Access to clean and safe drinking water is essential for health and well-being, as well as a human right. While many people take it for granted that their tap water is safe, with water shortages and fixing of water infrastructure, it's important to keep a watchful eye (or tastebud) on your water.
“Ensuring that the…
Becoming a parent brings with it contradictory feelings such as happiness, worry, and confusion, as well as a growing awareness of the impact our choices have on the world our children will inherit. During this time of heightened environmental consciousness, many new parents are finding themselves drawn to the principles of eco-friendly living. But where…
The thought on almost every South African’s mind is, “how do I save money?” With prices increasing, finding ways to cut back and make ends meet is more important now than ever.
“When it comes to saving money there are various ways in which we can try to alleviate the burden on our wallets. We create…
The door handle, the elevator button and even your own computer – your office is one place where you are most likely to encounter cold and flu viruses which easily spread from person-to-person due to close contact.
“The workplace is a communal area, and although you may be washing your hands, keeping your stationery to yourself,…
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…
We have all heard about spring cleaning, but what about spring decluttering? As spring begins, we all want our homes to be a little brighter and airier, which is why frenzied spring-cleaning starts. However, what we should be prioritising is decluttering our homes and garages as things tend to pile up in winter. “Winter is…
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…
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…
Bringing a baby home for the first time is both a wonderful occasion, and an anxious one. The nursery may have been planned and decorated for months, and the pram and car chair bought after careful consideration, but what many new parents don’t consider are the everyday items baby may need when living in their…