Still on the fence about air frying?
Asking yourself… “Should I get an air fryer?” If you’ve held out on the whole air fryer craze, this might change your mind.  There are many reasons NOT to buy an air fryer. It’s weird to have a ugly robot humming like a vacuum cleaner and taking up counter space. Yes, air fryers aren’t really pretty, and they are loud…No denying that. Despite what...Read More
Be the homecoming queen! (or King)
Create an effective homecoming routine at the start of the new school year. You might not like it, but we all know that there is merit in routine. You feel better when you stick to a regular sleeping schedule, you work better if you have a daily/weekly/monthly to do list and programme… We are not saying some unscheduled days are wrong, but if you permanently...Read More
Be a LEKKER neighbour!
How to assimilate and make your mark in your new neighbourhood. Storytime: When I moved into my “grown up” home, I was by far the youngest person on the street. Every single other person was a granny, or a great aunt and they had all known each other for at least 20 years. I had barely been alive for 20 years… We live in a really small town and there is one major...Read More
Smarten Up Their Thinking Space.
Create a Clever Corner.  New year, new term, new chance at getting it right. For most kids school starts tomorrow, the 17th of January. Whether your kid is going to grade 1 or prepping for matric exams, the value of a dedicated “clever corner” should not be overlooked. Helping your child set up a space for them to do their homework, work on projects, read or study...Read More
Pool Maintenance 101
How to take control of your pool I moved into my first grownup house about 4 years ago. I call it a grownup house because it had a swimming pool. As luxurious as it felt to now be an adult with parking and a pool, I didn’t count on the major downside of…Pool Maintenance. First off, there are two types of pools: Salt water and Chlorine. Both have their merits...Read More
To Freeze Or Not To Freeze
Fight food waste by freezing like a pro. We all know January has at least 187 days. We can’t change that; we can’t rush payday…but we can tell you how to make the most of your groceries. We are throwing away hope. According to Scielo, it is estimated that 12 million South Africans, (24.5% of the national population) go to bed hungry each day, and it is...Read More
Easy Meals Dinner Inspiration
What South Africans Are Cooking: 3 Easy Meals You Can Have On Repeat If you’re tired of cooking, and have found yourself in a rut of making the same meal on repeat, know that you are not alone! We know how it feels to need easy meals dinner inspiration! We asked various South Africans, from Kwazulu-Natal to the Western Cape, what their go-to mid-week meal is. We were...Read More
How To Use AI As Your Very Own Interior Designer
The Future Becomes Our Reality If you haven’t heard about AI everyday for the past year and all its capabilities and uses, and are reading this now wondering what AI is, then congrats, you have finally escaped from under the rock and are in for a treat. Welcome. If you have listened to nearly any podcast or read nearly any news articles lately, and are aware of AI,...Read More
TikTok Home Hacks
Our Favourite Accounts for Sprucing Up Your Home  TikTok, in all its adversity, can be a wonderful place for community and learning. Despite the notion of it being filled will silly dances and conflict, it can actually be a great place to learn – especially for finding home tips and tricks you would have never thought about doing yourself. In this article,...Read More