Fold Festive Season Origami with your kids. It’s a fun activity, and even the clumsiest three-year-old should be able to sort the paper squares and fold down one or two lines. It’s an inexpensive and relaxing art form, with no sticky mess (Yay for no clean-up) and you only need a couple of squares of […]

HOMEMAKERS is running a coupon drive! This December HOMEMAKERS will be filled with the most trusted home improvement suppliers in your area along with Holiday Coupon Deals! Now more than ever South Africans are looking for HOT DEALS, don’t miss out and be part of this novel edition! Coupons are successful because customers always feel like they are […]

It is a tough time for many of us. With the latest travel restrictions, many of us won’t see our loved ones this holiday. Cheer yourself up with some holiday décor to make your home a sparkling, place of refuge. Some of us can get very caught up with seasonal decorations. Over the festive month […]

Wasting away in the kitchen, just to eat too much but still struggle with your waste. after Christmas, is a waste of energy! I know all the holiday movies on Netflix and DSTV are trying to sell us on a wonderful family feast menu. Frosted windowpanes, a warm drink steaming in front of a roaring fire. […]

Did you know that the WHO (World Health Organization) has reported a marked increase in both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers over the past 10 years?  According to them, South Africans (of all races) are some of the most at-risk people in the world when it comes to the most common types of skin cancers. We […]

Macramé – simply the act of knotting string creatively is an ancient art form, dating back to the Assyrians and Babylonians. Knotted fringe like decorations on headdresses and clothing are depicted on stone carvings from this period. Various forms of knotwork also came from North Africa, with dangling knotted fringes often being used as decorations […]

Energy independence is the dream for many South African households, but can it be done incrementally, and without the massive cash injection, most solar conversions require?  Eskom CEO André de Ruyter warned South Africans in January of 2020 that Loadshedding was going to be a reality for us, for at least 18 months, probably more. Based on […]

A child’s bedroom should be a place of calm where your child can find a relaxing space away from the rest of the home. Although many kids share rooms with siblings, it can still be a wonderful place to take refuge from busy school schedules and homework assignments. Now is a great time of year to […]

When your love for travel has you finding the most creative ways to make the most out of a four-day trip, in the middle of a pandemic, where travelling seems risky but is much-needed food for the soul. Having had to scrap our plans for a white Christmas in a far-off land, we decided to […]

Your browser does not support the audio element. Does a gentle stroll towards a more peaceful future feel like the right fit for your family? Perhaps semigration is the answer you’ve been looking for.  We look at ways to swap the grind for the outdoors.  Stepping Out of the Rat Race  Living life at your own pace [...]

Your browser does not support the audio element. The Koi pond has made a comeback as Covid forced people to stay at home. Even if you are part of a happy family, we have all experienced a degree of cabin fever and the desire for me-time and peace and quiet.  A Koi pond is an easy [...]

Celebrated chef and businesswoman, Liziwe Matloha, has been appointed as national First Choice brand ambassador, one of South Africa’s leading milk and dairy brands. Owner of the home-based restaurant Dinner at Matloha’s in Boksburg, she turned her passion for cooking into a full-time career, offering classes and private chef services.  She will also soon be [...]