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....
A bumper edition of book reviews
It's been a while since our last round of book reviews. And as always, these titles were sent to me by the wonderful people over at Penguin Random House. Image by storyset on Freepik James Patterson & Brian Sitts: THE PERFECT ASSASSIN Prof. Savage is forced into a...
It’s Slipper Day time again
On 5 May this year, Reach for a Dream celebrates 35 years of manifesting hope through their annual Slipper Day initiative. During the official launch day, Reach for a Dream CEO Julia Sotirianakos mentioned the organisation realises about six dreams per day. Through...
Paint & Power – a collection of AI-assisted artworks
AI (artificial intelligence) is having a moment. From art to coding and content, the robots are making their mark. SentiMETAL (a Cars.co.za sub-brand aimed at motoring enthusiasts) vividly showcases the power of combining new technologies with a human touch with its...
Why you should embark on your pleasure journey

Why you should embark on your pleasure journey

As women, we often consider things like a spa day or a shopping spree pleasurable. But when we really think about it, these are superficial events that we draw enjoyment from but aren't genuinely pleasurable. Browsing the aisles at DisChem is not a pleasure journey,...

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New Year’s resolutions and your mental health

New Year’s resolutions and your mental health

This is based on a press release I received from Pharma Dynamics about mental health and mental wellbeing. According to Abdurahman Kenny, Mental Health Portfolio Manager for Pharma Dynamics, setting unrealistic New Year’s resolutions may not be so good for your mental...

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PNA inspires mindfulness

PNA inspires mindfulness

PNA's 2021 stationery ideas will spark creativity and productivity. If left in a PNA unsupervised and with an unlimited budget both my mom and I would have a field day. So when they sent me their product catalogue I picked a few items I felt would be good to help all...

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CANSA raises awareness with the Rooibos bra

CANSA raises awareness with the Rooibos bra

A Rooibos bra is exactly what you think it is - a bra made almost entirely from used Rooibos teabags. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Did you know that breast cancer affects 1 in 27 women in South Africa? The Rooibos bra, crafted by Storm in A-G Cup, will be...

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Taking control of my life: NADplus Complex

Taking control of my life: NADplus Complex

Largavita Bioscience recently invited me to the media launch of their NADplus+ Complex, where I received a month’s supply to try at home. I made the decision to pay more attention to my health this year – specifically my physical health (I spent a fair amount of time...

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Taking control of my life: NutriBullet

Taking control of my life: NutriBullet

NutriBullet sent me the 600 series MagicBullet to try out. I’m thrilled because it should help me get closer to my goal weight. View this post on Instagram Everyone at the office is so jealous! This weekend I start playing with my food, thanks to @nutribullet_sa...

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Taking control of my health: DNAlysis

Taking control of my health: DNAlysis

DNAlysis is one of South Africa's premier genetic testing laboratories. You may remember the test I did in 2017. The result of that test helped my psychiatrist to prescribe the best meds for me, and take me off the ones I don't metabolise. It has also helped me to...

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mygeneRx unlocks better medical treatment

mygeneRx unlocks better medical treatment

mygeneRx is available from DNAlysis. I took this test as a trade exchange. Everyone will, at some time in their life, take some sort of pain medication. Some of us will have to take medication for chronic conditions: anticoagulants after heart ops, statins for...

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Viva Gym: Fitness for everyone

Viva Gym: Fitness for everyone

Last year I was given a month's access to the new Viva Gym in Rosebank. Now, if anyone knows me at all, they know that I'm not really into the whole exercise thing. But I thought I should give it a go and see if it's something I could maybe grow to like. Between the...

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2021 Reading Challenge

2021 Reading Challenge
Martha has completed her goal of reading 120 books in 2021!
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