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Modulation is like the volume control of the way in which we experience sensations. Some of us are more sensitive…
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Ingredients: • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract • 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk (395 Grams) • 500ml tub of whipping cream…
Follow these basic instructions for a thick, crisp, and chewy pizza crust at home. The recipe yields enough pizza dough…
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If anyone had told you that you would be in lockdown at home in 2020, you would’ve called their bluff.…
World Heart Rhythm Week, the brainchild of Arrhythmia Alliance, is highlighting the importance of knowing and understanding our heart rhythms.…
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June is dedicated to blood donors. Without them and their dedication to blood donation, lives would be lost. World Blood…
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Getting your kids to help around the house aids in childhood development Now that families are spending their time working,…
This delicious bread from Pheka makes delicious toast and goes so well with a stew style meal. Ingredients: • 4…
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Just Orthodontics gives you a reason to smile. They truly believe that patients deserve the highest standard of dental care.…
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Many of you are asking the question: “where have all the street children gone during the pandemic of Covid-19?” ICare…
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Creamy Chicken and Vegetable puff pie – comfort food bliss! Ingredients: 2 x 320g rolls of ready-rolled puff pastry 3 chicken breasts – cut into…
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Ingredients • 100ml sunflower oil, plus extra for pan • 175g caster sugar • 140g plain flour • 3 tbsp…
Spaghetti & Meatballs with Hidden Veg Sauce Teach children how to make this pasta supper – it’s a tasty family…
The world is our canvas – or at least our driveway is! Our kids enjoy tracing their body, creating never-ending…
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Carol Surya, psychologist and author, writes about a kind and loving approach to disciplining our children, and the rewards thereof.…
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You absolutely deserve to look your age, but how soon you start fighting ageing is completely your choice. Some start…
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DRIFOAM is OPEN! And ready to clean your beautiful home and office! Lockdown has been ‘hard wearing’ on our interiors.…
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The word “family” has been around since the fifteenth century, and while it still contains six letters, the definition and…
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The Sunflower Fund is dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and other blood disorders by helping patients find their…
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We tried this recipe a few times, and it turned out great every time. So yummy! This should take around…
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 ripe bananas, mashed…
Why do so many of us find it difficult to set a budget and then stick to it? The simple…
The Pure Beginnings team has been working hard behind the scenes to bring you this beautiful Fun Time Activity Book.…
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‘The Tower and The Tree’ is a delightful story about love, friendship and self-sacrifice (very pertinent for a time like…
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#JoziMom Tracey, is a former communications specialist and globetrotter and now also a content contributor to ThingsToDoWithKids. She shares some…
Ingredients • 400g shortbread biscuits, crushed • 6tbs melted butter Filling: • 200g butter, chopped • 600g chocolate, chopped •…
What you need: • 1 tablespoon dish soap • 3 tablespoons water • Water soluble food colouring (10 drops) •…
Materials needed: • White construction paper • Watercolours • Paintbrush • Scissors or paper cutter Directions: 1. Cut your white…
Creating an indoor obstacle course is an easy way to get the kids moving inside. It works great on a…
Butterflies are very like children. They are both more than happy just eating sugar! However, unlike children, butterflies can do…
My son and I made this awesome craft for his show and tell at school. I found it on www.easypeasyandfun.com,…
Cindy Glass, Owner and Co-founder of Step Up Education Centres, believes that it is not enough to just survive the…
Wheelbarrows are terribly useful, but do tend to involve a lot of work. So instead of using them to cart…
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Science Question: How does a fire die? There is something about watching a fire that is mesmerising. Fire looks like…
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Make huge water bubbles at home! You will need: • Dish washing liquid • Glycerine or corn syrup • Large…