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The ‘My Hopi Skopi’ Activity Book, is created by Sipiwe Sikwila, a lawyer with a passion for early childhood development. She made this 128-page educational activity book for children to feed their imaginations and equip them with essential skills.
Well, hello Darlings. I know, I know. We’ve just entered the second quarter of the year and I’m only waltzing in now. Like most people, I was happy to see the back of 2020, but I also didn’t have that “new year, new me” feeling. It’s such a weird space to be in, because a […]
Our family was recently invited to visit the brand new Dragonview Lodge, which is an exclusive boutique hotel, set in the Drakensberg. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed a few trips to the Drakensberg, but never on this level – it was grand in every way! I was impressed by the comfort and privacy of this […]
The idea of a South African road trip is sure to put a smile on most people’s faces. You immediately revel in the notion of lots of bonding time with your loved ones, breath-taking scenery, and plenty of enthralling pit stops. It seems to be a wonderful way to rest, unwind, and explore our country’s […]
Six months into working from home, I am comfortable to admit that I’m STILL trying to adjust. In this post, I wanted to share the mistakes that I’ve made while working from home. Maybe you have made them too? Some of us have been fortunate enough to be working from home more, over the last […]
You may find yourself on the job market at a time when social distancing is encouraged, which means your next job interview may be virtual. I thought I would share some tips on preparing for your virtual job interview. A fact that you may not know about me, I was in recruitment for about 7 […]
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been on a journey with Denny Mushrooms to spread the word on their mission to #AddGoodness to many South Africans, who have been hit hard by our pandemic and struggling to afford meals. In my first post, I mentioned that I would share my favorite way to prepare mushrooms […]
We’ve had some really cold days and tough couple of months as many families have taken strain from the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic – many are struggling with basics like food and warm items. If there’s one thing I have realised, it’s how fortunate I am to have a warm home with almost […]
I consider myself to be a creative person, but ever so often, I get stuck in a slump, which can be so frustrating, because I feel so good whenever I’m creating and being creative – whether at work or with my blog. Being creative helps me unwind and gives me something positive to focus on […]
I don’t know about you, but my emotional wellbeing has taken a strain lately. It’s been more than 100 days since the national lockdown was implemented in South Africa, due to the Covid-19 breakout. I’ve had anxiety, fear and sleepless nights where I can’t shut down from my thoughts or day. Some of us are […]