7 Hot Fashion Trends
As we follow the fashion trends of the northern hemisphere transitioning into winter! We have to adapt that to our hot summer climate! It is all about bold statements this Summer season! It is about making our mark and saying, “Hello World. We have arrived!” It is one...
10 Ways to Increase Instagram Engagement
I have discovered some helpful tips to increase Instagram engagement which I have shared with you. Building your social media pages for your brand can be daunting. Where do you start? I have found a few great social media courses on Udemy and just researching a bit on...
Fun chat with David Warby (aka Stomper)
This is such an honour for me to be writing about David Warby's journey because I was there in the beginning! Waaay back in the day in Durban! I was an avid groupie, following his band Candleman everywhere they played in Durban with my friend Nicola. I asked Bevan,...
Marie-Louise Erasmus-South African Actress
Marie-Louise Marie-Louise Erasmus was on Coastal Radio SA. Martin Nel, the host of the show emailed me asking me to please do an article on this lovely young actress. She is young and already accomplished so much in her life. Currently, she is playing the lead role...
Commercial Divers Can’t Get Home
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many cruise ships and other vessels were out at sea and have had an arduous time being allowed back to port. Many are finding it a challenge to get back to their families. I had a brief chat with Quintin Snell, Commercial Diver stranded...
Cruise Ship Worker Tells Of His Experience During COVID-19 Pandemic
I interviewed Juan Jacues Strydom, known as John on board. He works for Norwegian owned Viking Ocean Cruises as a Cafe attendant. He has managed to get to his home in Middleburg, Mpumalanga safely, but many others still remain stranded on the ship. How long have you...
5 South African Bloggers Share Tips to Rock the Lockdown
We have so many incredible bloggers in South Africa, I just managed to chat with five of them to hear how they are surviving through the lockdown. South African bloggers and influencers are some of the most creative, innovative, authentic, positive and resilient...
10 Parenting Truths in Song Titles
1. Absolute beginners-David Bowie There is no manual for parenting. We are all just winging it and hoping for the best. The truth is we do not know what we are doing! We don’t have it all worked out. Just when we think we have it all worked out they are already...
Stepford Wife Parenting
As moms, we face criticism and judgement all the time and we can handle it to some extent. Whether it be good or bad, we handle it. We are able to overcome, be the bigger person or whatever. But what really upsets me is when that criticism affects my kids. We all...
Lockdown at Lily of the Valley Children’s Home
Since 1993, Lily of the Valley has been a haven for orphaned children. It is situated between the village of Mophela and the farming community of Eston and offers children a homely environment with full-time care. Many of the 120 children who live on the property are...