Category Archives: Close to Heart & Home

Family, friends & home

Shame on Me…

For neglecting my blogs for so long! I do have good reasons for doing so, but they would seem more like excuses now that I think of it. Has it been more than half a year that I have NOT … Continue reading

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The Eat Clean & Keep Healthy Challenge: Easier Than I Thought

Photo Credit: Katie Smith A couple of weeks ago, I took on the Eat Clean & Keep Healthy Challenge, together with several of my friends.  Taking part in this challenge meant there were several ground rules we had to follow: … Continue reading

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Fresh-made Pesto from Scratch!

Yes, it definitely tastes better than it looks! I’ve always wanted to make my own pesto… even more so when my homegrown Genovese basil started sprouting and blossoming.  The biggest plant I had, which used to have the freshest looking … Continue reading

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Breakfast Omelette Cups: Easy, Breezy, Yummy!

I made these breakfast omelette cups last week for my son to bring along for breakfast at his day camp in church.  It was something easy and nutritious for the kids, and I knew I could whip up like 20-30 … Continue reading

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A Relaxing Laid Back Day – The Giddy Tigress Way

On public holidays, we try to steer clear of crowded places like the malls, cinemas, tourist attractions and the like.  However, we love to spend time together as a family but at the same time we need to find ways to … Continue reading

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