Head out, but stay safe.
It’s not fun to think about, but you’ll be glad you did! Don’t live in fear. As a proudly South African company, Homemakers can’t help but be positive about Mzanzi. We usually shy away from doom and gloom pieces, choosing instead to celebrate all the wonderful parts of our country. However, this does not change the reality that sometimes, people fall victim to...Read More
For the love of good food
Celebrate a different kind of romance this Valentines Day South Africans have become world renowned for our culinary credentials. Not only do local Chefs and restaurants regularly make it onto Best-Of lists, but even our food has become internationally acclaimed. Our wine, cheese and meat is regularly classed as some of the best in the world. These are various...Read More
Taking the romance outside
Celebrate the last days of summer with a bit of al fresco romance this Valentines Day Not that kind of romance… When we talk about al fresco romance your thoughts might immediately move to all kinds of racy things done in gardens, but thanks to South Africa’s very strict public decency legislation, that is NOT where this is going. We are much more interested in all...Read More
Be a little Extra this Valentines day!
Embrace the cheese factor and let your inner lover shine through.  Don’t hate the Looooooove… The biggest Valentines Day Cliché is saying you hate Valentine’s Day. It’s not edgy or cool. It is boring and you end up looking like a grumpy cat all day long. What exactly is there to hate about flowers, candy and kisses? Yes – we know it’s all a money-making scheme, but...Read More
Don’t take a rain check on water-independence
Jump into the off-grid water game with the newest aquatech.  Story time I have just survived 8 whole days without water. And I was one of the lucky ones. I have a rainwater harvesting tank to flush the loo’s and do the dishes, the financial ability to buy drinking water and a swimming pool to wash off the grubbiest grime from me, my kids and my muddy pawed pooches....Read More
Celebrate the beauty of the Chinese New Year. (Respectfully!)
Cultural appreciation vs cultural appropriation? Lets get one thing straight Cancel culture is real. Whether it’s a celebrity being accused of something horrible (which is NOT ok) or someone wearing an inappropriate hairstyle, mask, or makeup style… It’s a tricky time to be crossing cultural and race boundaries and there is no quick answer to the issue of...Read More
Surfing the Solar System!
Breakdown of solar energy incentives and financing Dark times ahead At the risk of sounding like a broken record: Loadshedding is here to stay. It won’t help to lose your temper or get political…it’s just a fact of life. Luckily the state and our financial institutions have decided to give us a bit of a break…even though they can’t keep the lights on. Firstly, the...Read More
The ants are back in town!
Do ants hibernate? Storytime: I never had ants. For some reason, the home I grew up in didn’t have ants, (I don’t know what dark magic my mom employed to make this happen) and then, when I moved into my own home, I just kept on NOT HAVING ANTS. What this means is that I never learnt how to deal with an ant infestation. A couple of years later, I still didn’t...Read More
Frozen vs Fresh – your secret weapon in the food fight.
Freeze the midweek meal meltdown. Gone are the days of frozen vegetables being the dark sheep of the home cooking game. Innovations in food processing technology, a new understanding of nutrients and healthy eating and a growing awareness of food waste have all influenced the market for frozen vegetables. I thought frozen was unhealthy. Nope – For many reasons,...Read More