Anne Mans

Do you know what the signs of dehydration are in your pets? Of course, when we’re home, they are inside, but, when we’re not, they are outside, and exposed to the heat. And since a dog and a cat's body is made up of about 80% water hydration is pretty important. So, here’s what to look out for. Lethargy, so if your pet has less energy than usual. A loss […]

Turns out, and I guess now that I think about it, wearing your skinny jeans too often, is pretty bad for your health. Jeans tend to be a much stronger material than other tight-fitting clothes, so they don’t really GIVE as much as, let’s say… ski-pants, haha… there’s an old word for you, straight out of the 80’s!! So, skinny jeans can slow your blood circulation. Mainly because they tend […]

How do you cool your house down without breaking the bank? You do it the Texas way… We love to complain about the heat in Namibia, right? But did you know that in Texas temperatures can climb up to almost 40 Degrees Celsius? Ja… that… is hot. But so, they have a thing they do, called Texas cool, and it is brilliant! As soon as the sun sets, and temperatures […]

Every braai deserves a good dose of carbs. And I recently re-discovered my secret beer bread recipe, which works so well, with a Castle Light. And the best thing about it is, it’s super easy to switch the recipe up a little every time you make it. So, you can add cheese, herbs, bacon, or even sweetcorn. Whatever your heart desires! Here’s what you need: 500 g Self Raising Flour […]

Some people hate mushrooms, and others LOVE them. Personally, I am in the LOVE group. I can’t get enough of mushrooms, so, when we braai, we almost always do braai mushrooms, you know, those big brown mushrooms that you top up with garlic butter and cheese. But do you know what goes really, really well with one of those braai mushrooms?  Bacon! When in doubt, add bacon, and garlic, right? […]

I’d like to think that Namibians are good tippers. You know, when you go out for a meal, or coffee, or when you ask a car guard to watch your car. I think generally, Namibians are good when it comes to tipping. But where do you draw the line? Now, I know we’re yet to join the rest of the world in getting self-checkout points at cafe’s, the airport etc.… […]

Let’s talk… garlic bread. It's one of the easiest things to make, and it's loved by everyone. This recipe, is one of my personal favourites. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 loaf of ciabatta bread or a large baguette (2 small) 100g salted butter softened to room temperature a small handful of coriander leaves finely chopped (about 2 T) 4 cloves of garlic crushed 30g of finely grated Parmesan cheese (an […]

Music is a wonderful thing! We already know that listening to music may boost exercise ability, ease stress and anxiety levels, and even enhance a person's recovery from a stroke. But did you know that your heartbeat also mimics the beat of the music you listen to? Meaning there is no other stimulus on earth that simultaneously engages our brains as widely as music does. I think that’s pretty cool. […]

The world is changing at a rapid pace, and while not all of it is good there are a few good things that come with these changes, like becoming a digital nomad. A digital nomad is someone who earns a living working online, and in various places. So they aren’t stuck to any one place. Like, a writer, or a video editor, or a graphic designer even.The possibilities are endless! […]