Good Housekeeping South Africa

I’ve always been full of admiration for Rachel Kolisi. Anyone who, at the age of 24, raises their hand to be mom to a 12-year-old and six-year-old, along with her own newborn, has to be special. Fast-forward six years and Rachel is now 30 and the mot

Who wouldn’t be thrilled to receive a box of handcrafted flavoured nougats from Ma Mère Confections? Add some order to your bag, home or office with a new pouch. We love the zesty choices from Zana. Need to get some green in your life? Head to MRP

‘CONSISTENCY IS KEY. You can have all the expensive products in the world, but without discipline you won’t see the changes you’re looking for.’ ‘To make sure that my hair looks on point every day, I use this edge tamer to keep my edges laid.’ ‘Beca

‘NICHOLAS WAS DUE ON 27 OCTOBER 2014, but when I woke up on the second of September I was bleeding,’ says Rachel. She called her sister and then her doctor, who advised her to get to the hospital urgently. ‘Siya was flying to PE that day, so I drove

Use cute cutters (www. cabfoods.co.za has a good range) to cut animals from Vanilla Sugar Cookies dough. (See page 111 for recipe.) Leave them at room temperature until pliable, then fold arms over candied almonds or mini chocolate eggs and chill bef

Evoking the charm of a classic still life, an abundant bouquet of white and blush-pink blooms sings out against a dark background. Create beauty in utility with a floral-motif splashback. Different patterns in harmonious colours bring a pleasing info

Little ones can make big messes – and cold water is your BFF when it comes to fighting stains Soak the spot in cold water, then use a grease-cutting pretreater. Wash in warm water with fabric-safe bleach. Use cold water to soak, then wash the item

Bring your go-to ponytail from high or medium height down low and keep hair polished for the chicest effect. HOW TO Brush a dollop of shaping mousse through damp hair, form a centre or deep side parting, then blow-dry hair smooth with a paddle brush

You don’t even have to count kilojoules! People who log their food at least twice in a day shed more weight than those who do this once – and people who do it three times daily lose the most. And it’s not even a huge time commitment. Successful food

So what is addiction, anyway? We’ve all said it: ‘I’m so addicted to Cheese Curls/This Is Us/my new dry shampoo.’ Um, no. While you may love and even overdo things like that, it’s when you become so preoccupied with a substance or behaviour that you’

Alcoholism runs in families, and so does drug use. Experts estimate that your genes account for about half of your risk for addiction. With drugs, this may be related to the way the body metabolises them. Some studies have even found that a genetic q

People do become addicted to food, meaning they cannot stop overeating despite dire consequences. If you can’t stop noshing on something when it’s in front of you, but it hasn’t taken over your life, those are cravings, which are only one symptom of

FOR MOST OF US, knowledge of our hormones and gynaecology is basic at best: periods and how not to get pregnant. But that is it. ‘We need to start learning about this stuff, and from a younger age, so we feel comfortable talking about it,’ says Dr La

Think of a place you associate with happiness. Somewhere in Scandinavia, perhaps? Australia? The Netherlands? We all have an idea of the ‘happy countries’ that regularly top the polls – but what if we could learn something from cultures we’re less fa

Do you remember, when you first fell in love, having conversations that seemed to last forever? When there was so much to learn? Under the sheets at 2am or on planes to new cities? You’d talk about your childhoods and ambitious dreams with wide-eyed

A 2012 study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University in the US found that staff members who brought their dogs to work felt less stress throughout the day compared with those without in-office pets. ‘Interacting with a dog at work, even if

We all want to raise caring kids. In fact, in research by the University of Virginia in the US, 96% of parents said that moral character was ‘very important, if not essential’. The best way to build it in your children is by fostering empathy, the ab

Who doesn’t love eating off a Mediterranean menu? The Umhlanga offering is the newest in the Marco’s family – and it offers a plethora of family-friendly and seriously flavourful Italian delights. Starters include porcini-topped bruschetta, classic

Allende’s 23rd book starts in Spain during the civil war and ends with the fall of Pinochet. The story follows Victor and Roser and the new life they try to build together living in exile in Chile. But they face endless trials as their hopes of retur

Preparation Time 5 minutes Total Time 35 minutes Serves 4 1. Heat oven to 220°C. On a large rimmed baking tray, toss 1 red onion (thinly sliced) and 500g cubed butternut with 1 tbsp olive oil and ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Roast until tender (18 to

Q ‘We love having people for tea on a Sunday, but to be honest, I find baking fresh cakes and treats too much. Any thoughts on impressive spoils that won’t break the bank?’ Sundays are for chilling and if baking doesn’t relax you, head straight to

Active Time 15 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Serves 8 450g sugar snap peas, strings removed, halved diagonally1 tbsp olive oil salt flakes and pepper2 tbsp crème fraîche1 tbsp full-cream milk2 tsp mayonnaise1 tsp fresh lemon juice1 tsp Dijon mustard

This slimline kitchen storage cart is perfect for space-challenged kitchens and for clearing counters of clutter. Use it for daily essentials and wheel it around as you need it. R1 299, Superbalist 2 JUNK DRAWER BEGONE! Take back that drawer and k

Usually you are a creature of habit, but suddenly you’re seeing life differently. Give serious consideration to invitations to travel or broaden your personal horizons. Around the 10th, embracing innovation has a positive impact on your career. Self