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eLuckybits ‘n Pieces
Just pretend it’s Christmas here at eLuckypacket! These bits and pieces have been sitting on my to-post list. Just little snippets I thought you might like:
For Flickr fans, there is a new tool that allows you to search Flickr photos by colour (by COLOUR I say!). For example, I chose three colours to get the […]
Posted by elp admin on June 27th, 2008 under Arts & culture, Living in South Africa, Products & services, Technology & gadgets | 3 Comments »eLuckyfocus: Mother City Living
Planning a visit to Cape Town? Check out Mother City Living, a blog that celebrates the gentler, greener pleasures of the mother city.
Great places to watch the sun set, fun hangouts for an after-the-beach drink, where to find the best local veggies and crafts.
eLuckypacket reader Pia edits and maintains Mother City Living and is […]
Why She Moved to Australia
Sarah Britten, contributor to Thought Leader, posted an article Monday on taking a new and exciting job in Australia and choosing to leave South Africa.
I thought I’d link to it here because she writes eloquently about the many reasons she decided to step across the ocean.
An excerpt:
“My reasons for leaving South Africa for Australia are […]
Happy Freedom Day
“None who have always been free can understand
the terrible fascinating power of the hope of freedom
to those who are not free.”
Pearl S. Buck, American novelist
and Nobel Prize Winner
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Free Friday Giveaway! Gorgeous Homeware Products from Side Attraction3!
Wood Pillow from Side Attraction3
Aaaah! It’s Friday, it’s the weekend and it’s time for a free giveaway! Did I say free? Yes, free!
Side Attraction3 is a South-African company that specializes in luxury homeware and other lifestyle products. They sell stunning linens, cushions, clothing and more online!
What makes Side Attraction3 different, apart from the […]
Joining Facebook
I find it interesting how different nationalities use technology. Americans are mad about Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, blogs (which we read using RSS readers liker Google Reader or Bloglines) and online shopping. We love the comfort and ease — OK, laziness — of online shopping! In SA (correct me if I’m wrong) you’re all about texting […]
Posted by elp admin on April 20th, 2008 under Living abroad, Living in South Africa, From around the world, From South Africa, Technology & gadgets | 3 Comments »For Those Doing the Postcard Swap
Before I pair you up, I want to be sure I haven’t missed anyone who wants to do the postcard swap.
I have:
Jeanne (at Cook Sister)
Caty from Germany
Jennifer from Los Angeles
My American friend who prefers to remain nameless, the one who reminded me about African Daisies!
Cee Cee from Joburg
Georgie from Durban
Hanlie from Cape Town
And myself
Am […]
Posted by elp admin on April 14th, 2008 under Living abroad, Odds & Ends, Living in South Africa, From around the world, From South Africa, Giving & receiving | 2 Comments »Two Ways to Tell Your Own Story
It’s time to get your creative juices flowing!
Two easy and fun ways:
1. The First Luckypacket Postcard Swap!
I think it’s high time we kicked off our first eLuckypacket postcard exchange. I posted about this recently and many of you were keen.
Here’s the plan:
If you haven’t already, post a comment below or send me an email (editor@eluckypacket.com) […]
Posted by elp admin on April 8th, 2008 under Living abroad, Odds & Ends, Living in South Africa, From around the world, From South Africa, Technology & gadgets | 1 Comment »A Little About You This Time
When you visit eLuckypacket, it’s a bit like all of us sitting in my virtual kitchen — the whole bunch of us, gathered from all over the world with a cup of tea balanced on one knee, passing round a plate of biscuits.
The weird thing about blogs is that you never know who’s sharing […]
You’ve Got Mail
Ever wonder what Omaha, Nebraska or Kobe, Japan look like?
In a couple weeks, I’d like to do our first eLuckypacket postcard swap. I think there are enough of us reading from countries all over the world now that this could be a lot of fun!
How would it work? You send me an email or […]
Reader Focus: Cookie (Not Cheffy)
As I’ve mentioned, one of my hopes for eLuckypacket is that we can build an online community for South-African women. Connecting those who are in the country with those spread across the globe.
Recently, when I read a reader’s comment, I noticed that she had her own domain name at michellematthews.co.za. Turns out Michelle is an […]
A Little (!) About Me and eLuckypacket
Pearl Blossom Highway, California
by David Hockney
Happy weekend everybody! Today is my fortieth birthday and by the time those in the western hemisphere are reading this, we’ll be driving to Palm Springs to celebrate! Think of me lying under a palm tree, next to the pool, sipping something yummy!
Normally I’d do a housekeeping post today but […]
Are You Coming or Going?
The South-African blogosphere is buzzing these past few weeks, as it always is on this topic.
Yes, they’re all talking about loadshedding but that’s not what I wanted to talk about today.
There have been some interesting discussions about motives for leaving or staying in South Africa.
Nic Haralambous at SA Rocks wrote last week about two acquaintances […]
A Different Kind of Luckypacket
Today I went shopping for newborn baby clothes. No, I’m not pregnant. I don’t even know the women or the babies I’m buying for.
Here’s the thing. I read the blog of Melanie Novitzkas — mom-to-three, doula-on-a-divine-mission and surfer-chick-extraordinaire. Mel is also the leader of Bosom Buddies, a group that provides support to young moms birthing […]
Sharing the Love
With Valentine’s Day coming up on Thursday, I thought we’d talk about love all week.
First, smooches to Tertia for sending her readers my way and welcome to all who read So Close!
I was heartened (groan) to see new readers from as far afield as Malaysia, Ireland and Brazil popping up on my stats page. We […]
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