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Do you want to be fabulous at 40, fit at fifty, sexy at 60 and sassy at 70? Are you looking to unlock the secrets of healthy ageing and maybe rejuvenate body and soul in the process? Let Patrick Holford and 30 other top health specialists show you how at the Positive Ageing Edutalks & Expo, taking place from 2-4 March 2012 at the Misty Hills Hotel in Muldersdrift, Gauteng.
How to make a dilicious pie: Fruit and Veg City Recipes: Pumpkin and Ginger Tart
With so many friends around me having babies or even being pregnant, I thought that this week’s topic would be quite appropriate. One of my best friends is actually giving birth next month and I can’t wait to see what a little piece of my friend is going to look like.
From Michelle
Today’s woman is busier than ever before. We are decision makers in all spheres, especially at home where we care for our families and run households. Your choice of words and actions impact your life. A positive attitude attracts positive experiences. Approach each day with reflection on what needs to be done. Listen to your emotions and intuition as they are your source of inner wisdom.
“No ordinary work done by a man is either as hard or as responsible as the work of a woman who is bringing up a family of small children; for upon her time and strength demands are made not only every hour of the day but often every hour of the night.” Theodore Roosevelt
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Waterkloof Releases New Red Trio Under Circumstance Label
Waterkloof, the cellar outside Somerset West with its award-winning architecture and panoramic views of False Bay, unlocks nature’s true potential with a new 2009 vintage triple act in its acclaimed Circumstance collection – a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
Health Is The New Wealth – Invest In Yours At The Positive Ageing Edutalks & Expo
Do you want to be fabulous at 40, fit at fifty, sexy at 60 and sassy at 70? Are you looking to unlock the secrets of healthy ageing and maybe rejuvenate body and soul in the process? Let Patrick Holford and 30 other top health specialists show you how at the Positive Ageing Edutalks & Expo, taking place from 2-4 March 2012 at the Misty Hills Hotel in Muldersdrift, Gauteng.
Keeping It Tidy
New Year, new beginnings… It’s that time to clean up that space; store your keeps and prepare your space for the New Year. I am definitely not one for ornaments, or should I say ‘dust collectors ‘and if something is not functional, then I chuck it! With the items you want to keep, prepare yourself to stack and store them away and keep it tidy.
A guide from Epson to creating the perfect Christmas album
Hints and tips to keep in mind this festive season to help polish your photography skills
Christmas Treats
This year I have decided that I will not be stressed out by the buzz of buying gifts, instead I have decided to Bake goodies for gifts! My inspiration came from a very good friend of mine when she arrived at our Christmas Eve “do” last year with a Jam Jar of homemad
A Tasteful Christmas
Celebrate this special occasion without all the stress; the mad rush; the kitsch ‘Boney M’ music and the “OTT” decorations. Let’s break away from the madness and turn this special occasion it into a fun; chilled; creative and personalised experience.
Decowood shutters: A home’s best friend
Busy bathrooms, steamy kitchens, open windows and doors, well-worn furniture and traffic-trodden floors, these are the telltale signs of a home well lived-in and loved. These are also the realities that need considering when choosing furnishings and fittings.
Are your children contributing?
A key issue in developing stable, interactive, confident, happy children is that of CONTRIBUTION! This is very important! It creates a sense of belonging, of involvement and of ownership.
Summer Lovin'
I love Summer, it has to be one of my favourite seasons ever! Blue skies; sunshine; ocean vibes; sea sand and of course the Summer Fun. It is important to know that our Décor should never be restricted to only the Inside of a home, but must follow through to the Outside too.
Quick Winter Decor Warmers
Tips for a beautiful winter decor in your own living room!
Pepper crust beef fillet
Pepper crust beef fillet, Creamy broccoli Meilie rice and Cabbage stir fry
Fruit and veg recipe ZOLA Couscous and spiced vegetables
Couscous and spiced vegetables
Fruit and Veg Recipe for a Beet Root Salad
Fruit and Veg Recipe for a Beet Root Salad
Make sure children get enough fibre
Research has shown that the average South African child is not getting enough fibre in his/her daily meals.
Broccoli and blue cheese tart
Broccoli and blue cheese tart served with roasted beetroot and rocket with a naartje dressing.
Strawberry and Rhubarb Galette with a pink pepper Anglaise
Strawberry and Rhubarb Galette with a pink pepper Anglaise
Fruit and Veg City Recipes: Chocolate Pear Cake
Fruit and Veg City Recipes – Natasha Fernandes October 2011 Chocolate pear cake
Fruit and Veg City Recipes: Pumpkin and Ginger Tart
How to make a dilicious pie: Fruit and Veg City Recipes: Pumpkin and Ginger Tart
Baby leaf spinach recipes by Edward
Baby leaf spinach, sundried tomato and chickpea salad by Edward.
Strawberry consomme with coconut
Strawberry consommé with coconut sorbet and coconut foam
Christmas Baking With Sasko Flour Quick Treats
Quick and Easy Treats For The (Busy!) Festive Season...
The Link Between Killer Cells and Infertility
More and more women experiencing frequent miscarriages are learning of natural killer (NK) cells as the potential culprits behind their inability to achieve an ongoing pregnancy. And while killer cells are in fact our protectors against various infections and diseases such as cancer, they are being pinpointed in medical circles as a potential cause of infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss with increasing regularity.
Teen Yoga
Lia Mundell is a second year Wits English Major student who has just completed the internationally certified 200 hour Yoga Teacher’s Training Certificate at Yoga Warrior Studio in Rosebank, Johannesburg. She is, to date, the youngest successful graduate.
5 questions on how to choose a school for your child.
What might happen if you make the wrong choice of school and your child is unhappy? Read on to find out the 5 questions you need to ask yourself in looking for the right things that make the difference between great schools and ordinary schools.
A Ladies' Guide to Better Boating!
Follow this simple advice, and your boating experience might get a whole lot better, and you as a women, might take a liking to boating, which is predominantly a male world. Because in the end, Men are from Mars and women are from…wait a minute…there’s no water on Mars, right?
Amarula Both Ways: Shaken and Stirred
Keep it sophisticated but simple this festive season with an elegantly smart cocktail that’s effortlessly easy to make. Appealing, tasty and witty, it looks great and tastes even better.
Save money by washing your dog!
When you wash as many dogs as I do, as often as I do, I am always searching for ways that are going to making the washing process:
Taking it One Jump at a Time
They might be difficult to see but you can always tell when fleas are around, especially when they’re attacking your best friend.
