A Guide to Soothing: The Pros and Cons of Dummies

The choice to give a baby a dummy (also known as a pacifier or soother) is a very personal one. When it comes down to it, the choice is entirely yours . Some parents don't include a dummy in their baby's routine and manage without one. But others (around two-thirds) do choose to…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 7, 20260Comments

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It’s not too early to prepare your pet for the festive season

December might still feel a long way off, but if you have a pet, some of your festive season planning should start now. Hill's Pet Nutrition veterinarian Dr Karien Brink says kennels and pet sitters can book up well in advance, vaccination requirements need to be factored in and, for pets prone to stress, preparation…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 7, 20260Comments

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Little skin, big summer. How to protect your child’s skin this season

The festive season is synonymous with sunshine, swimming, holidays, outdoor adventures, and long days spent outside. For children, it is the best kind of freedom running barefoot, splashing in the pool, playing on the beach and spending hours outdoors with family and friends. But while children may be focused on having fun, their skin…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 5, 20260Comments

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Preparing for Baby’s First Foods: Feeding Tips & Mealtime Fun

For parents, introducing a baby to their first foods can feel like a big milestone. There are new flavours , unfamiliar textures, enthusiastic (and sometimes less enthusiastic) reactions – and plenty of mess along the way. But while nutrition is important, mealtimes are also an opportunity for babies to learn, explore and gradually become more…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 5, 20260Comments

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5 ways you could be disrupting your home microbiome without realising it

We have become increasingly aware of the importance of the gut and skin microbiome. But what about the one we live in? From the products we spray on kitchen counters to the damp cloth beside the sink, everyday habits can influence the microscopic ecosystem inside our homes Your home is more alive than…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 30, 20260Comments

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Why property remains the definitive inflation hedge, even amidst rising interest rates

When interest rates go up, many South Africans instinctively think property becomes a bad investment. Higher rates mean bigger bond repayments, and that's what everyone feels immediately, so it's understandable that it dominates the conversation. But interest rates and inflation aren't the same thing, and mixing them up can make people miss one of property's…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 30, 20260Comments

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Six mistakes to avoid before your next money move

The group chat is planning a weekend away and payday has finally arrived. Before agreeing to the deposit, you pause. It can be an uncomfortable opt-in if you are tired of turning things down due to budget limitations. "A useful starting point is to ask what saying yes today will mean for the rest of…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 29, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

Think You Know Wine? 5 Etiquette Rules Worth Knowing

Wine can feel more complicated than it needs to be. In reality, a few small changes to how you serve, pour, and taste it can make a noticeable difference, whether you are opening a bottle at home or ordering one over dinner. “Good wine etiquette is really about getting more enjoyment from the bottle,” says…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 29, 20260Comments

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START IN YOUR TWENTIES

Ask almost anyone in their forties what they wish they'd done differently with their skin, and you'll hear a familiar answer. "I wish I'd started sooner." The irony is that your twenties are often the decade when your skin looks its best. Collagen levels are still high, cell turnover is efficient, the skin barrier is…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 29, 20260Comments

Healthy Living Lifestyle

Your heart may be giving you warnings you’re ignoring

Most of us don't think much about our hearts when they appear to be working perfectly. We get on with our lives, go to work, look after our families and tell ourselves we'll get around to that health check when we have the time. The problem is that some of the most important cardiovascular risk…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 29, 20260Comments

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A Guide to Soothing: The Pros and Cons of Dummies

It’s not too early to prepare your pet for the festive season

Little skin, big summer. How to protect your child’s skin this season

Preparing for Baby’s First Foods: Feeding Tips & Mealtime Fun

5 ways you could be disrupting your home microbiome without realising it

Why property remains the definitive inflation hedge, even amidst rising interest rates

Six mistakes to avoid before your next money move

Think You Know Wine? 5 Etiquette Rules Worth Knowing

START IN YOUR TWENTIES

Your heart may be giving you warnings you’re ignoring

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