No Fuss Hosting
No fuss hosting Celebrate the last golden days of summer Get out of the late summer funk. It’s that strange time of year. We are back at school and work, the December holiday tan lines are quickly fading and the year is speeding up like nobody’s business. Weekends are full of school sport days, birthdays or home reno-to do lists…it’s a bit distressing how quickly...Read More
Roasted Spicy Cabbage Recipe
Roasted Spicy Cabbage Wedges and Creamy Bean Purée Courtesy of The Vegan Chef, Chef Sue, this Roasted Spicy Cabbage Wedges and Creamy Bean Purée recipe is a quick, budget-friendly vegan dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Embracing a more plant-based diet is not only great for your health but also kinder to the planet. Roasted Spicy...Read More
Why You Should Consider Going Vegan.
Decided it’s time for a lifestyle change? Here’s why you should consider going vegan. There’s plenty of good to be said about reducing our meat consumption. Not only is it beneficial for the planet, but it’s also great for your health—and even your pocket. As with most things in life, you can either dive straight in and go cold turkey (pardon the pun) or ease...Read More
Make the most of your Homemakers Fair visit
Make the most of your Homemakers Fair visit Tips for a great Homemakers Fair-day Let’s set the scene: It is that time of the year again. We are excitedly counting down the days until the Homemakers Fair! The 2025 Homemakers Fair will take place from Friday, 28 February until Sunday, the 2 March. This weekend is the highlight of our calendar and we look forward...Read More
Ditch the Self-loathing
Ditch the self-loathing! We will always love you. New year, new guilt? Did you just yell at your kids, eat carbs, hit snooze or skip gym? We have news for you: That simply means you are human! It has been a couple of crazy weeks since the start of the new year and as school and work pick up the inevitable speed of 2025, you might have slipped a bit when it comes to...Read More
Autumn To Do List
To do list as autumn approaches Put in the work in Autumns and reap the benefits in Spring! Anyone who has tried their hand at gardening knows that, much like raising children, raising plants is a never ending process. Just when you think you’ve got it, the season changes. We decided to come up with a basic list of pre-autumn garden tasks that will make it easier for...Read More
Plan for your week
Plan for your week 5 ways to make the most of your Sunday Banish blue Mondays by having good Sundays. New beginnings need new habits As exciting as the new year can be, there is a certain stressful glumness that creeps in as the sun sets on a Sunday and the reality of yet another Monday becomes inevitable. Whether you have children, work remotely or have to brave...Read More
Annual Home Renovation Checklist
Annual Home Renovation Checklist Have a plan for long term home maintenance. Ok, you have done the spring cleaning, the after Christmas de-clutter. The only possessions left in your home all “Spark Joy”…so what next? Firstly, super proud of you! (And no, we are NOT being sarcastic – starting the new year with a fresh home is a wonderful thing.) Secondly: Now...Read More
Lunchbox Ideas for Fuzzy Eaters
Lunchbox Ideas for Fuzzy Eaters Beat the Munch Crunch with these lunchbox ideas. Not a Sarmie in sight Storytime: I have two small humans. One is a fussy seven-year-old, who basically lives of biltong and beige food. The other is a 2-year-old gourmand who, I kid you not, ate a dinner of pork belly with wholegrain mustard, sautéed asparagus and quinoa last...Read More