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Crafty Christmas Gifts – Part 3
For Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, you’ll have females and males of all ages covered. But what if some of the DIY gifts mentioned have ingredients which someone is allergic to?! Never fret, as this part of the series covers four cute DIY gifts for the home that most people will love! […]
Crafty Christmas Gifts – Part 2
Those who’ve read Crafty Christmas Gifts – Part 1 will already know how to make four great DIY Christmas gifts for those special guys and gals in your life. This section focuses on making some crafty presents for the little ones. All little Ones: 1. Art Supply Bucket Children love to draw, scribble, paint, and […]
Christmas Holiday Activities for Kids in Cape Town
With many weeks of school holidays ahead, continuing to find ways to keep your children entertained (and away from the TV) can seem a bit daunting. You can rest assured that there are plenty things to do in Cape Town that will keep kids from bouncing off the walls. Here are some great educational and […]
Crafty Christmas Gifts – Part 1
Those of you searching for the perfect Christmas gift for friends and family should know you’re not alone – especially if, like me, you leave things to the very last minute and then have to fight through hordes of deranged shoppers for that last tin of cookies. This year however, I’ve decided to kick-start the Christmas […]
Festive Table Decorations for Your Christmas Feast
We ladies at the office are spending way too much time on sites like Pinterest looking for great Christmas ideas. But we’re getting away with it, because instead of keeping all these inspiring ideas to ourselves, we’re sharing them with you. Just think of it as our little Christmas gift to you! I’ve been scrolling […]
2 Fantasy Film Sets you can Actually Visit
If you’re a fantasy-fanatic (proud or closeted), I am pleased to say that you will enjoy the following finds. I am a huge Harry Potter fan, and although I don’t have much love for The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, I can safely say that I would still love to visit the locations […]
Top 4 Language Programmes for Travellers seeking Fluency
I won’t lie to you; there are a ton of language programmes available in almost every language conceivable, (Elvish included)! But how many of them can actually boast a high success rate with their students? And how can you actually track if this is true, other than trolling though tons of reviews? Everyone has a […]
Tips to Brave Festive Season Shopping
It’s not a secret that the shops get unbearably full during the month of December, leading up to Christmas. Families are out in full force, irritating slow-walkers appear out of nowhere, and inconsiderate shoppers lose all sense of common decency. If you just can’t face the stress of the festive rush again this year, have […]