Netgalley May Book Reviews
Eight books, seven of them various kinds of great (I have ambitions of becoming Mrs Gooch), and one absolute dud stalled out on the starting grid. Please let me know if you can recommend a really good F1 novel. Murder Like Clockwork by Nicola Whyte is a clever,...
CHARGE Electric Vehicle Charging: Solar-Powered Road Trips Arrive on the N3
There is something very South African about a good road trip. The snack stop. The padstal coffee. The quick stretch. The debate over whether Harrismith is “almost there” or absolutely not. For years, the Johannesburg-to-Durban route has been powered by petrol pumps,...
Nine Yards Rosebank: Joburg’s New Green Town Square Has Arrived
Johannesburg has plenty of places to shop, eat and grab coffee. But every now and then, something comes along that feels less like a development and more like a fresh chapter in the city’s personality. That is exactly what makes Nine Yards Rosebank so exciting. Set on...
April Netgalley Reviews
It's been a busy month of post-op rehab and getting back to work, but I've got some books you should check out. Even a cheeky romance, which isn't really my vibe, but I was pleasantly surprised by. Spies, Lies, and Alibis by Natalie Walters is the kind of romantic...
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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