Articles

January 2025

Food

CEREMONY:  A Beginner’s Guide to Matcha

By Vanessa Ascencao and Kira Jacobs As its popularity has been steadily on the rise in recent years, matcha has decidedly shifted from a trend into the mainstream. Derived from the leaves of the Camellia

Home Décor

BRINGING INTENTIONAL DESIGN HOME

How to create a thoughtful and timeless space that reflects your values and aspirations through carefully considered colour, finishes and furniture choices. While there will always be space for innovation and pushing boundaries in design,

Home Décor

Okracandle Unveils Candle Trends for 2025

Michelle and Erik Rust, co-founders of Okracandle and pioneers in handcrafted candle design, have unveiled their Top Candle Trends for 2025, emphasising their innovative approach to both artistry and design. “These trends go beyond simply

Parenthood

TACKLING SIBLING RIVALRY

Sibling rivalry—those moments of bickering, debates, and competition—can feel like an everyday drama in households with more than one child. Whether it’s arguing over who gets the last slice of pizza or the coveted window

Fashion & Beauty

Are you Confident and Radiant in your Skin?

By Nicole Sherwin, holistic wellness coach, environmental & animal rights advocate and founder Eco Diva Natural Superfood Skincare: www.ecodiva.co.za If your answer is “not quite,” take a deep breath—you’re not alone. Skin health isn’t just

Financial Affairs

Financial Tips for Expecting Parents

Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation, but for many South African families, it also comes with unexpected financial pressures. While the joy of welcoming a new baby is priceless, the costs associated with

Technology

Stay safe from dating scams in the month of love

Online dating has become a popular way for South Africans to make romantic connections. According to research platform Statista, the local online dating market should generate revenue of R233.51 million this year. User penetration (portion

Travel & Events

25 Visa-Free Destinations for your 2025 Travel Wish List

You’ll see plenty of ‘25 in 2025’ lists this January, but this is a destination list with a twist: they’re all local or visa-free for South Africans, which makes a massive difference when you’re travelling

Food

Fun lunch box ideas for fussy kids

The team at Krazy Kiwi Kookbox have put together some fun ideas to keep your kids’ lunchboxes exciting and interesting, especially for those slightly more fussy children. Main Items Snacks Treats Tips for Picky Eaters

Health & Wellness

ANAEMIA – THE GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS IN OUR MIDST

Why knowing your iron status is crucial to you and your family’s health Iron-deficiency anaemia is one of the most prevalent and concerning non-communicable conditions of our time, affecting up to 2 billion people worldwide.