How to make doughnuts

Recipes
by  on April 19, 2018

Doughnuts are soft, but have a crunch when you bite into them; they are slightly salty from the dough, but sweet from the icing. Aren’t doughnuts such a heavenly combination of all things good? Not only are they tasty, they can be made into various sizes …

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Starfinder – A renaissance in space opera RPGs

General
by  on April 6, 2018

Starfinder is the successor to the Pathfinder system. Its aim - to apply the same vision that transformed heroic fantasy roleplaying to the space opera genre. In Pathfinder you could play any one of a slew of fantasy races including elves, half-orcs or …

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How to deal with life’s small problems

Home & Living
by  on March 13, 2018

Very often, it is the tiniest problems that baffle us the most and give rise to the biggest discussions. No wonder. “Trifles make the sum of life’, said one English writer (Charles Dickens). A Scottish poet (Alexander Smith) said the same thing a little …

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6 tips to overcome the fear of public speaking

Business
by  on February 15, 2018

We all have fears: of heights, insects, animals… or of public speaking. You might be shocked (or not) to learn that most people are nervous about public speaking; even the most confident speakers can experience jitters before a speech. This blog post is …

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You and your sleeping position

Home & Living
by  on January 25, 2018

There are six main sleeping positions and it seems they can tell a thing or two about who you are. Interested? Read on to find out more, but remember to take the personality readings with a pinch of salt! Fetal position We start off with the most …

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Water saving tips

Home & Living
by  on January 10, 2018

We are all very much aware of the water crisis we currently face, most severely in the Western Cape of course. It has become evident that this is a crisis we need to learn to live with for now. If we want to make a difference, we all need to adapt our …

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How to get into the Christmas spirit

Gifting
by  on December 14, 2017

Some would say it really isn’t difficult to get into the Christmas spirit, with all the Christmas decorations in the shops and malls and of course those Christmas jingles playing on repeat. But if you are one of those people who feel like it’s definitely …

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The burger quest: stuffed burger patties

Recipes
by  on November 15, 2017

You can never go wrong with the classic old burger; it is easy to make, delicious, and there is an opportunity to spice things up, because you can add extras to any burger. These days, many restaurants allow you the creative opportunity to design your own …

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Vegan chocolate cake delight

Recipes
by  on September 27, 2017

If you are in need of a superb chocolate cake recipe that is suitable for vegans, you don’t need to look any further. Making a vegan alternative or even hearing the term "vegan" might make you panic or even get you in a flat spin. You will be happy to know …

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The many uses of baking soda

Garden & Pets, Home & Living
by  on August 28, 2017

Baking soda deserves our respect. Also known as bicarbonate of soda and sodium bicarbonate, this white powder is amazingly versatile. Read on to discover some of the tried and tested uses of baking soda for health, grooming, cleaning, and …

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