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Have you ever heard someone say: “Oh, I will quit on Monday! That’s it, I truly had enough on this junk! Let the weekend go buy and then I will quit” or “From January I will change, I will go on a diet and get myself down at the gym” … Continue reading
What is it about men and the F Word? And by that I mean Feelings. Why are we unable to get an emotion out of a guy? Is it something they are born with, or something they learn over Xbox and packets of pork scratchings. Trying to get an emotion … Continue reading
Hmmmmm! I thought it was about time to discuss and analyse the concept of separate-togetherness. Either you want to be with somebody in a relationship, or you don’t! If only life was black and white with no fifty shades in between. So, how much togetherness do you share? Every other night, … Continue reading
I made this really quick and easy Spinach Curry (also called Saag in some restaurants) as we were hungry and didn’t have time to make an elaborate meal. I usually serve spinach curry with khichedi and chapatis but on this occasion we had it with rice and naan bread. Ingredients … Continue reading
1. Thou shalt not go to bed with the night before’s make-up on OK, I admit there has been occasion where I have broken this one, but not very often I might add, and that’s because I fully appreciate the importance of letting my skin breath overnight (after all this … Continue reading
A margarita is one of the most sought alcoholic beverages after a long week of work. It’s a cocktail beverage consisting of orange liqueur, lime juice, and tequila. Of course, you don’t want to miss dipping your tongue on the salt on the rim of your cocktail glass. You can … Continue reading
All businesses face the risk of falling behind the times and failing to keep up with the relevant advancements in their industry. For small independent pharmacies and drug store chains, the speed of revolutionizing technological systems arriving on the market can seem overwhelming. There are a few exciting products already … Continue reading
The internet has no shortage of information about online slots. However, what is fact and what is fiction. Find below some of the most common myths regarding Mega Reel online slots. Casino Operators Program Slots to Go On Cold and Hot Streaks Certain slots have this tendency to consistently pay … Continue reading
A clear wardrobe equals a clear mind. A messy wardrobe makes you lose visibility of what you actually own, causing you to buy more of what you have and reaching for favourite items that are on high rotation. And then getting stuck in a style rut! When looking at a … Continue reading
The definition of infidelity (according to Wikipedia) Infidelity (colloquially known as cheating, adultery, or having an affair) most commonly refers to a breach of an expectation of sexual and or emotional exclusivity expressed or implied in an intimate relationship. So the definition states that to cheat is to have an affair whether it be emotional … Continue reading
Caster wheels are simple wheels with no drive that allow things to be pushed along. You’re probably familiar with caster wheels from shopping charts and office chairs, but there are also some rugged varieties like industrial steel caster wheels used in more demanding applications. The point is, Custer wheels come in a … Continue reading
Struck by the way his dark mocha skin complimented her porcelain complexion, Her conservative image creatively disturbed by his sinuous dreadlocks and loose-fitting jeans, Struck by their contagious smiles, magnetised by their togetherness, I come to a halt, caught myself staring and wondered. Most of us can summon up a … Continue reading
“We’re in such a hurry most of the time we never get much chance to talk. The result is a kind of endless day-to-day shallowness, a monotony that leaves a person wondering years later where all the time went and sorry that it’s all gone.” Zen and the art of … Continue reading
A lot of women come to a complementary health practitioner because they suffer from pre-menstrual tension or find it very difficult to get on with life when they have their monthly periods (known medically as ‘menses’). However, even more women put up with distressing symptoms, thinking these are a normal … Continue reading
Why it’s OK to splurge on the important stuff if you don’t mind scrimping on the essentials! It is true to say that I do love me a beauty product. I’ve never quite got the shoe thing though, I know for instance that Posh Spice is quite happy giving herself … Continue reading
1. Switch up Your Skincare Regime In order to combat the drying effects of cold weather and central heating, as the seasons change, so too should your skincare routine. This may include swapping a foaming wash for a cream-based cleanser, introducing regular conditioning face masks to your routine or switching … Continue reading
A good night’s sleep is important for many reasons and researches have found another good reason why it is so important to rest calmly during the night. Your memory sharpens during sleep, when your brain puts all the information you acquired during the day in order. This phenomenon has been … Continue reading
Spicy and rich protein packed Kenyan black-eyed bean stew. Preparation time – 5 minutes Cooking time – 15 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: 8oz / 240 g cooked black eyed beans 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 1 clove garlic finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1/2 … Continue reading
Sweet paprika and saffron infused rice. Ingredients: 120 g Basmati rice 240 ml hot water Pinch of saffron 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon olive oil Method: 1. Wash the rice and soak it for 30 minutes in cold water. 2. In a bowl add two tablespoons of … Continue reading
Being a holiday snob, I like countries that have a totally different culture, require at least a five-hour flight and a couple of inoculations. And as I have an aversion to talking to people when I’m away, I don’t want to encounter fellow Brits. So when I won easyJet flights … Continue reading