Mabel Van Niekerk: 67 books

The historic cities of Bath and York attract thousands of visitors from all over the world. It’s fascinating to see cathedrals and churches that took decades to complete in bygone years, still in use as places of worship and in many cases the artwork has not even faded with time. Many cobbled streets...

The Kingdom of the Netherlands, lying mostly in Western Europe, is a country well worth exploring. The names Netherlands and Holland brings tulips, clogs and windmills to mind, but that is not the only attraction this country has to offer, it boasts a tremendous amount of history in cities and small...

Make attractive adornments for your closet and cabinet door knobs in your home. All you need is a little imagination, a selection of colorful beads, tassels and ribbons and oddments of yarn and fabric glue. Beaded embellishments can also be used to decorate purses, bags or key rings.

Aprons are ideal for kids to wear when playing with paints and clay, helping in the garden and assisting mom or grandma in the kitchen to catch up all the spills and splashes that can occur. Here are a few patterns and ideas that are easy to make and can be adapted to suit the size of your kids. It’s...

First time travelers often wonder what they should take with them and are anxious that they will not have sufficient clothing or toiletries with them. If you don’t want to be bogged down with heavy bags wherever you go, then always remember less is more when packing and only take the essentials with you.

There is no mistaking the fact that every gift from God is a miracle and proof of His love for us, whether we view some as “small miracles” or others as “great miracles”; the fact remains that the miracles of God are continuously being displayed all around us. They may be tangible or spiritual,...

The South Coast of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa is one of the many scenic coastlines in the world. This region is the coastal playground of South Africans, and the rest of Africa and for many tourists from all over the world. They all come for the same reasons; the spectacular scenery, the pristine beaches lapped by the warm Indian Ocean and the near-perfect sunny weather.

If you enjoy arts and crafts and have never tried your hand at making ragdolls, then follow these easy instructions and see how quick and easy it is to make Macey for someone you love. The challenge is to put your own stamp on the doll and make it unique. I sincerely hope that you have fun making...

Frogs are relatively easy to draw and appliqué. In different shapes and sizes they make lovely motifs for appliqué both for children and household items. I have drawn a number of frog designs which will be sure to take your fancy. There is no need to stick to green and brown fabric for your frogs,...

Spain has an ancient history, an incredible mix of cultures, activities, an abundance of stunning beaches, plenty of sunshine and last but not least, incredibly friendly people. Spain is a country that has something to offer most tourists, which makes it one of the most visited tourist spots in Europe.

Mister Gorf, a green-colored frog, was sitting on his favorite lily-pad thinking with great excitement about his birthday, which he would be celebrating soon. He had decided that he would celebrate his birthday with a grand picnic and invite all his friends to come and join in the fun.