Good Housekeeping South Africa

If making your money go further is one of your goals for 2020, taking a packed lunch to work is one of the smartest places to start. This year, our annual lunchbox special has been compiled with your children – and you – in mind. On page 45 you’ll fi

1 To feed my list obsession, each birthday GH deputy editor Vicki Sleet gives me the most beautiful personalised journal from Macaroon. There is so much choice when it comes to styles and cover designs, and right now I’m loving my Santorini Summer.

We love that Skinny laMinx will donate 20% from the sale of each ‘Seriously, Have a Good Day’ shopper to the Good Start Trust, whose Breakfast Club provides breakfast to learners at the Good Hope Seminary Junior School in Cape Town. Plus it’s a reall

‘WHEN IT COMES TO MY BEAUTY PHILOSOPHY, I am all about keeping things easy and effortless without breaking the bank.’ ‘I’ve been using this foundation for about eight years now. It offers light coverage and has a lovely, dewy finish, making it perfec

JENNIFER ANISTON WAS TRYING TO HAVE A QUIET WEEKEND AWAY. It was just after her 50th birthday, and she’d boarded a plane for Mexico with six of her best girlfriends – most of whom have known her since her early days in Los Angeles, before Brad, befor

Bring happy to your kitchen with fun patterns and bold colours Think a fresh coat of paint is only for the walls? Hardly! Transform hardwood floors with painter’s tape, glossy paint and a weekend’s work. Use a solid colour, try a ‘mock tile' look w

Marks on laminate and wood can leave even the cleanest floors looking shabby. GH Trick Wet your finger, dip it in bicarbonate of soda and gently buff the scuff, then wipe clean. Rub out light marks with a clean tennis ball or even a sock-covered foo

PHILIPS PERFECTCARE COMPACT ESSENTIAL STEAM GENERATOR GC6833, R2 799 There are no steam or temperature settings on this iron – it has OptimalTEMP technology. The steam boost is powerful and effective in removing stubborn creases, but it is also nois

The Ultimate Guide to Saving Time & Feeling + in Control 101 Best-ever Lunchbox Ideas How long does it take you to get where you’re going in the morning? If you’re like most of us, says transportation researcher Alan Pisarski, chances are the number

These easy-to-bake fruit strips are made with real fruit – and not too much sugar Blend 2 tsp lemon juice + ¼ cup sugar + 3 cups hulled strawberries, mango or blueberries until almost smooth. Spread onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and ba

Boss up your belted dress by layering a white button-down shirt underneath it. Roll up the sleeves and tie the belt at the back. SHIRT R599, QUEENSPARK. DRESS R850, WOOLWORTHS. EARRINGS R180 AND NECKLACE R200, BOTH LOVISA. SHOES R559, ZARA. Spendin

‘Moisturise with rich creams and oils in the evening,’ advises M.A.C Cosmetics senior makeup artist Nicole Thompson. ‘In the morning, use a lightweight lotion or hydrating primer, since too much moisture can cause makeup to slide off your skin.’ REV

A: Let your jewellery be your cue. ‘Whatever colour looks best on you – silver, rose gold or gold – is your ideal highlighter shade,’ explains makeup artist Ashlee Glazer. As a guide, silver looks gorgeous on fair skin, rose gold flatters medium skin

Once a week, swap in a clarifying shampoo to dissolve heavy build-up, says hairstylist Gareth Bromell. The rest of the time, stick to a volumising formula and condition sparingly, applying conditioner only to hair that would hang as a ponytail, not n

Nourish split, broken or straw-like hair with a creamy moisturiser for strands. TESTS SHOWED The milky spray with wheat protein scored high on the US GH Beauty Lab’s measurements of conditioning ability. TESTERS SAID One marvelled that it was like

About 200-million people worldwide have some form of urinary incontinence. To help prevent leaks, avoid excessive fluid intake and caffeine, advises urogynaecologist Dr Basil Kocur. ‘Other strategies include “bladder retraining drills”, in which wome

The typical stages of snoozing are N1 (when you're barely dozing); N2 and N3 (light and deep sleep, also called slow-wave sleep, respectively); and REM, which stands for rapid eye movement because your eyes remain active while most of your other musc

Our new mantra? Don’t get older, get stronger! Strong equals healthy and it’s anti-ageing! Try kettlebells or free weights at your local gym, which start uberlight and get heavier. Don’t fret, you won’t bulk up, but it will tone your body, build stre

We often think of happiness as a destination, lit up by sunshine in the distance. We often convince ourselves that we’ll only get there when everything falls into place: landing the dream job, buying the perfect house or falling in love. We see it as

It wouldn’t have been surprising if the death of their beloved mother, Lindy, had completely broken sisters Cairalee Durand, 33, and Nicky Durand, 27. Instead, the tragedy was the spur the Cape Town siblings needed to turn their lives around. Their m

When you think about it, work and family life aren’t all that different. There is a hierarchy; multitasking; and shared (and competing) goals. And whether the struggle is with kids who fight or tasks that never get done, most parents ask themselves a

Kirsten has always had a love for creative details and jewellery, which she calls ‘the punctuation marks of dressing’, but she had initially planned to pursue a degree in science. It was the blend of academia and art that drew her to a Fine Arts degr

Some go-away signals, like growling and teeth-baring, are obvious, but others may not be. ‘If the ears are turned back or flat on the head, the dog is unhappy,’ says animal expert Gina DiNardo. If a dog is backing away with his tail tucked or turning

In this graphic novel, bestselling author and Netflix star Marie Kondo transforms the life and home of Chiaki, a young woman in Tokyo with a cluttered apartment and messy love life. In this entertaining, illustrated case study Kondo brings her tidyin

Ingredients (Serves 8) • 2 x 40g Trotters Jelly Peach Flavoured• 2 x 410g cans Rhodes Quality Peach Halves, drained• 2 x 440g cans Rhodes Quality Pineapple Rings, drained• 2 x 350g Madeira Loaf Cakes• 250g Hinds Custard Powder, premade• 500ml Rhode

Preparation Time 10 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Serves 4 1. Cook 350g rigatoni according to instructions on packaging. Reserve ¾ cup cooking liquid, then drain. 2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large, deep frying pan on medium. Cook 1 sha

Active Time 40 minutes Total Time 45 minutes Serves 4 120g Parmesan cheese, with rind2 cups pea pods (peas removed) or 1 cup frozen peas450g peas, thawed if frozen4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided1 medium shallot, sliced salt flakes and pepper1 cup ar

A difficult friendship has reached crisis point. Not standing up for yourself will compromise your self-respect. It’s better to be honest. There are others you can turn to for support. Self-care: Do more of the things that leave you feeling good abo