Mabel van Niekerk's main passion in life is travel. She enjoys writing about her many travel experiences and documenting reference books to provide more information about towns and cities in countries she found fascinatingly different from her homeland, South Africa.
She is also passionate about crafting and enjoys writing reference books about the various crafts she has mastered and enjoys.
Mabel has now turned her hand to writing books for young children, as she recalls the stories she told her own children many years ago.
The thought of Ireland, often called the “Emerald Isle”, triggers off many visions in one’s mind; the first thought is “green” as there are few places on earth as green as Ireland in the summer.
A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands. A manicure can treat the hands, just the nails, or both. A standard manicure usually includes filing and shaping of the nails and the application of nail polish. Care for your twenty nails as best you can.
Rosacea (pronounced roh-Zay-sha), is a common skin disease, although there is no known cure. It affects millions of people all over the world, many of them not even aware that they have the disease. It’s an embarrassing disorder, which usually attacks the face, and can adversely affect your life.
Mauritius is proof that paradise does really exist - it’s a fascinating island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. It’s an island that is favored by many holiday-makers from all over the world. It has beautiful pristine beaches fringed with palms and over whelming warm and friendly people living there.
Cyprus, because of its connection with many saintly men in ancient history is some times referred to as the “The Island of Saints”. The beautiful island of Cyprus was chosen to be the first place to receive the new message of faith with the advent of Christianity.
Cuba and Havana in particular, has become one of the favorite holiday spots in the world for Europeans. This can probably be attributed to the great weather, the general colonial charm and the fun-loving locals.
Teach yourself to relax and breathe correctly when you know that you’re going to be in a situation that could trigger off blushing. When you’re in control of your feelings you will not think about blushing, and if you do blush a little, remember that most people don’t even notice or even care about it.
Have you ever tried to keep a couple of children busy during school vacation or on weekends when they’re in the “I’m bored” mode? What ever you might suggest is shot down, and they just get under your feet and don’t feel like going out to play. Then this is the time to introduce them to a new hobby.
There are beautiful unique areas of Scotland that are not on the common trodden tracks; a visit to the more remote parts of Scotland will reveal many secret attractions and offer you many pleasant surprises.
Make your retirement years a time of relaxation and enjoyment. Gardening, a hobby that interests many retirees can be made even more interesting by planting by the phases of the moon. This tried and tested way of planting crops started in prehistoric times.
There is no mistaking the fact that every gift from God is a miracle and proof of His love for us, whether we view some as “small miracles” or others as “great miracles”
There are many exotic and interesting cities in the world to visit like London, Paris, Hong Kong, Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro, to mention but a few. The thought of being able to travel and marvel at the wonders of the world and to be able to put your feet on foreign soil is very alluring.
Crocheting, which is the age-old craft of hooking yarn through a loop in different ways to form patterns and fabric is so simple to do, once you have grasped the concept.
Learning to knit is very easy and once you have mastered the art of casting on stitches you will be knitting in no time at all. The beauty of knitting is that there are so many patterns that you can learn.
South Africans love their tradional food and love to try out new recipes as well. As a tribute to their beautiful sunny climate a lot of their entertaining is done outdoors. The traditional “Braai” – a barbeque – is the South Africans favorite way of entertaining.
Monterey County is the ideal destination for a Californian vacation. With it's temperate climate all year-round, it is the ideal destination for enjoying the beaches and the many outdoor activities on offer.
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Lincolnshire, the second largest county in England is a natural beautiful area with miles of stunning coastline, many nature reserves and beautiful beaches and coastal towns to explore. Lincolnshire is indeed a place that must be visited when you next visit the UK, and is also the perfect location for short-breaks.
Quilting is a fascinating and very rewarding hobby. Learn more about this ancient craft, which has been practiced for centuries and is not as complicated as it seems. You will soon learn the basic steps to make your first quilt and will then be able to progress to designing your own unique patterns, using various decorative applications.