6 Cozy Hobbies to Start for Winter
Playground of Randomness | A lifestyle and book blog
by ShaniceSingh
8h ago
Yes I know Winter is still some time away. But Durban has exchanged its scorching sun for some occasional rain which means that we need to start planning for Winter. I don’t make the rules. Here are 6 cozy hobbies that are perfect to start for Winter: 1. Reading Obviously I’m starting with this because this is a book blog. Pick out a few books from your bookshelf or local library and dig in. 2. Baking Winter is the perfect time to learn a new baking recipe or perfect an old one. Bonus points you get to enjoy the treats afterwards. 3. Video Games Okay hear me out. I know video games are often ..read more
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Coming Out of the Pool
Playground of Randomness | A lifestyle and book blog
by ShaniceSingh
5d ago
It’s been a while since I blogged and I really debated on how to share this (or even if I should). Basically instead of content, my time has been consumed with mental health issues, a return to Christianity and then some Bible study. This blog has been a part of my life for a very long time so it feels necessary to share this here. But I feel like my content is probably going to change in the near future. Or at the very least, include more of the mental health/spiritual health aspect that has come to be a part of my life. This is just me sharing so that if and when you see new content that see ..read more
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Branding Your Blog for Beginners
Playground of Randomness | A lifestyle and book blog
by ShaniceSingh
1M ago
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your online presence, understanding the what and why of branding is crucial. Here are a few tips for beginners on branding your blog- what it is, why is it important and how to do it: What is Branding? Picture this: you’re strolling down the street, and you catch a glimpse of iconic golden arches. Immediately, you know it’s McDonald’s. That is branding. When it comes to your blog, branding is more than just a fancy logo or a catchy name. It’s the overall experience, the feeling that your readers associate with your content. Branding is a ..read more
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6 Money Mistakes To Avoid in Your 20s
Playground of Randomness | A lifestyle and book blog
by ShaniceSingh
1M ago
Your 20s are tough enough without having money woes. Financial issues in your 20s tend to follow you into your 30s making for a very miserable experience. If you’re still in your 20s, here are 6 mistakes to avoid: 1. Living Beyond Your Means Listen. I get it. YOLO or whatever the kids are saying now. Why shouldn’t you enjoy your life? (Answer: You absolutely SHOULD! Within reason). Create a budget and stick to it. And I know that budgeting doesn’t sound very appealing but when done properly a budget should include fun stuff like nights out or saving for that new handbag. The key is to ensure ..read more
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Recommended Reads: If You Enjoyed The Love Hypothesis
Playground of Randomness | A lifestyle and book blog
by ShaniceSingh
1M ago
The Love Hypothesis was a cutesy romance book with all the tropes. (Well, except for one very important bed trope but I won’t get into that here). If you were a fan, here are 5 other romance books that you might enjoy. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren “The Unhoneymooners” follows two people who hate each other- Olive and Ethan- as they embark on a fake honeymoon and of course, fall in love. This was a really cute read and I loved that I genuinely hated Ethan on Olive’s behalf. (I’m a loyal reader). The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas Another enemies-to-lovers and fake dating trope ..read more
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Life Update: March 2024
Playground of Randomness | A lifestyle and book blog
by ShaniceSingh
1M ago
It feels like everytime I do one of these life updates it’s after I get burned out and then sick. But hi, I’m back (kinda. Still trying to conserve energy but at this stage I’m not sure if it’s me recovering from the flu or an iron issue). So what have I been up to? Besides getting sick. I WAS trying to get into cozy hobbies (I love them so much) in an attempt to connect with my inner child and keep my stress levels down. Cozy hobbies are big on TikTok and I love that community so much. Cozy hobbies can be stuff like adult colouring books, novels, video games, etc. If you haven’t tried cozy ho ..read more
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Valentine’s Day Wishes
Playground of Randomness | A lifestyle and book blog
by ShaniceSingh
2M ago
I was missing the feeling of creating creative copy for a fun internal campaign (remote work does have a downside, who knew?) so I thought “hey, I’ll just create designs of my own ..read more
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6 Job Interview Red Flags
Playground of Randomness | A lifestyle and book blog
by ShaniceSingh
3M ago
Once upon a time, applying for jobs was my part-time job. Atleast that’s what it felt like. I would apply for anything and everything that came my way. I actually aimed to have atleast one interview a month. Bizarre right? But I was young and desperate to escape the toxic environment I worked in. What I didn’t realise at the time was that the jobs had major red flags seemed to hint that it was a toxic work environment. Now that I’m older and a more experienced job hunter, I know better. So if you’re in the process of interviewing for a new job, here are 6 red flags to keep an eye out for. 1 ..read more
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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Upskill Yourself
Playground of Randomness | A lifestyle and book blog
by ShaniceSingh
3M ago
So you’ve decided on a career change or you want to learn something new? But the prices for formal education is a bit much for you. No problem. Here are 5 easy ways to upskill yourself without harming your wallet. 1. YouTube Okay this may or may not be news to you but YouTube actually has pretty helpful tutorials. I dismissed YouTube as a learning source until I discovered that tons of Marketing organisations have YouTube channels with really helpful videos. Simply search the topic you’re looking to learn more about and let the social media algorithms do their magic. 2. Spotify Spotify has a ..read more
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Book Review: The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini
Playground of Randomness | A lifestyle and book blog
by ShaniceSingh
3M ago
The Woman on the Ledge: A Novel by Ruth Mancini My rating: 5 of 5 stars WHAT A RIDE! I loved this book so so much! Unreliable narrators are always my favourites and honestly this narrator got on my nerves. It’s clear she has something to hide but what? Why is she hiding? What is she hiding? Is she guilty or not? I could not read fast enough. I hated that her story kept changing and I did not trust him but I have never connected to a character like this. At several times while reading, I screamed out loud in frustation. “The Woman on the Ledge” tells the story of Tate, a temp employee who ..read more
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