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Fancy Lemon and Pop Muffins {Gluten-free}

Fancy Lemon and Pop Muffins {Gluten-free}

Posted on Mar 17, 2020Mar 17, 2020 by Sparkle Ellie
Why do cupcakes have to have all the fun? Just because they have fancy as fudge toppings and used in celebrations. Come now! Muffins can also be cool, fun, sassy and bedazzled – even when gluten-fre... Read More
Financial Advice from Someone that Needs Financial Advice

Financial Advice from Someone that Needs Financial Advice

Posted on Mar 3, 2020Mar 3, 2020 by Sparkle Ellie
Every year, I choose one main theme or goal to focus on. 2019 was based on health and enjoying exercise – making it part of my life and moving away from fad diets – blah, blah and blah. This goal ... Read More
Twenty-Twenty: Lessons Learnt in the Last Decade

Twenty-Twenty: Lessons Learnt in the Last Decade

Posted on Jan 6, 2020Jan 6, 2020 by Sparkle Ellie
Many people have taken the time to reflect where from and how far they have come in the last decade. And perhaps they have looked ahead to the “twenties” and set some loose goals or dreams to achi... Read More
6 Tips When Moving with a Cat

6 Tips When Moving with a Cat

Posted on Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
Cats are territorial and when happy, love their living space. They know where every cushion goes. They know how the sun hits that one couch in the morning. They know when you snack on biltong. They kn... Read More
An Introvert’s Dramatic Guide to Bounce Fit

An Introvert’s Dramatic Guide to Bounce Fit

Posted on Jul 25, 2019Jul 25, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
I am an introvert. And at some point this year (about the time resolutions are made), I became aware of the fact that I’m sick of yo-yo, slo-mo and joe-shmo dieting, and exercising until near de... Read More
4 Ways to Combat Loneliness

4 Ways to Combat Loneliness

Posted on Jun 12, 2019Jun 12, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
Loneliness. In a world that is more “connected” than ever, loneliness is rifer than animal hair and fluff on black coats. It’s gotten out of hand. Just the fact that there are profes... Read More
Lucky Baker’s Minis

Lucky Baker’s Minis

Posted on Apr 10, 2019Apr 10, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
Sometimes in life, you need to make treats that aren’t maybe too technical and impressive but just fun and whimsical. I developed this “recipe” for the pure joy of having fun with biscuits, spri... Read More
Flipping The Strangling Pressures of Life

Flipping The Strangling Pressures of Life

Posted on Mar 26, 2019Mar 26, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
Good gracious but I am gatvol of the strangling pressures that life, social media, society, friends and I put on myself – whether inadvertently, or directly or not. I am tired of being bombarded wit... Read More
19 Reasons Why People Don’t Like You

19 Reasons Why People Don’t Like You

Posted on Feb 27, 2019Jul 25, 2021 by Sparkle Ellie
The “likeability” factor or “popularity” referred to in this article isn’t about being part of the cool group. Or about not being authentic just to “fit in the crowd”. It’s about makin... Read More
Destination Weddings: How I was Converted…

Destination Weddings: How I was Converted…

Posted on Jan 14, 2019Jan 14, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
I recently had the privilege of attending a destination wedding at Mnarani Resort, in Kenya. I may not be even nearly, slightly or almost married, but this wedding changed my opinion and perception of... Read More
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