Category: Archive
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My kids make me look like the World’s Worst Mom
Never judge another mother before you’ve walked a mile in her shoes. Her seemingly quirky parenting style may be the result of trying to cope with the world’s quirkiest kids, as Kagiso Msimango knows all too well
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I want to be the Zooey Deschanel version of myself
When your job as a standup comic calls for you to walk glamorously down the red carpet at the awards event of the year, you want to be sure you’re looking as good as you can, even if it takes a little help from your quirky movie-star role-model. By Zakkiya Khan
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The six big lessons you learn when you build your own home
Buying a home is a lot easier and cheaper than building one from scratch. But the rewards of knowing you’re living in a home-made home sweet home will make it well worth the extra toil and trouble. By Maya Fisher-French
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When did my little toddler suddenly turn into a tween?
Sunrise, sunset, as the old song goes. Swiftly flow the years. One day, you’re looking at the toddler telling breathless stories across the table. The next, you’re looking at a tween, living in a world of her own. Our children grow up, and then they grow away. But as long as we can find new…
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Do we honestly need to bother with email etiquette anymore?
It’s the 21st Century, the age of Whatsapp, Snapchat, and quick, punchy status updates. Who needs email, and who needs email etiquette? Well, the truth is, all of us. Email is still the default communication choice for business, and if you get it wrong, you could ruin a relationship before it even gets started. Here…
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I dream of a Pinterest home, but I live happily in the real world
Pinterest is the visually-driven social network that allows allows us to vicariously make our our dreams of domestic perfection come true. But the truth is, our real homes hold memories and stories that no online platform can hope to match. By Zakkiya Khan
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Love is learning to let go
Holding on to your possessions can clutter up your life. Letting go of them can set you free, even if it isn’t an easy thing to do, says Linette Retief