I aspire for a fulfilled life that does not require for me to switch off from any one of my roles but be able to move through each responsibility I have with fluidity.
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Art of Balance
Search for: Art of Balance career / home / Relationship / Self-care Art you in? I’ve been invited many times to speak on the concept of balance. I think when people look from outside in, they see this person who has it all figured out. As I type this,...
10 Tips For Starting Your Own Side Hustle
1. Analyse your time usage and where you can steal time or cut down activities to invest that time back into your side hustle Before deciding to start a side hustle, it is important to assess your schedule and look for moments in your day that can be...
Trust Your Gut: Gut & Liver Health
My Story I’ve always been one to listen to my body and allow it to cue me towards good health and function. But lately, no matter how much I tried, eating healthy, fasting, drinking plenty water, moving more… you name it, my body was just not happy. I was feeling...
Fallacy or Fact: Working From Home Is Productive
This past year was atrocious to the whole world and at the moment, no one wants to revisit the memories created during the height of the COVID19 pandemic. Nevertheless, that painful period educated many of us. We learnt new words like ‘Zoom dysmorphia,’ ‘Comorbidity,’...
Feb Editor’s Note: Growing in Love Where You Are Planted
Olwethu’s February Editor’s Note.
African Literature Series: African authors offer something for everyone
When trawling big South African bookstores, one could easily conclude that African people have little to no interest in publishing books. Alternatively, African readers would seem to have no appetite for African stories. Our books are very briefly displayed in...
Spring into Summer with Manuka Honey
For the next few months, we will be busking in the sun in our shorts, summer dresses, sunglasses, and floral shirts (if they are still in fashion). It’s officially a Hot Girl Summer! We are at the cusp of a seasonal change right now and with that, some of us will have...
Manuka Honey Benefits
Honey, don't sleep on Manuka Honey! In my teens, my mom would make us homemade face masks to combat our acne prone teenage skin and balance it out with some homemade green juices and lemon water. She believes in the power of taking care of our bodies, inside out....
Just Here Minding My Gut
I learnt a new word on this gut and liver health journey I am on... microbiomes aka gut microbiota aka gut flora are the microorganisms including bacteria, archaea and fungi that live in the digestive tracts of humans (and other animals including insects). Everyone...
Career Planning & Career Realities in 2021
The Career Plan I would complete my quantity surveying four-year qualification in record time, then go into the work world and work for 2 years then go on to study further, start my property investment business and start a family. That was the plan. I have mentioned a...
Game’s Month-Long Black Friday
Shopping savvy with Game this Black Friday Black Friday is one of the most anticipated days in the South African retail calendar – with local Black Friday spending up by 35% in 2019 compared to the year before. This year, Black Friday is poised to be a different...
Black Friday Deals 2020
Black Friday Deals 2020 Here are some Black Friday Specials I have come across. I'll keep adding on as I find new ones that are both digital/online and walk in deals and are worth the buck. GAME Builders Warehouse Dial-A-Bed Game was South Africa’s most Googled...
Instant Pot Oxtail
South Africans know and love their potjies and everyone has their secret recipe. What we don’t always have time for is the long, slow cook over the fire. Instant Pot means a potjie becomes possible on a weeknight, even after work. And, if you need the smokey flavour...
Instant Pot Pulled Chicken Recipe
Ingredients Chicken: I used boneless chicken for this – breast to be specific. I have not tried with bone in yet, but I’m sure it would work. Simply cook for 2/3 minutes longer. Chicken broth (or water): I recommend using a cup of chicken or vegetable broth, I used a...
Food Jars in the Fridge
FEEDING THREE TUMMIES Feeding three biiig boy tummies can be a never ending affair and I could easily find myself in the kitchen 24/7. My solution? Food Jars. These are jars stored and topped up weekly with the goodies that the boys each love and can mix and match to...
Oats in an Instant Pot Recipe
My one frustration with making oats in the mornings especially before school, is that risk of it spilling over because I'm juggling so much. Instant Pot has saved my life! Thes Instant Pot is not exactly instant but what it does do is: You are able to turn it on and...
Easy Week-day Breakfast Recipes
BREAKFAST Avo Porridge/Smoothie Bowl These are going to be a hit with the kids, just don’t tell them what’s in it until they finish the delicious porridge... Then break it to them... Lol Make This Other Recipes You Should Try Spinach Smoothie/Porridge Bowl Make This...
Avo Smoothie Bowl Recipe
INGREDIENTS 3 dates, pitted 1 medium banana sliced and frozen preferred 1/2 avocado, cut into chunks 1/2-1 cup almond milk, unsweetened 2 tbsp raw cacao or cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla extract tiny pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes...
Vitamins & Supplements for the 30+ Year Old
My mom told me this would be my life LOL
