A Look-See into Beauty, Lifestyle & Books
Small towns are often great places to find hidden treasures. The small farm town in Citrusdal would be no exception – specifically, our stay at Pomegranate Cottage. Roughly two hours away from the Mother City, near the West Coast, lies a small town known for its luscious acres of citrus orchards called Citrusdal. Nestled 10km…
I received an email to pitch an idea about love since the following month was the month of love, February. The brief was to write a 1000-1500 essay about how to love, love yourself, get the glow-up from being in love or how love helped discover yourself. Where to begin, I thought. Then my son…
I have been exploring different approaches regarding my digestive problems. However, the idea of having to take supplements every day sounds overwhelming. According to the Neighbourhood Wellness Clinic website, Vitamins like magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E are challenging for the body to absorb and hard to adequate amounts through food. They say…
Raise your hands if you’ve recently stocked up on Bicarbonate of soda. Yep, it seems like bicarb of soda is making a comeback as a miracle solution to everything, including skin and health care. I’ve never thought to pay much attention to Bicarb Soda until one lady on socials said she was using it on…
A few months ago, I bumped into a post while scrolling on Twitter now X about a new podcast called The Hidden Lives of Writers with Fiona Snyckers and Gail Schimmel. This got my attention because a couple of weeks ago, I read a book authored by Angela Makholwa, and she would be their first…
The holy grail of skincare, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol can be described as the ultimate goal of flawless skin. Think max hydration, reduction of sun spots and, if you are lucky, some tightness for that sagging skin. What else can a girl want, right? All three combined and carefully used these here girlies…
Are intimate hygiene products worth it? That is the question. From a logistical perspective, we shouldn’t use intimate hygiene products. I’m referring to products such as odour-eliminating vaginal gels, intimate washes, and wipes. But what’s the alternative? Our late beloved Doctor Sindi once advised us to stop using feminine hygiene products. She mentioned how the…
Tumelo Moleleki, a self-published author was interviewed for this month’s Meet The Author feature. You might recognize the author from her Her Heart book series. She has nine novels and six short stories to her credit. She is a South African writer who enjoys sports and can apparently cycle for hours without suffering from debilitating…
Blurb… Crossing the River is about a fifteen-year-old Nozizwe and her family on the run from their farm in Zimbabwe. Led by a courageous aunt, the family illegally cross the border into South Africa. Nozizwe’s older sister is attacked by a crocodile. And so, begins a long and dangerous journey. Title: Crossing the River Publisher:…
Oh but I can be fussy over anything, hey! Choosing a simple meal or an outfit is a struggle. What’s even worse is having to choose a gift whether for myself or for my friends and family. The problem is that I never have an idea of what I want or what to get. However,…