Your Family

There’s a common thread that links us all as moms, no matter what our background, bank balance or occupation. We want the same things from life: whether it’s for our kids to do well at school, for us to look after our planet, to lead a calmer, more m

This month’s Star Letter will receive one case each of Van Loveren’s Christina MCC Brut and Brut Rosé worth R2 000. Van Loveren’s single-vineyard, Christina range is renowned for its elegant Méthode Cap Classique with refined bubbles. In 2019 Van L

Gail Topper lives in Weltevreden Park with her husband, Cliff. Their children Roland (31), Jessica (29) and Meyrick (27) have all left the nest. …BOOK I belong to a book club, so I’m exposed to many different genres and authors. I recently enjoyed Th

Zandvliet Estate’s added a new signature rosé to its premier Shiraz portfolio which has already won a double gold medal at the South African Rosé Rocks championship. Zandvliet Shiraz Rosé is golden-pink, with rose petals, melon, strawberries and rasp

Chef Bertus Basson was recently named S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna Chef of the Year at the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Eat Out Awards. His Stellenbosch restaurants are firmly rooted in the South African food tradition and though they all have their own identiti

Melissa Davidson from The Lighting Warehouse offers advice for bringing your outdoor spaces alive at night: ‘Whether you’re adding lighting to your outdoor spaces for practical, security, landscaping or aesthetic reasons, lighting has a tendency to t

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Lip-smacking value! Labello’s new colour lip balms (R69.95) come in a gorgeous selection of shades: from Rosy Nude to Coral Crush and Black Cherry, they have those suit-everyone shades down pat. Not all of us can hit the gym without make-up: Don’t l

If you’re particularly passionate about and knowledgeable in a certain field, turning it into content via a blogging platform could earn you money. There are various free hosting sites for bloggers, such as Blogger.com or Tumbler.com. However, some o

Looking for a delicious on-the-go snack the whole family will love? Clover’s got the perfect solution: Cubitos, a 100% natural, ready-to-eat Cheddar cheese snack, packed with essential nutrients like protein and calcium. These convenient, bite-sized

Time to make memories around the dinner table or braai with new KOO Baked Beans in Barbeque Flavoured Sauce, or turn up the heat with KOO Baked Beans in Chilli Wors Flavoured Sauce (R15.99 each). Alternatively, throw a Mexican party with new KOO Blac

‘Play, play, play!’ urges Tracy. ‘You don’t need to rush off to a professional or buy a mass of expensive toys or equipment. Playing is the best way to develop and maintain muscle strength – and children naturally choose activities and games that dev

Got a fussy eater? You’re not alone. Happy Family Organics offers a range of healthy, delicious snacks, including soft-baked oat bars which are perfect for toddlers who’ve developed back teeth for chewing, can bite through a variety of textures and s

GET PERSONAL: What are you feeling? Many parents are excited that their baby’s become attached to them, but feel guilty about having to go back to work or take time out for themselves. Deal with your own anxiety about being separated from your baby,

According to Unesco, women make up only 23% of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) talent globally – and this inequality is often felt in South Africa’s science, technology and engineering industries. Now Umhlanga-based mom Romona Mahad

The ‘right’ parenting style is whatever’s right for your child and their unique needs. Don’t be afraid to try something different from the accepted routines you’ve read about and customise your household rules to suit your children’s personalities. Y

Empty threats will teach your kids not to take you seriously and that you can be manipulated or waited out. Eventually, they’ll start to filter out your attempts at discipline and consider you untrustworthy. Going back on your word leaves you open to

Q With all the Easter decorations coming up in shops, my kids have recently shown interest in getting a rabbit. Is this a good idea? A Everyone has the romantic idea of cuddling fluffy bunnies. They’re super-cute, don’t make a noise and don’t chase

Treat yourself to one of the most spectacular of the grand classical ballets. The Joburg Theatre will be staging DON QUIXOTE from 13-21 March, with guest performances by Royal Ballet stars Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov on Friday, 20 March at 7