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Glow in the dark cobble stones So while browsing the ever so interesting and entertaining pinterest, I saw these amazing glow in the dark stepping stones. Unfortunately a DIY approach to this would cost you an arm and a leg as many of the chemicals involved in making the stones glow are rather pricey. However, there are some stores where you can purchase them. Currently I'm searching for a store in South Africa where they are available but I have had no luck thus far. Suggestions are most welcome if you have any info regarding this, I'm dying to get my hands on some. They would make a beautiful gift and also add some aesthetics to the garden. They charge up during the day using the sun light and glow ever so pretty at night. It's ideal if you have guests over a lot of the time for dinner etc as you wont need to use lights in the garden. Its a greener more efficient method of doing things, so it's worth every penny. It's similar to the ones people usually have in

Carbotarian

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Come Dine With Me... Whether you're living to eat or eating to live, there always seems to be a focus and importance placed on food. It is an ever changing and multi-billion rand/dollar/pound (etc) industry and whether we like it or not, has an effect not only on our bodies, but also on our lives. Something recently caught my eye while I was browsing and filling my mind about sustainable living, food markets, and the ever so popular meat free Monday. I came across the term Carbotarian, amongst the usual vegetarian info. With this topic in mind, I cant help but think of the Fatttis and Monis pasta song lol. Anyway, a friend of mine recently asked for my views on being a vegetarian as it is something she would like to try. It's really not something that happens overnight unless you are born into a family who are all already vegetarian. So I would suggest baby steps, before diving in to it head first. There are various different types of food consuming habits namely

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

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Asia's biggest business of fashion event, Wills Lifestyle India fashion week Spring Summer 2012 has taken my breath away with models scorching the ramp in alluring attires! Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week took place in New Delhi from the 6-12 October 2012. DAY 1 saw the likes of: Payal Pratap & Anand Kabra Ministry of textiles presents North East show by: Atsu Sekhose Geisha Designs by: Paras and Shalini Surily Kiran Uttam Ghosh Taika by: Poonam Bhagat Wendell Rodricks Dutch Fashion Here and Now India presents *DIED* Rohit Gandi and Rahul Khanna & Suneet Varma Jan Taminiau Geisha designs by: Paras and Shalini Designer: Anand Kabra Day 2 saw the likes of: Surbhi Chawla, Kushi Z| and Taniya Khanuja & Sch "n by Sakshee Pradhan Samant Chauhan & Annaikka ? Kanika, Saluja Choudhry Am:Pm by Ankur and Priyanka Modi & Dev r Nil Kavita Bhartia Rajesh Pratap Singh Designed by: Kavita Bhartia

Over Worked and Under Paid :)

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My Blog :'( ...  As I'm sure you've noticed is being neglected ... this is due to assignments, tests and exams that have currently been ongoing *sigh* But please.. watch this space... exams finish on the 9th and I've got lots of unwritten  untyped blogs in my head and lots of photo memories coming your way shortly.. see you on the flip side! 

Taste of Joburg

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The taste of Joburg 2012 was amazing! I was fortunate enough to win tickets for the Taste of Joburg expo that took place this passed weekend at Monte Casino. Being vegetarian I was a bit sceptical at first to attend (what would I eat) but I decided to give it a bash! and I must say that turned out pretty fantastic! We sampled different types of olives, olive bread and various scrumptious pestos dipped crackers into the aromatic olive oils and much more! We purchased a bottle of the Romesco pesto which has cashew nuts, pickled peppers, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and spices.  I have to say, yes ladies we love chocolate and there was a stand where we could sample the chocolate. I think I spent over 10 minutes at this stand.. my happy place :) I found it quite interesting that the chocolate was dairy free, and sugar free and still tasted divine. I purchased 3  mini slabs of the golden brown rich wonder. They had a variety of flavours, sea salt, chili, and coconut to name j

Psy ! - Gangnam Style

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SO I first saw it trending on twitter.. and what might it be?? Well if the heading hasn't yet given it away, and you haven't heard of it yet where have you been?? :/ Gangnam style. My first impression was how do I pronounce that, followed by (for some or other reason), what the heck gangster thing might this be. Maybe I've been watching too many Bollywood movies lately because the thought did cross my mind on whether this was some new Bollywood movie title. Anyway after reading more tweets, googling a bit here and there it came to my attention that it was song and dance (surprise surprise). Having watched the YouTube video I laughed till my tummy hurt and found the dancing, singing and general over all tone rather amusing and intriguing. It astonishing how things spread so fast, Gangnam style taking the world by storm since the Macarena. Worldwide, from Sydney to L.A, Argentina and Peru, flash mobs everywhere have performed the Gangnam style dance. What do we (and I

The King of the jungle

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Sometimes we just need to rid ourselves of the hustle and bustle of city life for some QT and downtime. I always enjoy going to the Stoffberg area in Mpumalanga as my parents have a farm there and its close to Middelburg where I spend most of my holidays. Last Christmas, some close family friends accompanied my family and I to the uBhetyan-O-Africa Lion Park/Game Reserve. It was fantastic!! Ive been to the Lion Park in Magaliesburg and although that one is amazing, it hardly compares to this one. For a recently built park it is beautiful, secluded and a wonderful experience for little children and adults. The park is equipped with lovely thatch chalets and state of the art showers and Jacuzzis. If you feel like lounging around, there's an entertainment area and bar or you can sit along the pool side sipping through some *good stuff* in the fancy glasses they have. Throughout the park there are educational signs that you can read on the fauna and flora found in the pa