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Activated Charcoal To Whiten Teeth – Does It Work?

10th August 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

I purchased some Activated Charcoal Capsules a few months ago to try out the latest trend of activated charcoal face masks, and I shared my experience here. To say it was painful was an understatement! Needless to say, I only ever tried the activated charcoal and PVA glue face mask once. That left me with a bottle of activated charcoal capsules, which I could have used for digestion purposes but forget that they exist whenever I have digestion/bloating. Another popular…

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Poundland and Poundworld Stationery Haul | Back to School 2017

7th August 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

In this post, I share some amazing items that I picked up in my latest Poundland and Poundworld stationery haul. Yes, it’s that time. Back to school. Even though we aren’t even a fortnight into our Summer Holidays, parents and students are thinking about back to school shopping. Either by choice, or because the shops are advertising back to school offers to continuously remind us that the summer will not last forever. Although, admittedly, in the UK it doesn’t feel…

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How To Make Hummus (Houmous) At Home | Easy Hummus Recipe

30th July 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/usFsTmqT1AE You’ll never buy ready made hummus again, with this super easy and quick hummus (houmous) recipe. Mix it up by adding garlic, paprika, and even caramelised onion. Ingredients Required 1 tin of Chick Peas (400g, ready to use) 1 tablespoon Tahini Paste (Sesame Paste) 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Olive Oil (plus extra for drizzling) 4 tablespoons Lemon Juice 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Method Drain the tin of chick peas, reserving the liquid from the tin to use in…

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How To Prepare Flat Tummy Water | Lose Inches In a Week?

24th July 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

Is it really possible to lose weight/inches in a week by drinking water infused with lemon, ginger, cucumber and mint leaves? I intend to find out. I prepared Flat Tummy Water using this recipe: I will be drinking the infused water over the next week – every other day I will drink all of the infused water throughout the day. I will update you in a week to let you know if it worked, and will find out whether I…

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7 Ways To Make Money Online

20th July 2017 Shamsa Comments 2 Comments

In this article, I share 7 ways to make money online. Whether you are looking to earn some extra income, or want the freedom to work full-time from the comfort of your home or on-the-go, this article should give you some helpful ideas. No method will give you overnight success, however if you consistently work at something, you will get results. 1)YouTube If you enjoy recording videos, vlogging or sharing your interests/passions, a YouTube channel could be one way for…

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How to Make Milkshakes at Home | Chocolate/Strawberry/Banana/Blueberry

19th July 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

Milkshakes are a yummy treat for hot Summer days, and they are so easy to make. The best thing about milkshakes is that you can make them in whatever flavour you like – all you need is ice cream, milk, a blender and the fruit/flavour you would like your milkshake to be. In this article, I share the recipe for 4 varieties of milkshakes. 1) Strawberry Milkshake 200g Fresh Strawberries200ml Milk500ml Vanilla Ice Cream Blend strawberries, milk and ice cream…

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How To Make Slushies At Home | Mango/Strawberry/Tropical/Cola

12th July 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

Slushies are the perfect drink for a hot summer’s day, and they couldn’t be easier to make. The best thing about slushies is that you can make them in whatever flavour you like – all you need is ice, a blender and the flavour you would like your slushy to be. In this article, I share the recipe for 4 varieties of slushies. 1)Mango Slushy Blend 1 cup of ice, 1 cup of mango juice and 1 tablespoon of sugar…

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Eid Cake Recipe | Baking Our Eid Cake (Eid al-Fitr 2017)

28th June 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/cnXbpPex24s Here’s a recipe for our Eid cake for Eid al-Fitr 2017. The white chocolate ganache is delicious and the gold crunch sprinkles add a special touch to the cake. Serves 16 | Preparation Time: 15 Minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes Ingredients Required: 250g Unsalted Butter (softened) 250g Caster Sugar 250g Self Raising Flour 4 Medium Free Range Eggs (lightly whisked) 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 300g White Chocolate (broken into chunks) 150ml Double Cream Cake Writing Tube Gold Crunch…

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3 Quick & Tasty Eid Dessert Ideas

21st June 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

In this post, I share 3 quick and tasty recipe ideas for Eid desserts. Sometimes it is chaotic on Eid with family and friends visiting, and you just need a quick dessert to make things easier. I hope the following recipes give you some ideas These desserts require no baking and couldn’t be simpler. Custard and Peach Flan Ingredients required: Sponge Flan Case One sachet Instant Custard Mix (~80g) 300ml Double Cream 100ml Boiling Water Tin of Peach Slices…

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Suhoor Recipes | Egg & Avocado on Wholemeal Toast

6th June 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/CFUBbZRzoOw Serves 1 | Cooking Time: 5 minutes | Preparation Time: 3 minutes Ingredients Required: 2 Slices of Wholemeal Bread 2 Medium Free Range Eggs ½ Avocado Vinegar (approx. ½ cup) Method: Bring water to the boil (either in the kettle or a pan), and add vinegar to boiling water. Crack in the eggs one at a time, cooking for a few minutes (or until the white of the egg is cooked). Toast the bread, spread margarine on one side…

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