The winter is fast approaching and we are already feeling the cold. Here are some reminders of things you can do to keep yourself warm and your home in good condition during the winter months. 1. Check heating There are many heating options available, based on your preference and budget. If you’re usingRead more about How to get you & your home winter ready[…]
As we move down another level of lockdown, more experiences are open to us again. We are also happy that many industries and sectors are able to trade again and jumpstart the economy. Under level 3, we are especially excited about and grateful for: Wine industry One of the lifeblood industries of StellenboschRead more about Lockdown Level 3: What we’re excited about[…]
To help support local businesses, we will be featuring a local business each week in our series ‘Local in the spotlight’. This week though we’re focusing on some of our favourite wine farms. While the lockdown prevents us from spending a lazy afternoon at our favourite wine farm, drinking their delicious wines, wine farms haveRead more about Locals in the spotlight: Local wine farms[…]
To help support local businesses, we will be featuring a local business each week in our series ‘Local in the spotlight’. This week we’re focusing on Okasie. Their slogan goes, “The best kept floral secret”, which is luckily not true anymore: Okasie has become a staple in the Stellenbosch community – and beyond. Read more about Local business in the spotlight: Okasie[…]
To help support local businesses, we will be featuring a local business each week in our series ‘Local in the spotlight’. This week we’re focusing on Schoon. Schoon has become part of the Stellenbosch fabric. Renowned for its hand-baked bread and pastries, it is an ever popular spot to grab your fix. There’s alsoRead more about Local in the spotlight: Schoon[…]
On Sunday South Africa will be celebrating Mother’s Day. During this difficult time, we realise the importance of family and relationships. Though celebrating in lockdown might look different than before, here are some ways that you can still show your mom your love and appreciation. 1.Flowers are always a good idea. You can eitherRead more about Celebrating Mother’s Day[…]
This is a very anxiety-filled time for all of us. There are many reasons why we are struggling. We have got some tips to help address our anxiety and find ways to cope. Here are some practical suggestions for dealing in this time: Find some things you can control: creating a schedule or routineRead more about How to deal with anxiety during Covid-19[…]
One of the things that lockdown is showing us, is that despite being physically apart, we are all in this together. It is not hard to see how everything – and everyone – is connected. We can see the ripple effect that the virus has on our greater economy, and how it trickles down toRead more about Part 5: Life in Lockdown – Gratitude through Goodwill[…]
As the lockdown extends, it can become harder to stay positive amidst these trying times. However, despite the hardship, there have been silver linings to the situation – with some even surprising us. Social cohesion It seems that even though we are more physically isolated, we are forming stronger social bonds than ever before.Read more about Part 4: Life in Lockdown – Promoting positivity[…]
As we head into the third week of lockdown, we are hopefully nearing the end of it, though it will most likely take some time before life returns to (somewhat) normal. As we spend more time in our homes, we can use this time wisely to spruce it up and check that everything is inRead more about Part 3: Life in Lockdown – Getting your property in top shape[…]
