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Somebody once said that “a house is on the outside, a home is on the inside”. Whether you live in a charming country house or a cookie-cutter urban concrete block, the true character of your home is revealed in its interior design. If you’re looking to give a little unique personality to your living space, you might want to give these tips a try. Paint from your own palette Every era of design has its preferred colour scheme, and we seem to be living in the Neutral Age now. Browns,Read More
Our home is our sanctuary, and should therefore look and feel like our safe place. Home is where we spend time with our friends and family, where we relax and distress, and this is something in common for all people worldwide, from Scandinavia to Australia. However, “perfect home“ isn’t the same for everyone nor is it something like the beautiful but cold hotel rooms that have no character to them. Your ideal home is the one that reflects who you are, what you love and do, and what you aspireRead More

Posted On August 12, 2021By Sophia SmithIn Girlzone, Lifestyle

5 Tips for Good Oral Hygiene and a Healthy Smile

Pearly whites are something we all want and often work very hard to have. However, aside from the fact that a beautiful smile makes us more attractive, it is normally a sign that our teeth and gums are healthy, which is even more important than esthetics. After all, oral health is tightly connected to our overall wellness, meaning that we should never take it for granted, but rather control it to the best of your abilities. If you’re worried about the way you approach your oral hygiene, here are someRead More
Shopping for your most fashionable friend can be an incredibly difficult task, as they already appear to have everything they could possibly need, with a specific and refined taste you simply aren’t sure you could ever get just right. What’s more, in a year filled with restrictive measures, lockdowns and shop closures, you might not be able to spend a whole day scouring shopping centres in order to find that perfect present as you used to in the past.  Thankfully, we have searched the internet in an effort to findRead More
Intimate relationships require hard work and commitment which is something many people fail to acknowledge. The honeymoon period in the early stages of a relationship tends to die down as the relationship progresses, which leaves space for resentment and frustration to take hold. Additionally, as time goes on, passion often takes second place because a routine and day-to-day life become more important. Many couples don’t know how to recognize these moments, which is why they opt to cheat or break up.  Awakening the passion also requires patience and honesty, soRead More
chinese food
Even though Chinese cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines around the world, many people still resort to restaurants and takeaways when they want to enjoy these delicious meals. However, cooking authentic Chinese food at home might be much simpler than you think, as long as you have the right tools and techniques at hand. If you’re a beginner who wants to experiment with Chinese cuisine, here are some essential tips that will allow you to master Chinese cooking in no time: Follow the general principles Like most cuisinesRead More
captain morgan apple smash
Just in time for National Rum Day tomorrow (August 16), the Captain is introducing Captain Morgan Apple Smash, a new party-starting shot that blends Caribbean rum with a burst of green-apple flavor. Apple Smash is delicious, ready-to-serve and the perfect standout to help you and your crew party #LikeACaptain! Though best enjoyed as a chilled shot, Captain Morgan Apple Smash can also be served in a number of cocktail recipes (see below). Not only does Apple Smash taste like an apple, it smells like one too! The Apple Smash packaging resemblesRead More
The weather is starting to get warmer and it is time to start getting ready for some fun in the sun! Just in time for your spring break, Captain Morgan has introduced its newest shot: Captain Morgan Watermelon Smash. The explosively delicious, watermelon-flavored shot is arriving just in time for backyard cookouts and pool parties. Captain Morgan Watermelon Smash blends Caribbean rum with ripe, juicy watermelon flavor that’s synonymous with summertime. Best enjoyed as a chilled shot, Watermelon Smash can also be served in a number of delicious cocktail recipes (moreRead More
Captain Morgan Jack-O’Blast is back! The pumpkin-spice rum that debuted last fall returns this year to put a little bit of a seasonal kick into your adult beverages through Halloween, Thanksgiving, and more. Jack-O’Blast is a fall-inspired shot that blends Caribbean rum with favorite seasonal flavors – including fresh pumpkin, cinnamon and other autumnal spices. Best enjoyed as a chilled shot, Jack-O’Blast can also be served as a drop shot or in a number of seasonal drink recipes. Check out a few new Jack-O’Blast recipes to try this fall below!  Read More
While it may not feel like it just yet, fall is officially here! And with fall comes many of our favorite things; leaves changing, apple picking, flannels and of course, all things pumpkin. It’s finally that time of year to“spice” up your cocktail creations with a seasonal twist whatever that means to you – whether it’s a dash of apple cider or a teaspoon of pumpkin spice! These cocktails – made with Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka and Smirnoff Caramel Vodka (yep that’s a thing and it’s delicious!) – are the perfect addition to anyRead More
Just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, Smirnoff Red, White & Berry is back by popular demand to help celebrate freedom and bring everyone together under one party. Whether you’re looking for a patriotic group punch or some red, white and blue-themed cocktails — these recipes are the perfect fix for your readers to celebrate this awesome country in style without breaking the bank. Watching your calories now that summer has arrived? Look no further! Smirnoff Spiked Sparkling Seltzer is the beverage of choice for you. This bad boyRead More
captain morgan loconut
Stemming from the launch of Captain Morgan Cannon Blast, the rum company is shaking up the shots category again this spring with Captain Morgan LocoNut – an explosively delicious coconut shot. Captain Morgan LocoNut is a summer-inspired shot that blends Caribbean rum and spices with seasonal flavors – including real coconut liqueur. Though it’s best enjoyed as a chilled shot, LocoNut can also be served in a number of delicious drink recipes. Packaged in a round shaped bottle identical to its predecessor, LocoNut boasts the appearance of a coconut thatRead More
Finding love- one of the ultimate journeys we take during our lifetime.  Some people have success early on their lives, before online dating became mainstream or even before smart phones were the norm.  Now people are connected to their phones and going without it for even a few hours is considered “going off the grid.”  We manage funds through it, exchange money between friends, call a personal transportation service, and even potentially meet our soul mate. When I first moved to a new city, I decided to give OKCupid aRead More

Posted On December 16, 2016By Samantha SurfaceIn Girlzone, Lifestyle

An Open Letter to My Friend Who Lost a Parent

Dear Club Member, I’ve been where you are before, but you’re there now and that’s what matters.  We are members of a club that does not discriminate, but no one wants to be included.  I remember telling you I was part of this club only to have you look at me with compassion and forgiving eyes, but telling you I hope you don’t have to join for a million lifetimes.  But you’re here, with me by your side, wishing we were anywhere but here. We stand side-by-side because one parentRead More
Before you head home and celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this holiday season, you should first partake in a Friendsgiving – one to be celebrated a little more wildly than with your parents. To get you in the festive mood, here are some cocktail recipes that will make you extremely thankful for liquor this November. Vanilla Hot Toddy 1.25 oz. Crown Royal Vanilla 1 tsp fine grain sugar 2 small cloves 1.5 oz. boiling water Add Crown Royal Vanilla, fine grain sugar and cloves in a mug. Add boiling water. StirRead More