It is that time of the year again – winter in the southern hemisphere. It is cold, and it has been particularly so in many parts of South Africa over the past couple of weeks. Although I am an avid coffee drinker – as anyone who knows me can attest – I love drinking tea […]
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Author: Natalija Cameron
Timberland – World Environment Day
Today, 5th June, is World Environment Day. The focus this year is on the preservation and protection of biodiversity – our world. Biodiversity consists of more than 8 million plant and animal species on Earth, and the ecosystems that house them such as forests, rivers, oceans, and deserts. Perhaps this year more than ever we […]
My Top 5 Posts in 2019
As we welcome the New Year, I thought it would be a good time reflect on my top 5 posts that have been viewed, liked, shared and commented on the most in 2019! Thank you to everyone who has visited my blog, subscribed to my Weekly Newsletter, liked my page on Facebook and followed me […]
Vegetable & Lentil Stew
If you’re looking for a delicious, inexpensive vegetarian meal that you can prepare in no time, then look no further. This recipe for a vegetable and lentil stew is good for your budget as it is for the soul. It’s an ideal recipe for a Meatless Monday meal! What I like most about this recipe […]
The Amazing NetFlorist Grand Pavilion of...
Today we visited the Johannesburg International Flower Show. What a wonderful day it was! If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll know that spending a day surrounded by flowers is just the perfect day for me. I received my complimentary ticket from NetFlorist earlier on this week, along with a beautiful bouquet […]
Superbalist Black Friday 2019 Wishlist
At this time of year, not only are we getting ready for the December holidays but we’re all getting ready for the Black Friday sales too with our Black Friday 2019 wishlist! As a bargain shopper, being prepared means that I already have a shopping list in my hand before I go out shopping on […]
Win 2 Tickets to Discworld Day 2019 – An
“Ankh-Morpork is as full of life as an old cheese on a hot day, as loud as a curse in a cathedral, as bright as an oil slick, as colourful as a bruise and as full of activity, bustle and exuberant busyness as a dead dog on a termite mound.” The team that brought you […]
I Love My New Hairdo
I just love my new hairdo! A couple of weeks ago I saw an ad in one of our local Facebook groups advertising half-head hair highlights, treatment and a haircut for only R600 (on special) by Ruan, at Hidden Beauty in Centurion (Gauteng). As I was due for a haircut, and also some colour – […]
Frugal Tip of the Day #9: How to Keep Gr...
Now that springtime is here, we all want to see our lawns thrive into lush carpets of green. But, very often, our lawn (especially if you have Kikuyu grass growing in your garden as I’m sure most of us do) will spread underneath your paving bricks and grow from there! It’s every gardener’s nightmare! We […]
A Salad Bar
Hosting a dinner party or a braai for a special occasion can be an exciting time but it can also be a source fret and worry when it comes to deciding what to cook for your guests! Preparing a salad bar for your special occasion can add a bit of flair and excitement to your […]
Declutter & Donate to Chic Mamas Do Care
Chic Mamas Do Care Durban is a South African based, not-for-profit organisation raising funds to support early childhood development projects, through the sale of quality, pre-loved clothing. The Chic Mamas Do Care Durban team are passionate about giving little children in their communities, the best possible start in life. They are currently involved with three preschools; […]
Shop at Encore Clothing
Encore Clothing is an online consignment boutique for women’s upmarket clothing, started in 2017 by Johannesburg-based legal professional turned entrepreneur, Lara Rocchi, who found a gap in the pre-loved clothing market. The online clothing concept was an idea sparked by a problem that Lara faced herself when she left her legal career and wished to […]
Frugal Shoppa App Helps You Stay on Budg...
The Frugal Shoppa App recently launched in South Africa. Meet your personal shopping assistant that helps you spend your money smarter and stay on budget as you shop for your monthly groceries. As an avid budgeter, especially when it comes to our monthly grocery shop, I’m excited to tell you more about the Frugal Shoppa […]
Why We Recycle for Charity
One of our local charities has 2 huge recycling banks. Aware of how much paper and cardboard we regularly used to put into our wheelie bin, I decided to change that. Fast forward a few months, and I’m so glad that we started to recycle our paper waste, for so many reasons. For one, we […]
Where to Buy Second-Hand Clothes
While I do enjoy shopping, I’m not too keen on spending too much money on clothes, if I can help it. Sure, I do, like everyone else, buy new clothes from time to time, but I tend to shop seasonal sales mostly and I also buy second-hand. If I can, I will also look for […]
Lemon Cake
We just love our lemon tree. It’s producing more and more lemons each year, thriving and growing in leaps and bounds. It’s an absolute joy having fresh lemons when you need them, and we’re so fortunate that the tree yields such large and fleshy lemons. It’s time to make a lemon cake! Not only does […]