Curry pastes are great to have around the house. They work as a rub, to make traditional style red and green curries, and as a spicy addition to soups. You can even mix a little into cream cheese to make a spicy Asian style dip. To make curry paste is quite simple – especially if you have your...
If you are wondering how to turn ordinary mashed potato into something a little more special, I have the answer for you. Potato nests are a great way to create a different kind of potato. What you need to do is simply mash your potatoes as usual. Make sure they are a little stiffer than you would no...
When you are pregnant, your diet needs to be extra nutritious, and as long as you eat a wide variety of foods, you and your baby will thrive. It is vitally important for you to be well nourished during pregnancy, as your baby depends on your body to provide all the nutrients she needs. This way, you...
Toddlers either love to bath, or absolutely hate it. However, as they grow bigger, they are a lot more active, and, by the end of the day, there is plenty of sweat and grime that needs to be washed away. Keeping to a bathing routine, either after dinner, or just before bedtime, will make it a lot ea...
Your guests are expecting to be entertained as well as celebrating your great day, so it is important that you give them a day to remember. In order to have good music and entertainment at your wedding, you need to book the entertainment of your choice well in advance. If you want to have reputable...
Although summertime is usually when weddings are planned, sometimes it is necessary to have a wedding in winter, due to circumstances. Winter weddings can be just as beautiful as summer weddings. It will have to be at an inside venue, of course, but, with great food, warmth, and entertainment, you h...
Spend a little more on great products, and, although sometimes expensive, will last for longer, and give better results. For beautiful hair, invest in a luxurious hair mask, which is a rinse-off treatment for the hair, and is usually used once a week, for about six months. Buying a really good hair-...
The guy you have developed feelings for, calls you at the last minute to ask you out on a date. There is no time to go out and buy something special, so you have to make do with what you have. As long as you have the essential little black dress, there is no need to panic. The black dress, teamed wi...
The guy you have developed feelings for, calls you at the last minute to ask you out on a date. There is no time to go out and buy something special, so you have to make do with what you have. As long as you have the essential little black dress, there is no need to panic. The black dress, teamed wi...
You may be wondering why you are always advised to exfoliate before using fake tan. The reason is simple: if you do not, the color will adhere to the dead skin that is on your body, and when it does eventually fall off, so will your tan. Exfoliating is relatively easy, even if you do not have expens...
Feeling perky all day really helps you to be super-productive in whatever it is you do, and there are a few simple ways to accomplish this. For breakfast, have a smoothie that is loaded with protein, which will give you a burst of energy almost immediately. Wear great make-up, and have a lunchtime b...
There is something super satisfying about soup. On a cold winter evening, there is nothing better than a bowl of hot soup. It is also worth knowing how to make a tasty soup if you love entertaining. Pumpkin soup is one of the easiest things you can make. All you need to do is place peeled and cubed...
One of the nicest ways to jazz up an ordinary bowl of soup is to top it with crispy, crunchy croutons. The good news is that making croutons is really simple, and you can use up bread that is a little past its prime. All you need to do is cut slightly stale bread into small cubes. Drizzle with olive...
Polite children are a pleasure to have around, and getting your toddler to greet people, is the first step to good manners. If your toddler attends a day care group, teach him to say hello and goodbye properly when you drop him off in the morning and pick him up in the afternoon. It takes quite a bi...
Teaching your toddler to tidy up after himself will encourage independence and forms a basis for responsibility in later years. It is very difficult to get a toddler to tidy up when there is a whole floor full of toys that need to be put away. To get around this, organize the toys into smaller, mana...
If you were planning a small wedding with a small guest list, a home wedding would be ideal. Home weddings are becoming popular, especially where budgets are limited. An intimate, inside wedding is perfect for about 25 people, where everyone will have plenty of fun, and carry many memories home with...
Garden weddings are lots of fun, and very romantic, and if kept elegant yet simple, will be a day to remember. To decorate the garden for your wedding, use various shades of one color only, and use plenty of delicate fabrics, which can be bought in bulk from flea markets. Any tall trees in the garde...
Wet look leggings, or liquid leggings, are big news these days, and the good news is that if worn right, most body types can wear them. The trick is to make sure that your butt, and the thickest part of your thighs, is covered by your top. A tunic is a good idea, or you can wear then under a dress o...
If you have ever had a ‘fat day' then it should not be too hard to convince you of the virtue of tunics. These longer length wonders of fashion are great for covering up the bits that you do not want to put on display. Worn a little longer, they camouflage a bigger butt, while belted in a blo...
In today's world, everything is so fast, and everyone is expected to do things in double quick time, and this in turn causes stress, which can age one very dramatically. Although the fast life of today is unavoidable for most people, there are ways to counteract the effects of stress on our lives. M...
Cellulite, which causes embarrassment, can lower confidence, and prevents many from wearing the fashions they really want to, affects many women around the world. The easiest way to prevent cellulite is to keep to a well-balanced diet, and never skip breakfast. This way, you will be less likely to...
One of the easiest and most satisfying meals or snacks out there has to be baked potatoes. One of the best ways to enjoy them is stuffed. To make these, it is really simple. First, you want to select medium sized, firm, smooth skinned potatoes. Scrub them to remove any dirt that may still be on thei...
When it comes to cookware, a great saucepan, griddle or frying pan can actually have more of an effect on the finished product than you might think. Consider the perfect steak – charred on the outside, pink and juicy on the inside. Hard to do if you are trying to cook it on a warped, thin base...
Vegetables are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre, and are an important part of a healthy diet. Toddlers between the ages of one and two years should be having about three servings of fruit and vegetables each day. Toddlers over the age of two need about five servings per day. Instead o...
To prevent cavities, teeth should be brushed regularly, so start as soon as your baby has his first tooth. Don' let him have too many sugary snacks, or allow him to fall asleep with a bottle containing sugary drinks, including milk. These liquids will pool in his mouth and cause tooth decay. Let you...
Getting married on a warm, sandy beach, with the sound of the crashing waves, is very romantic, and can make for a spectacular wedding. However, there are pros and cons to be considered. Beach weddings are usually a lot less expensive, and are beautiful settings for a wonderful wedding. Your guests...
The best way to look absolutely gorgeous on your wedding day is to wear a dress that suits your body-type perfectly. If you are a small person, an A-line dress is a good idea, as it tends to make short ladies look taller. Having cap sleeves on the dress will also make your petit frame look stunning...
The fashion for knitwear this winter is big and chunky, which, if teamed with skinny pants, tights, or a pencil skirt, can look absolutely fabulous. Knitwear comes in all styles, textures and yarns, are beautiful, and sometimes very expensive. To keep your knitwear looking gorgeous, they should be c...
Thigh-high boots are the must-have in footwear for winter. Apart from keeping your feet and legs warm, they are also very versatile. They come in many colors, and some are plain, while others have decorations, such as tassels and buckles. You can match your tights to the color of your boots, or, if...
The best way to detox is to eat foods that will do the job naturally. Fruit is delicious, has a high liquid content, antioxidants, nutrients, and fiber. One of the best detox vitamins is vitamin C, which is found in oranges and limes. Wheat grass and spinach give your body a chlorophyll boost by hel...
These beautiful fruits aren't just delicious, but also have plenty of health benefits, including helping to remove toxins from the blood. Strawberries can also do some amazing things for your beauty regime, as well as your health. For a healthy, beautiful mouth, eating strawberries remove tartar fr...
There are a few store cupboard staples that make whipping up a family meal, or a meal for unexpected guests, a whole lot easier. Canned tomatoes are one of those items. With the addition of a little garlic and basil, and a few minutes cooking, they are transformed into a great basic pasta sauce. Add...
Having fresh herbs is one of life's little luxuries. Luckily, however, you don't have to have a home with a sprawling yard to grow your own. A few pots on a balcony or porch can yield a surprising crop of herbs, and they make having a herb garden simple, no matter where you are. When you buy your h...
Toddlers play all day and get very dirty, and that is fine, but it is also very important to wash hands, as it is our best defence against germs. Many illnesses such as gastroenteritis and the common cold are spread by hand-to-hand contact. Hand washing is an excellent way to prevent these and numer...
It is quite normal, when you have a new baby that family, friends, and strangers want to touch or hold her. This can unfortunately make your baby ill, as they might be leaving germs behind when they come into contact with her. The thing to do is to ask people to wash their hands before holding or to...
Although it is not compulsory for a bride to wear a veil, it is entirely up to the bride whether she wants a veil or not.It also depends on what will go best with the style of wedding dress that they are wearing, and whether it is a traditional or formal wedding. The options of veils for formal wedd...
Apart from your wedding dress being the most important part of your big day, there are things you need to know so that your wedding dress is perfect, exactly as you want it. The important thing is to take your time when choosing your wedding dress. If you are lucky enough, and you find one in the st...
You probably see them all the time – starlets wearing stylish hats, cocked rakishly to one side. Chances are, you think they look great. However, they could also be hiding a bad hair day, and you would never know. That is exactly why you need a hat. Whether your hair is behaving or not, they...
If you are always looking for something that will make you look slimmer, then there is only one skirt shape you should consider – the pencil skirt. Pencil skirts are the one shape that look great on all body types, and can be worn at any age. Because they end on the knee, or just below, they...
Summer is great for most women. Lazing on the beach, taking a long walk, or hiking up a mountain with your favorite person are lots of fun, but smudged make-up can ruin an otherwise perfect day. Sweat and humidity getting into a hot car, and a sudden downpour can all make a mess of your makeup any t...
Your hair is you crowning glory, and you want it to look absolutely superb. Coloring your hair gives your confidence a boost, and will make you look fabulous. What really makes the difference is what you do to your hair before and after you color it. Always use a clarifying shampoo before coloring,...
Root ginger is one of the world's most popular spices, and while dried and powdered will do in an emergency, the fresh product offers superior flavor. When you buy root ginger, make sure that you look for firm, unwrinkled stems. They should be light brown in color, and have a dry, almost papery skin...
If you've ever been left with a lot of risotto, and you didn't know what to do with it, then I have the answer for you. Risotto cakes. These crispy little morsels are the perfect way to use up leftover risotto, no matter what the flavoring. What you want to do is to refrigerate your leftover risott...
It is very important to have a routine at home for children of al ages, bath and bedtime probably being the most important. If breakfast time is a happy calm event, and gets a good start off to the day, then evenings can be just as happy and calm if there a routine is maintained. Evenings are usuall...
When your baby is a little older, and you decide to go back to work, she will more than likely have to go to day care during the day, which can sometimes be a bit traumatic for your child. This can sometimes lead to tears when you drop her off at day care, which can be upsetting to you and your baby...
If this is your first marriage, you will be unfamiliar with exactly what happens at weddings. This is why a rehearsal of your big day is important to you and your partner. As it is, most brides and grooms are extremely nervous on the day, and sometimes forget what to do, or worse still, forget what...
Children can be very disruptive at any party, and, if you feel that you would prefer it if there where no children at your reception, be firm about this, and let your guests know in good time, so that they can make arrangements for a baby sitter. If, however, everyone is welcome at your reception, s...
I am a big fan of shopping for classics. Rather than spend a fortune on trends that will be gone in weeks or months, I like to spend on classic items that will not date, and buy the trends at cheaper chain stores. Mixing expensive classic pieces with cheaper trends is a great way to form your own u...
There is one style of dress that looks great on just about every body type – the wrap dress. Whether you are tall and skinny, or short and hourglass shaped, a wrap dress will look great. Plain or patterned, long or short, they are versatile and easy to dress up or down. You can wear a wrap dre...
Every woman just loves to have her hands looking fabulous, and with correct nail-care, will have beautiful hands, that everyone will admire. Although dark nail colors have been around for the past few winters, there is a big difference this year. The color for nails is still dark this year, but inst...
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