Nothing says December holidays in South Africa like packing up the car and heading to the beach for some well-deserved R&R.
“The roads to the coast are always busy this time of year, but once you smell the sea air the stress from the trip and perhaps even from the entire year melt away and a…
When it comes to skincare the questions around “is it fact or is it fiction” are never ending especially during the winter months.
“We are bombarded with so much skincare information that we don’t even try and determine if it is in fact true. With the beauty industry continuously growing, there are so many promises, assurances…
Many South Africans will be out and about this holiday season, with locations such as the bush or the beach high on their holiday destinations. However, with all the excitement of school and work ending for some well-deserved time off, packing mishaps are known to happen, and often the most important thing is the one…
Although the flu and the common cold are thought to be winter illnesses, the truth is that even though you are more likely to get sick during the colder months, you can still become sick during summer. It is believed that these illnesses are more prevalent during winter due to spending time indoors, and within…
When it comes to baby products, moms often find themselves with more than they’ll ever need. What many don’t know is that most of these products have other uses over-and-above keeping baby healthy. “It is hard to believe that what we use to look after our baby can have a different use that isn’t baby…
After a long, cold winter everyone is looking forward to warmer weather... unless you suffer from allergies. Although summer comes with its perks and fun times outside, if you know that being outside is going to make you sneeze more than smile, you will most likely rather opt for indoor activities. "Even though allergies are…
Although we are told exposing our children to germs is good for them, as it boosts their immune system, we are also told that to keep them safe, we need to keep them away from germs. These two contrasting statements can drive any parent insane. It’s hard enough trying to do the right thing, but…
Bringing your baby home from the hospital can be both an exciting and daunting experience. No one can prepare you for the task of parenthood that is ahead of you, nor explain to you the moments you will enjoy with your little one while simultaneously worrying about everything that lies ahead of him. “Being a…
With cold weather comes unwanted sniffles, coughs and headaches, all associated with colds and flu. This is the season that is most dreaded by parents when it comes to looking after their family and keeping them safe from getting sick. “Giving your family the best care, from the youngest member to the oldest, is a…
If there is one thing that the past two years has taught us, it’s how to make sure that our homes are clean and sanitised. “Our cleaning habits have definitely improved but the truth is there are places that germs like to accumulate and hide that we hardly ever consider cleaning,” explains Mario Correia, brand…