What are your financial New Year’s resolutions? Are you ready to get your finances in order and wave a final…
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On World Read Aloud Day, 1 February, it is well worth our while to ponder on the countless benefits of…
Every day we fight the battle of the bulge, trying to ignore the tempting adverts of unhealthy food choices that…
If you, like me, have struggled to get your little one to tie shoe laces, here’s a 5 year olds Shoelace…
Retrouvaille is a lifeline for hurting marriages.
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This beaded ornament is fun for kids to make for Valentine’s Day or Christmas – it looks very pretty hung…
It’s back to school, and many parents will be looking for some new ideas to add some fun to your kids’ school lunches!
A home grown online remedial reading programme has been launched in South Africa. The Virtual Reading Gym (VRG) is different…
The importance of play to a young child’s healthy development and learning has been documented beyond question by research. Yet…
Most parents are very aware that too much screen time for young children isn’t a good thing, but many are…
Pasta Salad Ingredients: • Pasta Shells • Pepperoni • Cherry tomatoes, halved • Cheddar cheese, cubed • 3/4 cup olive oil •…
Are you the financial puppet on a string because your child is starting first grade or a new grade next…
Individual Attention The value of personal attention is immeasurable, especially in the preschool and primary years. A good private school…
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Grade R, a critical year to establish the fundamentals of a child’s capacity to become a life-long learner, is essentially…
Phobias can cause significant anxiety and distress, but treatment brings relief to many. The fact is a whole range of…
“Prematurity is one of the three major causes of new-born deaths in South Africa, with diarrhoea and respiratory infections being…
New Year’s resolutions are a bit like babies: They’re fun to make but extremely difficult to maintain. This year, pick…
Being healthy is essential. And while physical and emotional health is equally important to a woman’s overall wellbeing, ladies tend…
Recent research tells us that natural homes for bees are becoming less in abundance, which means that planting a bee-friendly…
Pack a ‘travel kit’ to keep in your hand luggage with wipes, gum, a sweet or savory snack, plasters, tissues,…
If you’re entertaining at home this Christmas, try these easy Christmas centrepiece ideas from www.midwestliving.com.
Try these fun crafty gift wrap ideas at home – it’s a great touch to personalise your gifts!
Try these creative home-made gifts this festive season – not only will you save money, but a personalised hand-crafted gift means so much more than a store-bought gift!
These Christmas Tree waffles are fun to make and your kids will love making this on Christmas morning!
Disney Baby brings you the most functional, fun and economical way to keep your baby fed and nurtured through all the stages of their early lives.
“Giving back” is the theme this holiday season as Durban’s Botanic Gardens prepares to host the ‘Festive Trail of Lights’ event, every evening between 6.30pm and 9.30pm, from 17 to 24 December 2017.
‘Tis the season to get baking!
Already starting to quake at the thought of the kids moaning “I’m bored!” five seconds into the first day of the school holidays?
Clamber Club is the creation of Liz Senior, a well-known occupational therapist based in Johannesburg. Clamber Club was born in 1990 and has evolved into classes for babies and toddlers, a sports extra-mural programme for schools, playschool, action-packed parties, and a range of Clamber Club products all featuring Jog the Frog, the Clamber Club mascot. Clamber Club promotes fitness, health and learning!
What is better than having fun and keeping fit and healthy? Getting great discounts and rewards while doing it, of course!
Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre is ready for the festive season.
17th December’s the date, Sibaya Casino’s the venue, 6am’s the time. Time for what? The Umhlanga Tourism Summer Trail Run/Walk of…
Skin Renewal explains some treatments that are available for ageing eyes.
The Baby House Westville is a safe house for abandoned babies. It is a registered Non-profit organisation (NPO: 153-305) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO Number: 930050981), situated in the suburb of Westville, Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Yes, it’s almost Umhlanga Festival time! As the weather warms up little by little, work behind the scenes is increasing…
Ingredients: • Box of Ritz crackers • 1/2 cup butter • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1/2 chocolate chips or…
As the sun is responsible for up to 80% of all skin ageing, dermatologists and aesthetic doctors’ one most important…
Fun and play are the centre of a child’s universe – with that in mind, Fashionblog’s clothing is manufactured to…
Imagine That is your local arts, crafts and hobby supply store, located in Umhlanga Centre, next to the village Spar…
Mobile Model Management is hosting their Model of 2017 competition, followed by a fun year-end Zumba party on 9 December.…
Johannesburg Planetarium If your child is into stars and constellations, the Johannesburg Planetarium should be at the top of your…
Each year during the hot summer months, CANSA steps up its skin cancer awareness communication through its SunSmart Campaign, to…
Christmas is always a great time for crafts – there are so many wonderful things to enjoy making and creating…
These bath fizzes are full of fizzy fun! Watch them explode with delicious flowery scents as they melt in the…
A small gift is made extra special when it is presented in neat little gift box. It’s easy to make…
Pipe cleaners bent into antler shapes turn plain parcels into cute reindeer! You will need: • Scissors • Brown and…
These colourful gems make perfect gifts at festive times. Enjoy them hanging on the Christmas tree or sparkling against a…
Zeeva’s team shares a few practical tips to ensure that you have an enjoyable, yet frugal December holiday. A savings…
Travelling long haul with kids can be a nightmare. We’re planning an overseas trip in December, and I asked some…
Catch the Linda Vargas Flamenco Dance Company in their exhilarating new show “Memorias Flamenca”, which runs at the Centre for Jazz and Popular…
Anew Hotel Ingeli Forest & Spa is a perfect family holiday choice for those wanting to spend quality family time…
The East Rand Show, on from 30 November to 2 December at the Benoni Northerns Sports Club in Ekurhuleni, is destined to…
Durban’s Golden Mile is known for its sand castle sculptures – fun and funky creations by urban artists that not…
“The House of Fashion Fabrics and Brides to Be!” – this has been Fabric & Bridal’s slogan from inception, and…
Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre’s (LEHHC) paediatric facility is an intimate 20-bedded ward designed to create a welcoming and friendly…
Once a year, Wendon Academy displays their children’s magnificent art, practical crafts and woodwork – in the form of a…
Apart from exam stress and the pressure to perform and fit in, SA students also face a barrage of socio-economic…
This simple shortbread recipe is as buttery and melt-in-the-mouth as any fancy traditional recipe. Whip up a batch and wrap…
Prima Baby is honoured to announce that they are now the sole distributor of select products in the Disney Baby franchise. Home…
B.O.N’s natural skincare range is free of parabens, colourants and petrochemicals.
Even though injectables such as Botox® & Dysport, Fillers and Threads have been a part of our beauty conversation for many years,…
Helping children to build a healthy relationship with technology, and knowing how much of what is enough, is challenging for…
Did you know you can make some pretty nifty jewellery using plastic drinking straws? Here are some cool ways to…
This cupcake Christmas tree is a really great and easy idea for a kids’ Christmas bake-athon and the results would…
Are you looking for a friendly spider craft to keep the kids entertained? Look no further! This Paper Strip Spider…
Children love birthday parties and something to take home is an extra treat. If you’re looking for something a bit…
All kids love strawberries and now that the sun is coming out, making a lolly or ice-cream with this delicious…
Coffee and energy drinks are usually the go-to beverages for high school learners and students to help them cram for…
Trudie Gilmore, Assistant General Manager at ADvTECH Junior Colleges, says there are few things that instill more anxiety and apprehension…
What?! Does this mean I’ve been fighting my child to go to sleep during the day for NOTHING?
Who doesn’t love an awesome beauty trick? Try these tried and tested hacks. • Mix a little peppermint oil into…
Summer is on its way, and if you are not already in a good exercise routine, here are some everyday…
If a member of your family stopped breathing, would you know how to perform CPR on them? National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation…
A delicious healthy dish of chicken piccata drizzled with a beautiful velvety lemon caper butter sauce. Easy to make and…
Goodness me, you can tell Spring is well and truly here! This is the time of year that I dread…
Whether it is a group of friends, your book club or even just you wanting some time out to do…
Fancy a dress up to win prizes and support a great cause? Well then, visit Westville Mall on Saturday 28 October, between…
What’s Needed • Large paper plates • Long craft sticks • Yellow and black craft paint • Paint brushes •…