Funeral Alternatives
Funeral Alternatives Saying Goodbye with Grace, Not Guilt Funerals for the Future Let’s face it:  Talking about funerals isn’t exactly everyone’s idea of fun. But here we are, diving headfirst into the last hurrah, and you might be surprised at how fascinating (and even humorous) the topic can be. Ancient Send-Offs: Religious Roots and Monumental Tombs Long...Read More
Death Cleaning
What is death cleaning and how can it benefit you? Death cleaning is the kindest thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones…even if you plan on sticking around.  What Is Death Cleaning—and Why Is It Trending? “Death Cleaning” (in Swedish, döstädning) is the art of deliberately decluttering your life while you can still enjoy the process—with an eye towards...Read More
Waterproofing Squad Profile
The Bomb Squad of Waterproofing. These are the Waterproofing MVP’s We sat down with Yssel van Aswegen, founder of Waterproofing Squad and spoke about one of his most successful companies yet.  What is Waterproofing Squad? How did you get started and what do you do? “Waterproofing Squad is a specialist company that provides high-quality waterproofing solutions for...Read More
Trousseau
The Trousseau tradition:  It is about more than dowries, doilies, and duvet covers Trousseau…What does it really mean? A wonderfully old-fashioned word that sounds like it belongs in a Jane Austen novel, nestled somewhere between a lace parasol and a fainting couch.  Once the hallmark of a young woman’s preparation for married life, collecting a trousseau was both...Read More
Resetting Your Home
Resetting your home A look at the invisible work mom’s do that make mornings better.  The Modern-Day Mom: CEO of Chaos, Queen of Care, and Master of the Mental Load Let’s take a moment to applaud the modern-day mom. She’s a multitasking marvel, the glue that holds it all together, and the one who remembers everything—even the things no one else realizes need...Read More
Rural Women Worthy Cause
The invisible burdens faced by rural women.  Uplift women in rural areas through worthwhile charitable giving.  Living life as a woman and mother in rural South Africa means weaving a tapestry of resilience in the face of systemic challenges—from maternal health risks and educational barriers to food insecurity and limited reproductive autonomy.  Here are some of...Read More
Wanzi H2O Profile
Affordable, hassle-free purified water Wanzi H2O – Your water subscription service.  You already stream your music and your Television. You stream your games and your sport…What about spoiling yourself with a STREAM of clean, affordable water with a WanziH2O subscription? We sat down with Riekert De Wet, founder of Wanzi H2O to talk about what they do and why it’s...Read More
Air BnB Dos and Donts
Air BnB dos and donts Short-term rentals – Booming or a bust? Opening an Air BnB? From savvy location picks to legal essentials, let’s dive in! Let’s look at the delightful highs (and occasional hiccups) of running a short‑term rental in sunny South Africa. Why short-term rentals are booming Recently there has been a definite surge in short‑term rentals. Why?...Read More
Hot Desk Shared Workspace
Hot Desk Shared Workspace Why We Still Need Each Other Looking at Shared Workspaces in South Africa Aaaaah. The golden days of WFH. Remember that glorious moment in 2020 when we all thought working from home meant never putting on shoes again? Slippers became boardroom attire, cats walked across keyboards during Zoom meetings, and Eskom, not the boss, dictated...Read More