DIY skin and hair products
Taking proper care of your hair and skin can take up a lot of time, and it doesn’t help that products are expensive. Instead of blowing all your hard earned cash on these products, you
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Ebooks versus paper books, which is better?
When one mentions books, particularly book formats, there are two camps for book lovers either you an eBook person or you prefer paper books. Usually, I will let you have your option and just stay
Is solar power really worth it for South Africans?
Whenever the power goes out, which can be quite often, it can be tempting to find alternatives to get us off the grid. You would think that in a country that has such great weather,
Cooking using a microwave instead of an oven
Ovens are a great way to cook your meals, however, they use up a lot of electricity and take time. Instead of wasting all that electricity you can use a microwave for all your cooking
How to Throw the Best Dorm Party Ever
As a student, you probably prefer to spend your Friday nights relaxing from all the studying and having some fun for a change. Parties can be a great way to unwind, clear your mind, hang
How much waste goes into our oceans?
We are a society of consumers, with more and more products being made so that we can dispose of them. From plastic bottles to paper plates the number of items that get made only to
Recycling veggies for a compost heap
In many households, there is often a lot of vegetable scraps and waste that get thrown out. Even though this food waste is biodegradable most of it gets thrown into landfills, which contributes to the
Period alternatives to pads and tampons
We all have different names for our period. From aunty flow to the red wedding, most of us don’t look forward to this monthly visit. Especially because traditional pads and tampons cost quite a bit
South African eco-friendly fashion brands
When it comes to the world of fashion, many products are made using cheap materials and harmful chemicals. But there are fashion brands out there, even in South Africa, that strive to make clothing that
5 Things to do When There’s no Power
Load shedding has struck yet again and this time around you completely unprepared for it. You totally forgot to charge your phone, the laptop is at 10% and you bored outta your mind. You think