Retailers entice shoppers to visit their outlets and websites all year round, but marketing reaches fever pitch this month, with Black Friday on 25 November and the start of the Christmas shopping season.
Black Friday evolves into Cyber Monday on 29 November, and special offers gather momentum with pre-Christmas sales. Festive season frenzy morphs into…
The countdown to the festive season has started. Many South Africans are looking forward to some holiday downtime after a stressful year at work, while also trying to keep up with the soaring cost of food, fuel and electricity.
With the end of the year in sight, the temptation to throw caution to the wind,…
Warmer weather is finally here, and as summer approaches, we’re looking forward to lazy days spent next to the pool and on the beach. While spending time outdoors is great for your mental wellbeing as well as for your vitamin D production, it’s important to take precautions against one of the biggest threats to our…
Laundry on a schedule? Who would have thought? Before loadshedding the only schedule that laundry needed to fit into was your own. Now, it needs to be done on the electricity's time.
"Loadshedding has been part of our lives for well over a decade, with the last few months seeing it escalated to a daily…
A good night's sleep rebuilds our bodies, strengthens immunity, improves brain function, and helps to keep us young. But with summer temperatures heating up and all the worries in the world right now, it's easy to spend the night tossing and turning as we battle to fall asleep, and feeling exhausted in the morning.
Getting…
With the summer heat in full swing, it’s come a lot sooner than a lot of us hoped, you may be experiencing skin issues like sunburns, rashes, and blemishes. Skin problems can be more prevalent in summer thanks to the excessive heat, exposure to the harsh sun and skin dehydrating indoor cooling systems like air…
1 November is World Vegan Day, a day dedicated to celebrating and promoting veganism, a lifestyle that is no longer considered "unusual", but rather celebrated for the major positive impact it has on animals, people and the planet.
What does it mean to be "vegan"? A person following a vegan lifestyle refrains from eating meat…
With year-end fatigue being a very real reality for many, it's only natural to daydream about a luxurious escape. But with ever increasing economic pressures, the possibility of planning a local holiday with your loved ones may seem nearly impossible. However, enjoying the festive period with your friends and family doesn't necessarily mean you have…
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…
What makes a good brunch? Long, lazy culinary sessions, preferably with a view. Famously known for starting with a round of drinks and ending with a belt-loosening satisfaction. Brunch is a favourite across the world, particularly during the warmer months when fresh spring and summer produce can be enjoyed in the comfort of the outdoors. …