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Hosting Guests: Experts Say Warmth Matters More Than a Spotless Home
The magazine Real Simple asked etiquette specialists and psychologists about hospitality at home. Their advice: hosts' warmth and guests' comfort count for more than flawless order.
NRA · 6 h ago
Cling film unrolls more easily if the roll is briefly chilled in the freezer
The US lifestyle outlet The Kitchn suggests putting a roll of cling film in the freezer for a short time before use so it clings less to itself. The method has a drawback: cold film may stick less well to the edges of a dish.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 h ago
Psychologist: "Agreeing to disagree" can hide unresolved relationship conflicts
Changiz Mohiyeddini, a professor at the University of Toronto, writes in Psychology Today that "agreeing to disagree" is harmless on minor matters but can become a "graveyard" of unresolved conflicts on important ones. He suggests a simple one-year test to tell the difference.
NRA · 6 Nov, 16:10
Lidl Latvia Launches Christmas Toy Range, With Prices From €1.89
Retailer Lidl is gradually expanding its 2026 Christmas toy selection in Latvian stores through 17 December. The range includes advent calendars, wooden toys, collectible figurines and educational gifts.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Nov, 12:12
Lidl unveils Christmas toy range in Latvia: advent calendars, wooden toys and collectible figures
Retailer Lidl has released its 2026 Christmas toy catalogue in Latvia, with stock being added gradually until 17 December. Prices start at 1.89 euros for an advent calendar and 1.99 euros for educational toys.
Jauns.lv · 6 Nov, 12:12
How to smooth wrinkled clothes without an iron: a bathroom steam tip
Lifestyle publication Martha Stewart suggests reducing wrinkles by hanging clothes in a bathroom while a warm shower runs. The method is less effective than an iron, and results depend on the fabric.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Nov, 23:11
Psychologists Suggest How to Cope with Lingering Thoughts of a First Love
The magazine “Psychologies” explains why people may be drawn back to memories of a first love and offers two ways to help oneself. One of them is a farewell ritual.
NRA · 5 Nov, 16:10
Autumn coffee: pumpkin, maple syrup and baked apples as new flavour additions
Coffee lovers are experimenting with unusual flavour combinations, and pumpkin coffee is gaining popularity this autumn. A coffee machine manufacturer's representative says consumers are looking for varied experiences.
NRA · 5 Nov, 14:10
Psychologists: Emotional Compatibility Matters More Than Shared Interests for Lasting Friendship
Experts cited by Real Simple say that the durability of a friendship depends on emotional compatibility: listening, respecting boundaries and resolving disagreements. Shared hobbies and similar values alone are not enough.
NRA · 5 Nov, 12:10
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Searching for Misplaced Items at Home Can Take Two Workdays a Year
Survey data suggests that looking for things around the house can take up to two full workdays a year. A psychologist and an interior designer offer tips for getting organised and reducing stress.
TVNET · 5 Nov, 01:26
Tired US parents increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for help with daily family life
Exhausted parents in the United States are using artificial intelligence apps more and more to cope with child-rearing, even as concerns about the risks of such tools grow. One Kansas City family uses an app to get reminders about returning a library book.
Žurnāls Ir · 5 Nov, 01:01
How a Person Treats Waiters and Cashiers May Hint at Their Attitude in Relationships
A lifestyle article based on foreign press material says that how someone treats service workers can reveal what they may be like as a partner. Politeness, reaction to delays and the ability to point out mistakes calmly are highlighted.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Nov, 22:09
How to Cook a Pork Knuckle with Crispy Skin: Methods and a Recipe
Culinary site Serious Eats explains how to get crisp skin and tender meat from the lower part of a pig's leg. A honey and cola glaze recipe is also included.
NRA · 4 Nov, 18:09
Pumpkin Cream Soup With Croutons: Recipe for Four Servings
Latvian news site NRA has published a recipe for pumpkin cream soup with cream, roasted pumpkin seeds and bread croutons. It takes roughly half an hour to make and needs no complicated ingredients.
NRA · 4 Nov, 14:08
Cream Cheese Cake With Pears and Cocoa: A Home Baking Recipe
Latvijas Avīze has published a simple cake recipe combining pears, cream cheese and cocoa. It bakes in the oven for 40–45 minutes.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Nov, 12:10
How to Clean a Duvet That Is Too Big for the Washing Machine
If a duvet is too large for a washing machine drum, it can be refreshed by shaking and airing it or washed at a laundromat. German outlet “Bunte” also advises treating small stains directly.
NRA · 3 Nov, 10:09
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Chef Lauris Aleksejevs Shares His Tricks for Extra-Crispy Potato Pancakes
Chef Lauris Aleksejevs has revealed his methods for making especially crispy potato pancakes. One of them involves cold water.
TVNET · 3 Nov, 05:12
Quiz: Could you pass the 9th-grade history exam? Real tasks from the 2009 national test
Latvijas Avīze has published a ten-question history quiz. The tasks come from the 2009 national test for 9th grade.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Nov, 03:11
Glazed Carrots with Caramelized Honey and Korean Chili Flakes: A Recipe
Cooking site Serious Eats offers a glazed carrot recipe in which honey is heated until it caramelizes to balance the dish's sweetness. The sauce uses ginger, garlic, soy and fish sauce, and Korean chili flakes.
NRA · 2 Nov, 18:09
Police catch 14-year-old girl drunk three times in one summer
Police found 14-year-old Alise intoxicated three times this summer, at 1.4 per mille. During the autumn school break, 15 teenagers were taken to the Children's Hospital after using alcohol or other substances.
TVNET · 2 Nov, 05:11
How to Get a Christmas Cactus to Bloom: Expert Advice
Zane Purne, head of the greenhouse at the National Botanical Garden in Latvia, explains how to prepare the Christmas cactus houseplant for flowering. The key factors are a rest period, correct watering and careful repotting.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Nov, 23:11
Producer Aiga Juhņeviča on Burnout and Learning to Say "No"
Latvian producer and entrepreneur Aiga Juhņeviča tells Delfi how overwork and an inability to decline tasks led her to burnout. She is now rebuilding her daily routine and protecting her health.
Delfi · 1 Nov, 23:11
Chefs advise starting potatoes in cold water
Four professional chefs, cited by the culinary outlet Simply Recipes, recommend putting potatoes into cold rather than boiling water. This helps them cook evenly and keep their shape.
NRA · 1 Nov, 20:09
Girls' Names Popular in 1980s Hungary: Portal Picks Five That Still Sound Beautiful
The Hungarian parenting portal gyerekszoba.hu has compiled five attractive girls' names that were especially common in Hungary in the 1980s. The list of the country's most popular names has since changed almost completely.
Jauns.lv · 1 Nov, 07:10
Salt and Bay Leaf Ritual at Home: How It Is Done and What It Symbolises
The portal Vanidades.com describes a folk-tradition ritual with salt and bay leaves, suggested for the weekend after cleaning the home. There is no scientific evidence that it affects a home's energy, but it may help people pause and set goals.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Nov, 05:11
Halloween Cookies With White and Dark Chocolate: A Recipe
Latvian news portal NRA has published a recipe for cocoa cookies dipped in white or dark chocolate and decorated with patterns. They are intended for Halloween celebrations.
NRA · 31 Oct, 18:08
Recipe: Mini Pumpkins Stuffed with Lentils, Tomatoes and Cheese
The Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze has published a main-course recipe in which small pumpkins are baked and filled with a mix of lentils, spinach, tomatoes and cheese.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 16:09
Two Pumpkin Soup Recipes for Autumn: a Spiced Version and a Mild One
The Saturday supplement of Latvian newspaper Diena has published two pumpkin soup recipes: a vegetable-rich soup with ginger and spices, and a milder cream soup with caraway and bacon.
Diena · 31 Oct, 11:09
How to Make a Candle Burn Longer: Three Simple Methods
The Ukrainian news site Unian.net has compiled tips for getting a candle to burn more evenly and for longer at home: chilling the wax, using salt and trimming the wick. Safety reminders are included.
NRA · 30 Oct, 20:08
Father voices concern on social media over meals at kindergarten and school
A parent has shared observations on the social network Threads about children's meals in educational institutions, sparking a discussion. Commenters offer various explanations, including lack of water, ventilation and centralised procurement.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 Oct, 19:10