Roses are Red, Chocolate is Green
byGive Eco this Valentine’s Day with fairtrade chocolate. Recently, chocolate giant Cadbury decided to go fairtrade with their dairy milk slabs in South Africa.
LIFESTYLE
Spindel: A new laundry drying alternative
byOne of my New Year Resolutions is to cut down household our electricity usage drastically. With the rising cost of electricity in SA, using the tumble dryer in our house is a luxury only to be used in an emergency and mainly only for sheets and towels in winter.
Open Streets Cape Town Kicks Off with Walk&Talk on Bree Street
byOpen Streets Cape Town kicked off its Walk&Talk series on Wednesday 23 January on Bree Street with a walk from Prestwich Memorial along the ‘Fan Walk’ and along Bree Street, exchanging views on how to create a more people-friendly and respectful space.
Natural Mosquito Repellent Remedies for a Bug-Free Summer
byWarm summer nights are heavenly but they also bring with them the terrors of the night – AKA mosquitos! How do you beat the mozzies without having to use toxic chemicals which are harsh on skin and worse for the environment?
6 Steps to Green Living in 2013
byDo you reckon you’re a green babe? See how many boxes you can tick of the below green living tips, or follow our pointers to reach eco stardom.
Eco-friendly Wedding Favours
byAs I got engaged recently and am now well in the groove of eco wedding planning, I will be updating this section regularly with tips and ideas on how to plan your big green day! Here are a couple of ideas I have come across.
Is Having a Baby Eco-Friendly?
byThe choice of whether or not to have a baby is not an easy one, but is it eco-friendly? There are many factors to consider, such as why you want to bring a life into the world, if you can afford it as well as how much children will affect the planet from an eco-conscious point of view.
Eco-friendly Tips for Moving House
byMoving into a new house or apartment is exciting. The actual part of packing up and hauling your belongings across the city, however, isn’t. Not only are there a bunch of hidden expenses when it comes to moving
Lose Weight with Foods That Kill Calories
byIf you indulged over the festive season, losing weight might be on your list of New Year’s resolutions. But don’t think you need to go on an extreme diet in order to peel off the pounds. You just have to eat the right things. Here are some fat-burning super foods.
Feel Great with these New Year Resolutions
by‘You can’t change who you are but you can work on how you are,’ believes Judy Klipin, Master Life Coach and the author of Life Lessons for the Adult Child. She suggests that rather than creating New Year resolutions for 2013, try setting intentions.