When walking around the streets or shopping centres I sometimes glance down and notice that the person in front of me has dry, cracked and peeling feet. In the summer time when everyone is wearing open shoes it is even more common. It doesn’t look very nice but usually my first thought is “do my feet look like that?” Most times my feet look fine but considering I don’t pay too much attention to them I am probably just lucky. As I get older I have started worrying more about my feet … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2013
The Best Recipe for Beef Hamburgers that are Easy and Tasty
My family loves a good hamburger but we have found that the supermarket ones aren’t always that tasty and you just can’t eat the fast food ones all the time! Homemade hamburgers can be just as good and if you have a great recipe they can be tasty as well as being better for you than the bought ones! I have devised my own recipe for beef hamburgers that are flavoured with ingredients that I always have on hand in my pantry. When I want to make these burgers I only have to … [Read more...]
Origami: Great Links for a Fun Family Activity that Everyone Can Enjoy!
The Japanese art of paper folding is not generally something that would spring to mind when searching for fun activities for kids. But how many other activities can you do with your kids that only require a square of paper. It is also an activity that caters for children and adults of all abilities. Origami is a great activity to keep in mind for when inexpensive, quiet fun is required. Not only can kids have fun with this activity at home but, once they’ve learned a couple of models, they … [Read more...]
Easy Activities for Kids That Will Keep Them Amused Without Breaking the Bank
Here is some great inspiration for activities for kids which they will love, and better still, that won’t cost you a fortune! When the school holidays come around it is every parents worse nightmare when, after only a couple of days, their children start to complain that they are bored! Although today’s kids have lots of computers and games consoles to play with they should take a break from the electronic fun every now and again. The trouble starts however when the kids have to put down … [Read more...]
Mosquito Bites: Some Ideas for Easy and Quick Relief
When the warmer weather of spring and summer arrives I, like most people, like to spend more time outside. Doing things like gardening, as well as enjoying picnics and BBQs. While being out and about in the fresh air is wonderful the one downside of the warmer weather is the arrival of biting insects such as mosquitos. Even though I try to use insect repellent wherever possible, the little blighters still seem to give me a few bites and for me the bites can remain itchy for 2 to 3 days. I … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Kaylene, and I'm a keen gardener,budding baker and wannabe DIYer!