Category: Making a Home
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How to beat the Eskom blues this winter
Want to save energy and money as the chill sets in? Of course you do. The power is in your hands, says Adam Oxford
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My life on the couch
Sometimes, the furniture we keep, keeps us. An old couch, with coins hidden in its folds, can be a place of comfort and warmth that endures for generations. And it can also be a springboard for change and growth. Cath Jenkin settles back with the comfiest member of her household.
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My new mantra? BE the basil!
When an unlucky break leaves you feeling helpless and low, the inspiration to get better soon can come from the unlikeliest of places. Sarah Rice, nursing a fractured ankle, gazes into her garden and learns a life-lesson from a humble, resilient herb.
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: Pete Goffe-Wood’s new book
We loved the first episode of The Dan Nicholl Show. Not just because we had an opportunity to get to know Springbok rugby legend Francois Pienaar, football striker Shaun Bartlett and Master Chef judge Pete Goffe-Wood a little better, but because we finally received our first display item for #LoveChange Showcase.
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Home is where the heart & soul is
What does it take to turn a house into a home? More than fancy furniture, more than a big garden with a pool, it takes people to make the memories that make you feel at home. Add a piano and a singalong, says Mandy Collins, and you’ve got a perfect recipe for happiness.
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The Liberating Joys of Living Your Life in Limbo
Between countries, between homes, between opportunities and possibilities, lies a web of chaos, confusion, and un-knowingness for an expat family on the move. But if you settle into the groove and take each uncertain moment as it comes, living the in-between life can be its own best reward. By Lucille Abendanon
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love Load-Shedding
It’s time to stop whining when the lights go out. With a bit of ingenuity and a moderate investment in alternative forms of energy, you too can take the first steps towards living happily off the grid. Take that, Eskom! By Adam Oxford
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Don’t let your debt drag you down!
Many households are feeling the pinch thanks to interest rate hikes and inflation. Part of this pinch is struggling to manage debt. What should be prioritised? Letitia Watson shares some thoughts (and facts).
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Why I dig gardening with Elvis
Well, it’s a one for the money, two for the show, three to get planting and go-go-go. When your gardener is named after the King, there’s no way your garden can’t be a showbiz spectacular. By Sarah Rice I know that most of you think gardening is about growing plants, stressing about aphids and figuring out…
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How to help your kids survive the scariest move of all
Moving from your well-established comfort zone to another home can be stressful enough for grown-ups, but for children, it can be a nightmare. Psychologist Tshepiso Matentjie offers some practical advice.