Keep the holiday magic alive in your day-to-day space.
Keep the holiday magic alive in your day-to-day space. Bring Back More Than Tan Lines and a Sandy Car Its about a vibe, not just another Décor switch. We have written at length about switching up décor to create a happy home, about bringing in seasonal touches and about making the most of your home for Staycations…But what about keeping the holiday magic alive after...Read More
Breakfast Prep for the Whole Family
Breakfast prep for the whole family Don’t skip brekkie!  Work with a plan. Getting up early enough to make and eat a proper breakfast is one of those things that only happen in movies. You know the ones – the parent sets out a whole breakfast spread with orange juice and pastries, and makes plates of egg and bacon on demand…If only we all had this kind of time in...Read More
Start 2025 Strong
Start 2025 strong Welcome back home: So, you’ve done sun, sand and waves. Or bush, braai and communal bathrooms. Or endured forced politeness, dry pot roasts and judgement at your in-law’s place…whatever your holidays entailed, it’s time to get back home and start the new year! As much as we love a slow start , mindful living and being in the moment – we think 2025...Read More
Get Festive, the African Way!
Celebrate the holidays with African flair Togetherness, thankfulness and celebrating another year of life and love. Now – as much as we love a good Netflix special and the idea of a cosy snow filled holiday, our African reality is one of summer, sun, heat and the occasional spectacular thunderstorms. To embrace our unique continent and African hospitality, we went...Read More
Best Way to Spend Annual Bonus
Budget for your bonus As much festive cheer as we have, we need a think ahead This year, reconsider how you spend your annual bonus. Cut back on mindless festive spending, lavish holidays, and expensive booze, and rather invest that money in your home. How? We suggest you prepare and budget for your bonus before those rands hit your bank account. While there...Read More
Cleaning Up After Christmas
Set yourself up for a speedy festive cleanup There is nothing like the chaos of a post-present swop living room. Bits of discarded sticky tape stuck to the soles of your feet, snippets of ribbon just waiting for the cat or the toddler to swallow and send you to the vet or hospital and mounds of torn wrapping paper…it’s a wonderful mess of memories and mayhem....Read More
Grown Up Slushies Recipies
Grown Up Slushies Recipies Don’t let the heat get you down There are few things as refreshing as an ice-cold slush puppy and a half priced Ster Kinekor movie on a hot Tuesday afternoon during the December holidays. If you were a wild child, you might have even convinced the snack kiosk auntie to give you a Cherry/Lime mix, making you feel like a true junk food...Read More
The Magic of a Slow Life
The magic of a slow life Leaning out can help you jump back in. There is grace in knowing when NOT to do something. I know everyone feels this way, BUT: Is it really December already?! I feel like this year needs three extra months just so that I can try and get my affairs in order! How to talk yourself into a “staycation” Storytime: I do not like people. There is a...Read More
Set Yourself up for Summer Success.
Don’t let summer get you down! Set yourself up for summer success. Seasonal Affective Disorder is diagnosable and accepted emotional disorder suffered my many people around the world. The most common manifestation of SAD is so called “winter pattern SAD” referring to people who experience a depressive change in their mood the moment temperatures drop, and daylight...Read More