Sarah Tennant

Contributing Writer
Sarah Tennant - Sarah Tennant
Sarah Tennant - Sarah Tennant

Sarah Tennant is a onetime English major who lives in New Zealand with her husband and two small children. Her interests range from haircare to Tolkien, baking to presuppositional theology. Sarah blogs about all of the above as Smokey the Magnificent.

Sarah's print credits include Fitness Life, Bride & Groom, Organic NZ, Mindfood and Kiwi parenting magazines Littlies and OHbaby.

Latest Articles

Hair Styles From Gone With the Wind
Both Margaret Mitchell's novel and the Vivien Leigh movie adaptation of Gone With the Wind feature elaborate hair styles.
Jun 1, 2011 - Sarah Tennant
Growing Hair Back After Chemotherapy
After chemo, the time it takes hair to regrow can vary. Here's what to expect and how to make the most of your regrowing hair.
Apr 4, 2011 - Sarah Tennant
Painful Childbirth and the Bible – a Look at the Genesis 3 Curse
A look at Genesis 3:16 and pain in childbirth according to the Bible, including a discussion of Christians and pain relief during labour.
Mar 24, 2011 - Sarah Tennant
Elizabethan Hair Styles for Women
Historical hair styles of the sixteenth century were elaborate, padded affairs designed to fit around Elizabethan clothing and flatter Queen Elizabeth.
Mar 20, 2011 - Sarah Tennant
How to Choose and Use Hairsticks
Are bone hairsticks better than wooden ones? How long should a hairstick be? Can I use chopsticks? Here are some tips for choosing and using hairsticks.
Mar 3, 2011 - Sarah Tennant
Traditional Christmas Desserts From Around the World
Want a new, but meaningful dessert to try this year for Christmas dinner? These traditional recipes from around the world have rich histories.
Feb 22, 2011 - Sarah Tennant
Women's Hair Styles in Ancient Greece
A look at common hair styles and accessories worn by ancient Greek women, hair styles from Greek sculpture, and Grecian-inspired Regency hair styles.
Feb 17, 2011 - Sarah Tennant
Hair and Hair Styles in the New Testament
Some information about the hair styles of early Jewish and Gentile believers can be found in the Bible, as well as Christian doctrines about hair styles.
Feb 6, 2011 - Sarah Tennant
Hair and Hair Styles in the Old Testament
A look at the biblical perspective of hair as a sign of beauty or wisdom, a way of distinguishing Israel from other tribes, and a symbol of holiness.
Feb 6, 2011 - Sarah Tennant
Dense Carrot Cake Recipe Suitable for a Wedding Cake
This carrot cake is moist and solid enough to keep for several days and cut into small portions - ideal for a homemade wedding cake. It also tastes great!
Jan 20, 2011 - Sarah Tennant