Self Care Improvement
Not all improvement is an improvement. It seems like improvement is all the hype right now. Self care improvement, home improvement – anything as long as it’s new, better, shinier, skinnier. Improve your sleep, your relationships, your parenting. Re-do your kitchen, upgrade your bathroom …revamp your garage, get a mudroom, plant a veggie garden. If you were to...Read More
LED Sunrise – Bespoke lighting to brighten your day.
Rise and shine baby! Story time: I have difficulty sleeping. Always have. In fact, I have never slept through the night. From my first evening on this earth, (my mom revels in telling people) Night-time was my go-time. This is probably why I have no younger siblings. I think I broke my parents… As I grew older, I got used to this, and I have many little hacks and...Read More
Staying positive takes work.
Staying positive takes work. Nobody just wakes up super excited about every part of their life each morning…even less so in winter. But moaning and being a curmudgeon also takes work…the one is just better for your health than the other one. The truth is, most of us have a choice about how you approach your day, and this choice not only influences your own life but...Read More
Bottle your hope
Give your love a shelf life with Jars of Hope Food inflation is squeezing the life out of many households. The ever-rising cost of food is eating away at many South African budgets, forcing people to make desperate plans to keep their bellies full this winter. Stories of parents skipping meals to give kids a bit more and communities having to come together to ensure...Read More
Essential oils at home
Essential oils – the do’s, don’ts and Nopedy nopes. Story time: When I was little my gran would cure anything with Lennon’s Peppermint drops. Sore throat? Open up, and swallow a couple of fiery drops. (You’ll forget about your throat because your tongue has just gone numb.) Mosquito bites? Rub a few drops on each bite. (The burning will completely overshadow any...Read More
Home gyms worth it?
Home gyms worth it? Can you craft a super-bod without leaving your house? In the land before time (aka – before we had streaming on demand), we had Infomercials. Television segments dedicated to hard sells of anything from Twisting Chopping food prep-tools to Big Green vacuum cleaners. But wait, there’s more! We are talking about: Home exercise equipment. A manically...Read More
Chicken Soup: The Comforting Magic of a Homemade Bowl
Chicken soup is one of those foods that seems to have a special power to make us feel better, no matter what’s going on in our lives. It’s not just the warmth and comfort of the soup that does the trick, though; there’s something about the combination of chicken, vegetables, and seasonings that creates a unique and soothing flavour that we...Read More
Couples retreats
Make some “US’ time and get your love on this month. JanuWorry is over, and (hopefully) your debit orders all went off. Now its time to get into the swing of the new year – shake off the lingering memories of an all too short summer vacation and get ready for 2023. But wait! First you have to celebrate the month of LOVE in February…(Oh, poor you!) Whether you...Read More
Manage your menagerie
How understanding the Chinese lunar zodiac can help you achieve peace in your interpersonal relationships. What is the Chinese Zodiac? “The Chinese zodiac, or Sheng Xiao (生肖), is a repeating 12-year cycle of animal signs and their ascribed attributes, based on the lunar calendar. In order, the zodiac animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat,...Read More