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. As a bargain shopper, being prepared means that I already have a shopping list in my hand before I go out shopping on the day. I do this for […]
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I 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 cut and blow for R600 (on special) by Ruan, at Hidden Beauty in Centurion (Gauteng). As I was due for a haircut, and also some colour – be it a few highlights or […]
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 […]
Review: Pakco Chilli Bite Mix
If you’ve been following my blog for a little while now, you’ll know that I normally stay away from ready-made meals (unless they’re on reduced), or ready-to cook or bake premixes as we prefer to cook all our meals from scratch. But the other day as I was doing my month-end shopping at Spar, this […]
Review: Ecoegg Instant Stain Remover
As one of Ecoegg South Africa’s brand ambassadors, I’m very excited to share with you my review of the Ecoegg Instant Stain Remover. I just love trying new household products, especially eco-friendly products. So I’m sure you can imagine my excitement when I received, not only my very own Ecoegg Laundry Egg by Ecoegg South […]
I Love Doing Laundry With My Ecoegg Laun...
I am super excited to have been chosen as one of Ecoegg South Africa’s brand ambassadors! I love trying new household products, as you know, especially eco-friendly products, and those that are good for the budget too. So when I heard about the Ecoegg Laundry Egg, I knew I just had to try it! […]
Invest in Impact Farming with Fedgroup
Impact Farming is a powerful and innovative concept. It is a strategic investment in businesses that directly benefit society or our environment. This could be an investment in renewable energy, sustainable farming or infrastructure which aims to have a real-world impact beyond that of an individual investor’s bank balance or wealth. If you are […]
Strutt Your Mutt with Dogtown SA on 8 Se...
Will you be attending Dogtown SA’s 2nd Strutt Your Mutt Show featuring the Montego Surprise on the 8th of September from 10am to 3pm? As pet owners you are invited to enter your dogs for R50 per dog per category into one or all of the different categories which include: 10h30 Wiggliest Bum […]
Training Workshops at Dogtown SA coming ...
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at dog training? Does your puppy or even a slightly older adult dog need a bit of a helping hand when it comes to recall or walking nicely on a lead? Now may be a chance for you and your pooch to learn some new skills, and […]
Restaurant Review: Al’Italiana Foods
We recently came across a lovely gem of an Italian restaurant in Boksburg. We were in the area, visiting another shop in the same centre, when we spotted Al’Italiana Foods. As we walked by, we were drawn by the lovely smell of pizza baking in the oven… It was so warm and inviting that […]
Book Review: The Tightwad Gazette by Amy...
I have been trying to get my hands on a copy of Amy Dacyczyn’s The Tightward Gazette: Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative Lifestyle for such a long time. Now that I finally have my own copy, I almost can’t believe that I do! The reason that it’s taken me so long to get […]
A Visit to Trig Distributors in Chloorko...
One of my readers recently suggested I visit the Trig Distributors shop in Chloorkop, so I decided to give it a go. Needless to say, I was curious to see what’s on offer and what the prices are like. I love bargain shops! And I can tell you straight away, that I wasn’t disappointed! […]
Book Review: It Is Only Money and It Gro...
I really enjoyed reading It Is Only Money and It Grows on Trees! by Cara MacMillan. It’s a very light-hearted read, which l liked, yet it certainly makes you think about your values and perceptions of money. It Is Only Money and It Grows on Trees! is a narrative that explores how the concept […]
CashBag Rewards: Earn Cash Back When Sho...
CashBag Rewards is an exciting new rewards program where you earn cash back when shopping online. Now isn’t that exciting news? If you enjoy using the Snap ‘n’ Save app to get cash back on your grocery purchases, you’re going to love using CashBag Rewards to get cash back when shopping online as well! […]