The jumbie umbrella or jumbie parasol is the West Indian name for any wild mushroom. They can be seen in abundance on mornings after heavy rainfall and spring up in damp shaded places. These fungi are not considered to be food. A jumbie is defined as a spirit of a …
Read More »Dad and Mom, farming in Felicity
By Candida Khan. After retiring at 60 years of age, my dad Fyzul Khan shifted gears into the farming industry twisting road of life. He started off small, using hydroponics and planting small plants such as lettuce and tomatoes in the backyard. Eventually, he branched off and started his own garden. …
Read More »Get children to play outside
Children nowadays are accused of being lazy, disinterested in anything productive, and having absolutely no interest in experiencing the world outside. What happened to the good old days when children got up on a Saturday morning and willingly ran outside to play? Many parents blame it on cable TV, video …
Read More »Plant your own sorrel at home
A sorrel plant flourishes at the side of the road outside a house with a gated garden of sorrel plants in Aranguez on Saturday, November 28, 2016. Citizens with this plant in their yards will be making the popular Christmas sorrel beverage very easily rather than paying a “pound and …
Read More »Grow your own pimento peppers
A pimento pepper tree bears the red, ripe, and ready-to-pick seasoning ingredient at the backyard of a resident’s home in Petit Bourg. This pepper magically flavours any dish and is a very popular seasoning found in the kitchens of many cooks in Trinidad and Tobago. Survival Garden Seeds 30 Pack Home …
Read More »Relive your childhood with Retro Freak
If you grew up in the 1980s you may have spent a great deal of time playing video games on a range of systems. From the Nintendo Famicom to the legendary Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. These games played a part in your childhood and so will always be favourites …
Read More »New laptop for your modern Mom
Mom surprised you on every occasion of your life with gifts that you love. Don’t you think she deserves to be upgraded? It’s time to shop for Mother’s Day and people are looking at the blenders, pot sets, dresses, and spa treatments. These may be the easier gifts to buy …
Read More »Cute ladies’ tops for your wardrobe
Who could resist cute tops? Ladies, you love to have a variety of tops to choose from whether you are going out with your friends, your gentleman, or to your job. If your’e looking for tops to make you look casual, sexy, conservative, or professional, check out our picks of stylish ladies’ tops …
Read More »Be a stunning guest at their wedding
Congratulations, you are invited to their wedding. But, what would you wear? Dressing up as a guest to attend a wedding can definitely be a task for many people. You don’t want to wear your regular clothes to look as if you are attending a function or regular Sunday church. …
Read More »Stylish shorts for ladies this vacation
It’s that time of the year when ladies want to get their shorts on. Vacation time is here and activities are in full swing. Whether you plan on running, hiking, swimming, partying or just relaxing by a poolside you are going to need a variety of shorts for every occasion. Here are some …
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