Clumsy record holders: they fall down the stairs practically every day and broken bones don’t even count anymore
When I was about 10 years old, I managed to fall out of bed and break both my arms. As I was a very active child then and was always…
Pel mel

When I was about 10 years old, I managed to fall out of bed and break both my arms. As I was a very active child then and was always…
Health and beauty

My grandmother is a practical woman. And like many other grandmothers, she knows that baking soda can be used for many things in the home. It cleans grease stains on…
Lifestyle

Recently, a friend of mine was dealing with some pretty serious mental health issues. She was having great difficulty getting out and about with people, and felt uncomfortable whenever she…
Gastro

I keep balsamic vinegar tucked away in my house amongst the ingredients I use only minimally. In fact, I only pull it out and add it to a dish if…
House and garden

I always thought hydrangeas were relatively undemanding and hardy plants. This March I came to visit my grandmother and was horrified. She’s been growing these flowers for a long time,…
Health and beauty

Coffee is a drink that many of us can’t do without. We drink it in the morning because it gives us a kick and energy. In the afternoon, we enjoy…
Pel mel

Some drinks are drunk from a glass, others from a cup. And there’s simply no train going through it. I pour my milk into a glass, but I’d rather have…
Health and beauty

We all probably use tomato paste in the kitchen. Personally, I would never think of eating it alone. Of course, if I’m making a sauce out of it, I’ll lick…
Lifestyle

Spring weather gives a person energy. While in the winter I usually want to sleep until lunchtime, now in March I’m usually up from seven o’clock. And it’s not just…
Auto

I have many supporters in my area, but also many opponents of electric cars. It is true that these cars are environmentally preferable. It’s just that their range is shorter,…