Christmas Fruit Cake What's Christmas without Santa Clause and sparkling lights? or without some fresh white snow up in the mountains? or without some traditional Holiday delicacies like Eggnog, Stollen, Yule Log Cake or Fruit Cake! Yes, some holiday traditions govern our lives for a good reason. They help us stay rooted as families, maintain relationships and customs over generations, and help … [Read more...]
10 Frugal Ways To Refresh Your Home In The New Year
December 16, 2017 by
It’s safe to say, when you get bored of your decor, you can often start to feel a bit frustrated whenever you’re at home. From disliking the design of one room to being over the colors in another, it’s never all that great to feel like your home isn’t homely at all. It may sound silly, but it can really impact on your quality of life. Because when you’re not happy at home, or you don’t quite feel … [Read more...]
Cooking The Biggest Meal Of The Year? How To Keep Calm And Entertain Stress-Free
December 6, 2017 by
December is here and with that comes the idea of Christmas day and what can be classed as one of the biggest meals of the year. While you are decking up your Christmas tree with homemade christmas ornaments, there can be a lot of pressure placed on the person who happens to be shooting the big christmas feast. So much goes into the lead up for the big day that the ones eating the glorious food can … [Read more...]
Tired Of Your Home? Don’t Move Out Just Yet!
December 1, 2017 by
It's incredibly common for many people to end up wanting to move to somewhere new after a few years or so. Your home starts to feel kind of boring and frustrating and over time you end up wanting that excitement that you felt when you first moved in back. It makes sense that many people's first instinct would be to find somewhere new and move out, but that might not always be the best option. The … [Read more...]
How Seriously Do You Take Your Health?
November 26, 2017 by
In the last year or two, we have seen a surge in the health-conscious public. Celebrity magazines have forever been obsessed with the weight gain and loss of various celebs, and not just female ones, and that hasn’t changed. But the focus has slightly shifted due to the shift in perceived beauty. Back in the eighties, the supermodel era kicked off - and only got skinnier in the nineties with Kate … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Green Bean Casserole
November 8, 2017 by
The Holiday season is almost upon us, and if you are like me, you have probably started planning your parties and social gatherings and slating weekends to fun, family-friendly events! For me, its easy to decide what the stars of my dinner table are going to be. But when it comes to all the side dishes, I need to put some serious thought into it. These side dishes are as important as the main … [Read more...]
Top Tips To Eat Healthy This Winter
November 5, 2017 by
Winter isn’t even here yet, but the cold weather certainly is. Unfortunately, with this cold weather comes a higher chance of catching a cold or flu. No one wants to be sick over the festive period, but if you’re not careful, this is exactly what’s going to happen. The first step to staying healthy throughout winter is regularly washing your hands, but the foods that you eat can play a massive … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Live a More Carefree Life
October 20, 2017 by
It might not be in your nature to go about living your life fun and fancy free, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn how to do that. Living a more carefree life can feel great, especially when you know what actually deserves your efforts and attention and what doesn't. Below, we’ll take a look at what you can do to enjoy a more carefree lifestyle. Figure Out What Matters And What Doesn't … [Read more...]
Appetizer Crisps with Cran-Apple Chutney & Aged Havarti
September 21, 2017 by
It's that time of the year when almost everyone is busy planning parties and gatherings, and food definitely takes a center-stage on all these occasions. From appetizers to dessert, everything deserves some elaborate planning. But I often think, entertaining shouldn't be such a hassle always, right? I mean, I love preparing elaborate meals for my family and friends, but sometimes I just want to … [Read more...]
How To Carve A Pumpkin
September 14, 2017 by
Halloween is less than a fortnight away, and I've already started prepping for the Pumpkin Carving fiesta at our house. Last year it was a big hit, with friends and family assembled in our backyard, carving creepy designs like cats, owls, pirates and more. This year, as Ritika is excited to have her own pumpkin to carve, it will be even more fun, and as I was collecting my carving kit and other … [Read more...]
