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Hello! A quick poll around the Essentials office

revealed that everyone here is wrestling some sort

of guilt. One of us feels guilty about splurging on

a handbag when she’s supposed to be saving for

a family holiday, another feels terrible for firing off

an angry email to a colleague, and someone else

feels bad about fibbing to her dietician.

With all the pressure we put on ourselves, it’s

no wonder a whopping 96% of women find

something to feel guilty about at least once a day.

Sounds exhausting, doesn’t it? If you, like the

Essentials team, are part of that 96%, turn to p92 to

try our tips on finally ditching the guilt... For good!

So forget about your to-do list for a while, and

curl up on the couch to enjoy the fabulous reads in

this issue! I’m fascinated by Tamar Cohen’s decision

to say, ‘I don’t’, and love how honest Alicia Gruffanti

(p30) has been about her struggle to fall pregnant.

I’ve never given much thought to my Plan B

(I was hoping the writing thing would work out...

so far, so good) but I’m so inspired by women like

Elaine MacIsaac and Emma-Jane Harbour, who’ve

taken a risk and followed their dreams. Think you’d

like to do the same? We show you how on p26.

As this is our spring issue, we’ve filled it with

beautiful inspiration, from the fashion and make-

up colours to wear now, to yummy Italian recipes

that are perfect for the warmer weather. If you’d like

to join the Essentials team at the Spar Women’s

Race in October, now’s the time to start training

– we’ve worked out an easy seven-week plan to

help you get ready to run the 5km race.

I hope you enjoy making our easy and inspiring

crafts on p77 – yes, they really can all be done in

an afternoon! And we’d love you to send us a pic

of your creation if you do. Enjoy!

Editor’s Letter

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You’ll love our special spring issue... and be sure to enter all our fabulous wins this month – you could

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SeptemberContentsFashion 12 Fondant fancies This season’s prettiest pastels

18 Four ways with... One dress + one pair of trousers = so many different looks

20 Colour it in! Bright new ways to accessorise

22 What you’re wearing Proof that our readers are a stylish lot

Life6 Essentials etc... Gorgeous buys to put a spring in your step

11 Meet our cover star

24 Why I won’t be saying ‘I do’ Tamar Cohen is very happy with her partner – but marriage is still a no-no

26 What’s your Plan B? How easy is it to change careers? Meet three women who’ve done just that

30 ‘Yes, I NEED another baby’ Alicia’s family won’t be complete without a sibling for her much-loved son

101 Kids’ essentials We share our favourite kids’ products

110 Get out there! Our pick of the best travel spots for spring

114 Are you sitting comfortably? The best in books, film and TV

124 ‘No, it’s not just you’ Liz Fraser is annoyed with pretenders

Looks 33 32 new ways to wear colour! Our seven-page spring beauty special will make you shine

Health41 Stand up! Why you shouldn’t sit to be fit

44 ‘I was minutes from a heart attack’ One woman’s scary experience

30 ‘You’ve got to do what feels right for you’ Alicia won’t give up hope of having another child

85 When was the last time

you remember crying with happiness?

11 ‘I’m trying to be an organised mom’Five minutes with Leonie Weeks

46 Yes, you can love running! Get started with this simple plan

Home 50 In the kitchen

102 All things bold & beautiful Style that’s anything but neutral

106 Address the mess! Smart ways to clear your clutter

Self-service 85 When was the last time you cried with happiness? We ask the important question

87 The gadget guru We show you how to back up your digital life

88 Beat the supermarkets Get wise to the tricks and save money

90 Spring clean your cash Give your finances a polish

91 Tips handbook

92 Generation guilt Stop fretting and change the way you think

96 Caught up in the web How technology is taking over our lives

98 The hardest conversations It’s time for tough talking

REGULARS1 EDITOR’S LETTER

8 YOUR SAY

120 BLOCKWORD

121 HOROSCOPES

123 WHERE TO SHOP

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12 Sweet treatsGorgeous fashion in beautiful pastel hues

33 Living colour? Hints and tints to make you bolder and brighter this season

6 Put the zing into

springGorgeous little treats

just for you

Make It Easy recipes & craft

Plus!

Subscribe!

See page 116 for details

54 Cook up an Italian feast!

59 Sarah Graham’s delicious cooking

64 Billionaire’s shortbread

65 Make food that’s fun!

69 Five ways with new potatoes

71 Waste not, want not

73 All the flavour, none of the fuss!

77 Handmade with love

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Editor Kate MacfarlaneManaging Editor Kirsten Davids Art Director Tahra Holloway

DESIGN Acting Art Director Carien Rooseboom Senior Designer Philemon Moagi

FEATURES AND TRAVEL Features and Travel Editor Taryn Arnott FOOD AND COPY Food and Copy Editor Simone Wessels-Bloom

FASHION Fashion Editor Caryn Sweidan HEALTH AND BEAUTY Beauty Editor Grace Mantjiu

FEATURES AND ONLINE Features and Online Writer Stephanie Makhlouf DIGITAL Digital Editor Bronwen Watson

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Editorial Director Essentials South Africa Frith Thomas General Manager Anton Botes Group Advertising Director Debbie McIntyre

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What do you love the most about

this time of year?

Late afternoon strolls in the park

and the longer days.

Would you change anything

about your partner?

Nothing! I love everything about

Candice… I just wish she wasn’t

such a light sleeper.

With thanks to everyone who worked with us this month...

Tamar Cohen,Writer

If you weren’t a writer, what would

you be doing?

Probably alienating everyone I know.

I get horribly grumpy if I don’t write.

When was the last time you cried

with happiness?

When I got a phone call saying

a publisher wanted to buy my

first novel.

Sarah Graham,Cookbook Author

When was the last time you cried

with happiness?

When my second daughter, Isla,

was born in March this year.

What do you love the most about

this time of year?

The magical energy that comes with

the change of seasons and all the

glorious fresh produce.


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A TASTE OF SUMMERCelebrate the new season with tasty recipes and kitchen crafts.

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KEEPING in touch

We want to hear your thoughts on this issue, your life and anything else you love or hate! You can get in touch

by letter, email, Facebook or Twitter.

Your say!

My Eureka moment!I loved your amazing

money feature in the

August issue – I’m a

financial ostrich, too

(and I have to admit

that my partner isn’t

much better)! But

you’ve inspired me…

this morning I phoned

my bank to discuss our

home loan and the options available to us.

For once, I paid attention and I actually

understood what they were talking about!

Next, I’m going to tackle that drawer full of

unopened bank statements.

Simone

Affair regrets Thanks for your feature, What happens

after an affair ends? I know from personal

experience how easy it is to be flattered

by attention from a colleague and fall into

an affair. Five years on I still feel I’m making

it up to my husband after a stupid fling,

which I regret every day. They may seem

exciting at the time, but the price your

relationship and family pay isn’t worth it.

Anonymous

A weight off our shoulders!Thank you for It’s our easy-to-use finance

special (February). It came at just the right

time! A while ago, my husband and I tried

to sell our house in an attempt to get rid of

our debts, but we didn’t have any success.

We felt down and despondent and, despite

our best efforts, our situation had only

become worse. We also thought we were

out of options. After reading your article,

I contacted the bank and asked for help

with debt consolidation, and they approved

an application for a re-advancement on our

bond. Now, there’s light at the end of the

tunnel and we don’t have to sell our home,

which is a huge weight off our shoulders.

Thank you Essentials for being a great

magazine. I now know the reason I have

been such a loyal supporter!

Anonymous

Yum! Can I just say one thing to you? Sweet

gnocchi with salted caramel dip (June).

Thank you so much, Essentials! They’re my

new favourite thing in the world… ever!

Rosie Skinner

I helped myself Thanks so much for your new Self-Service

section… how to complain, finance tips,

fixing all that needs tweaking – if your other

readers are anything like me, they’re just the

sort of things that we should get around to,

but never quite do. As you say in the mag,

the whole section is actually really useful!

Sally P, on Facebook

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You said...ON FACEBOOK

What’s the most romantic

thing your partner has

ever done?

TERESA My boyfriend

took me to Paris and

proposed. We’ve been

married nearly 12 years now

and he’s taking me back for

our anniversary next year.

JOANNE Most people

won’t think it romantic, but

I’ve been going through a

tough time recently and my

husband has been so

supportive and caring. That

means more to me than

a weekend away.

MANDY Taken three

weeks off work to care for me

with two broken arms.

...and ON TWITTER

BOBBYP He took me to

the zoo just so I could see the

lions – my favourite animal!

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What did you want to be when you grew up?An actress. I love being the centre of attention!

What’s your guilty pleasure?Karaoke. James and I have a machine and we’ll

get a bottle of wine on a Saturday night and

belt some tunes out. Perfect!

What do you procrastinate over? Cleaning! If I leave it long enough then say,

‘Wow, it’s really dusty in here,’ James will

sometimes reach for the cleaning products.

What’s your worst habit?Biting the skin around my nails. I do it when

I’m stressed or thinking hard.

When was the last time you cried?Yesterday – but since I had Indie I cry at

everything because my hormones are all

over the place.

What do you like most about your appearance?My smile because I think you can see the fun

and happiness that I feel inside.

If you could go back in time to give the younger you advice, what would it be?Don’t worry about what boys think. That’s what

I’ll tell my daughter – they know nothing!

What words or phrases do you overuse?I say ‘like’ all the time, as my dad has pointed out.

What’s next for you?I’m going to be a super-organised mom – and

the first step will be to use my diary. I’m great at

writing things in it, but then I forget to check it!

What did you like most about the Essentials cover shoot?It was really girlie and it was all about me! The

hair stylist coiffed me to within an inch of my

life and the make-up artist made me look fab.

Plus I tried on loads of clothes and everyone

was really friendly.

Leonie, 30, lives with her husband, James, and one-year-old daughter, Indie. She’s a programme director

for a children’s gymnastics company

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FONDANT FANCIES

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM

Perfectly poised in this season’s prettiest pastel hues – a parade of spring’s most gorgeous trends

FASHION EDITOR: CARYN SWEIDAN PHOTOGRAPHY: JUSTIN DINGWALL

STYLING TIP

When belting your

jacket, leave enough

of a gap for a peek of

what’s underneath.

Contrasting shades of

pink work well together

as they give your outfit

a more grown-up look

(and less girly).

Jacket, R759, Zara.Dress, R559, Zara.

Belt, R99, Jo Borkett.


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LEMON SORBET

This super-feminine dress

is flattering on most body

shapes as the Grecian-

style ruching and

gathering adds loads

of structure.

Dress, R1 399, Topshop.Earrings, R229, together with a necklace set, Metallic Mermaid.

Heels, R149,99, Mr Price.

STYLING TIP

Don’t overshadow

a perfectly pretty dress

with last season’s gladiator

shoes. Choose a more

delicate style.

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If matching prints aren’t

for you, try wearing a

matching suit. We love this

fun one with its gently

scalloped edges.

Jacket, R1 105, Topshop.Skirt, R599, Topshop. Top, R450, Cath.Nic.

Clutch, R599, Tessa Design.Heels, R659, Zara.

GORGEOUS GREEN

STYLING TIP

For spring it’s fine to

match your bag and

shoes, especially with

a neutral shade.

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Lilac is pretty, but powerful.

If frills and fuss aren’t your

thing, a subtle peplum will

always flatter – and the lilac

shade on this one is pretty,

but powerful, too.

Dress, R799, Ronald Sassoon.Necklace, R159, Metallic Mermaid.

Heels, R1 199, Aldo.

LOVELY IN LILAC

STYLING TIP

Select just one statement

accessory to wear at

a time.

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Create a classic ’50s

silhouette by teaming

a boxy top with a

straight pencil skirt.

Top, R89,99, Mr Price.Skirt, R559, Zara.

Necklace, R198, Metallic Mermaid.Bag, R559, Zara.

Heels, R599, Woolworths.

BABY BLUE

STYLING TIP

Layer different textures

together, such as faux

leather and cut-out fabrics,

to add richness and

elegance to your outfit.

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White should be your default

setting when wearing

pastels, as dark colours can

be overpowering.

Anneri wears Knit, R799, Topshop.

Skirt, R559, Zara.Clutch, R499, Jo Borkett.

Heels, R1 199, Nine West.

Holly wears Dress, R129,99, Mr Price.

Pumps, R65, Mr Price.

PRETTY IN PINK

STYLING TIP

Don’t wait for summer!

Wear a pretty skirt with a

beautiful knit and you’re

ready for spring.

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Four ways with...

Dress, R1 020, Rubicon.

Clutch, R450, Studio W at Woolworths.

Heels, R899, Jessica

Simpson at Edgars.

Rock chic

Pastel & pretty

THE FIT & FLARE DRESS

Boy meets girl

Bracelet, R79, Utopia at Zando.

Heels, R479, Step Ahead.

Cardigan, R449, Outfitters Nation

at Zando.

Minimal sleek

Jacket, R999, Queenspark.

Earrings, R120, Zuri.

Heels, R350, Woolworths.

Bag, R799, Mimco.

Shirt, R399, Levi’s at Zando.

Denim jacket, R199,99, Mr Price.

Brogues, R399, Madison.

Necklace, R190, Zuri.

Jacket, R699,95, Stylemology.

Bag, R350, Woolworths.

Necklace, R299, Accessorize.


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FASHION essentials

These fashion staples are real wardrobe heroes, as they go with almost anything you can throw at them. So, whatever the occasion,

day or night, embrace the new season with our clever buys

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Boho

Lady-like

Top, R499, Polo.

Shoes, R899, Green Cross.

Bag, R899, Gia by Queue.

Scarf, R199, Jo Borkett.

Tunic, R799, Capital M at Zando.

Wedges, R299, Utopia at Zando.

Bag, R899, Accessorize.

Top, R299,95, Edgars.

Bangle set, R140, Zuri.

Jacket, R650, Queenspark.

Heels, R449, Step Ahead.

Sling bag, R359, Zoom.

Pants, R329, Mint at Zando.

Courts, R899, Green Cross.

Bag, R399, Queue.

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STYLE TIP

A colour pop is all you need to update a monochrome look – and don’t be afraid

to mix with prints.

STYLE TIP

Bold colours are perfect for that

day-to-night look. They’ll work with a jeans-and-T-shirt

combo, as well as your favourite LBD!

STYLE TIP

Bright sandals call for brightly polished toes

– clash, not match!

Relive your childhood by stepping out in Crayola-bright

shades this spring

Colour it in!

Bag, R899, Nine West.

Pumps, R99,95, Edgars.

Bag, R259, Metallic

Mermaid.

Stack heels, R350, Woolworths.

Wedges, R1 199, Nine West.

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★COMFY WEDGES

What’s your style? If you have an outfit you’d like to show off, or that of a friend, we’d love to hear from you. Just email a recent pic to: [email protected].

★PALE & PRETTY

★TRY THE TRIBAL TREND

★POP OF COLOUR! LINDA MALI, 29

‘With spring just around

the corner, I’m brightening

my mood with vibrant

colours that really pop.

I love the lemony shade

of my blazer – it always

brightens my day. I

‘borrowed’ the pleated

skirt from my mother’s

cupboard. Pleats are

making a big comeback

this season, and

the bold colour

makes it more

contemporary’.

CHANTEL ALEXIO, 28

‘I’m most comfortable when I’m

wearing jeans – they’re just so

easy to throw on, and go with

everything. When I wear mine

with a plain white tee, I dress

them up by adding a leather

jacket and heels. On

weekends I swap my heels

for easy-to-wear, comfy

wedges to create a more

relaxed off-duty look.’

KELLY MELONI, 27

‘This dress is one of my best

buys ever! It’s a Nina Jarebrink

dress, a brand that’s usually

too pricy to fit into my budget.

I bought it at a sale for only

R100 – a real bargain! It has a

tribal feel to it, which I love, and

is right on trend. I wear

it with simple black flats

and loads of accessories

to complete the look.’ TARYN VAN JAARSVELD, 27

‘I love this jacket because it

combines three of my favourite

trends: it’s a gorgeous pastel

pink shade, it’s a flattering box

cut and, best of all, it’s oh-so

vintage! It adds a touch of

elegance to any outfit with very

little effort. I paired it with my

favourite grey skinnies, a plain

white top and comfy pink

pumps. It’s so simple

and chic!’

Wedges, R399, Queue.

Tribal skirt, R319, Rage.

WHAT YOU’RE WEARINGIf you want a new look for spring, our stylish readers will inspire you...

Jacket, R499,95, Stylemology.

Skirt, R449, Michelle Ludek at Zando.

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2nd Child before using Bio-Strath

3d Child before using Bio-Strath

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Last year, two of my close

friends booked their

weddings for the same day.

Neither could – or would –

change the date, so the weddings went

ahead regardless. The fallout from that

has been truly epic with the brides,

once best friends, not talking to each

other for a year. For me it just reinforces

what I’ve always known: weddings can

seriously damage your health.

I’ve been with my partner, Michael,

for 23 years, during which time we’ve

shared everything from childcare to

vomiting bugs – everything, that is,

except a wedding. Don’t get me

wrong, I don’t have a problem with

marriage, it’s just weddings I can’t

be bothered with. And not all

weddings – just my own.

I have a theory that there’s a

‘wedding gene’. And, just like the

ability to roll your tongue, some

people have it and some don’t.

Those genetically predisposed to

weddings start planning the big day

from the womb. But for the rest of us,

it’s incomprehensible.

‘Ah, but what about the romance,’

people say. To me, sitting on a beach

watching the

sunset – that’s

romantic;

spending months

trailing around

bridal shows and arguing about

floral centrepieces – not so much.

More and more women feel the

way I do: A recent survey found that

only a quarter of the couples questioned

who move in together see it as a step

towards marriage, and marriage rates

have decreased by nearly 30% since

2001. Even so, around 42% of

marriages now end up in divorce.

Perhaps my antipathy towards all

things nuptial has something to do

with my own parents’ wedding, which,

flicking through their wedding album

as a teenager, always struck me as

rather underwhelming. They were

married on a dull morning in

court. There’s a photograph

that shows the bride

wearing a beige skirt and

matching jacket with a

hat. The groom wore a

brown suit. The guests

wore smart jackets

and fixed smiles. There

was a finger buffet

afterwards and everyone

was back at work the next

morning. ‘Well, really,’ thought the

scornful teenage me, ‘what’s the point?’

That’s certainly also the view of

41-year-old mother-of-two, Sian

Johnson. She says, ‘I’ve lived with my

partner, Tim, for 10 years. The choice

he and I have made in each other and

our determination to be a family is

testament enough for us. A marriage

ceremony has no

more power to keep

us together than the

decision we both

made 10 years ago.’

Despite my mother’s low-key

wedding, she was horrified when I

announced I was pregnant just weeks

after introducing Michael to the family.

She worried that being an unmarried

mother would stigmatise not only me,

but my future progeny, too.

Why I won’t be Tamar Cohen, 50, doesn’t suit white, hates having her photo taken, and her kids couldn’t care less if their parents are married or not. Here’s why she won’t be walking down the aisle any time soon…

‘More and more women feel as I do’

Fast forward a decade or two

and, if any of my children – Otis, 21,

Jake, 19, or Billie, 17 – had expressed

the slightest desire to be legitimate in

the eyes of the law, my reservations

would have been cast aside quicker

than you can say ‘I do’. Funnily enough,

their thoughts on the subject were more

mercenary. The conversation with Jake

went like this:

Him: Would we get presents if you

got married?

Me: No, just us.

Him: Would we get to go on a

great holiday afterwards?

Me: No, just us.

Him: What’s for dinner?

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saying ‘I do’And, far from feeling stigmatised, my

oldest son Otis was positively gleeful

when he first discovered at primary

school that there was a label for

children born out of

wedlock. ‘Mom!’ he

shouted, gleefully,

across the playground.

‘I’m a BASTARD!’

Like me, mom-of-two Dawn

Williams, 44, never felt she had

to marry for her children’s sake.

‘I’ve been with my other half for

18 years,’ she says. ‘He did ask

me to marry him, but I couldn’t

see the point. We’re happy as we

are. If it ain’t broke, why fix it?’

At first my partner, Michael, would

‘If it ain’t broke, why fix it?’

talk about getting married in the

same way he’d talk about setting

up a pension or buying decent

garden furniture – it was something

he assumed we’d do

one day, but years

have passed and he

hasn’t felt strongly

enough to push for one.

Now, having just hit 50, I’m in the

midst of a second swathe of nuptials

– second marriages or couples like

us in long-term relationships who

are finally getting hitched, often for

practical reasons like pensions or

tax – and it looks like we’ll sit this

wave out, too.

But perhaps we should never say

never. Linda Cockburn, 47, was

with her partner, Andy, for seven

years before they decided to get

married, a change of heart that

was prompted by the death

of their fathers.

‘It made us think of love and

family in a new way, so making

a statement about our feelings

suddenly seemed important,

and we were excited to have

some happy news to share.’

And weddings can be lovely,

making the sort of memories

that stay with you forever – tears,

laughter, people coming together.

Oh, I do love a good wedding.

Just as long as it’s someone else’s.

THEN Forty years ago, the

average age of a bride was 23.

NOW Most of us won’t walk up the

aisle for the first time until we hit 30.

THEN Around 11% of children

were born out of wedlock in the ’70s.

NOW Almost half of all

children today, 47%, are born

to unmarried parents.

THEN In the ’70s, brides would put

aside R1 000 for their wedding.

NOW The cost of a wedding today?

R70 000! Not to mention those that go

up to R1 500 per guest...

‘I DO’, THEN AND NOW

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Is the way we do things today better?

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‘I’d always loved being a dental

assistant… but my dream job? Working with

flowers’


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Elaine MacIsaac,

31, lives with

her partner,

Andrew, and

their children,

Katie, six, and

Murray, four.

PLAN A Dental Assistant

PLAN B FloristI didn’t even think I’d need a Plan B

until my life changed overnight after

the birth of my first child. I’d always

loved working as a dental assistant

but, when I became a mother, my

priorities changed.

Two months into my maternity

leave, I realised I didn’t want to work

full time any more. What’s more,

I wanted to be in charge of my own

hours so I could fit them around my

daughter. Like so many women, I

wanted to be an active part of my

daughter’s life, but to earn money

and enjoy the challenges of working.

It was clear I needed a Plan B. And fast.

I floundered at first, because

I’d never considered an alternative

career. I spent weeks desperately

investigating options, from counselling

to holistic therapy, but there was no

obvious solution.

Then, one evening, when Katie

was tucked up in bed, my husband

asked me point blank what my

dream job would be. Without even

thinking, I told him I’d love to work

with flowers… then I burst out laughing!

Suddenly, it seemed so simple, yet

at the same time, so naïve. I’d never

thought about floristry before, but

I’d certainly spent a lot of time

browsing flower shops – being

surrounded by freshly cut, scented

blooms always made me happy.

My gut instinct was that passion

for my new career would prove more

important than basic knowledge

– and, in time, I was proved right.

The truth is, if you’re going to be

working all hours establishing a new

career, it HAS to be

something you really care

about – because when

times are tough, your

enthusiasm for the project

is the only thing that

keeps you going.

I knew I was in for the

long-haul – I’d have to

research, retrain and set up a business

while working part time at the dentist.

I couldn’t afford to give up work while

I waited for my new career to take off.

Still, I underestimated just how

much time and hard work would be

required. Early on, I’d had a vision of

arranging flowers at the kitchen table

while my children played at my feet.

Now that was naïve! I had no idea

how demanding raising a family

would be, especially when Murray

was born and my kid-commitment

doubled instantly!

I had no choice but to work my

business around my family and my

other job, spending evenings and

weekends buying flowers, arranging

bouquets and organising budgets

and accounts. Still, in my first year,

I arranged more than 20 weddings.

Yes, it was exhausting, but – wow!

– so exciting to see a project through

to fruition!

I’m so glad I hung in there through

the tough times when I was working

12-hour days and sleeping fewer than

six hours a night. Now,

four years after I had

my light-bulb moment,

I finally feel in control

of my life. I was able to

give up part-time work

earlier this year and

now juggle floristry

with picking the kids

up from school and making dinner.

Just as I‘ve always wanted.

I’m amazed by the fulfilment I

derive from having my own business.

I used to feel like a mom, desperately

battling to get by, but now I feel like

the world’s my oyster, that I’m a woman

making a difference. My Plan B has

succeeded beyond my wildest dreams.

‘It has to be something

you really care about’

‘I needed a job that I could combine with a family’

What’s your Plan B?

These days, few jobs are ‘for life’, but whether you’ve an alternative plan tucked up your sleeve for a rainy day or a new direction is something you’re

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‘I’d really love to pursue a career in

event planning’

PLAN A Insurance administration

PLAN B Event planner

I’ve enjoyed a good, steady 8 – 5 job in

insurance for five years. But my passion

has always been in events planning so

I run my company, Decor Parlour, in my

free time. When I started out, I mostly

hosted kids birthday parties, but soon

I was putting together baby showers

and christenings, too. Event planning is

my Plan B, and it has been a long time

in the making. I’d love to do it full time

eventually but, for now, it’s a long-term

plan. I have an IT qualification and I’m

also studying towards an LLB, so

I suppose law is Plan C for one day!

I’ve always enjoyed my job because

there’s never any after-hours work,

which has allowed me to run my events

business on the side. Even though my

job has given me a sense of security, I’m

often bored at work, so I’ve decided to

take the leap and expand Decor Parlour

into weddings and other events. I’m so

excited to do it full time one day but, at

the moment, I’m juggling both jobs.

It’s tricky balancing being a good

mom, wife, student and business

woman! But, with good planning and

plenty of to-do lists, everything fits into

place. When everyone is in bed at night,

I do all my business admin. My family

helps with everything – my husband

plays driver, my in-laws help with the

heavy lifting and, when I have events,

my kids help with party packs. Despite

our busy lives, we always make time

for family holidays, picnics or just being

together. And I hope that by next year,

I’ll have my new career in full swing.

FINDING YOUR PLAN B

PLAN A Art directorPLAN B Wedding photographer

Throughout my years at school,

I had a solid goal and career plan.

All I ever wanted to do was be an

art director in an advertising

agency – I was determined to make

it happen. I studied graphic design,

and was offered a position at a

great agency straight out of varsity.

But once I’d settled in my new

role, it wasn’t quite what I expected

and I realised I didn’t want to spend

my days making ads for banks and

fast-food chains!

Dylan, who was working as a

programmer at the time, was also

unhappy in his job and wanted

to try something new. We wanted

to work together, and have the

freedom that running our own

business would give us.

When we had first started dating,

we shared a love of photography

and taught ourselves how to take

spectacular photos. We decided to

‘I’ve turned my hobby into a full-time job’

Careers expert Corinne Mills set up her career management company while working for a charity. Here’s her advice:

Stay in your current job while you find out if you could make a living out of your business idea. Is there a market for it? How much time will it take?

Make sure your Plan B fits your life. If you might move, choose a portable business (set up an online shop, become an online tutor). If you want work to fit around the kids, research industries that offer part-time or flexible hours.

Use your spare time: call organisations and ask if you can spend a day or week shadowing someone in your ideal position. Sign up for evening courses.

Don’t take a gamble. Do all the groundwork necessary so you can move seamlessly from one career to another, without a loss of income.

Emma-Jane

Harbour,

26, lives

in Parkhurst

with her

husband,

Dylan.

Zandile Skosana,

30, lives in

Midrand with her

husband, Pat,

and children,

Mbali, 11,

Nkosana, six, and

Nkosinathi, two.

focus on our photography skills, in

the hopes that we could turn our

hobby into a career one day. We

learnt a lot, invested in equipment

and had so much fun going on

photo-taking adventures.

In between our full-time jobs,

we offered our services as part-

time wedding and corporate

photographers. Eventually, we set up

a website, and the jobs starting rolling

in. I can’t quite remember the exact

moment when I decided that my

Plan B was actually my new Plan A but,

after two years, I knew it was time to

dedicate myself to the business, Hello

Harbour, full time. Dylan and I quit our

jobs and haven’t looked back since!

We love working together – we’re

equal partners and always share the

workload. We’re very lucky that we

can work together all day without

driving each other mad!

We often work long hours, and it’s

hard work, but I don’t think I could

ever join the corporate world again.

Once you’ve had a taste of your

dream job, and running your own

business, you just can’t go back.

I love every moment of my new

job, from replying to emails, to

editing pictures and, of course,

taking them. But I’ve learnt to

prioritise pressing matters and know

that some things can wait... and

sometime you can take a night off to

watch a movie or have friends over.

Our next big step is to travel

down to Cape Town and work as

photographers for one or two wedding

seasons down there. It will be a new

challenge for us, and who knows

where that will take us!


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As long as I can remember,

I’ve always wanted two

children. Perhaps it’s

because I did everything

with my sister when I was young.

Though there were five of us altogether,

with just 13 months between us, Anthea

and I were inseparable. Maybe coming

from a large family has meant that, for

me, having one child

feels incomplete.

So when I was

diagnosed with

‘unexplained

secondary infertility’,

I found it very difficult

to accept, and have been trying to have

a second child ever since.

Statistics show that secondary

infertility is actually more common than

not being able to conceive in the first

place. Predictably, it’s more likely to

affect older women, as our fertility rates

fall as we age. At first, my doctors said

I was just unlucky. But now that I’m 43,

they blame it on my age.

I was 37 when I became pregnant

with my son, Milo, after just two months

of trying. Michael and I had just gotten

married and were delighted by how

quickly it happened.

Despite the exhaustion that comes

with having a baby, we

were so excited about

having another that we

began trying before Milo

had even turned one.

Within months, I was

pregnant, but miscarried

at six weeks. It was obviously very

upsetting, but I thought it was a normal

part of trying for a baby, so we decided

we’d just try again. But then I had an

ectopic pregnancy, followed by two

years with no pregnancies, but filled

with every kind of test on offer.

When Milo was three, I fell pregnant

again, but lost the baby at 16 weeks

due to a rare chromosomal abnormality

called Trisomy 18. Another miscarriage

followed, then several months taking

stimulation drugs. Weary – and

desperate – we turned to IVF.

In the past few years, my emotions

have oscillated between frustration and

depression, but I’ve never, not even for

a moment, considered giving up – not

least because a sibling would make my

son so happy.

When we lived next door to a family

with three children, he’d jump up any

time he heard them to see if they

wanted to play.

Every time he came home from

their house he’d implore me, ‘Why can’t

I have brothers and sisters, too?’ I felt

I was failing to provide him with

something he really needed.

My Trisomy 18 pregnancy ended

‘Yes, I

NEED

another

baby’Some people ask when she’s having a

second, while others tell her to be happy with what she’s got. But while Alicia

Gruffanti, 43, loves her four-year-old son very much, she’s desperate for another child

‘Weary – and

desperate – we

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stillborn child. As I lay in the same

birthing room where I’d had Milo,

crying while my husband held my

hand, I promised myself we’d be

back one day, but next time we would

be celebrating, not mourning.

When our first round of IVF didn’t

work, we decided to try a fertility

clinic. The treatments are expensive,

but I was ready to give anything to try.

The problem is, we live a few hundred

kilometers from the clinic, so I had to

leave my husband and son in order

to undergo treatment.

The decision to go ahead, given

that it meant being apart from my son,

aroused conflicting

emotions: By trying

to have another child

I was missing out

on time with the son

I already had. But it

seemed better for me

to do this on my own, rather than

uproot Milo from his familiar

surroundings and routine.

I spent almost two months away

from home, as the clinic insists on

monitoring their patients daily to give

them the best chance of conceiving.

Milo often asked me to come home,

bringing ‘the babies’ (he wants three)

with me. But, for the most part, he

and his father have had a great time

– it’s me who’s found it hard. Despite

weekend visits and daily video chats,

there were days when I longed to

smell my son’s hair, to hold his

comforting little body in my arms…

I couldn’t love my little boy more.

Secondary infertility is a

complicated issue, and one that

arouses strong feelings.

Time and again, I’ve found myself

defending my reasons for trying to

have a second child. The irony is that,

when my son turned one, everyone

started asking me when (not if) I was

having a sibling for him. No one knew

we’d already lost a pregnancy.

What’s so extraordinary to me

is that, the second you explain that

you’re having trouble, people change

tack and, rather than offering support,

they expect you simply

to accept your fate.

Many times I’ve

been asked if all the

pain and loss we’ve

been through is really

worth it. Countless

friends and acquaintances have asked

why I can’t just ‘move on’. But these are

usually questions from women whose

families are already complete, or who

don’t want more than one child – that

is, women who’ve never been in my

shoes, who’ve got exactly what they

always wanted.

This path isn’t one I chose lightly;

there isn’t a day that goes by when I

don’t ask myself whether this is really

right for us, but I always come back

to a resounding ‘yes’ – and you’ve got

to do what you feel is right for you.

When we started IVF, I felt I could

cope with three rounds – which leaves

one more if this one fails.

And, if I’m honest, I can’t see myself

having another baby beyond the age

of 45 – the age gap between Milo and

his new sibling would be too large for

there to be the tight bond between

them that we have always hoped for.

So there may come a time when we

will have to give up on our dreams. The

very idea breaks my heart, but Michael

and I are incredibly protective of our

family and there’s no way we’d risk the

bond between the three of us.

I don’t regret any decisions we’ve

made so far – and who knows, we

may yet be grateful for them. We’ll

never know if we don’t try…

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Can you understand Alicia’s desire to have another child? Email us at [email protected].

‘We may have to give up on our dreams’

MAKING BABIES – THE STATS

11% of couples

have trouble conceiving

a second time.

find it takes longer than they expected

to get the family they want.

1/415%of couples will take more than

a year to become pregnant.

35is the age when female fertility

decreases rapidly.

35%diagnosed

with secondary infertility will conceive

naturally within two years.

Alicia and Michael hope for a second child, for Milo’s sake.

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Dairy may be rich in calcium, but most dairy foods also produce an acid yield. When acid-yielding foods lower the body’s pH, the kidneys coordinate efforts to buffer that acidity. Bones release calcium and magnesium to re-establish alkalinity, and muscles are broken down to produce ammonia, which is strongly alkaline. Over time, calcium and magnesium losses can equate to defi ciencies, with many implications. Both minerals play essential roles in bone formation and normal heart rhythm. Low magnesium levels can cause muscle cramps, arrhythmias, and anxiety. Fruits and vegetables are rich in calcium and magnesium as well as potassium salts, a natural buffer and a mineral that helps protect against hypertension and stroke. Eating too few of these foods deprives us of potassium, a mineral that protects against hypertension and stroke.

So the problem is one of alkaline-defi ciency rather than too much acid. The solution, according to scientists who have researched ‘chronic low-grade metabolic acidosis,’ is eating a diet that yields more alkaline and less acid, in other words one that’s high in alkaline-yielding fruits and vegetables. We say alkaline-yielding because fruits like oranges, lemons and

pineapples that may seem acidic to our taste buds are actually alkaline-yielding in the body.

In addition to upping your fruit and vegetable intake, you can support the organs responsible for correcting your body’s pH (the kidneys, lungs, skin and colon) with lots of water and a

daily dose of A.Vogel Multiforce Alkaline Powder. This multi-mineral dietary supplement containing magnesium, potassium and calcium is clinically proven to increase urinary pH. A higher (more alkaline) urinary pH indicates a more alkaline body pH, i.e. less acidity in the body.

Dry skin, dandruff, heartburn, a burning bladder, gout, stiff, sore joints or just a general feeling of constantly being a bit under the weather can be signs of a lifestyle that creates too much acid in your body?


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COLOUR!Been wearing the same colours for what feels like forever? Then put down those old favourites and try something new this spring. From lips and eyes to your nails, we’ll show you

how to use colour to look and feel great!


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Find your

perfect matchNot sure what to wear? Take

your lead from your own

natural eye colour. Kristin

Piggott, Rimmel London’s

global make-up artist, reveals

the colours you should choose

to enhance them.

ALL ABOUT EYES

THE ONE LOOK YOU SHOULD TRY! Finally, a trend we can all wear! Navy will leave you looking bright-eyed and wide-awake

Revlon 16 Hour ColorStay Eyeshadow Quad in Exotic, R185 – wear the yellow just in the inner corners.

The dos

& don’ts DO look for metallic finishes

– they make wearing colour

that much easier.

DO keep brightly coloured

eyeliner to your top lids only

– it’s more modern and fresh.

DO try coloured mascaras

– aubergines and purples

enhance the natural eye

colour, while blue makes

the whites look brighter.

Win, win!

DON’T go smoky if you’re

wearing pastels – it’s prettier

to go for a wash of colour

over the entire eye.

DON’T be afraid to go

colourful on eyes and lips

– peachy gold lipsticks and

glosses work with almost

every eyeshadow.

DON’T ditch the black

eyeliner – it’ll help anchor the

colour to your eye and take

your look from day to night.

Diffuse bright

colours with a

matte white

eyeshadow on

top to tick two

trends in one!

4 Highlight the area

under your browbone

with a pure white

shadow (not sparkly)

to intensify the look.

Finish off with lashings

of black mascara.

3 With a kohl pencil,

draw a line along the

top of your lids and

under your lower

lashes. Angle the

pencil so it hits your

lower lashes, too.

2 Use a soft brush to

apply a navy powder

eyeshadow, working

it into the sockets

and underneath your

lower lashline.

1 First, apply a cream

shadow over your

entire lid as a base.

Use your finger or a

brush to blend in.

Inglot AMC Gel EyeLiner in 88, R169, glides on easily and won’t crease.

Smashbox Always Sharp 3D Liner in Neptune, R230, has its own sharpener, so perfect for precision applications.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eye Shadow Stick, R89,95, gives you a luminous finish – and so easy to apply!

MAC False Lashes in Plum Reserve (left), Blue Charge and Artificial Aubergine, R215 each, are full of coloured pigments that will enhance your eyes.

BLUE EYES Navy, copper,

terracotta and peach.

GREEN EYES Khaki, violet,

lavender and pink.

HAZEL EYES Baby blue,

purple, amber and bronze.

BROWN EYES Purple, green,

yellow and teal.

Justine Skin Perfection Mineral Eyeshadow Quad R69,95, brings together the season’s pretty pastel shades.

YOUR ESSENTIAL EYE PALETTE…

We all tend to feel safe with neutral eyeshadow shades, but it’s time to embrace colour with this season’s navy blue hues and watercolour pastels. Yes, they’ll suit you (and, no, you won’t look too ’80s). Promise!


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Eyelash update…With a smoky eye, make sure you apply your mascara

from root to tip to really make your look stand out.

Start with your bottom lashes and then look up and

wiggle your mascara through your upper lashes in

a zig-zag motion to cover every lash in product.

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THE BOLD LIP

Which shades suit my skintone?International make-up artist Nancy

Sumner told us: ‘If you have fair skin

or suffer from redness, use a lipstick

that has a blue undertone.

‘However, if you have skin

with yellowy undertones, or olive

or dark skin, choose a red lipstick

that has more orange undertones

to perk up your complexion.’

It’s the classic beauty look that women of any age can wear. What’s more, a sexy bright lippie will make your lips look fuller and add instant definition to your face…

Blur the edges

of bright

lipstick with a

cotton bud to

make them soft

and subtle.

THE COLOURS WE’RE RAVING ABOUT!1 THE NEW BRIGHT L’Oréal Colour Riche L’Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in Tangerine Sonate, R169,95, is one of our favourite shades and can be blotted between applications for a subtle finish.

2 THE CLEVER LIP-PLUMPER Bobbi Brown Light Catching Lipstick in Pink Apricot Shimmer, R310, is a new 3D-effect lipstick that combines light-reflective pearls and colour to make your lips shine.

3 THE WEARABLE MATTE Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Striking Spectaculaire, R120, became our make-up bag staple the very day we saw it! It gives you classic Hollywood red lips with a striking matte finish that’s neither drying nor cakey.

4 THE EVERYDAY SHADE Clarins Joli Rouge Brilliant in Tropical Pink, R255, is perfect for the colour-shy. It may look bright, but it goes on sheer and can be layered for a more vibrant colour.

5 THE PASTEL PINK Avon Color Trend Lipstick in Pink Holiday, R55,99, glides onto your lips leaving a creamy wash of peachy pink that’s flattering against all skintones. Another one that’s staying put in our make-up bags!

6 THE SUITS-ALL PINK Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick in Sweet Pink, R210. A dusky rose shade that looks good on all skintones. It’s super-hydrating, yet rich and creamy – everything a lipstick should be.

The secret to making lips look fullerThe two-tone lip uses two colours,

one in the centre of your mouth and

the other colour on the outer corners

of your mouth. Sound bizarre? Yes,

but it works!

‘To make this wearable, try using

two lip colours in the same tone,

but in slightly different shades.

Use a light pink in the centre of

your mouth, then blend a darker

colour into the outer corners – the

lighter colour will act almost like

a highlight, making your lips look

fuller,’ says Nancy.

Still unsure what colour

to pick? Then apply several

swipes of lipstick on your

lips and smile. The colour

that makes your teeth

appear whiter is the one

you should go for.

The last few years have seen the return of bold brights, but this year they’re a lot more wearable; the new wave of orange and pink shades have a richer finish, so they blend better against the skin.

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Dust powder

around your

lips before

applying your

lippie to stop

it feathering.

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Last year’s colours you should recycle for spring!Stop! Don’t throw your old polishes away

– these colours are still hot, hot, hot!

WHITE Still looks fantastic on both fingers

and toes, or as a base coat for pastel

shades – it’ll make them look much brighter.

BLACK Don’t save dark colours for winter.

Black nails were seen at lots of the fashion

shows and look super-smart with a white

top and dark denim for spring.

RED Keep your pillar-box red handy, but

use a matte topcoat for a fresh new look.

GOLD GLITTER Sparkle doesn’t have to

be seasonal. Glitter tips against a nude

base work for everything from fancy

weddings to relaxed holidays.

BEAUTY EDITOR’S NAIL POLISH CHART

Bourjois So Laque Glossy Nail Enamel in Amande defilé, R95,95, is a mint green that looks fab with strappy sandals.

OPI Liquid Sand Nail Lacquer in Solitaire, R160. It’s great for creating half moons and fun tips… or use it all over!

Inglot O2M Breathable Nail Enamel in 671, R169, is a trendy grey shade that suits all and has an ultra-glossy finish.

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in 167 Ballerina, R350. This pink nude colour will work with any outfit… day or night.

Bobbi Brown Nail Polish in Cherry Red, R190, is a bright-red shade that looks really gorgeous on short, neat nails.Try it!

Mac Nail Lacquer in Morange, R130. Unlike some candy- coloured polishes, this shade looks fab on fingers.

CK One Nail Polish in Ambush, R145, is a great choice for spring. Stunning for those who want their toes and fingers to match.

China Glaze Nail Lacquer Polish with hardeners in Metro Pollen-Tin, R120, guarantees your nails will really stand out.

Michael Kors Nail Lacquer in Scandal, R235, is a pretty blend of pink and purple to take you from spring to summer.

The nail polishes on the Essentials beauty desk take inspiration from the clothes seen on the international catwalks. These are the ones that caught our eye…

The season’s hottest colour? Pink! We love this multi-tonal look that combines a bright and pale pink (from Jessica Nails) and looks both stylish and grown-up.

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Nail-spiration!Go on, try one of these new looks and get everyone talking…

Don’t ditch the brights – try orange and blue! Copy this look with Avon nailwear Pro+ Colour Collection.

French tips work just as well in contrasting shades. It’s a grown-up way to wear on-trend pastels from Avon.

We love this fun and playful ‘outline manicure’ from Chanel Summer Makeup Collection.

Glitter is BIG news – and it works for just about any occasion! Try the look with China Glaze Nail Lacquer.

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HEALTH feel better

According to recent research, you

could smoke, eat junk food and

avoid the gym – and do no more

damage to your body than you do

sitting around for most of your waking hours.

In this age of technology, two-thirds of us are

thought to spend as many as 20 hours a day

sitting or lying down. When we’re not sleeping,

we’re glued to the screen of a computer, TV

or smart phone. The scientific

community has even coined

the phrase ‘sitting disease’

to describe the effect of our

increasingly sedentary lives.

Evidence of the links between

this and obesity, diabetes, heart

disease and cancers continues

to mount. And so, too, does the

cost of treating these conditions.

It’s a health crisis of epidemic

proportions, yet the best

treatment is simple and free: just get out of that

chair! Working out how to spend more time on

your feet and less on your bottom could

dramatically improve your health for good.

For women, sitting disease statistics make

particularly disturbing reading. In 2010 the

American Cancer Society released a truly

startling study conducted over 13 years. They

found that women who sat for more than six

hours a day were 98% more likely to die (from

Sitting comfortably? We thought so. But whether you’re at your desk, at the dinner table, on the couch or in your car,

the hours you spend sitting down could pose a greater threat to your health than anything else you do

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any cause), than those who sat for less than

three hours a day. By comparison, men who

sat for more than six hours a day were only

48% more likely to die, so a sedentary lifestyle

is particularly damaging to women’s health.

Sitting fundamentally alters the way that

chemical processes occur in your body.

Diabetes researchers at the University of

Leicester in the UK found that the longer you

sit, the more sugary glucose and

fatty acid (biochemical markers for

diabetes) collect in the bloodstream.

Those who sat for the least amount

of time had the lowest levels of

glucose and fat in the blood.

The slumpAs soon as we sit and relax our

muscles, our metabolic rate begins

a rapid descent to burning a bare

minimum of kilojoules. A study conducted last

year found that a standing heart rate is about

10 beats per minute higher than a sitting heart

rate. It means we burn three extra kilojoules

a minute while standing, which may not sound

like much but it adds up to about 210 extra

kilojoules an hour. If you stand for three hours

a day, for five days, that burns around

105 000 kilojoules over the course of a year.

Sitting also dramatically slows our body’s

‘As soon as we sit, we burn

a bare minimum

of kilojoules’

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‘I’m a fidgeter, so spending all day

sitting at a desk has never come

naturally to me. Before I had

children, my job involved a lot

of travel. But, when I became a

mom, things changed. I needed

to be at home a lot more and, as a

result, I found myself spending

hours on end at my desk.

Long periods of sitting also

seemed to exacerbate a recurrent

back problem I had and I found

I was forever having to get up

from the desk, stretch and move

around to alleviate it. When

I heard about desks you stand up

to work at, I just thought it made

sense for me.

I realised straight away that

sitting is a difficult habit to break,

even for someone like me. For the

first week, it felt really odd. It took

at least another week for standing

to feel like a natural part of my

routine, and for my body to feel

up to it, but I soon noticed that

my back was feeling better and

stronger than it had in a long time.

I only made the switch a few

months ago, but already I stand

up for most of my working day and

feel more energised as a result.’

It worked for me!

FAY POTTINGER, 39, mom of two and a

beauty brand manager, bought a height-

adjustable desk for her home office

‘Even gym

bunnies aren’t

immune’

production of the crucial enzymes it needs

to remove fats and glucose from the

bloodstream. Persistently high fat and glucose

levels can significantly increase the risk of type

2 diabetes and heart disease, and have a

long-lasting effect on your metabolic rate,

leading to weight gain, sluggishness and

obesity, which is associated with another

long list of serious illnesses.

Your poor body!Diet and movement specialist, Joanna Hall,

says, ‘Good circulation is vital for the optimum

function of your organs, and circulation is

severely compromised when we stay stationary

for long periods. Sitting slumped in a chair all

day compresses your lungs, abdomen and all

the organs within it. That affects your breathing,

your digestion and could even be a factor in

the rise in fertility problems among women.’

She adds, ‘Even if it’s hard to feel the long-

term effects of sitting, most women see them

every day: loose abdominal muscles, bulging

tums, poor posture and bums and thighs that

lack shape and tone. They’re all common

complaints, and are all caused by a lifetime

of sitting.

Prolonged sitting is also a leading cause

of backache and muscular imbalance, and

it means those of us who rarely leave our

seats are more prone to suffer pain and injury.

Joanna adds, ‘The spine loses its natural

S-shaped curve, abdominal muscles grow

weak, and hamstrings and hip-flexors

become very short when you spend a lot

of time sitting. It causes an imbalance in the

body, and restricts the way you move when

you get up from your chair.

‘By standing and walking more, you engage

your abdominal muscles, lengthen the gap

between your ribs and hips and strengthen the

major muscle groups responsible for keeping

you upright. In the short term you’ll notice an

improvement in your strength and shape.’

Many of us do our best to exercise regularly

to counter the effect of our sedentary hours.

For years we’ve been told that 30 minutes, five

times a week – or variations on that theme

– should keep the heart healthy, the weight

off, and the doctor away.

But even gym bunnies aren’t immune to

sitting disease, it seems. Emerging evidence

suggests that these recommended bursts of

exercise will do very little to offset prolonged

periods of inactivity. Of course, doctors still

advocate regular exercise as part of a

healthy lifestyle, but you’ll make a greater

improvement to your general health by

standing more throughout the day, than

committing to a gruelling gym schedule.

It could actually be the easiest weightloss

programme you’ll ever do, bearing in mind

that standing up for three hours a day will

burn off around 4kg of fat a year.

So how can you fit standing up into

your day?

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computer, like the Varidesk App, and set

regular reminders to get you up on your

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work while standing for a couple of hours.

Try walkandwork.co.za.

Converts to standing up say they enjoy

better sleep and greater productivity, as

well as feeling stronger and fitter. So get

on your feet now!


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HEALTH real life


As she got ready for an office party, Rachel Boothroyd, 44, had a sense that

something was seriously wrong – little did she know the awful secret her body was hiding...

Walking into work

one morning, I

started to feel dizzy

and sweaty, while

the pain in my chest was so severe

that, as it spread to my throat and

arms, I could hardly clasp the

handrail on the stairs. It wasn’t

the first time it had happened and

people stared as I bent double,

waiting for the agony to subside.

Brushing help aside, after a few

minutes I was able to stand, and

then continued to work. I even

went to the gym that lunchtime.

It seems crazy now, but after

months of living with these awful

symptoms I thought I just had to

battle on – and wait to get better.

I was 37 and had just got over

chicken pox so was convinced my

symptoms were a hangover from

my illness. I was often short of

breath and these occasions were

accompanied by chest pains.

My GP diagnosed a viral

infection, which she said would

go away with time. I decided to

take it easy and arranged to work

from home for a few weeks. By

the time I returned to the office,

I felt rested and was desperate

to feel fit again.

I resumed aqua aerobics, but

battled to keep up, often catching

my breath as pain engulfed my

chest. I thought things would get

easier as my fitness improved,

but it felt as if an elephant was

sitting on my chest.

I mentioned my lack of fitness

to friends. ‘You need to come out

for a run with me,’ said one of

them. I obliged, but after just

15 minutes, I was doubled over

in agony and hobbled home.

A month later, my symptoms

were worse. Out for a stroll one

evening, the walk home felt

too much and I called a

friend to fetch me.

My friend Louise

persuaded me to

go back to my GP.

I agreed but, as

I explained my

symptoms to the

doctor, I felt like

she thought I was

making it up.

‘You’re slim

and fit, but with

what you’ve just

told me I have to

refer you to a

cardiologist,’ she

said. Heart disease?

Me? You couldn’t find

a less likely candidate.

I was healthy, ate plenty

of fruit and veg and never

touched junk food.

My blood pressure and

cholesterol were normal and,

while I had a stressful job as

a lawyer, I coped well under

pressure. I convinced myself

my symptoms would go

away. Three weeks later,

I was still in pain so I finally

called the cardiologist to

make an appointment.

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He was optimistic when I saw him.

‘Given your healthy lifestyle, it’s

unlikely we’ll find anything wrong,’

he said. But, while I was having an

ECG test, I noticed the nurse’s face

fall when she saw my result. The

cardiologist, however, told me that

sometimes the tests showed false

positives and talked down the risk.

He would investigate further with

an angiogram to take

a proper

look at my

arteries, but

assured me

there was no

urgency. ‘Let’s

wait until next

week,’ he said, confidently.

A couple of days later, I was

getting ready for an office party

when suddenly something told

me to stop. I still don’t know what

it was, but something made me

call my doctor. I panicked when

I couldn’t get through, but he

called back: ‘Can you come in

today?’ he asked me.

The cardiologist couldn’t believe

that one of my arteries was 95%

blocked, right next to my heart. ‘You

have massive heart disease,’ he

said. We need to go in right away.’

With that, my life changed.

I was fitted with a stent, a small

tubular metal cage to hold the walls

of the narrowed artery open.

Immediately, the pain went and, for

the first time in months, I could

breathe freely. The doctors could

only put it down to an unknown

family history.

My prognosis was good – there

shouldn’t be any reoccurrence of

the condition but I’d been days,

maybe hours, from death. Feeling

desperately vulnerable, I took

myself to the emergency room

just three

days later,

convinced

I was having

a heart attack.

All was well,

but I couldn’t

lose the feeling that I was a walking

time bomb.

I went back to work a couple of

weeks later, pretending I was fine,

but inside I was a different person,

overwhelmed by the thought that

I could die at any time. My work

suddenly felt more stressful and

I had to face the truth. I’d stopped

enjoying it, so I decided to set up

my own training business at home.

I can’t believe I lived with the pain

for so long. The whole experience

has taught me to slow down, to

enjoy life more. I’ve learnt to be

kind to myself and enjoy the

moment because every moment

is truly precious when you’ve come

so close to losing your life.

HEART DISEASE: Are you at risk?Heart disease can affect anyone. Whatever your age, any symptom,

such as chest pain or breathlessness, is a warning sign. September

is heart awareness month so know your risk and the symptoms to

watch out for. Visit heartfoundation.co.za for more info.

What are the symptoms of

a heart attack?

Pain in the centre of the chest.

Pain which may spread to the

arms, neck or jaw.

Feeling sick or sweaty as well

as having chest pain.

Feeling short of breath as well

as having chest pain.

A heavy feeling in the chest, or

a mild discomfort that makes you

feel unwell.

A pain in your chest that might

spread to your back or stomach.

Pain that feels like bad indigestion.

Feeling light-headed or dizzy as

well as having chest pain.

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love running!A runner’s high can be addictive. Find out what all the fuss

is about and get started with this simple plan

HEALTH fitness

Why run?When it comes to getting

fit, there’s probably no

simpler way to do it than

running. You can do it

any time, anywhere and

you don't need much

more than a good pair of

running shoes. It’s great

for cardiovascular health,

lowers blood pressure and

is a fantastic fat-burner

– an hour of jogging will

burn more than 2 000kJ. It

also makes you feel good.

Ever heard of runner’s high?

It’s the result of all the feel-

good endorphins coursing

through your body.

Getting startedRunning coach Annie

Crawford says the secret

to success is never to run

too far too soon. If you can

walk briskly for 30 minutes,

Join us for the SPAR Women’s Race (5 or 10km), taking place at Wanderers Club, Illovo, Joburg, at 8am on 12 October 2014. The event supports Reach for Recovery, a campaign committed to improving breast cancer awareness. To enter, visit www.Spar.co.za. Like ‘SPAR Women’s Race Joburg’ on Facebook and follow the conversation on Twitter @SPARRace.Jhb. Call the race office on 0860 460 906 for info.

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WEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Mondaywalk for 2 mins,run for 1 min6 times (18 mins)

Walk for 2 mins, run for 2 mins5 times (20 mins)

Walk for 1 min,run for 3 mins5 times (20 mins)

Walk for 1 min, run for 5 mins 4 times (24 mins)



Walk for 1 min, run for 9 mins 3 times (30mins)

Tuesday

Wednesday

Walk for 2 mins,run for 1 min6 times (18 mins)







Thursday

Friday

Walk for 2 mins,run for 1 min6 times (18 mins)



Rest Walk for 1 min,run for 6 mins4 times (28 mins)


Walk for 2 mins, run for 12 mins then rest for 1 min. Repeat (30 mins)

Saturday

Sunday 30-min brisk walk 35-min brisk walk 45-min brisk walk 2,4km timed run. Choose a pace that's slightly harder than usual, but not all-out. Record your time.

1 hour brisk walk including eight 3-min jogs

Walk for 8 mins, jog for 10 mins, then rest for 2 mins. Repeat (40 mins)

Run for 20 mins!

The seven-week program

three times a week, you’re

ready to start training.

Here are some of her tips

for beginner runners:

Join a running group or

find a friend to provide

support, then start jog-

walking (see plan below).

Once you’re up to

running for 20 minutes, set

yourself a goal, such as a

5 or 10km fun run.

Don’t overdo it. Running

three days a week is plenty

for beginners.

Learn good techniques

like running tall and light.

Pretend you’re running on

ice and mustn’t break it,

and think of a low shuffling

motion rather than wasting

energy on an exaggerated

leg action. Your arms

shouldn’t cross your body’s

mid-section – keep them

relaxed and imagine you’re

holding a leaf between

your thumb and forefinger.

Below is a plan for

beginners that will help you

complete a 20 minute run

within seven weeks.

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In the kitchen

AN ACE UP YOUR

SLEEVE Ace Instant Porridge

is a great breakfast

option for families

– it’s quick to make,

tasty and will give

your family all the

energy they need to

face the day ahead.

The best news?

They’ve just added a

delicious chocolate

flavour to their

range! Choose from

six Ace Instant

Porridge flavours:

plain, vanilla,

banana, toffee,

caramel, strawberry

and chocolate.

Available from major

retailers for R15.

We love... ... the new Robertsons spices

Robertsons Master Blends herbs and spices

have been carefully blended by masters in the

flavour industry to take the guesswork out of

mealtimes. The range includes three variants

for roasts that will add magic to your food:

Aromatic Roast Potato, Rosemary & Garlic, and

Rustic Garlic & Herb. And three Braai Blends add

a delicious South African flavour to your braai:

Zesty Lemon & Herb, Spicy Shisanyama and

Traditional Braai Mix. Available from major

retailers in 200ml bottles from around R24,95.

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Cooks’ tip Don’t want to open a bottle of wine for your recipe? Try adding a splash

of vodka, sherry or Martini instead – they’ll all add flavour and acidity.

KITCHEN SECRETS To remove a tart, like a wobbly quiche, from

its case, stand the base on a sturdy tin and

gently ease the ring down to release. Slide a

palette knife under the base of the pastry and

gently slip and slide the tart off onto a board.

Spiced ClemenGold Ice CreamRecipe by Lisa Clark Place 750ml ClemenGold juice, 2 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, 5 cardamom pods, 3 cloves and 125ml castor sugar in a heavy-based saucepan. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, bring to the boil and cook to a thick syrupy consistency. Allow to cool. Whisk 500ml cream to a stiff peak and fold into cool syrup. Pour into an airtight container, and freeze for 3-4 hours. Serve in sugar cones.

IN SEASON NOW …ClemenGold

If a mandarin, a swathe of satin and an oozing pot of honey had a love child, the ClemenGold would be the fruitful result. This beautifully perfumed fresh fruit is available from June to early November at most Woolworths stores.

Try this springtime treat

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Some things are too good not to be true. When it comes to superb quality and timeless appeal, go with stainless steel.

With so much on

offer in every

aspect of your

life, choosing the

right product is often frustrating.

Quality is paramount, but value

is so important, too. That’s why

the South African Stainless

Steel Development Association

(Sassda) has created a registered

trademark to identify superior

stainless steel products.

The ‘Cross and Balls’ logo

(featured right) may be used by

Sassda members on all goods

made from or containing South

African stainless steel, or on

goods made in South Africa from

imported stainless steel of an

internationally accepted standard.

What does it mean to buy the

correct stainless steel? It means

investing in superb quality that

can last a lifetime. With properties

of durability, flavour protection,

corrosion resistance and of

course aesthetics, it’s clear to

see why stainless steel is still a

popular standard in both home

and professional kitchens

internationally and locally.

The advantages don’t stop

there. Stainless steel contributes

to a cleaner environment since

scrap stainless steel is fully

non-toxic and is recycled to

manufacture new stainless steel.

A staggering 60% of all new

stainless steel is made up of

recycled material.

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� When you’re looking for

long-term cost savings

� In corrosive environments,

such as on the coast

� In environments with very

low temperatures to

prevent brittleness

� In environments with

extremely high temperatures

to maintain the strength

� Where high strength over

mass is required

� Where hygiene and easy

cleanability is a priority

� When aesthetics are important,

stainless steel doesn’t rust

so paint is not necessary

Look out for the ‘Cross and Balls’ logo to

ensure the product’s quality, plus you’re

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A sensational Italian feast. Buon appetito!

COOK IT CRAFT ITSo easy, but so pretty!

BAKE ITAn irresistible fig crumble

Make It Easy!

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Move over pesto! It’s time to tuck into these delicious, authentic recipes

Your Italian menu

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(unless otherwise stated)

To start…DIY bruschettaAll the best Italian flavours come together…

and there’s something to suit every taste!

��Serves 6��Ready in 25 mins

French loaf, sliced into 1cm rounds

1 clove of garlic, halved

2tbsp olive oil

Lightly toast the bread. Rub the cut side

of the garlic over one side of the warm

bread. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with

a little salt. Now add the toppings…

Garlicky mushrooms & artichokesHeat 1tbsp olive oil in a pan until hot.

Add 150g button mushrooms, cleaned,

and fry until golden. Remove the pan

from the heat and stir in 400g tin

artichoke hearts, drained, 1 clove of

garlic, finely chopped, and 15g of fresh

Italian parsley, chopped. Season and

leave to cool in a serving bowl.

Goats’ cheese & sundried tomsPut 150g goats’ cheese, creamed, and

100g sundried tomatoes, drained, into

2 separate bowls. Cover with clingfilm,

then add to the bruschetta just before

your guests arrive.

Tomatoes, basil & black olivesPut a handful of Kalamata olives,

2 large tomatoes, chopped, 1 clove of

garlic, halved, and a few basil leaves

into a serving bowl and season to taste.

Remove the garlic pieces just before

spooning onto the bruschetta.

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2tbsp oil

1 large onion, chopped

300g minced beef

a large pinch of chilli flakes

2tbsp tomato paste

2tsp dried oreganum

400g tin chopped tomatoes

small bunch of basil, chopped

2 aubergines, sliced lengthways

100g mozzarella, sliced

25g Parmesan, shaved

1 Heat the oven to 190°C. Heat the oil

in a pan and fry the onion until soft.

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Add the mince, chilli flakes, paste and

oreganum. Cook for 5 mins. Stir in the

tomatoes, bring to a boil and simmer for

10 mins. Season and stir in the basil.

2 Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan and

fry the aubergine until char lines

appear; transfer to a plate. Put 1tbsp

of the beef mixture onto the short end

of each aubergine slice and roll up.

Spoon remaining sauce into an

ovenproof dish. Put aubergine rolls

on top. Scatter over mozzarella and

Parmesan and bake for 20 mins.

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garlic in 1tbsp oil for 1 min, then add

the chopped tomatoes, vinegar and

sugar. Season and cook for 10 mins.

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flour to form a paste and cook for

1-2 mins. Gradually add the milk,

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Double tomato focaccia A homemade bread to be proud of. Just don’t let on it’s from a packet

– well, you’ve done all the hard work!

��Makes 12 servings ��Ready in 2 hrs

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500g pack bread mix

60g sundried tomatoes in olive oil, chopped

a few sprigs of fresh oreganum

2tbsp olive oil

about 350g plum or cherry tomatoes

½-1tbsp coarse sea salt

1 Put the bread mix in a mixer with a

dough hook. Add 300ml tepid water and

2tbsp of oil from the sundried tomatoes.

Mix for 3 mins to form a soft dough.

2 Knead dough for 5 mins on the work

surface (with hardly any flour on it).

Work in the sundried tomatoes (it gets

sticky, but don’t add more flour) and

shape into a ball. Set aside in an oiled

bowl covered with clingfilm. Leave in

a warm place for 30-40 mins until

doubled in size.

3 Knock the dough back (knead it

roughly for a few mins until it’s soft,

smooth and elastic), then mix in 1tbsp

oreganum leaves. Flatten dough out

to fit in a 23x30cm roasting tin, oiled.

Make prints all over the bread with your

finger tips. Halve the tomatoes and

press them into the dough. Cover with

oiled clingfilm and leave in a warm

place for 15-30 mins. Heat oven to 30°C.

4 Remove the clingfilm from the

focaccia. Drizzle the bread with the

remaining oil and bake for 30 mins

until well browned. Sprinkle with sea

salt and leave to cool on a wire rack.

Sicilian-style roasted vegBursting with flavour, this is how

you do veg like a true Italian!

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12 small onions

1 bulb of garlic, separated into

unpeeled cloves

1 aubergine, trimmed and roughly chopped

4tbsp olive oil

about 250g cherry tomatoes on the vine

2tbsp pine nuts

2tbsp sultanas

200g tin stuffed green olives with lemon

2tbsp balsamic vinegar

handful of basil leaves

1 Heat the oven to 200°C. Put the

onions, garlic and aubergine in

a roasting tin. Drizzle with half the oil

and roast for about 50 mins to 1 hr,

until the onions are browning. Add the

tomatoes and pine nuts. Drizzle with

the rest of the oil and continue cooking

for another 20-30 mins.

2 Add the sultanas and olives, drizzle

with the balsamic and stir in gently.

Garnish with basil and serve warm.

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Tiramisu rouladeThis recipe benefits from being

made a few hours ahead to allow

the flavours to develop.

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50g unsalted butter

100g castor sugar, plus 2tbsp

2 large eggs

4tbsp instant espresso

100g self-raising flour

35g cocoa powder

125g mascarpone

2tbsp Tia Maria

150ml cream, whisked to soft peaks

20g chocolate curls or a Flake,

broken into pieces, to garnish

1 Heat the oven to 180°C. Grease and

base line a 20x30cm Swiss roll tin with

greaseproof paper. Using an electric

whisk, beat the butter and 100g sugar

together until pale. Add the eggs and

whisk again until well combined. Mix

2tbsp espresso with boiling water and

add to the egg. Sift the flour and fold into

the egg mixture. Pour into the prepared

tin and bake for 8-10 mins until risen.

2 Meanwhile, put the remaining instant

espresso, 2tbsp castor sugar and 75ml

water into a small pan and bring to the

boil. Simmer for 5 mins until thickened

to make a syrup.

3 Dust a piece of greaseproof paper

with a heavy layer of cocoa powder,

then carefully turn out the warm

sponge onto the dusted paper. Peel

away the greaseproof paper on the

base of the sponge and brush

generously with the coffee syrup. Score

a line along one of the shorter ends of

the sponge, approximately 2cm from

the edge. Start rolling, using this

incision to help the roll begin, and the

greaseproof paper to help you turn.

Leave to cool completely.

4 Fold the mascarpone and Tia Maria

into the cream. Unroll the sponge and

spread with the cream. Re-roll starting

from the short end with the incision.

Transfer to a serving plate and dust

with cocoa powder. Scatter with

chocolate curls or flakes.

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SMITTENThis famous foodie is known for her deliciously unpretentious approach to food. Here she shares some of her favourite recipes (and they’ll soon be top of your list, too)!

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turn down the heat to 140 °C and add

the remaining stock. Put on the lid and

cook for a further 2 hours, followed by

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must have thickened and you should

be able to ‘pull’ the meat apart with two

forks. Check the liquid at 30 minute

intervals. If you need to add more liquid,

add another 100ml stock or water. ��

3 For the slaw, boil the sweet potato

cubes in a saucepan of salted water until

cooked through.

Place all the slaw ingredients in a bowl

and toss to combine. Season to taste.

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the oven dish and rest for 20 minutes.

While the pork is resting, reduce leftover

sauce in a saucepan. Remove crackling

from the rested meat and either grill it

until crispy and eat, or discard (I say eat!).

Shred the pork using two forks and mix

it in with the reduced sauce.

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bbq chickenA really good BBQ chicken is just

about the holy grail of braai fare

(aside from good old boerie rolls,

of course!). Done just right (and by

this I mean classic home-brewed

BBQ sauce, butterflied, basted and

beautifully tender), it takes an army

to keep me from devouring it all.

So here’s my version of ‘BBQ chicken

done just right’. I like to serve this

with sweet potato wedges and a

small crunchy side salad, or even

sliced and piled high on fresh bread

rolls with lashings of a mayonnaise.

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1 spatchcock-style chicken, or 8 mixed

chicken pieces, skin on

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2tbsp olive oil

2tbsp tomato sauce

2tbsp balsamic vinegar

1tbsp runny honey

1tbsp lemon juice

1tsp Dijon mustard

1tsp wholegrain mustard

1 fresh chilli, deseeded and chopped,

or 1tsp dried chilli flakes

1tsp paprika

½tsp dried coriander

½tsp ground cinnamon

½tsp ground aniseed

½tsp dried thyme

2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

generous pinch each of salt and

freshly ground black pepper

2tbsp hot water

1 Combine the BBQ sauce ingredients

together in a jug.

2 Baste the chicken with the BBQ sauce,

cover with clingfilm and refrigerate

for as long as possible before cooking

(overnight is ideal, but not essential).

Remove from the fridge and bring to

room temperature about 20 minutes

before cooking.

3 Cook on the barbecue for 30–35

minutes, with the lid down if you have

one, turning halfway, until cooked

through. Baste with any extra sauce

every 10 minutes or so during cooking.

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I never imagined I’d publish my own

cookbook – and now I’ve done it

twice! It was a completely random

idea that developed from blogging,

and because I loved writing about

food and sharing recipes. The last

three years have been a total

whirlwind for me: I’ve written two

cookbooks, had two babies, filmed

a television show and planned the

next show and book. I sometimes feel

tired just thinking about all of it, but

I wouldn’t change it for the world!

When a friend of mine, who works

in the television industry, suggested

that we film a television pilot in 2011,

I thought, ‘Why not?’ It was a lot of

fun, and we didn’t take it too seriously.

We filmed for three days and produced

a five-minute pilot for Sarah Graham

Cooks Cape Town, which a production

company in Cape Town then showed to

an agent in London. It all took off from

there. The SABC were also incredibly

supportive here in SA, and still are.

My new TV show (scheduled to air

later this year), Sarah Graham’s

Food Safari, takes you across the

globe...well, almost. It starts off in

Cape Town and we wind our way

north, stopping over in some incredible

foodie spots, finally ending up at

Victoria Falls. We also filmed a few

episodes at my parents’ small wildlife

conservancy in Zimbabwe. They have

a lion conservation project so we

walked with lions in the bush, rode

elephants and ate some of my

favourite bush foods.

‘I also have days when I just don’t feel like cooking’

When Sarah Graham started her blog, A Foodie Lives Here, four years ago, she had no idea it would lead to her very own cookbooks, Bitten and Smitten, and a TV show. Sarah, who lives in Bryanston, is married and has two daughters

MY FOODIE JOURNEY

When I travel for work,

I take my daughters,

Sophie, three, and Isla,

four months, with me.

My mom comes along, too!

Rob, my husband, tries to

join us as often as he can

during the week and for weekends.

Being on the road is tough for the girls,

so we cram as much as possible into

every shooting day to get it done.

It can be tricky to maintain a work-life

balance when your home kitchen

doubles up as your office. Rob is really

supportive and we just work things out

as we go along. And I never mind

putting in extra hours in the evenings

or when the kids have gone to bed,

because I love what I do.

My children are

growing up with

an appreciation

for food and

cooking. I don’t

think they fully

understand just

how food-filled their lives actually

are. They only know this as the

norm. Sophie could spend hours

flipping through my cookbooks, and

she loves putting on an apron and

hanging out in the kitchen with me.

Sometimes I have days when I just

don’t feel like cooking. If I’ve been

testing recipes endlessly for a few days,

the last thing I feel like doing is making

dinner, and that’s when I feel like a

really greasy take-away. My approach

to food is simple and fuss-free, but with

lots of flavour and freshness, and this

uncomplicated style helps when I don’t

feel like donning an apron.

My advice for busy moms? Plan ahead!

Put together a weekly menu so that you

only have to shop once and can do some

prep over the weekend if you have a little

extra time. It’s also a great money-saving

tip because, when you know exactly

what you’re going to make every day,

there’s so much less waste.

I think of Smitten as

the slightly older

sibling to Bitten

– it’s a little more

grown up, without

being at all stuck-up

or complicated. Bitten is great for the

basics, and Smitten has a little more

flair, but the recipes are still absolutely

achievable, even for a novice cook.

Choosing a favourite recipe from

Smitten feels a bit like choosing a

favourite child! It really depends on

who I’m feeding, what mood I’m in

that day, the weather... But one of my

favourites is the Chicken and Chorizo

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� Serves 12 � Ready in 50 mins + cooling

� 2 855kJs per serving � 37g fat ��23g sat fat

150g unsalted butter

250g golden castor sugar

225g flour

175g salted butter

100g golden syrup

385g tin condensed milk

1tsp vanilla extract

200g dark chocolate, melted

200g milk chocolate, melted

1 Crunchie bar, chopped, to decorate

handful of chocolate buttons, to decorate

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Billionaire’s shortbreadA melt-in-the-mouth classic combo that only gets better with the addition of honeycomb and chocolate buttons!

1 Heat the oven to 180°C. Whizz

together the unsalted butter, 75g sugar

and flour until just combined. Tip the

mixture into a 23x33cm baking tin. Press

lightly into the tin and prick all over with

a fork. Bake for 30-35 mins until it turns

a pale biscuit colour. Cool in the tin.

2 Put the salted butter, remaining sugar,

golden syrup and condensed milk into

a pan, and whisk over a low heat until

the sugar has melted. Bring to the boil,

then simmer for 10 mins, whisking

constantly, until it turns a caramel

colour. Stir in the vanilla and pour

over the cooled shortbread. Allow

to set in the fridge.

3 Melt the chocolate in separate

bowls each set over a pan of simmering

water or in the microwave. Pour

the dark chocolate over the caramel,

then the milk and swirl together

with a skewer. Scatter over the

Crunchie and buttons and put back

in the fridge to set. Cut into squares

and keep in an airtight box in the

fridge for up to three days.

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Dizzy beef piesThese are a great spin on everyone’s

favourite, Bolognese.

��Makes 30��Ready in 40 mins ��3 26kJ per pie

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2tsp sunflower oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

125g lean minced beef

1 small parsnip, finely grated

3tbsp finely chopped parsley

3tbsp sundried tomato pesto

½tsp ground paprika

500g ready-made puff pastry

flour, for dusting

beaten egg, to glaze

1 Heat the oil in a small frying pan and

fry the onion and beef for 8–10 mins,

until browned. Leave to cool in a bowl.

2 Heat the oven to 220°C. Line

2 baking trays with baking paper. Add

the parsnip, parsley, pesto and paprika

to the cooled beef mixture and mix well.

3 Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured

surface to a 40x30cm rectangle and

brush all over with beaten egg. Spoon

the beef mixture on top and spread in

an even layer. Roll up the pastry,

starting from a long edge. Trim off the

ends to neaten, then cut the roll into

1cm-thick slices.

4 Put half the slices on a large piece of

clingfilm, spaced well apart. Cover with

more clingfilm and roll the slices lightly

with a rolling pin to flatten. Put the pies

on the prepared baking tray, then

repeat with the remaining slices.

5 Brush with beaten egg and bake for

10 mins. If the pies have risen in the

centres, press them down with the back

of a spoon. Bake for a further 5 mins.

Cook’s tipFor a quicker dish, squeeze a 130g pouch of Ella’s Kitchen Lip Smacking Spag Bol onto the same amount of pastry.

Eggy flowerpot breadNothing quite beats eggs on toast – apart from perhaps these special

little pots of bread with a whole egg in the middle!

� Makes 6 pots � Ready in 40 mins + proving

� 1 218kJ per pot � 16g fat � 3g sat fat

100g parsnip, cut into small chunks

200g strong wholewheat flour, plus

extra for dusting

1tsp instant yeast

4tbsp finely chopped parsley

2tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing

6 hard-boiled eggs, shelled

FOR THE FLOWERS

1 each red, green and yellow pepper,

halved, cored and deseeded

¼ cucumber

2tbsp mayonnaise

few radishes, sliced, and pitted green

olives, halved

1 Boil the parsnip for 10 mins until

tender. Drain, reserving 75ml liquid.

Return parsnip to the pan and mash.

2 Put the flour, yeast and parsley in a

bowl. Add the mashed parsnip, oil and

reserved liquid and mix to a dough.

3 Turn out the dough onto a floured

surface and knead for 8–10 mins until

smooth and elastic. Put in a lightly oiled

bowl, cover with clingfilm and prove for

1¼-1½ hrs, or until doubled in size.

4 Heat the oven to 200°C. Grease

6x125ml ramekins (or clean terracotta

flowerpots) and dust with flour.

5 Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces.

Flatten each to about 10cm in diameter,

then push into the pots. Push 1 egg

down into the centre of each. Put the

pots on a baking tray and cover with

clingfilm. Prove for 45 mins, until risen.

6 Bake for 20 mins. Tap the buns out of

the pots. If they feel doughy, they may

need 5 mins more. Place on a wire rack

to cool (in or out of the pots, as wished).

7 To decorate, cut petal shapes from the

peppers and the cucumber skin. Spoon

a little mayonnaise onto each egg, then

arrange the ‘petals’, radish slices and

olive halves to create the flowers.

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serving � 29g fat � 13g sat fat

2tbsp olive oil

2 red onions, thinly sliced

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

2tsp finely chopped thyme,

plus extra for sprinkling

500g ready-made puff pastry

flour, for dusting

beaten egg, to glaze

125g mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

280g cherry tomatoes, halved

1 Heat oven to 220°C. Line a large

baking tray with baking parchment.

2 Heat 1tbsp oil in a frying pan and

fry the onion over a low heat for

around 5 mins. Stir in the garlic and

thyme, remove the pan from the heat

and leave to cool.

3 Roll out the pastry on a lightly

floured surface to 2-3mm. Using an

upturned 12cm small bowl, cut out

6 rounds and put them on the

prepared baking tray. Using a sharp

knife, score a shallow cut 1cm from

the edge of each round to make a rim.

Brush the rims with beaten egg.

4 Divide the mozzarella evenly among

the tartlets. Spoon the onion mixture

on top, keeping all the filling away

from the rims, so the pastry can rise

at the edges. Top with the tomatoes,

cut-sides up. Scatter with extra thyme

and brush with the remaining oil.

5 Bake the tartlets for 25 mins, until

the pastry is puffed up and golden.

10/10 tomato-y tartletsThe kids will love these tasty little tarts – they always get a perfect 10 our of 10 for scrummy yumminess.

And it’s an easy way to get them to eat extra veggies!

Make me miniIf you think our tartlets might be too big for tiny tummies, simply use a smaller bowl or cutter to make mini versions.

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� Serves 2 adults & 2 kids � Ready in 35 mins

� 1 172kJ per serving � 13g fat � 5g sat fat

450g boneless white fish fillets (such as

cod, hake or haddock), skinned

40g unsalted butter

125g courgette, thinly sliced

3 sheets of filo pastry

1½tbsp green pesto

green beans, to serve

1 Heat the oven to 190°C. Cut the fish

into 2 large and 2 small portions. Melt

15g butter in a frying pan, add the fish

and fry on both sides for 1-2 mins until

opaque, then transfer to a plate.

2 Add the courgette to the pan and fry

for 3 mins, turning once. Melt remaining

butter in a separate small pan.

3 Unroll 1 sheet of pastry and brush

with the melted butter. Position a larger

piece of fish at one end. Spread ½tbsp

pesto over the fish and top with some

courgette slices. Fold in the 2 long sides,

then brush lightly with butter. Roll up the

fish in the pastry and put it on a baking

tray with the ends tucked underneath.

Repeat to make a second parcel.

4 Cut the remaining pastry sheet in half

widthways and make 2 small parcels as

before. Put on a baking tray.

5 Brush the parcels with any remaining

butter and bake for 18-20 mins for the

small parcels, 25 mins for the large

ones. Serve with steamed green beans.

Punchy fish + pesto parcelsQuick, easy and much tastier than frozen fish fingers out of a box!

Cook’s tipMake these with cooked or smoked fish fillets for an even quicker dish.

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onion for a few mins. Add

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to brown. Add the red pepper

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the pack left. Well, don’t chuck them out, use them up!

2 MAKe YOUR OWN Herby crumbsWHICH HERBS? Parsley and

chives work well.

HOW TO… Put the herbs and

any leftover bread in a food

processor and blitz. Freeze, then

take out a handful for sprinkling

over pasta bakes as you need it.

Or, defrost and use for coating

chicken, fish or racks of lamb.

SHELF LIFE Keep in the freezer

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1 WHIP UP a FRESH pestoWHICH HERBS? Soft herbs such

as tarragon, basil and coriander.

HOW TO… Blend a handful

of herbs with a handful of nuts,

a clove of garlic, a glug of olive

oil and freshly grated Parmesan.

Delicious with pasta, roasted veg

or stirred into soup.

SHELF LIFE Keep in the fridge

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3 RUSTLE UP A salad dressingWHICH HERBS? Basil and

oreganum.

HOW TO… Put 2 crushed cloves of

garlic, a small handful of each herb,

chopped, 2tbsp red wine vinegar,

1tsp Dijon mustard, 6tbsp olive oil

in a jar and season. Pop on a lid and

shake. Use on green leaves, couscous

or baby potatoes. It can double up as

a marinade, too.

SHELF LIFE Store in the fridge for

several days.

4 BAKE SAGE & ROSEMARY BREADWHICH HERBS? Rosemary and sage.

HOW TO… Using a packet of bread mix,

knead a handful of chopped sage and

chives into the dough. Press into

a rectangle on a baking tray and leave

to rise. Make dimples on top using your

fingertips and press in sprigs of

rosemary. Drizzle with olive oil before

baking according to pack instructions.

SHELF LIFE Once cool, cut into squares,

pop in a sealable food bag and freeze

for up to three months.

6 TRY SOME NEW WAYS WITH MINTWHICH HERBS? Turn mint into a

syrup for a mojito, or add a dash to

sparkling water with a slice of lime.

HOW TO… Heat 2 parts sugar to

1 part water with a bunch of mint.

Simmer for 5 mins until the sugar

has dissolved and the mix is slightly

thickened and syrupy. Leave to

cool, then strain to remove the mint.

Pour into a sterilised jar and cover.

SHELF LIFE Keeps in the fridge for

up to one month.

7 Save wilting coriander WHICH HERBS? Coriander.

HOW TO… Blend in a food processor

with onion, chillies, ginger and garlic

to form the base of a Thai curry

paste. Freeze in ice-cube trays, so

you can take one out when needed.

Defrost in the microwave, fry in a little

oil, then add fish sauce, lime zest

and coconut milk with your chosen

veg, fish or meat.

SHELF LIFE Store in the freezer for

around two to three months.

5 ADD A herbY KICK TO butterWHICH HERBS? Any you have!

HOW TO… Chop herbs and mix with

softened butter, plus crushed garlic

or chopped chilli. Roll into a sausage

shape, wrap in greaseproof paper,

freeze and cut off slices as you need

them. Use for squishing under the

skin of chicken before roasting, or

spreading over a sliced baguette

for making garlic bread.

SHELF LIFE Store in the fridge for up

to one month or freezer for six months.

8 Keep YOUR herbs freshWHICH HERBS? Tough herbs, such as

rosemary, sage, thyme and oregano.

HOW TO… Freeze the herbs (either

on their own or as a mixture) in

ice-cube trays with a dash of olive

oil. You can use the herb ice cubes

straight from the freezer – just pop

one straight into a pan, ready to

fry with onions for stews, soups

and sauces.

SHELF LIFE Store in the freezer for

two to three months.

9 make HOME-MADE HumMusWHICH HERBS? Parsley and coriander.

HOW TO… Simply whizz a tin of

chickpeas in a food processor with

1tbsp tahini, garlic, lemon juice,

olive oil and a handful of flat-leaf

parsley or coriander.

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Brush the fish fillets with

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each in two slices of bacon.

Put in an ovenproof dish

with 100ml wine. Bake

for 15 mins.

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pan, add the cabbage and

stir-fry for 2-3 mins, then

add the peas, garlic and

remaining wine. Season and

cook for a further 2 mins.

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mix and stir through gently

to combine.

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fishcake mix, roll it into

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the liquid is absorbed and

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Pretty jars all in a row – turn the page to create your own!

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You will need... large glass jars paint paintbrush

paper towel newspaper varnish

WE USED jars with a rim, but any jar will work

well. Clean them out thoroughly, then make sure

they’re completely dry.

POUR a little paint into the bottom of the jar and

swish around. Use a paintbrush to ensure you

cover every area inside the jar. Remove any

excess paint with a paper towel and ensure the

rim is clean. Leave to dry on the newspaper. If

you’re not using an oil-based paint, add a final

coat of varnish so you can fill your vase with water.

HOLD the jar up to the window – if you can see

streaks you need to add another layer of paint.

ADD water, your favourite flowers and display.

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You will need... scissors felt

cotton needle

pins cotton

wool an empty tin

Cut out your felt mouse.

You will need 2 x body, 2 x arm, 2 x leg in one

colour and, in a contrasting colour, 2 x ear.

The teddy will also need to be cut out – 2 x body,

2 x ears – all in the same colour.

Leave your jar to dry upside down on some newspaper, so the paint doesn’t pool at the bottom.

Tip MOUSE & TEDDY BED IN A TIN

Repeat for the teddy bear. Thread 3-4 strands

of cotton into a needle and sew onto the back

to make the mouse’s tail. Cut up rectangles of felt

for the sheet and blanket. Roll a small piece of

felt a few times and stitch closed for the pillow.

Sew the face on the mouse, then sew a stitch in

the base of each ear, so that they curl inwards.

Position the ears, legs and arms in between the

two body pieces and pin in place. Sew all the way

around, leaving a space at the side. Push a small

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Such a simple gift

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TipUse a damp cloth over the bag when ironing the edges flat. The steam will help create a neat, flat finish.


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You will need... a patterned pillowcase scissors pins

sewing machine threads newspaper

sequins glue

Iron your pillowcase, so it’s nice and flat, then

fold it in half lengthways. Cut away the top edges

at the end where the pillowcase opens (see the

photo below). Turn the pillowcase inside out, then

pin and sew the top edges of the case where the

handle is formed.

Turn over the raw edges of the bag’s openings

twice and pin in place. Sew along the edges,

then iron them flat.

Put newspaper inside the bag (to stop the

insides getting stuck together) and glue sequins

on the outside to decorate. Or sew them on.

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You will need... butterfly punch pink paper/card pencil

box canvas glue

CUT OUT lots of butterflies from pink paper using

a paper punch. Thick paper or card will work best.

Lightly fold each butterfly in half to give it the

impression that it’s flying.

MARK your heart shape on the centre of the

canvas very lightly with a pencil.

GLUE the butterflies over the pencil mark, so

they are two or three

deep. Avoid sticking all

the butterflies in the

same direction, and

try to angle some and

have them open from

the left and the right,

so the heart isn’t too

formal-looking.

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Once completely dry, position masking tape

over the drawers vertically. Make sure the tape

is firmly attached, as any gaps will create

wonky lines. Use a gold paint to create the lines

– we wanted to have a soft effect, but for a

bolder stripe, add a second coat.

You will need... desk paint

paintbrush

masking tape

varnish/wax

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3Once the gold paint is dry, remove the masking

tape. You can touch up any lines that aren’t

perfectly neat at this stage. When using chalk

paint you need to add a coat of protective wax.

You can then replace the drawer handles.

Remove the handles

from the drawers, then

give your desk a coat or two of paint. We used a

chalk-based paint, as you don’t need to do any

preparation before you start, but if you don’t, give

your desk a good once over with sandpaper first.

Meet our crafter

of the month,

Christine Leech, 39.

She’s the author

of five best-selling

craft books.

How did you get into crafting?

My family have always made things so, as

soon as I was old enough, I started entering

craft competitions. I remember winning

‘Best Hemmed Handkerchief’ when I was

five. I was thrilled!

What’s the easiest thing for first-time

crafters to make?

Cushion covers are very straightforward;

just sew two pieces of fabric together, slip

in the cushion and sew shut. Any extra

fancy decoration is then up to you.

What are your top tips for beginners?

As my mom always told me, measure twice

and cut once! That, and use a water-soluble

pen to draw patterns – much easier than

tailor’s chalk.

What’s your favourite thing to make?

I love papercrafts. So simple, but so effective.

Christine’s book, Scissors, Paper, Craft, R231, (available from Kalahari.com), is out now.

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The perfect job for a

lazy Sunday

TipGive your chair a similar makeover to complete the look.

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All the practical tips, consumer news and money-saving advice you need to help you to help yourself!

YOU SAID IT!

I was already on the verge of tears when my partner proposed. When we told my excited three-year-old daughter, she burst out with, ‘Wow! It’ll be just like when I grow up and marry my handsome prince.’ The cuteness overload finished me! RHIANNON CLEMENT

Our readers share the mascara-smudging moments that left them sobbing with joy

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Last Christmas was the first without

my parents, as both have passed

away, so we spent it at my in-laws.

I was dreading the holidays without

them, but my other half’s mom

and dad treated me like I was their

own daughter. We were all dancing

in the kitchen, the kids were playing

and lunch hadn’t even been served.

I hadn’t laughed that much in ages,

and I was overwhelmed when I

realised I still had a family who

cared about me.

JACQUI CLEAVER, LIFE COACH

When my cat came back home... after a distressing 26-day disappearance!

JACKIE PERRINS

Last night. My husband and I

were going through the pictures

our four-year-old son had taken

on his camera. It was beautiful to

see the world through his eyes.

JENNIFER DRUMMOND

At my 40th birthday party, my 18-year-old daughter surprised me by getting up and singing Everybody’s Changing by Keane. She was amazing – I had tears in my eyes!

ROB KELLY, THERAPIST

Last Friday – I had my 20-week

scan of baby number four!

SIAN LENNON

Just a few weeks ago. We became grandparents for the first time!CHARISSE TYRER

I found a lump in my breast a few

weeks ago and was waiting to

hear whether it was malignant.

When the news came through

that it was all fine, emotions were

running high for both my husband

and me. We couldn’t stop telling

each other ‘I love you’.

SARAH FRIEDRICH

September ninth last year. I was holding my daughter’s hand when she gave birth to my beautiful granddaughter, Halli. It was one of the most moving moments of my life.

SUE STONE, HAPPINESS COACH

Watching my son acting in his

school’s production of Annie.

He was fantastic as Daddy

Warbucks. We had no idea he

was so talented… I don’t think

he did either!

ANNABELLE HICKS

Last year December, when colleagues took me out for a farewell breakfast. It was my last day as their communications intern. It was such an emotional day and the gift bag they gave me as a farewell present was just WOW!

ZANDILE PRECIOUS MAHLOBO

When I saw my best friend of

32 years at the airport. She lives

in the UK and I’d arranged a

surprise visit with her fiancée.

She had absolutely no idea and

it was such a special moment!

EMMI NICHOLL

At my great-grandma’s 100th

birthday a few months ago. We hired a hall and

had a huge celebration, with over 200 family members and

friends, including some she hadn’t seen for decades.

And when the tears started rolling down her face, there

wasn’t a dry eye in the room.

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HOW TO: BACK-UP YOUR DIGITAL LIFEYour precious photos or vital documents could disappear if a

computer or phone breaks, so it’s crucial to back-up regularly.

Online services are quick and simple – here are the best options…

APPLE ICLOUD

(icloud.com)

Best for: Anyone

with an iPhone, iPad or Mac.

Cost: First 5GB is free. An

extra 10GB is R160 a year.

What do you do? Just switch

it on using the settings on your

device. You choose the types of

files to save and it keeps copies

for you automatically. If you get

a new iPhone you can move

everything onto it easily, too,

and a warning will alert you if

you need to buy extra space.

DROPBOX

(dropbox.com)

Best for: Families

with hard drives that are full.

Cost: 2GB free. 100GB is

around R110 per month.

What do you do? This suits

anyone with tons of stuff to

back-up, as it’s very easy to use

– just drag folders from your

desktop into your Dropbox. You

can then access files from any

other web-connected device and

also create folders for others to

view pictures or download.

USB STICK

Best for:

Portability or for

large digital collections.

Cost: 64GB USB, from R400.

Alternatively, try a 1TB

(1 000GB) external hard drive

from around R800.

What do you do? Plug into your

PC to drag and drop files to a

back-up disc. More expensive

external drives back up each new

file automatically and connect to

the web, so you can access files

from any computer.

GOOGLE DRIVE

(drive.google.

com)

Best for: Owners of devices

which run Android.

Cost: 15GB free. 25GB is

around R30 per month.

What do you do? Download

the Google Drive Android App

and choose what you want to

save. You can access your drive

from any web-connected

computer, which also means

you can let family, friends and

colleagues see photos or files.

TECHY TALK

NEW APPS YOU’LL LOVE

The latest apps to simplify your life...

MRP (IPHONE, ANDROID – FREE)

With this Mr Price App, you can browse and shop fashion and stay on top of the trends. Scan products in-store to check availability at other outlets, or sizes, and keep an eye

on what’s new on the shelves. You can also track the status of online orders. Nifty!

EDGARS SMARTAPP

(IPHONE – FREE)Ever found that perfect little number in store

but can’t find your size? With this app you can scan or type in the barcode, and the app will tell you what the latest price is, and how many items are available. You can also place

an order and have your purchase sent to a store near you. The app allows you to check

your account balance and what you have available to spend.

PICK N PAY MOBILE APP(IPHONE, ANDROID – FREE)

If you’ve been swiping that Smart Shopper card in Pick n Pay but haven’t gotten round to seeing how many points you have, this

app is just for you! You can check your Smart Shopper points balance, switch points for cash back on your card and donate smart

shopper points to charity. Plus, you can view and use your smart shopper vouchers

and new in-store promotions.

MYBEERCRAFT (IPHONE, ANDROID – FREE)

The perfect app for beer lovers! Find your favourite craft beers and brewers around South Africa, and find out where they’re

sold. You can even rate the beers, and the venues that sell them. We also love that

it’s 100% South African.

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(IPHONE, ANDROID – FREE)Find recommendations for restaurants near you, and look at menus, pictures and maps. You can search by location, cuisine or name,

and check ratings from other users too. Follow foodies with similar taste, and keep up-to-

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supermarketsThey use the smartest tricks to entice us to part with our cash, but get

wise to what they’re doing and you won’t be blindsided again...

BEAT THE

Knowing how to avoid the complex – and often

deliberately misleading – tactics supermarkets

use to make us think we’re picking up a deal,

when it’s nothing of the kind, is a quick and easy

way to save money on your grocery shopping.

Jenny Keefe, consumer expert, says, ‘With just

a few focused techniques you can save up to

thousands of rands a year.’

1 Compare the price of convenience itemsAs soon as you walk through the doors, you’re

greeted by an array of fresh produce. The

pre-packed bags of mixed vegetables have

a big sticker on them saying ‘Only R15’. But

stop! Loose fruit and veg is sometimes cheaper,

despite being exactly the same product as what

you’ll find in the packs. Most supermarkets now

put the price per kg on the shelves. Always check

the price per 100g or kg, which is usually printed

in smaller writing under the main price. Work out

how much you’re actually saving in the end, and

go with the cheaper option. You could end up

saving a few hundred rand a month.

2 Reach to the back of the shelfThose staff energetically filling the shelves with

fresh stock are also pulling older stock to the

front so you’ll pick it up first. It often means you

arrive home and realise you’ve got a fridge full

of food that needs to be eaten within two days.

On our last shopping trip, we found that by

taking the bags at the back of the pre-packed

salad fridge meant we added three days to the

‘use-by’ date. Especially important with bread

and other bakery products, but it works for all

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3 Beware end-of-aisle promotionsThis is where branded items sit under

huge ‘Save’ signs. But brands often

pay for this space and the ‘offer’ may

not be much of a saving at all. We

found one supermarket displaying

products that were not even on

promotion on these ‘promotional

shelves’. They also had real deals on

cheese, yoghurt and drinks, but these

were displayed next to boxes of

chocolate at no discount. It can be

very confusing for shoppers. Don’t get

caught out – cross-check the price of

the ‘value’ product with the one where

it usually sits on the shelf.

4 Look down, but keep your kids looking upYou may have heard the expression

‘eye level is buy level’ – more expensive

products are placed where you can

see them clearly. But now lower shelves

are pricier, too – research showed we’re

also likely to reach for items at waist

height, so it’s best to look on the bottom

shelf for cheaper options. And, stores

are also using a tactic aimed at your

kids. Did you know the most colourful

items are put at their eyeline? Many

stores run by the slogan ‘The power of

pester shouldn’t be under-estimated!’

5 Downshift to save kJs and cashOne of the best ways to save is to buy

cheaper versions of the same product

but, did you know this may also be

better for your health? Jenny Keefe says,

‘Try dropping one brand level when

grocery shopping. If you can’t tell the

difference, switch permanently for huge

savings.’ Premium ranges often contain

more salt, sugar and fat because

buttery sauces and salty marinades

tend to make things taste nicer – so

they can be called ‘premium’!

6 Beware of bulkBuying bulk on items such as toilet

paper, soap, tinned goods, pasta and

washing powder will save you money

in the long run. But stick to non-

perishables. Don’t be tempted to buy

products that you can’t freeze, won’t

be able to use up before the expiry

date, and will end up throwing away.

No matter how good the deal is!

7 Stick to the rulesDon’t shop hungry; know the

difference between use-by, sell-by

and best-before labels. Always use

as many money-off vouchers as you

can find (and use them when items

are also on special offer). You’ll find a

lot of these are linked to loyalty cards

– so join the club at your grocery store

(Pick n Pay, Woolworths and some

Spars offer these). Only ever go to the

supermarket after you’ve planned

your meals. Planning may seem like a

chore, but saves you time and money.

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SPRING CLEAN

Take controlDo you know the interest rate on

the cards in your wallet? If the

answer is ‘no’, says Eunice Sibiya

of FNB, spend some time going

through the debt you have. ‘If

you don’t know how much you’re

paying to borrow money, how

can you keep control of your

debt?’ asks Eunice.

FIX IT Check your store and credit cards, loans, and your bond and find out what you’re paying on each. Once you understand how much your debt costs, you can start working towards paying it off faster. ‘Once one card is paid off, don’t be tempted to spend on it again,’ warns Eunice.

Savings looking dusty? Spending need a polish? Follow our top tips to put the sparkle back into your wallet…

Start saving‘Every person should have

an “emergency fund”,’ says

Sinenhlanhla Nzama from Old

Mutual. What happens if medical

expenses pop up, or you have

a major car-related expense?

You should have at least the

equivalent of a month’s salary

saved – but three months is ideal.

FIX IT Set up a debit order to go straight into your savings every month, before you have time to spend all your money.

Set up a buffer‘If you have a home loan, you’re

more vulnerable to interest rate

hikes because of the large amount

you’ve borrowed,’ says Nicholas

Nkosi of Standard Bank. Even a

0.5% increase affects your budget.

‘Set up a “buffer zone”,’ says

Nicholas. If your home loan is

R400 000 and you have a rate

of 10%, a 0.5% increase will mean

you have to find an extra R138

a month. Add that to your other

expenses, such as credit cards,

fuel prices hikes and cost of living

increases, and eventually you’ll

start to feel the financial strain.

FIX IT Have money in your budget or savings set aside specifically for nasty interest rate hikes. When the time comes to use it, you won’t feel the shock throughout your budget.

YOUR CASHFIX IT ‘Unless there’s something very specific you need, don’t venture into a store,’ says Eunice. ‘Try to pay your accounts through electronic transfers, to stop the temptation of unplanned buying.’

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Stop spendingHow often do you pop into

a store to pay off your

accounts and come away

with a bag full of new

clothes, or a treat for

dinner? ‘The best thing

to do is avoid going to

the shops in the first

place,’ says Eunice. Even

with the best intentions,

such as paying off debt,

we’re often led astray

and end up worse off

than when we started.

Plan retirementIf you’re working, sign up to the

company pension fund; it’s a

great way to save as you and

the company both contribute. If

you’re not contributing to a fund

at work, start saving on your own.

Saving for retirement isn’t easy,

but the earlier you start, the

better – thanks to the power

of compound interest.

FIX IT ‘Set goals for retirement that take your lifestyle, and the age you want to retire, into account,’ says Laurence Hillman, MD of 1Life.co.za. How do you want to spend your years? Use these goals as your motivation to save.



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Drink up!Feeling peckish? Dehydration is often mistaken for hunger, so drink plenty of water throughout the day if you’re trying to cut down on the kilojoules.

MONEY MAGICIf you tend to buy on impulse, take your cards out of your purse before you go shopping. You’re more likely to overspend on a card than just using cash.

Dishy solutionBefore switching on the dishwasher, run the hot tap in the kitchen sink for 30 seconds to heat up. The machine will then use the hotter water, and your dishes will be much cleaner.

COOL RULEKeep nail polish from getting thick and gloopy by storing it in the fridge. The cool temperature will also make it last much longer.

The tips handbookSave time, money and a lot of hassle with

these tried-and-tested ideas

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GARLICKY GOODNESSEasily peel a clove of garlic by putting it in a plastic or metal bowl, then covering with another similar bowl. Hold together, shake vigorously and you’ll find the skin will fall off!

COMBING YOUR HAIR BEFORE WASHING IT WILL REMOVE ANY LOOSE STRANDS, PREVENTING THEM FROM FALLING OUT WHILE YOU’RE IN THE SHOWER AND BLOCKING THE DRAIN WITH NASTY CLOGS.

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In my head, at any point,

there’s a long list of things

I feel guilty about. It’s

constantly evolving, things

are added to it and (very

occasionally) removed. Right

now, for instance, my many

misdemeanours range from

forgetting to send a present

to my friend’s new baby, to not

contributing as much as my

husband to the family finances.

Other regular fixtures in

this increasingly crowded space

in my brain are things I can

control – like spending time

GENERATION guilt

WORKHOUSEWORK

CHILDREN

FAMILYMONEY

Are you carrying remorse, regret and guilt around with you like an unwanted expensive

handbag? You’re not alone, says Rachel Porter

on Facebook when I ought to

be working – and things I can’t

– like war and famine. I carry

my guilt with me wherever I go.

Like so many women in their

’30s and ’40s, I’m a fully paid up

member of Generation Guilt.

It’s not just youA huge 96% of women find

something to feel guilty about

at least once a day. My friends

also admit to living with a

gut-gnawing sense of failing to

do right when it comes to more

or less every aspect of their lives.


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‘I JUST DO MY BEST AND TRY TO IGNORE THE GUILT NOW’

FUNSOCIALISING

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HOLIDAYS

Despite being both wonderful

and brilliant in more ways

than I can count, the sheer array

of reasons we find to mentally

punish ourselves is as horrifying

as it is ridiculous: for being a

stay-at-home mom and not

earning; for working long hours

and not spending enough time

with family; for taking marriage

for granted; for always being the

first to leave work; for looking

forward to that moment when

the kids are asleep; for not

seeing friends often enough

– the list is endless.

Blame nurture!In 2010, a study seemed to

prove what many of us

may already suspect:

that women have a

greater capacity for guilt

than men. Researchers

concluded that the female guilty

conscience is a consequence of

nurture, not nature. They claimed

that we women are raised to be

more conscious of, and anxious

about, the feelings of others

– a key factor in guilt.

The findings don’t surprise me,

but extreme guilt – the kind that

invades your every thought and

complicates every decision – is

a truly modern phenomenon. It’s

what happens when our guilty

consciences collide with the

endless choices of modern life.

For past generations,

including our mothers’,

life was a lot simpler,

expectations were lower

and choices – for women

in particular – were

limited. Few women had

the chance (let alone the

choice) to pursue a career

and a family life – or deal

with the guilt that often

goes with it. Today, every

aspect of our life – the clothes

we wear, the food we eat, the

schools our children attend,

the things we buy, the jobs

we do, the relationships we’re

in, even the TV we watch –

presents us with so many

choices to agonise over that it’s

all too easy to feel permanently

anxious and guilt-ridden.

Mom-of-three and office

manager Ann Murphy, 43, agrees

that it’s pressure to make the right

choice that adds to the stress.

‘Competitive parenting really

made things hard for me – the

perfect foods, the best school, the

cutest outfits – add trying to hold

down a job and you just know

you’re going to do something

imperfectly. I just do my best

and try to ignore the guilt now.’

‘Guilt is a symptom of living

a complicated life, not a symptom

of being a bad person,’ according

to Professor Windy Dryden, a

psychologist. ‘Guilt itself isn’t

a bad thing – it depends what

sort of guilt it is,’ he says. ‘It’s

important to be able to distinguish

healthy remorse at having done

wrong, from destructive guilt that

really serves no purpose other

than making you feel negative

about yourself.’

Give us a breakSituations that might give rise to

guilty feelings are, of course,

impossible to avoid completely.

‘Especially these days, when

there are so many conflicting

demands on our time,’ says

Professor Dryden. ‘Perhaps you

feel guilty that you missed your

child’s school play to visit a sick

aunt (or that you saw the play

instead of visiting your aunt)

– either way, it’s a tough choice,

and you’re likely to feel a degree

of guilt whatever you choose.

‘There’s always an opportunity

to feel guilty if you look for it,’ says

Professor Dryden. ‘Every time you

sit in front of the TV, you could ask

yourself why you’re not doing

something more productive. Every

time you have coffee with one

friend, you could berate yourself

for neglecting another. When life is

this complicated, the opportunities

for guilt are limitless – unless you

learn to give yourself a break.’

It’s an all too common refrain

among working mothers: they feel

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DROP THE GUILT TODAY

Consider this...

I feel like my ‘guilt-switch’ was tripped

as soon as I had the first of my four

children. It was 23 years ago, but from

that moment on, I’ve driven myself

mad with feelings of guilt over every

little thing I do, or don’t do.

I’m sure several permanent fixtures on

my guilt list are common: I don’t appreciate

my husband enough; I still smoke despite

attempts to give up; I eat far too much

chocolate. Others surprise me. For

instance, we moved to a safe estate to give

the kids what we hoped was an idyllic

childhood, but now I feel guilty when

I can’t drive them to where they want

to be because we’re too far away.

I feel bad that I haven’t been a ‘Tiger

Mom’ – I haven’t pushed them hard to

succeed. I’ve let them find their own way,

and I wonder whether one of them might

have been a virtuoso violinist, if only I’d

cracked the whip a bit harder. I feel guilty

that when they broke their toys, I’d go to

the ends of the earth to fix them, instead

of letting them learn the hard way to

appreciate what they’ve got. I feel guilty

that, when I have a work deadline, the kids

don’t get fed until 9pm. But I know that

without the guilt I feel as a deadline

approaches, I’d never get anything done.

Guilt, in some ways is my driving force.

And, of course, I feel guilty about that too!

Writer Laura James, a 43-year-old mother of four, says having

children set her off on the guilt route

‘Guilt, in some ways, is my driving force’

TAKE CONTROL

Guilt is a choice. It’s self-inflicted

pain. ‘Don’t think of your guilt

like a cloud that follows you

around,’ says Professor Dryden.

‘You made it, you need to take

responsibility for it. Remember

that no one can make you feel

guilty. You either do or you

don’t – it’s up to you.’

DO AN AUDIT

Take time to think of all the ways

that guilt invades your thoughts.

While healthy guilt (or remorse)

can help you improve the way

you live your life, unhealthy

guilt can trap us in unhappy

situations, like a failing

relationship – or prevent us from

making good choices – like

taking a new job for fear of

causing upset to someone else.

BE MORE FLEXIBLE

If your behaviour isn’t ‘perfect’,

work on accepting that it’s

impossible to be perfect all

the time. If you catch yourself

thinking that you’re a bad person

because you fail to live up to the

standards you set, it’s your

standards that need to change, not your behaviour.

STOP SAYING IT!

Telling everyone you feel guilty

about something doesn’t change

the situation or prove you’re a

caring person. It only serves to

reinforce how guilt-ridden we

feel, so stop talking it up now!

someone else’s care while they

go to work. But without the

option of being in two places

at once – at home with their

child and in the office earning

a living – a choice must be

made. Feeling guilty about

that choice helps no one.

Annabel McGough, 37,

a hard-working mom of

a two year old,

confides that she has

tied herself in knots of guilt.

‘Everyone expects me to feel

bad about my choice to go

out to work and leave Emma

with her nanny. They say,

“You must find it so difficult”

– but actually, I don’t. I think

it’s the right decision for us.

But I end up feeling there

must be something wrong

with me for not being

wracked with guilt over it

– so then I DO feel guilty!’

Professor Dryden says,

‘It’s a common mistake to think

that guilt proves how caring

we are. Telling others that we

feel guilty has become a kind

of shorthand for saying that

we’re a nice, caring person.’

Among female friends in

particular, guilt has become a

part of everyday conversation.

Lighten upSo is it time to change our

thinking? To remember that

it’s not always possible to do

the ‘right’ thing, that doing

the ‘wrong’ thing doesn’t

make us ‘bad’ people, that

putting ourselves first

sometimes isn’t necessarily

selfish, and that it’s possible

to care without feeling guilt.

We’re going to try. And if we

don’t succeed straight away?

We won’t feel guilty about it.


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We’re electronically connected to more friends than ever, so why do so many of us feel so isolated? Anthea Anka takes a look at her

tech-dominated life and wonders how to untangle herself

CAUGHT

UP IN THE WEB

When I received

an email from

my husband

reminding me

to call the landlord to fix the

bathroom window, I knew he

and I had hit rock bottom. The

problem? I was sitting on the

couch. He was on the other side

of the room, eating his dinner.

Yes, my name is Anthea,

and Ashley and I are technology

addicts. I’m not proud of it,

at times I’m downright

embarrassed, but my various

dealers (Apple, Samsung,

Microsoft) tell me my addiction

is not only perfectly normal,

but universally embraced.

The development of technology

is, on the surface, a wondrous

thing, but what it’s doing to the

fabric of family life is far from

laudable. Not so long ago, when

I took my four-year-old son,

Lucian, to the park, I’d have been

involved in the fun: giving it my

all when pushing him on the

swings, clapping encouragingly

as he clambered up climbing

frames. Now, our 30-minute visit

is punctuated by repetitive

glances at my phone, as I scan

Facebook and type emails.

In a recent poll, 22% of

smartphone owners admitted

to using their phones in the

bathroom, 23% said they used

it during meals, while 18% even

confessed to having their phones

on in places where they’d been

asked to turn them off, like the

movies, library or hospital.

Fiona Abrams, 38, and her

husband, Nick, 44, who

live with their two young

daughters, mirror my

situation perfectly. ‘She’s

always SMSing, even as

we’re getting into bed,’

complains Nick. ‘I’m

lying there in the dark,

waiting for her fingers

to stop typing so I can

fall asleep.’ Fiona is

quick to remind him his

absorption is equally out of hand.

‘I was driving us around the other

day and when I stopped the car

and we climbed out, his head

was buried so deeply in his

phone he ‘forgot’ to take our

youngest out of the car. Next thing

we knew, we’d locked her in the

car and only realised it a few

minutes later.’

Even the dinner table is falling

foul of the handheld device.

Letitia Johnston, 41, who lives

with her husband Martin, 40,

and daughter Alice, six, finds

her husband’s phone addiction

‘ EVENINGS IN OUR HOUSE ARE OFTEN SPENT IN SILENCE’

constantly interferes with their

alone time. ‘No matter where we

are, be it eating dinner or on a

romantic night out, Martin’s phone

comes with him. He says it’s in case

of a work emergency… so why do

I always catch him checking the

cricket scores?’

Technology has insidiously

snuck into our homes to become

an impenetrable wall between

us and our loved ones. It’s

shameful that evenings in our

house are often spent in silence,

as my husband and I tap away

on our respective machines.

With Lucian, too, I’m fully

aware that there have been

days when I’ve been on my

phone or laptop too much (I tell

myself it’s work, but that’s not

always true).

The other day we were at the

zoo when he turned to me and

said, ‘Mom, stop looking at your

phone, you’re missing the tigers.’

His reaction cut me to the quick

– I was allowing the excuse of

my work to intrude on time I’d

set aside for my son. Technology

is encroaching on boundaries

I thought I’d clearly drawn. My

fear is I’m sending out a clear

signal to my son that my phone

is more important than him...

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Your night in? You may be part of a generation of addicts.

studies on ‘Technology and Self’,

has already picked up on this. She

asked children when their parents’

technology use upset them the

most, and they gave the same three

examples: at meals; when they’re

being picked up either from school

or an activity; during their sports

events. And that encapsulates most

of the time I spend with Lucian.

Worse, we’re a generation of addicts

raising a new generation of addicts.

What do I do when I need to occupy

my son while waiting in the car

between sports activities?

Why, I give him my phone to play

games on.

The pervasiveness of technology

feels unavoidable; if we’re not pinging

or pinning, making Spielberg-grade

videos on Snapchat, or whipping up

a photo collage on Flipagram, we’re

posting, tweeting or emailing.

So now, in our house, Sunday

has been designated our ‘no

technology day’. It feels like our

day, and there’s something so

freeing about being unreachable

when we’re out and about.

For Lucian, it’s more attention

from Mommy and Daddy and

lots more activities where we

concentrate on ‘us’, which any

pre-schooler loves.

He and his father have become

avid bakers and spend hours

turning the kitchen upside down,

(and I have more time to clean up

after them!).

For my husband and me, it’s

about little moments we’ve clawed

back that had been stolen from

us. The conversation flows now,

as does the laughter, which in

my book is the best by-product

of being tech-free.

SMART THINKING the way we live today

YOU COULD BE HOOKED IF YOU…

Lie to others about how long you spend online.

Feel genuine panic if you have no signal or run

out of battery.

Check Twitter, Facebook, emails and messages

before you go to bed and as soon as you wake up.

Break off from conversations when your email

alert rings/dings/pings.

Never put your phone on silent.

HOW TO GET OUT OF TECHNO-JAIL

Enforce a no-device rule at the table.

Limit your children’s use to the weekends,

and only for a limited amount of time.

Set up a ‘no-technology day’.

Leave your phone at home whenever possible.

Make the hour after you and your partner

get back from work technology-free.

Choose an hour a day to check everything:

email, messages, social media sites.


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THE HARDEST If there’s something tricky you need to say to someone and you don’t know

where to start, let us help

SMART thinking

How do I tell my adoptive mom I want to find my birth mother?

‘Many adoptive moms find

this a tricky conversation

for the simple reason that

they worry they’re going

to lose their child,’ says Julia

Feast, an adoption policy and

research consultant.

‘This is why it’s really

important to explain yourself

clearly and spell out your

feelings, and objectives, right

from the outset,’ she says.

‘Make sure to reassure your

mom that your curiosity about

your birth parents doesn’t mean

your relationship with her will

change in any way. Tell her that

nothing can take back the years

of love and nurturing she’s given

you. Tell her that she’ll always

be your mom, even if you go on

to form a relationship with your

birth mother.

‘However, you should also

be clear that, going forward,

you’ll have to consider the

feelings of everyone involved.’

Once you’ve told your

parents that you’re tracing your

birth mother, it’s a good idea to

ask how much they want to be

involved. While some parents

will want to leave you to do it

alone, others will want to be part

of the process. In fact, two-thirds

of adoptive parents go on to

have contact with their child’s

birth family.

Finally, think about when you

want to have the conversation.

Nearly a quarter of people tell

their adoptive parents that

they’ve made contact with their

birth parents only after it’s

happened. Why? Because, like

Karen (see box), they don’t want

to upset them unnecessarily.

• For more information about

tracing your birth parents, visit

Adoption Reunions South Africa

at miracleads.co.za/

adoptionreunions for more.

It happened to me…‘Mom took it better than I thought’

I went for lunch with my mom and dad,

showed them my adoption file, and gently

said that I wanted to talk it through with

them. My mom was really interested,

and asked, ‘So what now?’ – that’s when

I had to explain I’d already been in touch

with my birth mother.

I told my mom afterwards because

I knew once I broached the subject

she’d start looking for signs that our

relationship had changed. Instead I was

able to sit there and say, ‘I’ve found my

birth mother, but you can see that nothing

has changed between us, and

our relationship hasn’t been affected by

me being in touch with her.’

She took it much better than I’d

expected and told me she always thought

it would happen one day. Looking back,

I think it’s because I handled it in the best

way for her, and that’s the key – knowing

what’s right for your family.

Throughout all our conversations,

I made it clear that it was only curiosity

that had made me begin my search.

I made sure she knew that I couldn’t

have felt more loved and how much

I treasured both her and my dad.

Karen Wilkins is a 45-year-old mom. ‘Knowing I was going

to talk to my parents about finding my birth mother was

nerve-wracking. My dad was adopted himself, so I knew

he’d be fine, but I wasn’t sure how my mom would react.


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I love him, but I don’t enjoy sexOften, when women stop

being attracted to their

partner it’s because they feel

unappreciated. ‘If this is the

case, try saying, “I’m struggling

because I don’t feel loved,” ’ says

sexual counsellor Joanna Coker.

‘Don’t expect him to guess how

you feel. It might not sound sexy

saying, “If you help in the kitchen

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spell out how he can change.

‘Say what you value about him

and talk about your future plans.

If he’s let himself go and this is

affecting your desire, it’s OK to

say so,’ says Joanna. Ask why his

appearance has changed. Is

work getting him down, is he

feeling unappreciated, or has

he become too comfortable?

Remind him how you used to lust

after each other and say you

want that desire back. ‘Once you

can share how you

feel, and when you

believe he’s taking

notice,’ says Joanna,

‘your sexual desire will

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Win one of three online short courses in digital marketing to the value of R10 000 each from GetSmarter

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SMART thinking


KIDS’ ESSENTIALSThis month it’s all about places to be, clothes to wear

and treating the mommies!

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A HANDY LITTLE SPOIL

Want to spoil a mom-to-

be? This Pure Beginnings

baby gift set is a treat: it’s

packed with necessities

that no-one really thinks to

buy, like Baby Bum Cream

for rashes, and soothing

rosemary and lavender

Baby Body Lotion. The Baby

Wash and Shampoo comes

with an embroidered cotton

facecloth. The whole set

is only R146,99, from

Baby City.

Keep the kids entertainedWant to find some real fun for the whole family? I’m Bored brings all the

best family-friendly activities right to your fingertips. This purely South

African-born and bred app is all you need to find the must-visit events

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PRETTY READSThe Complete Book of

the Flower Fairies by

Cicely Mary Barker (R320,

Penguin). This collection

of Cicely Mary Barker’s

Flower Fairies features

a beautiful new cover

that makes it the perfect

addition to your little

one’s book shelf. It’s a

must-have for fans of

the Flower Fairies, old and new, and includes

all the original classic Flower Fairy poems

and illustrations.

Trendy totsWe love these little ultra-stylish finds

from Cotton On Kids, R189 each. Indulge

in a blast from the past à la David

Bowie, The Rolling Stones and The

Beach Boys. They’ll bring a smile to your

face, and to everyone the kids meet!

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ESSENTIALS.CO.ZA

bold &beautiful

Brave colours, striking accessories and attention to detail give Kathryn Reid’s family home serious ‘wow-factor’!

MEET THE OWNERKathryn Reid

lives with her

husband, Alex,

and their sons,

Charlie, six,

and Harry,

three, in their

five-bedroom home. When the

family first moved in, Kathryn

didn’t like the decor: ‘It was so

blank, it did nothing for me,’

she says. She’s since put her

stamp on it using deep

background colours, modern

touches and bright accessories.

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Light and airy Natural wood looks fantastic

in a large space. Team with

a long table and bench for

versatile dining. Try the Plain

Knook set from Mistry’s

(mistrys.co.za) for a similar

look. It’s available in a variety

of colours, or you can update

the look with a wood stain.

Huge windows fill the room

with light and bring the

garden into the house, while

no window dressings keep

the look contemporary.

Shades of greyA grey paint palette has

been used throughout

the house – the soft shade

of grey is the ideal backdrop

for a flash of vibrant colour

and quirky finds. This shade

also lends itself perfectly to

evening entertaining.

Create zones within an

open-plan space using

statement colours and

well laid-out furniture.

Couches are set against

a dramatic black

feature wall (Plascon

Cashmere Night Moss,

R580 for 5 litres,

Builders Warehouse),

teamed with flashes

of jewel-accent colour.

Style tip!

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Design a room that will

grow with your child. The

red, white and blue scheme

in Harry’s room keeps it

classic and easy to update.

Style tip!

Savvy boutique styleKathryn created the stylish scheme

for the bedroom using items she

already had. The wallpaper was left

over from her previous home, and

she’s had the floral throw for years.

Tricks such as using different lamp

bases but matching shades make

for an easy, less expensive update.

‘I’m always changing things around, and I don’t finish a room in one go. It’s a gradual process’


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How to...GET HER STYLELove Kathryn’s taste and want some hints on how to achieve her look? We’ve found these gorgeous buys…

Birdhouse, R250, Whitehouse Interiors.

Hand-painted coat hooks, R199, Poetry.

Blue and white scatter, R199, Grey Gardens at Zando.

Fuschia lamp shade, R159,99, Mr Price Home.

White bedside table, R899,99, Mr Price Home.

Blue and white ceramic jug, R149, Weylandts.

HOME inspiration

All in the detailKathryn’s finishing

touches give the house

its unique look – from

the eye-catching set of

coat hooks, above, to her

‘signature’ shot of hot

colour and quirky finds.

Everything balances

perfectly and will

continue to evolve as the

family grows up and

Kathryn’s tastes develop.

Cowboys and Indians bunting, R166,62, heartandhome.co.za.


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HOME know-how

Professional ‘sorter

outer’, Vicky Silverthorn

has decluttered and

organised everyone from

celebrities and sports

stars to busy moms and

businessmen. She aims to declutter the

entire world… one room at a time!

THE KITCHEN It’s all in the preparation. Gather

cleaning products, a box for stuff

going to charity, bin bags and a

bowl of soapy water, and you’re set!

Empty all your kitchen cupboards.

Check use-by dates and be realistic

– those old herbs are going to be

unusable and should go in the bin.

Big serving dishes for dinner

parties? The smoothie-maker you

only get out in summer? That

chocolate fondue set? They’ll only

clutter your kitchen, so box them

up, label them and store them

somewhere like under the stairs.

Split wooden spoons and greasy,

marked tins are a no-no. Get rid of

them. Tea towels with holes in them

can be used as cleaning cloths.

Got crockery, cutlery and

glassware you don’t use? Try a trial

separation. Pack up the excess in

a box and put it away. If you don’t

retrieve any of it in six months, take

it to a charity shop.

Put tins and packet food in a

see-though plastic box or drawer

dividers, so you can lift them out of

the cupboard to see what you’ve

got, and stop things getting pushed

to the back and forgotten about.

THE GARAGE A large job, like the garage,

requires precision planning. This

is one of those occasions when the

last thing you should do is look at

the ‘bigger picture’. Instead, commit

to sorting the space in sections,

rather than going at it like a bull in

a china shop – you’ll only end up

getting completely overwhelmed

and ignoring it for another 10 years!

Short spurts of a few hours at a time

will be much more productive.

First, scan the mess and remove

anything you can see is definitely

not wanted – broken suitcases, the

clothes rail with a missing wheel,

the pram you’ll never use again.

Next, ask yourself: ‘Do I really

need it?’ and ‘Would anyone want

it after I’m gone?’ It’s amazing how

those two little questions will help

you whittle down the contents.

Moving mess from the garage

to another room is fatal! It’ll only

end up languishing there instead.

Make a pile of all the things you

want to throw out and commit

to donating it to a local charity

– and do it right away! Once you’ve

made up your mind to get rid of

something, it needs to go – pronto!

Remember, you can’t keep

everything your children make,

paint or write. Be selective. Look

ahead 10 years and ask yourself,

realistically, how much enjoyment

you or your children will get from

raking through hundreds of birthday

cards or drawings. Just choose the

best. First shoes, a favourite teddy

or book are all great keepsakes,

so put them in a memory box.

Putting photos into albums is

a time-consuming task. There’s a

charm to rifling through boxes of

old snaps, so get shoe boxes and

label them by year, getting rid of

blurred and spoiled photos as you

go. Flyphoto.co.za lets you print the

best digital photos from R1,95 per

print for a jumbo (10.2cm x 15.2cm).

Navigate old paperwork carefully.

Start by weeding out insurance

documents for vehicles you no

longer own and loan agreements

you’ve paid off. Box up anything you

want to hold onto for tax purposes

or need to archive, then invest in

a filing cabinet (that’s attractive

enough to keep on a desk where it’s

accessible – see below) for the rest

of the paperwork you need to keep

at hand. The rules are simple: Any

piece of paper that enters your

home should only ever have two

places to live (other than the bin!):

in an action pile on top of the

cabinet or filed inside it.

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KIDS’ ROOMS◆ Young children can help when

you de-clutter, but only include

them in the last 20 minutes to avoid

upset. Sort toys into ‘keep’, ‘chuck’

and ‘maybe’ piles. Hide the ‘chuck’

toys, put the ‘keep’ items away

and get your kids to decide on

the ‘maybe’ pile.

◆ Keep storage simple. A few toy

baskets or boxes are enough, so

when you ask your child to tidy their

room they can just throw them in.

◆ Teenagers’ rooms tend to be

littered with stuff. Put school work/

books over a year old (that may be

needed for revision) in a labelled

box. Buy magazine boxes to keep

current work tidy and desks clear.

◆ Get older kids to weed out CDs/

DVDs/games. They might be able

to sell them on Gumtree.co.za.

◆ Put any out-grown clothes into a

‘charity bag’, which you should keep

in their wardrobe until it’s full.

◆ Dividers will stop tots and teens

turning their drawers over when

looking for socks and undies.

◆ Give yourself a day to get it done.

Get a friend to help you so you can

get a second opinion on that suit

you bought for a wedding in 1999!

◆ Accept that there’s going to be

wastage – clothes with tags still

attached, or that have only been

worn once. So think about clawing

money back by putting items on

Gumtree.co.za – photograph and

upload pieces as you go. If items

don’t sell in the allocated time-frame,

send them straight to a charity shop.

◆ If it doesn’t make you feel good

right NOW, get rid of it. If it’s too

tight, too big, unflattering,

uncomfortable, or reminds you of

a sad time, then it has no place in

your wardrobe.

◆ Store summer clothes away for

winter – and vice versa. Include

shoes in this (which most people

tend to forget) as it’ll keep the

1 Store like with like. For example,

batteries should always live in one place.

2 Whenever you boil the kettle, use the

time to tidy up a few things in the kitchen.

You can get a lot done in that time

– especially if you’re a big tea drinker!

3 Use your garage to store once-a-year

items, like Christmas decorations. Holiday

bits and pieces, like bikinis and sarongs,

can be stored in suitcases under your bed.

4 From now on, instigate a ‘one in,

two out’ rule. Whenever you bring

one item into the house, throw away

two other things. You’ll have to search

for stuff you don’t want after a while

– which is the point of this exercise!

5 If you have items that are nearly new,

or in mint condition, try selling them on

sites like Bidorbuy.co.za and olx.co.za

and make a little extra cash.

6 The upper half of cupboards are

often wasted space. So put in clever

mini stacking shelves. Make the most

of shelves by using under-shelf storage

baskets from stores like Makro,

Plasticland and West Pack.

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and tidy. An underbed storage case

is ideal, but don’t forget to add moth

balls. A bar of lavender soap left in

its wrapper and tucked among the

clothing works just as well.

◆ Only keep make-up that looks

great on you. If that expensive

lipstick you bought on a whim

doesn’t suit you, give it to a friend.

Most make-up has a 6-12 month

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The vast Isimangaliso Wetlands ParkAlong the North Coast, between Durban and Mozambique,

you’ll find one of South Africa’s most treasured World

Heritage Sites. The Isimangaliso Wetlands Park is a sight

to behold, with its lakes, swamp forests, coastal dunes and

dense bird, animal and plant life. Follow the game-viewing

routes through the park to the dunes of Cape Vidal, where

the kids can spend hours playing in the rock pools. There

are many viewpoints in the park where you can get out

and see Lake St Lucia, and hectares of lush bushveld,

stretching across the horizon. The kids will love the

crocodile centre just outside the park. There are so many

exciting things to do in the area and beautiful reserves to

visit, so plan your route. Visit isimangaliso.com The rich Cape Floral RegionThe rolling vegetation in this lovely part of the world has to be

seen to be believed. It’s another World Heritage Site that will

evoke a sense of awe that magical South African landscapes

bring. Stretching from the Eastern Cape to the Cape Peninsula,

the Floral Region includes Table Mountain, De Hoop Nature

Reserve, the Swartberg Mountains and the Cederberg

wilderness area. September is the best time to experience the

wild flowers that burst into bloom in spring, cloaking the Karoo

and Kalahari, and valleys in between, in carpets of colour.

Head to one of many wild-flower shows happening this time

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TRAVEL your time off

History at MaropengMillions of years in the making, Maropeng, just off the

R563 Hekpoort Road near Magaliesberg, is the perfect

destination for families. This World Heritage Site is

believed to be the spot where all humankind originated.

Stroll along the breathtaking paths between rocky

outcrops, and through the sunken marketplace – an

excavation site where hundreds of Stone Age tools were

found. And don’t miss the Maropeng Visitors’ Centre,

which brings the history of the roots of humankind to life

through interactive displays. If you’re not afraid of tight

spaces, take a tour deep into the Sterkfontein Caves, only

10km away. Entry into Maropeng is R145 for adults and

R82 for kids. At Sterkfontein Caves, adults pay R150 and

kids pay R88. Visit maropeng.co.za

PilanesbergJust two hours outside of Joburg and Pretoria you’ll find

yourself immersed in a wild landscape of wooded valleys

and grasslands. The romantic and rugged Pilanesberg

is bursting at the seams with wildlife, and any trip there

– whether for a few days or just a day drive – will leave

you satisfied. The reserve is set in the crater of an ancient

volcano, and its rugged landscape is owed to the park’s

position in the transition zone between the Kalahari and

the Lowveld. And what’s not to love, with its big game

viewing (including the Big Five), walking safaris, self-drive

game drives, guided drives, hot-air ballooning, birding

safaris and photographic hides? Whether you want to

rough it or treat yourself to luxury, there’s an option for

everyone. Visit pilanesbergnationalpark.org

Royal Natal National Park, DrakensbergThe landscape, the fresh air and flowing

rivers are just a fraction of what you’ll

love about the Drakensberg’s Royal Natal

National Park. The main feature of the park

is the Amphitheatre – the 5km-long rock

formation towering over 500m high above

the valleys below. Try the hike to Mount-

Aux-Sources – the source of many of South

Africa’s rivers. Some of the hillside walks are

gentle enough for the family, such as the

route up to Fairy Glen. Hiking a few of the

tougher trails such as up the steep Crack

will be an adventure for thrill seekers. But

the view from the top is worth the effort.

You may even catch a bit of snow on the

mountains if the weather is still a bit chilly.

You can also visit the Bushman paintings

in Sigubudu Valley after a 30-40 minute

hike, where you’ll see the amazing etchings

and fossils embedded in the rock. There’s a

range of accommodation from camping, to

hotels and chalets. Visit royalnatal.info


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TRAV EL your time off

Wild Kruger National ParkThis firm family favourite evokes memories for many.

Early morning coffee and rusks on day-long game-viewing

trips, naughty monkeys pinching breakfast from picnic

site tables, and waking up to the sound of lions roaring

and hyenas cackling, are but a few memories that visitors

to the park will take away. The Kruger is known for its

diverse game, vegetation, and the days of fun it offers

travellers. The park is our largest protected area, and

encompasses 14 eco-zones. You won’t need to travel

far before ticking the Big Five off your list! The rest

camps in the park offer a range of accommodation,

from simple and affordable chalets and camping facilities,

to upmarket private camps. Visit sanparks.org

The magical Panorama RouteVariety is the name of the game along Mpumalanga’s

Panorama Route where you’ll experience canyons, rivers,

winding mountain passes, waterfalls, breezy hikes and

cool rivers. There are plenty of outdoor activities to keep

you busy along the Escarpment, so set enough time aside

so that you can make the most of it. Head out to Mac Mac

Pools outside of Sabie for a picnic. A bit further along the

Escarpment, visit Pinnacle Rock – a towering buttress jutting

out amidst the cliffs. If you feel like the walk up to God’s

Window, see the view stretching out towards Mozambique.

Take the kids to Bourke’s Luck Potholes and throw a coin for

good fortune. Then check in at Blyde River Canyon Forever

Resort, where you’ll enjoy the view of the Three Rondawels.

Set a day aside to visit Echo Caves, where the kids will love

the San rock paintings. Visit foreverblydecanyon.co.za

The Harties Aerial CablewayJust a short distance outside of Johannesburg,

Hartebeespoort Dam could be a world away. Nowhere is

the exceptional landscape of the Magaliesberg mountains

and farmlands as clear as from the top of the Harties Aerial

Cableway, set along a mountain overlooking the dam. It’s

perfect for a day trip with the kids. After riding the mono-

cableway – the longest in Africa – they can explore the

mountain walkway at the top, which features info about

the plant and wildlife in the area. You’ll be able to delve

into the history of the rocks of the Magaliesberg, which bear

the ripples of ancient tides. Finish off with a bite to eat at

the Pizza Shack or Bugatti Express – both at the top of the

cableway, and a drink at the Lookout Bar. Tickets are R90

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in the mad expanse of all that Cape Town has to offer. It’s

all rather too much to take in, but if you want to sample a

little bit of everything and enjoy the ocean views, mountain

passes, cityscapes and winelands, then hop on board the

Cape Town City Sightseeing bus. There are two routes to

choose from. The Red City Tour runs through the city and

up to Table Mountain, stopping at sightseeing spots along

the way, including the District Six Museum and Castle of

Good Hope. The Blue Mini Peninsula Tour will take you past

Kirstenbosch, and through the Winelands to Constantia

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When the Bough Breaks by

Casey B. Dolan (R195, Kwela)

Amber has terminal cancer. In an

attempt to come to terms with her

impending death and the bizarre

events leading up to it, she writes

down her story. In the short time she

has left, Amber pleads for forgiveness.

Interspersed with accounts of her

last night alive, this novel will keep

you guessing to the very end.

All That is Solid Melts into Air by

Darragh McKeon (R270, Penguin)

One of the best books of the last year,

this is a unique read. Set in Russia in

1986, Darragh McKeon’s novel about

the Chernobyl disaster has a universal

resonance. His characters portray

a society torn apart, with only a few

who manage to rise above: from a

nine-year-old piano genius, to his

struggling aunt, his troubled piano

teachers, and a peasant boy on the

cusp of manhood.

A Fete to Remember by Julia Stagg

(R279 on Kalahari.com, Hodder

& Stoughton) This delicious read

is perfect for kicking off spring. It’s

summer in the French Pyrenees, and

the whole village of Fogas is ready

for the festivities. Except for deputy-

mayor Christian – he’s fallen in love,

and doesn’t know what to do next. But

he needs to gather his wits to save the

community he cherishes. Light, fluffy

and endearing.

Skeletons by Jane Fallon

(R170, Penguin) Jen has discovered a

secret that will, if she chooses to share

it, destroy her marriage and break

up the family she loves as her own.

But the secret is not hers to share. An

insightful novel that challenges the

ideas of truth and secrecy.

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Are you sitting comfortably?

by Kirsty Wark (R202

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This haunting novel will stay with

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Retired teacher and spinster

Elizabeth Pringle has lived on the

island of Arran for over 90 years.

When she spots a stranger from

mainland Scotland pushing a

singing toddler in a pram on the

island, she is captivated by the

young mother. When the toddler,

Martha, grows up, she sets out

to discover why Elizabeth chose

to bequeath her house on the

island to her.

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dense, but tightly-written, plot

will teach you about the weight

we give our own memories. It’s a

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about engaging characters and

the intertwining of their lives and

memories. Filled with uneasy truths

about the emphasis we place on

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contemplating your own. Make sure

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August: Osage County A dysfunctional family reunites at their family home when their father

(Sam Shepard) disappears and their mother (Meryl Streep) tries to face her

broken family. Tense and heart-wrenching, this is

a must-see. Also stars Ewan McGregor and

Julia Roberts.

TAKE A TRIP TO THE CINEMADon’t forget the popcorn!

GET OUT & ABOUTSeeking a little bit of adventure in your life?

WHAT TO WATCH

The GiverOut 12 SeptemberThe Giver is based on the novel by Lois Lowry. The sci-fi, filmed almost entirely in South Africa last year, is set in a futuristic utopia where there’s no conflict or racism and every member of society has a specific role. Jonas (Brenton Thwaites), a 16-year-old, is selected to be the Receiver of Memory. As Jonas uncovers the truth behind his world’s past, he discovers that those before him gave up humanity in exchange for a stable society.

Million Dollar ArmOut 19 SeptemberBased on true events, this feel-good drama tells the story of an American sports agent, J.B. Bernstein (Jon Hamm) who, against all convention, goes to India to recruit talented cricket players to play Major League Baseball through a reality contest called Million Dollar Arm. J.B. takes the winners to America to try their luck at getting a contract to play with a League team. Also starring Lake Bell and Alan Arkin.

Wine delightsStep into spring at

the Franschhoek

Uncorked Festival from

27 to 28 September.

Join top wineries as they

showcase their produce

and offer amazing

specials. Stop in at

each of the farms, and

enjoy entertainment

along the way. A

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Feel at homeNeed home inspiration?

For the latest in home

improvement and

decor, try the Pretoria

Homemakers Expo.

Taste deli delights and

browse the fittings,

kitchen designs and

more. Visit Parkview

Shopping Centre from

18 to 21 September.

Tickets are R50 for adults

and kids get in free. Visit

homemakersonline.

co.za for more info.

Beers to youThe Festival of Beer will

be returning to Joburg

from 26 to 28 September

at Pirates Sports Club.

Celebrate brewing

heritage, culture and

beer craft from around

South Africa and abroad.

Enjoy hundreds of local

and international beers

on show, delicious food

stalls, kiddies play areas,

and live entertainment.

Early bird tickets are

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GoddessStay-at-home mom

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after her rowdy twin boys while her husband is at

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It’s your birthday month,

Virgo, and you’ll see real

signs that you’re headed in

the right direction. As your

confidence increases, you’ll

be happy for the world to

glimpse the real you,

Spanx and all.

It could be time to get a new

wardrobe, Leo. Well,

summer is just around the

corner. But don’t go for those

old favourites that are more

to do with comfort than

style, it’s time to try

something sophisticated.

You’re your own worst critic

in September, but who says

you’re right? You’ve been

plenty wrong in the past, so

why listen to yourself now?

Lighten up and look on

the bright side.

Creatively, you’re on fire in

September! Awaken your

stencils, dyes, spray-paints

and sewing machine from

their slumber and put some

colour, texture and shape

back into your world.

September seems hell-bent

on surprising you. What

were dearly held priorities

will drop off the list while

you fire-fight to save your

reputation elsewhere. Take

on new projects, but you

might not have time to do

them justice.

Staring at your credit-card

balance won’t make a dent

in it. Before you stick your

head in the oven, think back

– you had a brilliant idea

that got shelved. It still has

potential. In fact, it could dig

you out of that hole!

Your cat’s getting more

action than you at the

moment. We all need to

make time for some loving,

no matter how busy we are.

Remember, Aquarius, it’s all

about creating opportunities,

and only you can do that.

Your body has a mind of its

own in September. Respect it

and it won’t mess with you,

but ignore its warning

signals at your peril... it will

have no qualms publicly

shaming you if it has to!

A small misunderstanding

concerning schools, nurseries

or childcare will throw up a

few teething problems early

this month. Juggling home

and work pressures could get

a little hairy, but everyone

will soon see the funny side.

You may have to do

something that makes you

uncomfortable this month,

but what you learn will project

you into a world of like-

minded people. Embrace

whatever comes along.

DO make a meal of it

DON’T save things for best

DO update your contacts list

DON’T obsessively search

for yourself on Twitter

DO unleash your

flamboyant side

DON’T listen to your elders

DO burn those plastic shoes

DON’T get flattered into

expensive mistakes

DO remember past

compliments

DON’T think you’ll always

feel this way

DO de-stress yourself by

distressing your furniture

DON’T superglue your

fingers together

DO brew a double-bagger

DON’T sweat the small stuff

DO trust in your

resourcefulness

DON’T call a loan shark

DO arrange a date night

DON’T run at the first sign

of imperfection

DO note where the public

loos are

DON’T forget what happened

in Bridesmaids...

DO be honest with your boss

DON’T forget to pick up the

kids from school

DO remember, whatever

happens, you’re still lovely

DON’T worry about things

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Your social life will bloom this

month, but your popularity

could raise a jealous

eyebrow from someone who

feels left out. Let your ego

soak up the glory, but

remember the people you

leapfrogged to get there!

You’ve been superbly

sensible lately and planned

wisely for the future. But the

aim shouldn’t be to reach the

grave well-preserved and

serene; it’s to arrive

exhausted and laughing with

bubbly in one hand and

chocolate truffles in the other.

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Aldo 011 884 4141

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Elizabeth Arden at Edgars

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In Good Company

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J Jo Borkett

011 883 7414

Justine.co.za

L L’Oréal

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Lipsy at Edgars 0860 692 274

M Mac

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Madison

021 510 4510

Mango

011 783 7907

Metallic Mermaid

044 382 5412

Michael Kors at Stuttafords

011 879 1000

Mimco at

Woolworths

0860 022 002

Mr Price

0800 212 535

Mr Price Home

Mrphome.com

N Neffheadwear.com

Nine West 012 460 2143

O OPI at Edgars

0860 692 274

P Polo 011 258 7600

Q Queenspark

021 460 9400

Queue Shoes 021 531 5450

R Rage 011 883 7502

Redsquare.co.za

Revlon at Clicks

0860 254 257

Rimmel at Clicks

0860 254 257

Ronald Sassoon 031 584 6898

S Smashbox at Woolworths

0860 022 002

Sowearto 011 447 7004

Stepaheadshoes.co.za

Stylemology.com

T Tessa Design 011 268 0997

Topshop 011 685 7070

W Weylandts

011 467 8001

Whitehouse

Interiors

011 788 4404

Woolworths

0860 022 002

Z Zando zando.co.za

Zara 011 302 1500

Zoomfootwear.co.za

Zuri 011 883 0918

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information that was checked and has changed since the time of going to print.

Competition terms and conditions

✦ Participation is free and open to anyone other than employees of Caxton Publishers, their promotional partners and printers, their advertising and promotional agencies and their immediate families. ✦ In the event of a dispute, the judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.✦ Prize winners, on acceptance of prizes, may be requested to participate in publicity for broadcast or publishing purposes.✦ If required, as a result of changes in legislation, Caxton Publishers shall have the right to terminate any promotion immediately and without notice. In the event of such termination, all participants agree to waive any rights that they may have in terms of this promotion and

acknowledge that they will have no recourse against Caxton Publishers, its agents and promoters. ✦ Competitions run until 30 September 2014, except where otherwise stated.✦ Lines are open 24 hours a day for the duration of the promotions.✦ Prizes can’t be exchanged for cash.✦ Caxton Publishers cannot be held responsible for errors, omissions and/or technical failures throughout promotions.✦ An SMS is charged at R1,50. Allocated free minutes that may form part of your monthly cellular subscription won’t apply. Errors will be billed.✦ Info supplied for competitions will not be used/shared

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Liz Fraser asks...MUST WE PRETEND TO BE SO TERRIBLE?

The butter-fingered anti-hero is a stalwart comic

culture, and we learn to love the buffoon in our toddler

years, laughing at physical humour, cheering as hapless

heroes stumble their way to victory and hissing at the

big-headed know-it-alls.

Telling everyone how wonderful you are is a fast-

track to social suicide, and rightly so. But going the

other way is just as annoying; pretending to be

completely useless at everything when you quite

clearly are not is like holding out a giant fishing

rod and hoping the compliments will bite.

It throws me back to those irritating kids outside

the exam hall at school who stand there biting their

nails, saying, ‘Oh, my, I haven’t done ANY studying.

I don’t even know what this exam is about. I’m going

to fail it completely!’ when everyone knows they’ve

been up all night with their notes and past exam

papers, and will pass with flying colours yet again.

I’m the first to point out my mistakes and mess-ups,

and anyone who knows me will attest that these are

depressingly frequent!

But I don’t make them up. I don’t exaggerate my

clumsiness and failures. And I don’t strive to wear my

Terrible Mom of The Year

badge with pride. Maybe

it’s time Competitive

Ineptitude slipped on a

banana skin and was

replaced with something

a little more believable.

Bring on Round one of

The H Factor – where

H is for Honesty.

‘T o read the Twitter stream and Facebook

updates of most women I know, you might

be forgiven for thinking they should be

arrested for criminal negligence, have their

ovaries forcibly removed as a precaution and be sent

to a psychiatrist immediately…

‘Uh-oh, chargrilled dinner again…’

‘Millie’s homework has just been eaten by the dog.’

‘Yippee, it’s Wine o’Clock; bye-bye children; I CAN’T

HEAR YOU!’

‘I haven’t done any exercise for six months. My bum

IS jelly. I’ll just keep drinking through it.’

And so on and so on… ad total nauseam and

somewhat disturbing as well. Are people really this

terrible at parenting and living their lives? A casual glance

on the way to school would suggest that no, they’re not.

In fact, most of the chattering Mommy classes seem

to have remembered to get dressed, look pretty good,

get their children to school on time (and without cereal

down their fronts) and nobody seems to have scurvy yet.

In other words, what is ‘reported’ doesn’t add up

with the reality.

This double-life of Dr Jekyll and Mrs Walking Disaster

(the original title, in case you wondered) is all part of

our new obsessive hobby: Competitive Ineptitude.

And we all seem to be taking part, battling it out

to be the winner of this year’s F Factor. Where ‘F’ is

for Failure.

Of course, nobody likes a know-it-all who brags

about their successes (did I mention my successful

career and still perky buttocks...?) and we all have

a knack of emphasising our failures, playing the

fool and celebrating the mess-up.


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40ml Clover MooiRiver Butter

10ml olive oil

5 spring onions, sliced, plus a few

extra to serve

1.5 L hot vegetable stock

100ml Clover Fresh Full Cream Milk

900g frozen baby peas

10g fresh mint leaves

85g Parmesan, very finely grated

METHOD

1 In a large pot, heat the butter and

olive oil. When foaming, add the

spring onions. Gently fry until golden.

Stir in the stock, bring to the boil.

2 Stir in the peas and milk, simmer

for about 3-5 minutes until heated

through. Remove the pan from the

heat, add the mint leaves. Using a

stick blender, blend until smooth.

PARMESAN BISCUITS

1 Preheat oven to 200˚C.

2 Line a baking sheet with baking

paper and divide the grated Parmesan

into even circles.

3 Bake on middle shelf for 5-6 minutes

or until golden brown. While still warm

and a bit flexible, release the biscuits

from the baking sheet with a palette

knife, allow to cool on a

cooling rack until set.

Try Sugar & Spice’s winning Clover recipe!

Pea and mint soup with Parmesan biscuits and croutons


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SUGAR & SPICE TAKE THE PRIZE When the news of a family cooking

show appeared on screens early

this year, Michael Lock from Durban,

KZN decided to enter his wife and

step-daughter into Clover’s Little Big

Cook Off in the hopes of them

winning R1 000. Lee-Anne Lock and

her daughter Hannah have always

loved cooking. Lee-Anne was

involved in the kitchen from a young

age, which simply made it a way of

life when Hannah was old enough

to join her.

Like all good recipes, great

ingredients are necessary for success,

and that’s precisely how Sugar & Spice

got their name. Hannah, with her

quick-wit and sparkling personality,

went well with mom’s loving nature

and sweet-tooth and, by their first

appearance on the show it was evident

these girls were potential winners.

There were many special moments

for Sugar & Spice, like gaining an

advantage by winning a 10-minute

advance on their first time trial. No

matter what the judges threw at them,

they managed to make something

they’d never even heard of and still

walked away with raving feedback.

Lee-Anne didn’t realise that Clover’s

Little Big Cook Off would reveal their

silent understanding and what a

strong bond she has with Hannah,

‘We cried and laughed, which brought

us closer.’

Sugar & Spice walked away with

the show’s grand-prize, and Lee-Anne

says they’re proud of their win, ‘I’m

still a little numb that we actually won.

I guess it will only hit me when our

kitchen is done and we’re on our way

to Disney World.’

So what’s life like now? All Hannah

wants is baking equipment with

brightly coloured bowls, whisks and

measuring spoons. Lee-Anne can’t wait

to turn her kitchen into an open-plan

space that will allow her to interact

with her family while she’s cooking.

Coming away from the show,

Lee-Anne admits she wishes she

had pursued her passion for cooking

earlier, but her success with Clover’s

Little Big Cook Off proves it’s never too

late, or too early, to get cooking.

Getting busy in Clover’s Little Big Cook Off kitchen

Michael and

Lee-Anne Lock

with Hannah

A happy and tearful end


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Zuraida Jardine

Chef Coco

WHO’S WHOCooking show competitions have

enjoyed massive success around the

globe in the last few years, but Clover’s

Little Big Cook Off is a world-first

television show, where adult and child

duos battle it out in the kitchen until,

from 27 families, just one pair remains.

THE HOSTNaturally, to launch a show unlike any

other, your best bet would be to choose

an out-of-this-world panel of hosts and

judges. Clover called on South Africa’s

sweetheart, Zuraida Jardine, to take on

the role, not only for her likeability and

impressive repertoire, but because she,

too, is a mom. The popular DJ, actress

and presenter told People magazine,

‘As a mom, I often share the kitchen

with my little cook kids. I’m going to

enjoy this process’. She goes on to

say that when kids are involved in

anything, it’s bound to be captivating.

THE JUDGESFourth generation cook, Chef Coco

(Fathi Reinharz) has cooking in his

blood – his mother even had her water

break while in the kitchen! Chef Coco

has always been attracted to the noise

of cooking and pots banging, so it’s no

surprise that he ended up where he is

today. The one-part Belgian, one-part

Burundian owes a failed restaurant

opportunity to his success here in

South Africa. He came from Belgium

and fell in love with South Africa where

he opened restaurants, enjoyed some

fame in magazines and television and,

more recently, joined the judging panel

for Clover’s Little Big Cook Off.

Chef Martin Kobald was born in

Austria but immigrated to South Africa

at the age of 21. His home-based

training worked as a great start for

this young chef and, before long, he

had established his own Austrian

delicatessen, 33 High Street Restaurant

& Bar, and later began consulting and

spreading the news of South African

cuisine around the globe. During his

time on Clover’s Little Big Cook Off, he

was most excited to experience great

creativity and some good-tasting food.

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A recipefor fun

The contestants

The heart of the home is the

kitchen, so it’s no wonder that

Clover’s Little Big Cook Off has

been a been a much-loved

show, keeping South African families

glued to their screens since 10 May.

Twenty seven talented family duos

showed off their culinary skills in the

ultimate cooking competition.

Clover’s Little Big Cook Off is a

TV first, since adult and child family

teams have yet to appear in a cooking

competition. Aired weekly on SABC 3,

teams took each other on to compete

for the title of Clover’s Little Big Cook

Off 2014.

Challenges were based on South

African family recipes featuring Clover

dairy products, with three-minute

inserts awarded to the winners each

week, where they get to explain their

winning Clover dairy recipe.

Entry into the competition allowed

consumers to stand the chance of

winning instant cash prizes valued

at R1 000 every day, with an additional

R1 000 awarded to a viewer with

the correct answer to an easy

weekly question.

The best prizes were saved

for the winning team, who walk

away with an incredible seven-night

holiday to Disney World in Orlando,

Florida. While having a week of fun,

sun and magic abroad, a dream

kitchen makeover for R300 000 will be

undertaken at the winner’s home with

appliances sponsored by

Russell Hobbs.

But that’s not all... The winners will

also have their family recipe featured

in the Clover’s Little Big Cook Off recipe

book, with all proceeds going to a

charity of their choice.

That’s an astonishing R1 000 000

worth of prizes!

Twenty-seven families proved they could stand the heat in the kitchen, but only one family duo could win the ultimate Clover’s Little Big Cook Off prize package in this world television first!

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went head-to-head with 26 families to win an incredible prize package

The FIRST cooking show of its kind!

Brought to you by

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Try the WINNING RECIPE for yourself


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