Carin Marais

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Oct. 20, 2020

12 Things To Try Out If You’re Struggling With Sleep

Are you spending your nights counting sheep instead of drifting off to dreamland when you go to bed? Insomnia is not just irritating, but too little sleep is really bad for your health as well. That’s why we’ve compiled 12 things you can try to end…

Oct. 20, 2020

True Relaxations

How Lack of Sleep Affects Your Mental Capabilities

We’ve all had nights when we don’t sleep well and feel groggy and irritable the next day. But did you know that sleep and our sleeping patterns have far-ranging effects on our mental health and capabilities? In this article we’ll have a look at the…

Oct. 13, 2020

Eveline (Blog)

Should I Have Another Baby? How Will I Know I’m Ready?

After you've welcomed your first child into the world, your whole life changes. Once you get used to your new way of living, you might already start to wonder whether you should grow your family further. As this is not a decision to take lightly,…

Oct. 13, 2020

True Relaxations

9 Sources of Stress and How to Cope With and Overcome Them

Stress is a normal part of life. Your “fight or flight” response can keep you from getting injured and even save your life by giving you the boost of adrenaline that you need. However, prolonged stress and chronic stress can have dire consequences…

Oct. 13, 2020

True Relaxations

6 Ways to Deal With Smartphone Addiction and Overuse

Have you ever found yourself reaching for your phone to check for messages when you haven’t received any? Or perhaps you scroll through your social feeds for hours on end and don’t get your work or studies done? Then you may be addicted to the…

Sep. 23, 2020

Eveline (Blog)

The Joys of Having Children

You don’t have to have played house or with dolls to want to add a child or children to your family when you’re an adult. It may even have taken until now for you to feel that you are ready for the responsibility to have children or to find a…

Sep. 7, 2020

Eveline (Blog)

Secondary Infertility – Or Why It's Hard to Have a Second Baby

Once you have had your first child, you’d think that having a second child would be plain sailing. However, many couples struggle to conceive more children. In this article, we’ll have a look at this phenomenon, also known as secondary infertility,…

Aug. 31, 2020

Eveline (Blog)

What is Unexplained Infertility and Can You Still Get Pregnant After This Diagnosis?

In about a quarter of patients that are experiencing infertility, unexplained infertility is the cause, according to the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).In this article, we’ll look at what unexplained infertility…

Aug. 21, 2020

Eveline (Blog)

27 TTC Terms You Should Know

On your fertility journey you’ll most likely encounter terminology or acronyms that are downright confusing. To help make sense of these scientific terms and acronyms we’ve compiled this list of the most important TTC (trying-to-conceive) terms that…

Aug. 17, 2020

The Knitting Needle Guide

The Best Knitting Needles for Bulky Yarn

Many knitters frequently choose projects that call for chunky, bulky, or super-bulky yarns because they knit up very quickly compared to finer gauge projects. What's less discussed is how important it is to choose the right knitting needle for…

Aug. 3, 2020

Eveline (Blog)

What Ovulation Feels and Looks Like

When you’re trying to get pregnant, knowing the time you are most fertile is very important. Keep reading to find out which signs and symptoms to look out for to know when you’re ovulating and are most fertile. What is ovulation? The part of your…

Jun. 29, 2020

Medium

Keeping the Books of the Dead

He had committed suicide before I returned the book to him. I had only heard about it three days later through a notice by colleagues on Facebook, and took the book from the shelf that same afternoon. I cradled it in my hands as if it still held some…

Jun. 11, 2020

Medium

How I’m taking steps to renew my writing routine and output

Although my previous writing routine had worked for some time, I found myself — partly because of the lockdown that started in March — having to restructure my writing routine. I also used this time to consolidate the projects I’m working on and…

Jun. 5, 2020

Medium

Recovering from burnout — 9 months later

Last year (how time flies!), I wrote about my battle with burnout and how I needed to take a break from what seemed like everything in my life to get back on track. I am glad to say that this has happened — pandemic and all. It just took a lot longer…

Apr. 27, 2020

True Relaxations

8 Life Habits to Promote Relaxation, Mindfulness and Clarity of Mind

Are you fully here right now? Experiencing everything that this moment is offering? We’ve all had times when our whole world shifts and we need to scramble to keep up, but the good news is that there are simple habits you can develop that can keep…

Apr. 7, 2020

Fantasy Ghost

How Tracing Can Greatly Improve Your Drawing Skills

When you’ve just started out drawing, or even have been drawing for some time, you may wonder if tracing isn’t a faster way of improving your drawing skills. You may even have heard fierce arguments for and against tracing. The answer to the question…

Feb. 29, 2020

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Can Tarantulas Eat Grasshoppers? What You Should Avoid

Tarantulas feed on insects and — at least in the US — are usually fed on crickets and a variety of worms. However, you may want to broaden your tarantula’s diet or give them a nutritious meal after molting and have probably wondered whether your…

Feb. 24, 2020

cutemonstercare.com

6 Reasons Why Tarantulas Should Not Eat Mice

In the wild, tarantulas can have a varied diet with some of the larger species eating frogs, lizards, mice, and even one eating a snake has been photographed. However, if you keep a tarantula as a pet, you have to ask what the best food for them is…

Jan. 14, 2020

Waterworld Craze

The Optimal Koi Fish Temperature Range (Ultimate Guide)

Koi fish are quite hardy, but they should still be kept as comfortable as possible by giving them ample oxygenated, clean water, the best food you can afford, and lots of love and attention. Having clean water, however, is not enough, as the water…

Jan. 14, 2020

Waterworld Craze

Are Aquariums A Lot Of Work? What You Need To Do

Many of us dream about having an aquarium in our homes but are worried that it is too much work. I have also looked into getting an aquarium and did some research as to how much work it really is and which aquarium will suit me best. Aquariums are,…