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Do You Ever Wonder How Healthy You Are?
I do not like the feeling of going to the hospital, but at the same time, it makes me feel at ease knowing what is going on with my body. Visiting the doctor costs a ton of money these days; you can rarely find an affordable discount for third-level students. Well, other than the free…
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10 Out of The Box Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
The good old holiday of love is fast approaching, and everyone loves to have things planned for them, so why not take a quick peek at some fun suggestions that you may not have thought about. From the non-traditional to some of the classics with a twist, here are ten unique Valentine’s Day date ideas.…
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Tanya Patel: ‘We want to showcase British manufacturing talent’ [INTERVIEW]
Success starts with a choice. Tanya Patel, CEO & Founder of Chapter. London & Lily and Ribbon made the right one. She embraced her passions, accepted challenges, and followed her heart on a diverting journey from law, through banking to successful fashion entrepreneurship. She shared her story as we discussed, among others, redefining the fashion…
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OMG! It’s Valentine’s Day
Yes, it is here, the day single women dread, Valentine’s Day. I know what you’re thinking, oh no, I’m single what am I going to do! Don’t fear, your relationship guru is here. I am going to go over three very good ideas to help you survive another single Valentine’s Day. Idea number one, strategically…
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Poetry – When The Power Goes Out
When the power goes out I travel through time Reading on the couch by candlelight The flame flickers about each candle jar The glow of the light Dances upon my open page With a blanket for warmth With a book in my hands I couldn’t ask for a more simple time Light the stove with…
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Waiting In Vain
Peter was very excited after getting a call from his long-lost father. The little one was all fired up. His father asked him to meet him at a Johannesburg train station. However, Peter was skeptical about traveling from the rural KwaZulu Natal to the big city of Gauteng. Well, he was looking forward to meeting…
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Unshakable Peace
What is peace to you? Is it a quiet space within your home? Is it when you feel no worry at all? The more mature I grow, the more I realize how imperative peace is. There have been times in my life when I felt so confused and there was so much turmoil going on…
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Poetry – Poem To Self
You love hard and give your all all the while forgetting yourself You fully pour into others all the while, you’re placed on the shelf That light you carried, slowly fades to black all the while, no one else lacks Everyone is skipping through the fields of lilies all the while the dark cloud floats…
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That Christmas Feeling
It’s that wonderful time of year when the sunlight is just a little more golden. The wind is crisp and cool. Smells of cinnamon, vanilla, and apple swirl deliciously from homes and bakeries. Sleighbells tinkle along with children’s laughter as the giddiness of Christmas begins to settle upon us. This season’s decorations are starting to…
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A Holiday In Poland
This year we took a holiday in Krakow, Poland. Instead of booking it through one of the usual booking agents, we decided to book separately, of course we did our research first! Which is what I would advise anyone to do when looking to book this way. At time of booking, which was July, for…
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Poetry – The Christmas Spirit Is Worth More Than A Biscuit
A roach curled up in the corner Fire ablaze and cinders flying A rat in a woolly hat crocheted by Nana All huddled up and keeping themselves comfortable In the well-lit house of Nancy, the interior designer Notorious not for her taste but for her dislike of germs Who used too much bleach both on…
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Remote Work: Is it Sex and The City Cool or a Nightmare Before Christmas?
For those of you who have watched Sex and the City, you probably deeply envied Carrie’s luxurious lifestyle – her incessant shopping, endless brunches and lavish parties, her glamorous friend group and you probably thought her job as a columnist was the lazy writer’s dream. Perhaps your first thought was, “Wow, it must be exhilarating…
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