Re-Imagine Your Home
International research has shown, pre-COVID-19, that consumers are spending more money on their home than fashion. Our prediction is that this trend will increase, in months and years to come. Social distancing and lockdown have afforded us the time to rethink and reimagine our homes. We have counted our blessings and noticed the shortcomings. We’ve also realised that our relationship with...Read More
A HOMEMAKERS Hello
The HOMEMAKERS family is delighted to bring you the second edition of our new online magazine, bringing you everything you are accustomed to right to your screen. Along with this brand new website, the HOMEMAKERS resource guide is bigger and better than ever! No matter what job you need to do around the house, we are here to assist you every step of the way. From trendy décor and design ideas...Read More
The Grand Tour: Home Edition
The concept of a Grand Tour comes from the 1800s when young, upper-class Englishmen would go on an extended tour of continental Europe to attain new skills, improve themselves and become more cultured. Luckily these days, self-improvement is freely available and there is no need to go to Europe for a Grand Tour. (more…) Read More
Chronic Covid-19 Sayings
Isn’t it always wonderful that during uncertain times, there are always people who can crack a joke! We salute you jokers. It helps us with a good laugh every day. These are some of our favourite COVID-19 sayings during our official South African lockdown. (more…) Read More
The Lowdown on Daily Kids Lockdown Activities
School may be out but with the entire family on lockdown, you may need some help keeping your kids entertained. Instead of having your kids being bored all day everyday, here are some activities to encourage family-time, learning and creativity. (more…) Read More
What Will Home Look Like Post Covid-19?
A few years ago the world-renowned trend guru Li Edelkoord identified the cocooning trend. She said that as a collective, humans are turning inwards, using our home to rejuvenate and energize, to be better people. It was identified as a macro trend, here to stay and not likely to change any time soon. This was pre-Covid-19. Roll on 2020 and what was a theory becomes our reality. Even more so...Read More
The April Editor’s Note
First and foremost, thank you for being part of the HOMEMAKERS community. We wouldn’t be where we are today without you and we want you to know that we value you and your health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our community. Our First Time The HOMEMAKERS magazine has been connecting you to home experts since 1982. Now, for the...Read More
Lockdown Tips
We are keeping this one to the point. There are a few important things to do in certain situations during the lockdown. Here we share some important information and lockdown tips to help you through the extended lockdown in South Africa. List any Essential Services on HOMEMAKERSonline.co.za If you know of any lockdown services, for example, special food deliveries or an essential service...Read More
Exer-what?
The dreaded word exercise. Some may feel inspired to try it all while the rest of us need a bit of a nudge to get off the couch. There is no shortage of online videos and exercise programmes to get you moving. We’re not going to delve into that but would rather share a few of our ideas to get a rosy tint on those cheeks. Here are a few of our family-inspired ideas to get you started. Exer-LAWN...Read More