Women’s Day in South Africa: Honouring Courage, Community, and Celebration
Every year on 9 August, South Africans commemorate National Women’s Day, an occasion rooted in one of the most significant acts of peaceful resistance in the country’s history. While the public holiday provides an opportunity to appreciate the women in our families,...
How Probiotics Have Helped Me Manage My IBS
Living with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, can sometimes feel like having a very unpredictable housemate. One day, everything is peaceful, and the next, my stomach has decided to cancel all my plans. For me, IBS has often meant bloating, discomfort, and flare-ups...
Murder in Pudding Corner and the oligarch’s home
UK mischief and murder, hidden rooms, impostors, jolly good fun all round, thanks to NetGalley's review copies. The Body in the Kitchen Garden by Paula Sutton The Body in the Kitchen Garden is a charming and atmospheric cosy mystery filled with village intrigue, grand...
Murder Downunder, Saffron’s fifth adventure, and murder maths
Lots of murder, just how I like it! Always grateful to NetGalley for providing review copies. The Shark by Emma Styles The Shark is a tense, fast-moving psychological thriller that explores grief, fear, vengeance, and the dangerous consequences of taking justice into...
Fall in love with NakedCherry Waxing in Craighall

Fall in love with NakedCherry Waxing in Craighall

Queen Bee Karen has come a long way from opening her first NakedCherry Waxing Smooth Operation in 2012.She invited me to the recently relocated Parktown North branch to peaceful Craighall, with plenty of safe, shaded parking.But we're not here to talk about the trees....

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Freyja Natural – handmade beauty

Freyja Natural – handmade beauty

Freyja Natural founder Justine reached out to find out if I'd be interested in trying some of her products - thanks, Justine. About Freyja Natural "In Norse Mythology, the goddess Freyja is associated with love, beauty and destiny. As a range of 100% natural, handmade...

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New year, new Manic Cure and pamper

New year, new Manic Cure and pamper

Manic Cure is a wonderful little spot hidden in Fourways. After I was retrenched in November I had to make peace with the idea of not having my unicorn mane. So, I set about finding a place I could get my hair cut at a reasonable price. Instagram did not disappoint...

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A round-up of my favourite scents

A round-up of my favourite scents

Recently Grant and I went to a wedding and he revealed an impressive collection of designer brand cologne.  I used to occasionally wear my favourite CK One and I have a bottle of LancĂ´me La Vie Est Belle but I find it too sweet and it makes me sneeze the whole...

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NakedCherry goes vegan

NakedCherry goes vegan

There's a great benefit to knowing NakedCherry's Chief Wax Guru - like being invited to try their new vegan wax - the first of its kind in South Africa. The vegan wax contains no animal products or added scents, making it safe for those allergic to bees (NakedCherry's...

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Dermalogica’s latest skin wonder: Sound Sleep Cocoon

Dermalogica’s latest skin wonder: Sound Sleep Cocoon

I was fortunate enough to attend the media launch of Dermalogica's NEW Sound Sleep Cocoon™ - Transform by night. Glow by day.™ You may or may not know - and in some cases from personal experience - that sleep is crucial for your body to heal itself, and as your...

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