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Lessons about the power of downplay

Last week Thursday was definitely one for the books. I was officially conferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Statistics) at the 38th graduation ceremony of the University of Botswana. How surreal! In hindsight, I realized just how powerful downplaying yourself is at both opposite ends of the spectrum. Whether you do it or not it does catch up with you in the … Continue reading Lessons about the power of downplay

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Five tips for cleaning and caring for your floors

Different homes have different types of flooring which might leave you, as a homeowner, asking yourself how you should maintain your floors and keep them looking new. Says Ammarah Chand, brand manager at Handy Andy: “While the task of cleaning your floors may seem like the simplest one on your list, it is important to remember that different floors have their own set of cleaning … Continue reading Five tips for cleaning and caring for your floors

LIFE UPDATE

Isn’t it interesting how time flies when you’re having fun. June 2020 marked 5 years since I started this blogging journey. I have gone through various stages of my personal and professional life alongside this platform, what a relationship. anyway… How about we address the elephant in the room. But where do I start, do I start from a year ago when I was a … Continue reading LIFE UPDATE

RECIPE: SOFT & SWEET BREAD ROLLS

INGREDIENTS 2 & 1/2 cups flour 2 & 1/2 tsp yeast 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup water 2 tbsp butter/margarine 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp of raisins(optional) METHOD For the rolls 1. In a large bowl; combine flour, yeast, raisins(optional) and salt. In a separate bowl/jug; combine water, milk, sugar and butter then heat using a microwave for 30-60seconds. Combine the two … Continue reading RECIPE: SOFT & SWEET BREAD ROLLS

THINGS TO DO WHILST SELF-ISOLATING

If you’re like the millions of other people self-isolating or on lockdown worldwide you’re probably bored out of your damn mind, so here are some tips that will keep you busy.   Redecorate Your home, like your body, is your temple, it is the place where you sleep, eat, read, rest, laugh and recharge. You should feel comfortable in your home. You can rearrange your space by: painting, buying new … Continue reading THINGS TO DO WHILST SELF-ISOLATING

COCONUT & MINT TART: A 4 INGREDIENTS, NO-BAKE DESSERT RECIPE

Ingredients 1 Mint Chocolate Slab, grated 1 Tennis Biscuits Packet 1 can of caramel treat 1 bottle of fresh cream Method 1. In a bowl, whisk your fresh cream. In another bowl, whisk your caramel treat. Blend the two mixtures together until they form a smooth mixture. 2. In a serving bowl, lay down your biscuits. Pour your caramel-cream mixture. Then sprinkle your grated chocolate. … Continue reading COCONUT & MINT TART: A 4 INGREDIENTS, NO-BAKE DESSERT RECIPE

CLASSIC BANANA LOAF: HERE’s HOW TO BAKE IT

Ingredients 2 cups cake flour 2 ripe bananas 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup milk Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degree Celsius. 2. In one bowl, sieve the dry ingredients being flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder 3. In a different … Continue reading CLASSIC BANANA LOAF: HERE’s HOW TO BAKE IT

HOW TO CREATE A VISION BOARD WITH A TWIST + WHY THIS TIME OF THE YEAR IS THE BEST

You are probably here wondering why I decided to write about vision boards when we’re almost three months into the year. Reality is, it is very easy to feel motivated to do one at the beginning of the year. If we are not exhausted from the festive season we often find ourselves writing down our new year’s resolutions. Overstating what we could possibly maintain whilst … Continue reading HOW TO CREATE A VISION BOARD WITH A TWIST + WHY THIS TIME OF THE YEAR IS THE BEST

WHY PLETTENBERG BAY AND KNYSNA ARE A MUST VISIT COASTAL TOWNS IN 2020

Those close to me know that I am a wanderlust(er). Well, if you have been through this blog before you would know as well. It goes without saying that I am always on the lookout for the greatest of destinations. One thing I have discovered is that unlike me, the spontaneous one, a lot of people like to plan ahead especially in January. Another discovery … Continue reading WHY PLETTENBERG BAY AND KNYSNA ARE A MUST VISIT COASTAL TOWNS IN 2020

FREE ONLINE SHORT COURSES TO DO + TIPS TO ACCESSING THEM

In a world where information is at our disposal, it only make sense to take advantage of that. I mean, it is evident that the market isn’t conventionally interested in your general associate or bachelor qualification anymore. The bar is raised by the day. You got to be more than just that. Recently, I discovered a way of learning more(for free) about fields that I’m … Continue reading FREE ONLINE SHORT COURSES TO DO + TIPS TO ACCESSING THEM