Mindfulness Box for kids: How to bring mindfulness to little souls
Mindfulness is the buzz word right now and it couldn't come at a better time and I trust that it is here to stay. Thankfully. Things are...
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Andrea van Niekerk
Jan 26, 20229 min read
Junior & Senior Rugby in Canada: Oakville Crusaders Rugby Club
Oakville Crusaders U16's (yellow jerseys) played Barrhaven Scottish Rugby team at St Lawrence College, Kingston. 29/08/2021 The rugby...
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Andrea van Niekerk
Jan 14, 20227 min read
What do men wear to work in winter in Canada?
In this blog I cover items to wear in winter for men in Canada, tips and links to items to guide you. Shoes, boots, coats & accessories
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Andrea van Niekerk
Oct 25, 20211 min read
Vivaia shoes - I wear them. Every. Single. Day.
Vivaia sent me two pairs of pumps (which I got to choose). These are the first pair of shoes that I have bought online, that I love so...
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Andrea van Niekerk
Oct 25, 20211 min read
Dreamy DreamEgg!
DreamEgg D1, is a white noise machine. It is perfect for babies to drown out other noise but also has 24 different soothing sounds. Not...
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Andrea van Niekerk
Sep 23, 20211 min read
THE BUSINESS IMMIGRANT: fresh articles on immigration wherever you live.
I thought I would share this great little article by The Business Immigrant, where I was featured giving some tips on yoga, "12 expert...
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Andrea van Niekerk
Apr 25, 20216 min read
CRAFT BOXES, ONLINE TOOLS, RESOURCES & AN APP FOR KIDS AT HOME
And so the pandemic drags along like some heavy wet blanket that gets heavier as we drag it along and yet it continues to rain challenges...
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Andrea van Niekerk
Jan 17, 20212 min read
SOUTH AFRICAN AUTHOR LIVING IN CANADA
Have you come across Kobus de Villiers? I first saw his work on the Howzit website, where he has a blog section called Slypsteen's...
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Andrea van Niekerk
Jan 17, 20212 min read
ENVI PRODUCTS - LIVING AN "ALMOST" ZERO-WASTE LIFESTYLE
I met Charmaine Smuts at a SALT (South African Ladies in Toronto Facebook group) coffee catch up in Oakville probably over 2 years ago...
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Andrea van Niekerk
Nov 3, 20208 min read
CANADIAN THINGS
1. POUTINE Imagine a bowl of fries, dappled with cheese curds and then smothered in rich meat gravy. Sounds like a very South African...
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Andrea van Niekerk
Oct 28, 20201 min read
RUNNING IN WINTER IN CANADA
For those die hard runners and for the casual, social bunch of Park Run folk, this little article below will give you some fabulous tips...
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Andrea van Niekerk
Jun 17, 20203 min read
MY FAVOURITE SUNSCREEN
Best Health Awards Sheer Hydration Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40 Editor's Choice 2019. My choice of sunscreen in Canada hands down.
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Andrea van Niekerk
Jun 15, 20202 min read
MY FAV BASIL PESTO IN TORONTO
I absolutely cannot and will not live without pesto in our house. The whole family loves this stuff. In my opinion, pesto is the best...
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Andrea van Niekerk
May 13, 202014 min read
SCHOOLING IN CANADA, (KINDERGARTEN TO HIGH SCHOOL)
Here are some tips that you could start working towards to help your kids for when they get to Canada and integrate into school
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Andrea van Niekerk
May 5, 202024 min read
HEALING MY GUT ... YEARS OF SUFFERING
"it took years and years of chemicals and trauma "ingested" by my body for me to recognise the warning signs"
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Andrea van Niekerk
Apr 23, 20200 min read
MEDIA ARTICLE: EXPAT INSIGHT - ANDREA VAN NIEKERK
South African Blogger and YouTuber Andrea Van Niekerk describes wha t life is like in Canada
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Andrea van Niekerk
Apr 17, 202010 min read
CLEANING YOUR HOUSE: TIPS & MY FAV PRODUCTS
When we were gearing up to leave South Africa, I was very aware of this one big thing I would have to overcome. I was thinking it all...
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Andrea van Niekerk
May 23, 20196 min read
TOP 10 WEIRD & COOL THINGS ABOUT CANADA
No one (bar a few hardcore South Africans) hangs their washing outside to dry. For the very practical reason that winter is not "ideal" for
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Andrea van Niekerk
May 2, 20196 min read
TRANSPORTING PETS TO CANADA : HOW TO
YES! Bring the whole family over, kids, cats, dogs, birds and potbellied pigs. There is no quarantine (as long as the requirements are...
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Andrea van Niekerk
Apr 30, 20193 min read
HOW TO GET YOUR DRIVERS LICENCE IN CANADA
3 STEPS TO GETTING YOUR LICENCE: G1 - WRITTEN TEST (like getting your Leaners licence in South Africa) This test is done on a touch...
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