Reclaim Your Calm: The Art of Slowing Down with Slow Self Care Rituals

by Nicole Sherwin on January 18, 2025 If life feels like a never-ending spin cycle on your washing machine, it’s time to press pause and reclaim your calm. Forget FOMO; it’s all about JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) these days. Let’s dive into the luxurious art of slowing down, indulging in self-care, and finding those…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 24, 20250Comments

Life @ Home

Revitalise your home workspace with these colour ideas

Ways of working have evolved with the rise of hybrid and remote working options. As a result, it is essential to create a home workspace that will help us thrive, and that is conducive to productivity, health and happiness. "Choosing the right hue for your home workspace is key to creating a space that will…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 23, 20250Comments

Life @ Home

From Comfort to Collectibles: Why Plush Toys Are Dominating in 2025

The world is falling in love with plush toys like never before. The market demand is skyrocketing, and experts predict that this trend will continue through 2025. Plush toys are no longer just for children; they've become must-have collectibles, comfort items and statement pieces for people of all ages. The global plush toy market…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 23, 20250Comments

The Look

The truth about sunscreen: It’s only 53% effective

What does that mean for our skin this summer? We rely on sunscreen to protect us from sunburn and premature ageing, but did you know that even if you apply sun protection daily, you are not entirely safe? A 2012 study found that even SPF 50 only stops about half of the potential sun damage…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 22, 20250Comments

Food & Wine

Zero-Proof, Maximum Flavour: 5 Ways to Swizzle Through Dry January

Whether you're aiming for a January that's dry, damp or just hangover-free, with three varieties of ANGOSTURA® bitters in your secret stash, January can be just as festive as December! After the celebrations of December, January can often start on a rather sober note... that's sober-curious for many, who start the new year on a quest…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 22, 20250Comments

Out & About

Adventure 2025: Here’s why a wildlife safari needs to be on your bucket list this year

Search any variation of "travel" and "bucket list" on the internet and you're likely to be presented with "go on safari" as one of the most popular travel bucket list items of all time, along with things like walking the Great Wall of China or seeing the Northern Lights. A new report by Go2Africa shared…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 21, 20250Comments

Live your best life

Let Go & Love, With Woolworths

Valentine’s Day has evolved in recent years. While once centred on purely romantic love, it’s now a day to celebrate all the people who matter most, to appreciate the expression of all kinds of love, and to recognise the importance of self-love. For Woolworths, it’s always been about the details that make the difference in…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 21, 20250Comments

Let's talk Business

Easy home office upgrades

The rise of remote work has elevated the home office from a convenience to an essential space. Lucinda Bosch, Interior Designer at B-Sense Interior Architects -a sub-division of BPAS Architects – emphasizes the importance of people-centred design. This approach involves creating spaces tailored to the needs and preferences of those who will use it. It…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 21, 20250Comments

Food & Wine

Back To School Lunch Box Ideas

If you dread the daily lunch trade-off during break time at school, Johandre Grobler, Executive Chef, at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, has fabulous alternatives to bland sandwiches. His five unique, no-reheating-required meals are simple to prep, budget-friendly and guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest of palates. 1. Sushi-inspired tortilla rolls What you'll need: Tortilla…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 20, 20250Comments

Life @ Home

Unpacking mattress terminology

Choosing a mattress can feel completely overwhelming. There are so many brands, models and types of beds on the market that it’s hard to know where to start, and there’s lots of industry jargon too. Dale Harley, Marketing Executive at Restonic SA, says that even certain terms that sound obvious can prove tricky when…

ByTasneema DiestJanuary 20, 20250Comments

Tag: tips

Reclaim Your Calm: The Art of Slowing Down with Slow Self Care Rituals

Revitalise your home workspace with these colour ideas

From Comfort to Collectibles: Why Plush Toys Are Dominating in 2025

The truth about sunscreen: It’s only 53% effective

Zero-Proof, Maximum Flavour: 5 Ways to Swizzle Through Dry January

Adventure 2025: Here’s why a wildlife safari needs to be on your bucket list this year

Let Go & Love, With Woolworths

Easy home office upgrades

Back To School Lunch Box Ideas

Unpacking mattress terminology

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