Practices for a sustainable kitchen
The kitchen is the place where our friends and family gather to share stories, emotions, litres of coffee and home-cooked meals. It truly is the heart of our home. But it’s also the room in our home that generates the most waste. So one of my New Years practices is to do all I can […]
10 Tips for an Eco-Friendlier Back-to-School
The new school year is here, and that means that stocking up on back-to-school supplies and planning for the new school year is on the to-do-list. According to a British website 1.6 billion pens ended up in UK landfills in 2018 alone. That’s a lot of plastic! As we edge closer to the beginning of the […]
Celebrating Christmas just a tad more sustainable
As much as I love a beautiful Christmas tree and table, I can no longer ignore the negative effect our traditional Christmas celebrations have on our planet. So, this year, I have been on the look out for more sustainable alternatives. Here are my favourite ideas and products. Have fun with indigenous flowers and materials […]
My Favourite Stocking Fillers for 2023
Although I started my Christmas shopping early this year, Christmas has snuck up on me and I still need a few gifts. I’ve looked around and here are my favourite last-minute gift ideas, ideal for those Christmas stockings that still need to be filled. The Gin-drinker in your life will love these Festive Gin Crackers […]
5 South African Natural Deodorants Reviewed
If the thought of swapping your deodorant or antiperspirant for an all-natural version makes you perspire – take a deep breath. A few years ago natural deodorants would’ve been viewed as a hippy marketing ploy, but today more and more people are vigilant about what’s going into and onto their bodies. Why natural deodorants? In […]
My three favourite South African wines for winter
When it comes to wine I am no connoisseur. I know too little about the multitude of factors that contribute to the perfect terroir or what exactly the whole wine making process asks of those involved, but I am excited to be learning more about wine each day. I may not be a connoisseur, but […]
