Author name: lize kroese

Wellness

High Cortisol: The Unwanted Guest That Never Leaves.

Ever feel like stress has moved in, redecorated your mind, and refuses to pay rent? Meet cortisol—the body’s primary stress hormone. While it’s essential for survival, chronic high levels can wreak havoc on your health. Let’s delve into what causes elevated cortisol, its symptoms, and how to show it the exit. The easy to follow, […]

Organizing

Ultimate cleaning guide: how to get started

Creating the ultimate cleaning list doesn’t have to be a soul-sucking chore—it can be a quirky, laugh-out-loud, productivity-fuelled journey to reclaiming your space (and your sanity). Today, we’re diving into a blog post that’s equal parts humorous and highly practical, filled to the brim with time-saving hacks and clever shortcuts. Get ready to turn your

Organizing, Wealth

How to Budget, The Basics

Budgeting may sound as exciting as watching paint dry on your accountant’s spreadsheet, but trust me—mastering the basics of budgeting is like discovering the secret level in your favourite video game (with extra coins)! If you’re new to the financial world and wondering where to start, pull up a comfy chair, grab your favourite beverage,

Organizing, Wealth

How To Become Financially Free: The Basics

Getting out of debt can feel like trying to escape a maze designed by a mischievous accountant—but with the right strategies and a healthy dose of reality, you can break free and reclaim your financial life. In this post, we’ll explore a range of debt‑busting tips, from the classic “debt snowball” and “debt avalanche” methods

Organizing, Wealth

The Basics of Building Wealth (Without Becoming a Bank-Hugging Hermit)

When you think of building wealth, you might picture a seasoned investor sitting in a leather armchair, doling out secretive advice like “buy low, sell high,” or perhaps a character from a personal finance classic like The Richest Man in Babylon. But here’s the good news: You don’t need an ancient Babylonian scroll to start

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15 Lists to Get You More Organized (And Have a Laugh While You’re At It)

Ever feel like your life is a jumbled pile of sticky notes, scattered receipts, and half-finished to-do lists? Don’t worry—if you can find your keys half the time, you can certainly find the organization hacks hidden in plain sight. Today, I’m sharing 15 lists that will streamline your life and tickle your funny bone along

Wellness

Easy Tips to Smell Good All Day: Beat Body Odour Like a Boss

Ever wondered why your body sometimes seems to have a mind of its own when it comes to odour? The secret lies in science: sweat itself is odourless—it’s the bacteria on your skin that break it down into those infamous smelly compounds. Our apocrine sweat glands (active since puberty and found in our underarms, groin,

Organizing, Travel

What to Pack (and What NOT to Pack) for an African Safari

If you’re dreaming of the African bush—where lions roam free, elephants trumpeting in the distance, and even the dung beetles seem to have a strict work ethic—you know that packing for safari is as wild as the adventure itself. In this guide, we’ll take you through the must-haves and “better left behind” items for your

Organizing, Travel

The Ultimate African Safari Packing List: Laughs, Hacks & Must-Haves

When you’re gearing up to venture deep into the African bush—where lions might photobomb your selfie and even the dung beetles seem to have a strict work schedule—you need more than just a “carry-all.” You need a strategic, lightweight, and downright fun packing plan. Here’s our expert-approved, hilarious (but practical) packing list, complete with extra

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