What on earth is that? We’ve heard about vacations and staycations, but a late-cation? Many people don’t enjoy the crazy rush of the popular holiday destinations at the popular times, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t want to go there! And many jobs don’t have rigid leave times anymore, making lives a little more...
We’ve all been there: Standing in the middle of a pile of tried – and rejected – outfits, wondering, “What on earth am I going to wear?” Similarly, we’ve found ourselves at an event thinking, “Did I just say that out loud?” Don’t despair! Understanding the context and expectations of the occasion will help you...
Even though it’s home, there are parts of South Africa that can make you feel as if you have travelled to a different country. With four long weekends coming up, the travel possibilities are endless… In Part 1, we gave you some coastal inspiration – let’s head inland and look at more ways to explore...
There are many great things about March and April – the leaves start changing colour, the mosquitoes start going away and, best of all, there are all those public holidays! With five of those during the autumn months, there are four long weekends between the end of March and the beginning of May. Why not...
What a wonderful time of the year February is! A whole month to celebrate LOVE! And love makes the world go ‘round, and round and round again. “What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork.” – Pearl Bailey We couldn’t have said it better! Love in all its forms and guises should...
It’s the most romantic month of the year! There are hearts and flowers everywhere and you can literally smell love in the air… The perfect time to propose. And you’ve planned it all: You’ve got the engagement ring, prepared your proposal speech and now you’re ready to plan the perfect proposal. And now you’re stuck!...
We’ve all done the January thing and made a bunch of resolutions. Most of those don’t last much past February, let’s be honest. Whether they last or not, maybe there are things you wouldn’t mind improving or enhancing about yourself. Reinvention sounds like a very big concept and it can be! It can also be...
Are you planning to get together with relatives this holiday season? Some people feel a warm glow at the thought; others start hyperventilating and looking for the nearest exit! Family gatherings aren’t the same for everyone… Recurring conflicts, personality clashes and just plain difficult relatives can turn the celebration into a nightmare! Try these 5...
Are you the only single person in your family or group of friends? I can speak from personal experience, and it can be miserable! Especially in the festive season. It feels like the entire world is made up of loving couples… and then there’s you. The odd one out. So… How do you go about...
Oh dear, it’s that time of the year! Everyone has a story about a year-end party that went horribly wrong… Some of those stories may be urban legends, but there are enough of them going around to guarantee that a few of them must be true. The company holiday party is supposed to be a...
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