Nathan Machoka

5 Simple, Tasty, and Time-Efficient Pasta Dishes

Do you ever get home tired and all you want is a simple, tasty, quick fix? Or are you running out of time and just need a quick bite before leaving the house? Worry no more! Here are five simple and yummy pasta dishes you can quickly fix and enjoy. They are also budget-friendly and ...

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Spaghetti alla puttanesca.

Why Cheating Is Not Empowering

In the past, when you heard that someone had cheated, your suspicions went straight to the man. But today, that has changed. According to a survey, the number of women who admit to having an affair has risen by 40 percent since 1990. Is this a positive thing? Does it show that women are now ...

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Having an affair.

The 10 Most Likable Players in the NBA: What Makes Them Popular

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has produced famous superstars and iconic names such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Yao Ming, and Tim Duncan. These names are etched in history because of their contributions on-court and off-court.  But who are the most likable NBA players of the current generation? And what makes them beloved among fans, ...

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James Hardin and Kevin Durant.

A Simple Way to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract and Vanilla Sugar

Vanilla extract is a common flavoring agent for most baked goods and desserts. If you love baking, several recipes call for a teaspoon or two of this magical ingredient. It adds flavor and enhances the aroma. There are two types of vanilla extract: pure and essence. The former is much more expensive, while the latter ...

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A bottle of vanilla extract.

Why and How to Delay Giving Your Child a Smartphone

Parents give their children smartphones for various reasons. You may want to be in touch with your children, make it easy to track them, provide them with entertainment, or maybe ensure your child is tech-savvy as early as possible.  These are compelling reasons, no doubt. However, smartphones may not be healthy for your child because ...

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A boy using a smartphone.

Phrases to Avoid During an Argument

Arguments in a relationship are never pretty, and most of us would do anything to avoid them. However, handling your relationship conflicts can determine how your partner feels about you going forward. In romantic relationships, like in professional ones, you must learn to disagree. Your words can erode trust, heighten tension, stir negative emotions, or ...

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Man and woman in a heated argument.

CBD Products: What Science Knows About CBD and What It Doesn’t

CBD has emerged as a prominent topic in mainstream media and natural healing circles. Marketed as a remedy for various conditions, such as insomnia, anxiety, chronic pain, and depression, its popularity continues to grow. But how many of these claims are supported by science? Is it advisable to incorporate this into your daily regimen? Understanding ...

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CBD products on a store shelf.

9 Effective Tips for Knowing When to Speak Up and When to Remain Silent

Understanding when to express yourself and when to remain silent is vital in both personal and professional relationships. Effective communication can strengthen bonds with friends and partners and may be the key to career advancement. Experts in communication suggest that we often use excessive words and emotions, with few pauses, in our dialogues. Essentially, many ...

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Man bursting out of a yellow background, holding his finger to his lips to call for quiet.

The Magic of Fairy Tales: Keeping the Art of Storytelling Alive

From the treasure trove of our childhood memories emerge the enchanting stories told by grandparents, parents, or caregivers. Fairy tales, those captivating narratives, whisked us away to realms where dragons soared, ogres devoured misbehaving children, princesses discovered love in the most unexpected places, and ordinary objects concealed extraordinary secrets. But these stories offer us more ...

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Girl reading a story to her stuffed animals.