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Being a mother involves bringing up a child with c

Being a mother involves bringing up a child with care and affection but what about showing some tender loving care to your skin and investing in your own well-being?

Many women neglect themselves simply because time is limited, and their children are a priority.
However, you may realise too late in life, that the ageing process and poor lifestyle choices have suddenly crept up on you, writes Penny Jenkinson, Principal Skin Specialist at Dr Nerina Wilkinson and Associates

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟓?
Fortunately, it is never too late to repair damaged skin and delay further signs of ageing.
Maintaining healthy skin as a young adult is far easier and allows you to enjoy lifelong benefits, read all, click on the link in our bio✨
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The access-controlled private game reserve Thanda

The access-controlled private game reserve Thanda Safari in the heart of Zululand ticks all the boxes.
5-Star luxury accommodation, service, food, nature, plus excellent all-year-round viewing - exceptional Big Five experiences, perfect warm weather and fabulous family-friendly discount packages.
The Lodge has 9 suites, each with a spacious lounging area, a plunge pool, a game-viewing deck offering panoramic views of the surrounding game reserve, and a private boma; and located within the Lodge is the Spa that offers a range of full body and facial treatments.
There's always something special at Thanda Safari - a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World and a multiple winner of The World's Leading Luxury Lodge.

👉 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 ‘𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝟰 - 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝟯’✨ 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝟱 𝟭𝟵𝟵 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝟮 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀).
𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝟯𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮.
𝗧'𝘀 & 𝗖'𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆.

Book your safari today, by mailing reservations@thanda.co.za or visit www.thandasafari.co.za
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It's another meat-free Monday and we have a super

It's another meat-free Monday and we have a super tasty, heartwarming mushroom recipe for you!

Buttery Garlic Mushrooms on Polenta with Parmesan 🍄
This is (gluten-free) comfort food at its best! Add some greens if you prefer, like spinach, leeks or broccolini.

👉 Click on the link in our bio for the full recipe:
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𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅

𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒚𝒍𝒆!
Roots Conditioning Styling Spray is specifically formulated to help detangleyour hair and boost its natural volume for styling, giving you beautiful structure and a medium hold once dry - can easily be brushed out.

Available from www.takealot.com & www.rootsdoubleeffect.co.za
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This winter, Poetry has arrived with an exquisitel

This winter, Poetry has arrived with an exquisitely breath-taking collection. Designed for the consumer that seeks a re-connection with nature, slow living and emotions. It’s led by nostalgia-infused designs. From practical pieces in sturdy and fluid fabrics to nature-inspired patterns and colours.

Here's a few of our favourites from this collection:
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Vogue Eyewear celebrates the beginning of a new se

Vogue Eyewear celebrates the beginning of a new season with fashion muse and model Hailey Bieber as its radiant new ambassador and creative partner.
Launching the exclusive collaboration and campaign, the first drop of Hailey’s co-designed collection for Vogue Eyewear frames authentic beauty with celebrity style. Spontaneous, naturally gorgeous, and always in touch with what makes her feel good, she plays with earthy tones, eye-catching shapes, and fine metal to frame every facet of her personality in eight signature looks.

𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚? 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙑𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚!🕶️😎
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Crispy, airy, sometimes mildly chewy meringue, dol

Crispy, airy, sometimes mildly chewy meringue, dollops of silky sweet, softly sour yoghurt, drizzling slicks of caramel and crunchy crystallised sugared nuts.

Oooof, this has all the dessert feels for us!

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗱'𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝟯𝟰𝟬.

Check out the link in our bio✨
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The award-winning Walkersons Hotel & Spa located o

The award-winning Walkersons Hotel & Spa located on 800 hectares of peaceful countryside near Dullstroom in Mpumalanga - surrounded by unspoiled scenery gives you the chance to fly-fish🎣 in Dullstroom's famous trout dams. The private hotel boats 27 rooms and five self-catering family cottages, delicious country cuisine and a luxurious Spa.

✨ 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀! 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 - 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 (𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆) 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳!
Valid 1 May until 31 August 2022.
Ts & Cs apply.

👉 Make your reservation to today on 013 253 7000 or by mailing reservations@walkersons.co.za.

www.walkerson.co.za
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Congratulations @prenisha222 ! You have won yours

Congratulations @prenisha222 !

You have won yourself a pair of Ania Haie Tidal Abalone Drop Hoop Earrings to the value of R1 699!

Please DM us your contact details (cellphone number, email and delivery address) so we can get your prize to you as soon as possible.
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