With most people already fully vaccinated against Covid, the world is finally reopening. This means that we will slowly but surely see some semblance of normalcy in our lives again. People are crossing states to visit loved ones whom they have not seen for more than a year. Border curbs are finally being eased and…
A few years ago, the hubs gave me a pair of Pandora earrings for Christmas. It was a very pretty pair of silver earrings but I still haven’t got the chance to wear it because of the prolonged lockdown. It would be just lovely to get a matching charm bracelet and necklace from Pandora. I’ve…
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the globe. It has changed almost every aspect of our lifestyle and routine, our spending power, our priorities and our shopping habits. The prolonged lockdown in almost every part of the world has forced everyone to change the way they shop. Even as the world is opening up with most…
If you’ve been researching different fasting schedules and started ordering your own intermittent fasting mints, chances are you’re interested in trying out intermittent fasting for yourself. However, if you’re currently going through menopause, you may have some questions as to whether fasting is helpful or even safe during this time. Menopause can come with a…
Sherilyn dished out a Korean boiled pork (Bossam) platter with sides of egg rolls, spicy radish salad, Napa cabbage kimchi and Ssamjang dipping sauce for an online contest organized by Green N Fresh. She made everything herself. It took Sherilyn 2 days to assemble her submission – 1 day for the napa cabbage kimchi and…
Since the remainder of Knox seemed to have died as he didn’t rise after Cass continued feeding him, I advised Cass to discard Knox and to make a new ‘baby’. I went to the baking supplies shop to get her some cheap flour as she’s been using her grandma’s expensive imported bread flour from Japan!…
Self-confidence is essential because it helps you be happy and successful in your professional and personal life. While some people are naturally confident about themselves, some lack this trait. There are various reasons why you may lack confidence, including the following: Poor or abusive relationship Unhappy childhood Depression or anxiety Poor performance at school Stressful…
Cass’ sourdough starter was finally ready after 2 weeks. Cass who has never baked anything before in her life, followed an online recipe and prepped the sourdough bread dough. But she made several blunders, which resulted in the sourdough being binned. What an unexpected sad ending ? Blunder #1 – Cass left the dough to…
Cass has to do a Biology experiment on food fermentation and she chose to experiment with making sourdough. The yeast was made from scratch using flour and water. After a few days, I woke up one morning to a terrible stench. It smelled like rotten fish, dead animal and socks that have not been washed…
If you have discovered an unexpected pregnancy — or maybe even a planned one which you are now having doubts about — then abortion is one of the options you might have considered. How do you know if abortion is right for you? Here are seven reasons why some people choose to have abortions. You’re…
From a family perspective, getting healthy can be difficult. While many children absolutely love to run around and get into everything, sometimes it can be harder to get older children to get on board. There is no shame in pushing your kids to live healthy lives, as they will thank you for it further down…
Last week Haru (who’s 9 months old) gave us yet another scare which sent us to the vet’s clinic with her again. It all started when I was out. Cass Whatsapped me and told me that Haru was acting very strangely and seemed very restless and in pain, couldn’t walk right and crawling low on…
For the stunning appearance and the respect an awe that crystals inspire, it is certainly hard to believe that crystals are merely formations of rock. From an initial popularity with the Ancient Egyptians, to a resurgence in recognition in the 1960s and 1970s, crystal is still one of the most respected and widely worn natural…
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