partypop Make your party pop with diy paper fans

When it comes to party décor I like to do the decorations myself. I often use these gorgeous paper fans to create a stunning backdrop.Follow these simple steps for an amazing, colorful backdrop for your next party:

Things you will need:

•Colour paper cut into rectangles - size of the rectangles can vary depending on how big/small you want your paper fans.

•Double-sided tape

•Glue gun

•Scissors

•Paper cut outs, circles, jewels, beads, etc. for decoration

1.Take the rectangle paper and fold into 1cm accordion - style ...

vacation The Four Day Vacation

Are you planning a mini break for yourself and your family? Here are a few tips to help you.

Start planning your trip at least three weeks in advance – this will give you ample time to arrange for visas, documents, tickets, etc

• Gather as much information as possible about the place you plan to visit. Most countries/cities have dedicated websites for tourists which provide a wealth of information like attractions, restaurants and things to do. Prepare notes on the activities you ...
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how-to-de-stress-in-15-minutes How to de-stress in 15 minutes

As women, we juggle many roles and it can be quite challenging at times. Here are a few things you can do to de-stress when things get a little crazy – all in just 15 minutes!

• Take a bubble bath – this is tried and tested, never fails!
• Listen to some feel -good music, move your favourites into your music player, while listening to them you get to cut off yourself from the rest of the world and be at peace.
• Place two ...
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tomatoes-do-not-grow-in-boxes Tomatoes do NOT grow in boxes

Children nowadays, do not know how vegetables are grown nor where they come from. Apart from the superficial aspects that milk comes in boxes, eggs in cartons, fruits and vegetables in plastic packaging; they are not aware of what goes behind the scenes. In this blog, I want to help you teach your little one to appreciate and learn more about food and the natural world surrounding them.

A visit to a local farm: Most of the local farms, open their ...

diy-charming-little-jam-jar-vases DIY - Charming Little Jam Jar Vases

Don’t throw away those jam jars. Re-purpose them!

Jams, preserves and even certain oils and vinegars come in lovely glass jars and bottles of various shapes and sizes. I have a cupboard full of these. One of my favourite things to do with old jam jars is to use them as vases. When you have guests coming over and you want a pretty table setting but do not have the time for fancy table décor, these little “vases” make stunning table ...

complete-your-elegant-table-setting Complete your elegant table setting

There is nothing more inviting than a beautifully laid table. When you go that extra mile, itis bound to make your guests feel special and they will remember and appreciate the efforts you’ve taken.

So, if you are hosting a dinner party and want to create a lasting impression, remember to pay attention to the little things, like how you fold your napkins! Don’t stuff them intoglasses or squeeze them into napkin rings – that’s terribly old fashioned.Here is an elegant ...

a-red-harvest a RED harvest

During the winter months I planted a few Thai red chilli seeds,also known as Bird’s Eye chilli - those fiery hot peppers used generously in Thai curries and stir-fries. I did not expect them to grow at all, let alone bear fruit, but it wasn’t long before tiny green shoots started to sprout out of the pot.

These eventually grew into a couple of sturdy plants with beautiful emerald green leaves. I still kept my fingers crossed as there have been ...