Many people dream of changing their lives, their homes or their surroundings. But the enormity of the task at hand can often prove to be overwhelming, so we freeze and don't accomplish anything at all. But small steps can lead to great things. And small changes every day or every once in a while can…
15 June is National Smile Power Day, a holiday observed to celebrate the power of the human smile, and the potential it has to do good in other people’s lives.
According to researchers at Walden University, smiling helps us feel better. *“Smiling increases mood-enhancing hormones while decreasing stress-enhancing hormones, including cortisol, and adrenaline. It also…
NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK
The 29th of May to the 4th of June is National Child Protection Week and part of any parents' responsibility towards protecting their children starts in the home. Eighty percent of injuries in young children occur in or around the home and it can be a shock to some new parents when they realise…
It is never too early to start looking after your overall health, and research shows that the earlier one commits to a healthy lifestyle, the greater the benefits in one’s older years.
Healthy ageing has become a major focus for many global health organizations, and for good reason. As the world’s population of older adults…
A report released by the United Nations (UN) earlier this year indicated that it's "now or never" in the fight against climate change. Upon releasing the report, UN Secretary General, António Guterres, warned that "we are on a pathway to global warming of more than double the 1.5-degree (Celsius) limit" that countries agreed to in…
The weekday challenge is all about finding the balance between our work, home and family demands. Facing severe time constraints and competing agendas, we have to still find the smart ways to eat well, avoid unnecessary snacking and be as physically active as possible during the working weekdays. This highlights the importance of starting each…
When it comes to growing your environmental footprint this World Environment Day, your toilet probably isn’t at the top of your list. Did you know that when you flush your toilet fresh water is used? If your toilet is an older model it can use up to 26 litres for a single flush, with newer…
In 2020, across the world, many families had an extraordinary experience of online schooling as the pandemic shut down brick-and-mortar schools for extended periods. All things were far from equal. Many low-income families didn't have the data and devices to get their children properly connected; while the middle-class and up could make a much easier…
Perdeberg Wines recently launched South Africa's first wine-based seltzer using their popular Lighthearted wine range as the base product/ingredient. It's a delicious low alcohol and low sugar and calories drink with refreshing fruit flavours and no artificial colouring - the perfect pour on warm days and as we make the most of the weather before…
If you’ve got dry, sensitive skin, you’ll know that the winter months can be tough. Aside from becoming even drier, your complexion can end up looking dull and ashy. Fortunately, with a cutting-edge hydrator and a super star anti-ager, specially formulated for sensitive skin, there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying plump, radiant-looking skin, regardless of…