard water flowing from taps at home. In some regions rich in chalk and limestone, the leeching of minerals into the water makes the water very hard. This means that the content of dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water is greater than 300 mg/l. While overall, it is accepted […]
Hosting Christmas dinner goes beyond just preparing a seemingly never-ending array of food. Ensuring that your home tree and all it’s lights and decorations are perfect and all the presents have been bought and wrapped…it is almost always a given that the table too needs to be at it’s best. Typical Christmas table centrepieces have […]
There are plenty of ways to decorate your house and get it ready for the festive season with little to no money. Here are 10 easy ways to do just that this Christmas. There is something here for everyone.
With energy bills soaring up, it’s time once again to look at ways to combat exorbitant energy bills and to try and stay within your household budget. These are quick and easy energy saving tips without costly gadgets or drastic changes.
If you think that the perfect afternoon tea party is all about the best cakes and pastries, perfect brews of tea and tall flutes of champagne, you’re not wrong. However, it is just as important to consider exactly how all these wonderful goodies are to be served and presented.
The Champagne Afternoon Tea is the ultimate luxury in the form of an afternoon tea party. Picture a beautiful flute of bubbling champagne served alongside a full, sumptuous afternoon tea menu, all in your own home.
Dough stuck on fabric is a nightmare situation. This is especially true if the sticky doughy surfaces were not dusted with flour. I found myself in this sticky situation when I went against my own better judgement and followed some instructions on a recipe to make your own buns. Typically I would have covered rising dough with […]
Are you planning your long-awaited and much-needed holiday? Summer is finally here and we can now head to the beach, or maybe the mountains. Yeah, remember to pack those skis, snow goggles, and gloves for the snow. A GPS could come in handy if you are in for some trekking or exploration. Don’t forget the […]
A tiered cake stand is the ultimate must have for any afternoon tea party. A tiered cake stand typically of 3 plates of gradually diminishing size. The largest at the bottom forms the base while the smallest at the top, either a small side plate or sometimes a cup and saucer forms the pinnacle.
So, right now we’re smack dab in the middle of the first quarter of 2021. The pandemic is still far from over, and although we can all now go out to a degree, the consensus is still to stay home and be safe. This includes all productive activities that you may have been doing at […]
The festive and merry season of Christmas is upon us and it is time to jot down your wish-list and send it off to Santa. You have dug out almost all the props and ornaments from the storeroom, and the tree stands proudly in the corner ready to be glamorized. Besides that, you are on […]
Working from home often conjures up images of working at your desk in pyjamas, day time television on in the background, and basically the assumed freedom of being able to decide when you do, what you need to do. While the freedom is very real, being master of your own clock and learning to juggle […]
Imagine how much more space you’ll have in your closet if you get rid of clothes that have outlived their usefulness. It seems like a no-brainer to simply sell, donate, or throw away old stuff that are no longer wearable or fashionable, right?
Indoor flower pots and planters do not come cheap. What if you can make them yourself for next to nothing? In fact, these pots and planters came straight out of the recycling bin. Here are some really easy up-cycling projects with plastic bottles to reduce waste and create plenty of pots and planters for any […]
Spending weekends, summers, or long holidays relaxing at home with your pets is always a good way to spend one’s off-work days. Their mere presence reduces feelings of loneliness, stress, and anxiety in most humans. According to the Canine Cognition Center at Yale University, the feeling is mutual for most pets.
The future of work is undoubtedly digital and remote. More and more companies are warming up to the idea of letting its employees discharge their duties from home. In fact, some tech giants have allowed their employees to work from home permanently.
Despite the initial panic over toilet paper (of all things!), the reality is that groceries and food tops most everyone’s shopping list during times of lock down. But what else do people buy? What else is selling like hot cakes apart from hand sanitizers, toilet paper and face masks?