Emigration is a hot topic in South Africa. To uncover the truth of what it…
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Beauty Review: XeraCalm from Eau Thermale Avene
For the past month my kids have been trialling the NEW XeraCalm A.D range from Eau Thermale Avene to help soothe and calm their eczema riddled skin. For years they have struggled…
The Importance of Play
Give your children a head start by letting them get on with what they do best – having fun! Experts say that playing fosters learning and early childhood development, helping children acquire…
Expat in SA: Janalyn from the USA
Today I’m excited to continue my Expat in SA series (where I talk to expats in South Africa) with an interview with an American expat who now lives in Cape Town. Janalyn…
Beauty Review: Elizabeth Arden’s High Drama Waterproof Eyeliners
Elizabeth Arden, a brand that is loved and known for their cult favorites like Eight Hour cream, Sunflowers and Red Door fragrances have recently brought out The High Drama Waterproof Eyeliner in…
Spa Review: Skin Clays treatment at Farm Spa, Boschendal
Experience the Elgin Winter Festival this weekend
Restaurant Review: Viande at Grande Roche Hotel, Paarl
Amazing food is always worth driving for… and this was recently confirmed when I had the pleasure of enjoying lunch at Viande at Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl. This recently revamped space…
Spa Review: Skin Clays treatment at Farm Spa, Boschendal
Not many of you may realise but towards the end of last year I was given the chance to go back to full time work (with flexibility! hurrah!) What this meant is…
Experience the Elgin Winter Festival this weekend
Winter can leave you feeling rather isolated and numb to the world around you… hibernating at home rather than getting out and about and enjoying life. So, despite the weather, this long…
Restaurant Review: Viande at Grande Roche Hotel, Paarl
Amazing food is always worth driving for… and this was recently confirmed when I had the pleasure of enjoying lunch at Viande at Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl. This recently revamped space…
Book Review: Cape Mediterranean (plus WIN 2 copies!)
After my own recent holiday on the Med I was THRILLED to receive a copy of Cape Mediterranean on my desk recently… what was even more exciting was that, on opening this…
