Lifestyle

5 Ways to balance work and personal life

In today’s fast-paced world, mastering the art of time management is essential for achieving a harmonious balance between your professional and personal life. This delicate equilibrium is something that Ryan Nofal, the Managing Director at popular marketing agency Penquin, knows all too well. With his wealth of experience, Ryan offers valuable insights into how to […]

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A guide to hosting a paint and sip party

If you are planning on staying indoors this weekend and looking for a creative and enjoyable way to spend quality time with your friends, why not host your own DIY sip and paint day? Combining the therapeutic joys of painting with a bottle of wine is the perfect winter weekend activity, especially with the gang. […]

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3 Ideas to help you survive a bad economy

Time are tough and pockets are tight in Mzansi’s economy making it difficult for the country’s middle to low income earners to survive. From the price of bread to the recently sky rocketed price of eggs, some of us will still have to tighten our belts and cut on a few things in order to […]

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The benefits of cooking without waste

Food wastage is one of the biggest problems faced all over the world. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council an estimation of one-third of the world’s food supply is wasted annually. Although this is the case, there are movements focused on making a change by embracing zero-waste cooking. Zero-waste cooking is more than just […]

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Mzansi citizens need no visa for Ghana

If you’ve been planning a trip to Ghana, you will be happy to know that you don’t need a visa that you would have had to apply for online, or upon arrival at Kokota International airport. Recently announced the by both the South African High Commission and the Ghana High Commission, the agreement between the two countries […]

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Different parenting styles and how they affect kids

The four main styles of parenting each has its own unique set of characteristics and methods. While some styles may have a positive impact on children, other styles can affect them negatively. Finding the right parenting style that fits is imperative to your child’s upbringing. The publication Choosing Therapy provides an explanation on the four […]

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Why you should teach kids to be environmentally conscious

In the book, Zero-Waste Home, Bea Johnson reveals that it is important to teach kids to be environmentally conscious so that they can have a happy and healthy life. Eco- conscious means being aware of how your actions can impact the environment and working on how to improve them. In this article we will navigate […]

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5 Ways parents can help children deal with anxiety

Anxiety is a mental disorder that is mainly associated with feelings of worry and a strong fear that can disturb someone’s capability to process their daily routine. There are different kinds of anxiety disorders and they are, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. There are many different symptoms of anxiety which include, sweating, […]

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5 Tips to equip your child for university

Being a parent to a soon-to-be university student can be filled with mixed emotions for both you and your child, especially if the child stayed home throughout their learning years. Being a mother to a matriculant has my mind racing – I am worried about whether she will make friends easily and if she will stick […]

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4 Thai activities for health-conscious travellers

With the ever-increasing pace of contemporary living showing no signs of slowing down, people are looking for ways to escape the urban hustle and welcome a ‘soft era’ of less stress and more self-enrichment. The world of tourism offers a solution to this desire – wellness travel, a trend that has experienced a boom in […]

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What to look out for in a nanny

Leaving your children with anyone who is not a family member can be an uncomfortable feeling for some parents – especially if they are still young. Leaving your babies may be as bad as breaking away from them. Fulfilling life’s expectations may leave you anxious. It is therefore important to ensure that you get your […]

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5 Must have summer essentials

The scorching summer days await us and so do all the fun festivities. While enjoying summer, it is essential that we take care of ourselves and remain radiant throughout this demanding season. The fun doesn’t wait on anyone; however, in no way does this mean that you should not take time to ensure that […]

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