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The New First Aid

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Enjoy a secret lunch time rendezvous in Cape...

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August Health

You thought PMS was the only set of symptoms you have to watch out for each mont...

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Great Mood Boosters

Believe it or not, you don’t have to get a new job, get married or win the Lotto...

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Use Your Brain To Move Your Muscles

So there you are, on the treadmill, on a stationary bike or meditating in a yoga...

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How To Charm Your Way Through A Job Intervie...

A job interview doesn’t have to be like pulling teeth at the dentist. Here’s how...

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Hop On the Nail Express

Have your nails done quickly and efficiently at Camelot Spas Nail Xpress

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The Gen About Ginseng

This innocuous root has been hailed as a healer for centuries by the Chinese. Wh...

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Christmas in July and more wine magic

Here’s a novel way to celebrate winter… especially if you’re in the Cape, or are...

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Keeping the Romance Alive!

When all you want to say is "I love you", making your lover a romantic gift is a...

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Best Kept Beauty Secrets

More advice on staying beautiful

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Microwave Magic

Some hints on how to choose the best containers for cooking in a microwave

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About to Start A New Exercise regime At The ...

Here are some excellent tips to get you on the right road to fitness at the gym,...

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Natural Ways To Relieve PMS

Some alternative remedies to try to alleviate the emotional symptoms of PMS.

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Escape The World Cup

The country is already filling up with foreigners as they flock to our shores to...

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Awesome Spa Destinations

We all lead such hectic lifestyles, so it’s a great idea to make a holiday a pam...

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Soccer Water Massage

Whether you’re a sportsperson in need of some R & R, or just need a fabulous pic...

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Foods to make you beautiful

Last month we suggested foods you could use on your face, hair and skin to make ...

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It’s a pain in the… head!

We look at what causes tension headaches, and give you lots of ideas on how to t...

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How fit are you?

If you really want to find out how fit you are, take the following tests… you’ll...

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Are You Turning Into Your Mother?

With Mother’s Day on 9 May, we thought we’d give you even more reason to spoil h...

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Wake Up Your Workout This Winter

There’s no need to hibernate this winter. Stay healthy and slim by changing your...

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Beauty Info You Can't Do Without

We let you in on some fabulous health and beauty secrets…

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Bust Those Cravings

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WIN! with Seven for all Mankind jeans

A must have right now – and there’s nothing more comfortable or flattering - is ...

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Travel Tips

Having travelled the world throughout her career as a journalist and editor, Sha...

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10 Hot Trends For Winter 2010

As the shops fill up with wonderful winter wear, what do you choose to lift your...

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Fragrance Facts

Fragrances not only reflect our personalities, they can also affect our moods. S...

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Go for it…

… Everybody’s trying Bikram Yoga and there’s a very good reason.

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Best kept make-up secret…

The perfect pick-me-up is a make-over with a professional make-up artist.

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Heartfelt favours

When you buy one of these exquisite trinkets, you're not only buying a special ...

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Soy Good For You

Soya is not only good for those who are lactose intolerant. It’s a fabulous sour...

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How To Get The Most Out of Your Workout

You spend so much time at the gym exercising, but are you really benefiting? If ...

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A Healthy Lifestyle

Beauty fixes don’t have to cost a fortune. You’ll find lots to keep you looking ...

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Alcohol and the Festive Season

Excessive drinking can lead to nasty hangovers and yes, you guessed it... unwant...

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Best way to braai anything

In October we bring you the best way to braai anything, the most exciting things...

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Poolside snacks

November is when we get in the mood for sexy, summer party food. This month we b...

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Be aware October is breast cancer awareness ...

Of concern is that in South Africa 65% of women present with palpable breast can...

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Fact File for Breast Cancer

Interview with Dr Carol-Ann Benn, Specialist Breast Surgeon and Head of the Joha...

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, other than skin cancer...

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Best Braai on the Block

The braai is a tradition even more South African than the sunny skies themselves...

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3 Gift Rules You Never Should Break

If you're buying a gift, make sure it will be treasured and appreciated.

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Spring fever!

In the September of Food and Home Entertaining: Lighten up with sublime salads, ...

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Put on a little lipstick and everything will...

We think that if you Sparkl on the outside, you'll eventually feel it on the ins...

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Party Planning Checklists - Stage by stage

Use a handy check list when planning your menu. This will ensure you are the "ho...

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Tweet this, Spotify that, Poke what? ...

If you aren't already linked up to at least one social networking website like F...

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Croquet on the lawn anybody?

I was truly surprised to discover, while searching through a directory of hotels...

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Appletiser Healthy Living Expo 2009

We all strive to lead a healthy lifestyle but sometimes, trying to find the righ...

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Tread on This!

The latest news in shoes is just in: Forget toe shapes and heel heights; it's al...

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Water is precious... Have you got a thirst f...

Water, like many of the earth's natural resources is precious. We need to get be...

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Wedding's get a splash of colour!

One of the latest wedding trends we're seeing more and more of, is colour, lots ...

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The shape of things

We know the basics (we hope) like boob-tubes on big-busted ladies are a no-no an...

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Zumba baby Zumba!

Zumba is the latest fitness craze to hit SA and we think its Latino grooves and ...

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South African Landmarks

Our country is filled with awesome natural wonders, strange monuments and unique...

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Aperitif's are all the rage!

Break the ice with an aperitif if you want your party to get off to a groovy sta...

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Party Logistics

You've decided to host a party at your home and have put a lot of planning into ...

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Solar Powered Fashion

Generate your own power with your own bag! What could possibly be cooler than th...

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Styles, cuts, colours....

Women's hair trends are playing to the extremes. From extremely short crops, t...

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Stop table wobbles

If you've got wobbly tables that are going to make it easy for guests to spill a...

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Sweet Charity

Did you know that there are a lot of people who would rather you spent the money...

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The Big 5

How long has it been since you saw the great outdoors and played in African bush...

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Take-away Treat

Here's a great party tip to save you from waste.

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Sense and Sensibility: Stress free party tip...

If you entertain regularly, whether intimately in your home or lavishly for smal...

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Recipe Rapture

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The perfect gift for your party hostess!

We all know that throwing a party can be a little stressfu at times, so if you w...

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Naughty but nice!

Create your own pack of cards with fun suggestions and flirty ideas on them.

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Girl's night out - Catch a cab!

Let no-one stop you from letting your hair down and partying like it was 1999, g...

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Budgeting for your Party

Get yourself a small notebook and jot down everything you'll need - food, decora...

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Food Trends

If you're a homebody who enjoys macaroni and cheese or hearty stews instead of g...

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Garden Zen now!

Nothing is quite as relaxing, and in turn rewarding, than gardening. Inspired by...

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Experience this!

Experiential gifts are all the rage and everybody loves a treat.

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Extra Special Wedding Gifts

Wedding gifts are the kind that last a lifetime so make yours special and useful...

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Fashion goes sheer!

In Spring and Summer fashion tends to get a little more revealing; we blame it o...

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Glam it up!

Sequins and sparkles. If it twinkles it's in. Join the fashionista's this season...

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Join the Eco-Evolution!

The hottest trend today is one that everyone should get with. It's not just fash...

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Makeup for spring!

Express your fun, frivolous side! The hottest makeup trends for spring are OTT f...

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Nia

The Nia movement is growing daily and that's because women are realizing it's gy...

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Be the babysitter

Give that special woman in your life the gift of time to herself. Offer to baby...

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One hot potato!

If you aren't already hooked on Spud, the sweet anti-hero created by John Van de...

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How to Make a Piñata

A traditional regular at Mexican parties is the piñata. New to South Africa, the...

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Give a green gift: Plant a tree

Plant a tree in your best friend's, your child's or your partner's name. It is a...

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Everybody Wants: Gourmet Pizza

Try some of these exciting toppings on a regular base. • Chicken strips, piqu...

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10 Easy Stress Busters that work!

What is stress? It is our reaction to any stimulus (physical, mental, or emot...

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Get the giggles...

When was the last time you had a good tear-inducing laugh, the kind where your s...

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Go green, start now!

Follow these starter steps for going green and once you get the hang of it, star...

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Gift store in your cupboard.

If you're a savvy shopper you will never have to experience the mad last-minute ...

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How to give your Pizza's the Gourmet Edge

Creating the perfect pizza can be a lot of fun and it is great to experiment wit...

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Potted Herb Party Centrepieces

Make an impact with potted plants instead of cut flowers to decorate your table.

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Ah! The Perfect Bath

It's no wonder the ancients thought water was magical and restorative, just the ...

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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

It's easier than you think. The first and best way to decrease your carbon f...

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A professional helping hand...

If it's within your budget we recommend hiring a professional to take your party...

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Coupon Culture

Another fun idea that will win you brownie points. Make a selection of "coupons"...

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Christmas Party Etiquette in the Office

Christmas time’s fast approaching and that means so is your festive office party...

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Boot Camp

Ten-hut! Boot Camp is a military-based, physical training to inspire and motivat...

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Inspirational!

What better way to show those you really care about by giving them a gift that s...

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Traditional Anniversary Gift Ideas

Celebrating the marriage union is important. Make love stay in your relationship...

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Pilates Please

Pilates bodies look lean and toned. Pilates lover's are passionate about what th...

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