Even though cutting down on waste in the home may be relatively common concept these days, there was once a time that undertaking a lifestyle change of such magnitude had only crossed the minds of very few. Among these pioneers, Bea Johnson rose up to share her journey...
Grab your tents, get your colourful kit ready and shake the dust off those dancing shoes, because festival season is finally here! Taking place over the first weekend of October, Rocking the Daisies (RTD) is among the most sought-after events on the summer party calendar, drawing...
The days are getting longer, the sun is shining warmer and the first hints of beach weather have started making their appearance. Yup, summer is just around the corner and I simply cannot wait to welcome it with open arms. Now, while I’ve always believed that the...
It’s 10:30 on a Monday morning and the Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition shop in Sea Point is bustling. Beyond all the doggie treats and cat toys that greet you upon entering, an impressive food production line is in progress to my left and, to my...
Whether you run a business from home or just occasionally allow the office to spill over into your personal life, having a dedicated work space holds many benefits. When I started freelancing about a year ago, my desk was cluttered with papers, books, magazines and a...
If you struggle with greasy hair, you probably tend to wash your hair at least every other – if not every single – day. You also probably tend to envy those lucky humans who are able to stretch their washes to every three-to-five days. Well, guess...
On 6 April 2018, SPAR Eastern Cape launched a major Plastic Bag campaign in an effort to raise awareness about the large-scale damage single-use plastic is causing to the environment. The crux of the campaign is to offer a paper bag option at till points and...
Calling yourself ‘The World’s Kindest Coffee Brand’ is quite a claim. When I sat down with Mike Morritt-Smith to find out more about I Love Coffee, their dedication to providing employment for deaf black youth and eco-friendly coffee packaging solutions, I was pretty convinced. Read my...
Have you ever tried committing to a home yoga practice? It’s pretty hard, right? Especially for the lazier among us.It is not, however, impossible. Even though I’m not always as committed to my practice as I should be, I’m a keen yogi at heart. To keep...
