BeautyQueen

  Creating personalized gifts for loved ones adds a unique and heartfelt touch to the present. I love making or buying personalizad presents for people and with the holidays quickly approaching I thought I would share some ideas and steps to make personalized gifts that will be cherished by whoever you decide to gift them too.  1. Customised photo albums or books You can do this all online and get the company to send out the finished book to you.  Materials needed: Printed photos, photo album or scrapbook, adhesive if deciding to use a scrapbook.  Optional: Decorative stickers, pens. Steps: 1. Select meaningful photos and print them. 2. Arrange the photos in a photo album or scrapbook. 3. Add captions, dates, and personal messages. 4. Decorate with stickers, drawings, or other embellishments. (Optional) 2. Handmade jewellery Materials needed: Beads, charms, string or wire, clasps, pliers. Steps: 1. Design the piece of jewelry considering the recipient's style. 2. Str...

Lasagna is one of my all time favourite meals to make for my family as it’s filling and also very tasty.   Below I have put together my favourite lasagna recipe this is just how I make my own which is a hit with everyone who tries it.   Ingredients: Meat Sauce: - 500grams to 1kg of ground beef - 1 medium onion, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional) - 1 can of crushed tomatoes - 1 can of tomato sauce - 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves (optional) - 1 tablespoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional) Cheese sauce: - 250 grams of grated cheese - 1 jar of three cheese sauce (I use dolmio brand) - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped    (optional) - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon of ground paprika  Lasagna Layers: - 500 grams of lasagna pasta (I use 2 bags of san remo pasta wide lasagna 250g) - 100 grams ish of shredded cheese Instructions: 1. Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef ...

  Learning a new language can be such a rewarding learning experience. I have been using Duolingo since April 2022 to learn Spainish after years of struggling but wanting to learn the language. I now have had a streak since the 10th April 2022 without missing a day and have learned a lot so I though I would compile a list of the benefits of learning a new language and some tips on how to do it for those of you who also want to learn another language.  Benefits of learning a new language 1. Cognitive enhancement: Learning a new language can boost your memory and recall abilities. Multilingual individuals also tend to have improved problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. 2. Cultural Awareness: Language learning provides a deeper understanding of other cultures and perspectives. Knowing the local language also enriches travel experiences and interactions with locals. 3. Career Advantages: Being bilingual or multilingual opens up more job opportunities and can lead to higher...