12 Jun Top 5 Superfoods For Mothers

Posted at 13:21h in Faithful to Nature, Food Trends, Lifestyle & Wellness, Natural Wellbeing, Parenting, Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Wasteless Life by Guest Writer 0 Comments

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From the moment of conception, your body is changing. It is a 9-month-long journey that doesn’t end there. Birth is akin to a marathon and breastfeeding, especially long term breastfeeding (and the World Health Organisation, WHO, recommends at least 2 years) is akin to being...

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05 May What’s The Deal With Essential Oils?

Posted at 16:40h in DIY Beauty Treatments, Faithful to Nature, Holistic Health, Home, Kids & Babies, Style & Beauty by Inga Sibiya 4 Comments

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Aromatherapy is a relaxation and restorative technique that uses plant oils to heal the body. Quite literally, as you inhale, the molecules from the essential oils through the ‘aroma’,  begin to work on stress levels, cognitive performance and circulation – among other things. When receiving...

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11 Dec DIY Floral Smoke Sticks for Fragrant Summer Cleansing

Posted at 11:24h in Faithful to Nature, Holistic Health, Home, Kids & Babies, Natural Wellbeing, Recipes, Wasteless Life by Nadia Krige 0 Comments

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The year is speeding to an end and soon the festive season will be in full swing. While this brings loads of excitement to our lives, it can also make things feel like they’re spinning out of control. Now, more than any other time of...

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03 Dec Eco-friendly Tips and Tricks for Your Next Beach Trip

Posted at 12:07h in Faithful to Nature, Lifestyle & Wellness, Parenting, Wasteless Life by Inga Sibiya 1 Comment

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“Leave only footprints, take only memories,” or so the saying goes. This is true for any activity you might be doing outdoors, whether you’re camping for the weekend or heading to the beach for the day. Although we like to soak up the sun during...

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03 Oct Scent-sational and Simple Body Mist Recipes for Summer

Posted at 15:45h in Faithful to Nature, Home, Kids & Babies, Lifestyle & Wellness, Recipes, Style & Beauty by Inga Sibiya 0 Comments

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We all love smelling good, but perfume can be pretty expensive luxury. Some beauty brands make alcohol-based eau de toilettes, which can be harmful to your skin, while other cosmetic companies use chemicals that consumers have allergies to. Now that people know the truths behind...

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20 Sep Pets are People – Catching up with Vondi’s Owner, Paul Jacobson

Posted at 17:48h in Faithful to Nature, Pet Parents by Nadia Krige 2 Comments

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It’s 10:30 on a Monday morning and the Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition shop in Sea Point is bustling. Beyond all the doggie treats and cat toys that greet you upon entering, an impressive food production line is in progress to my left and, to my...

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13 Jul The Arrival | Month 9

Posted at 14:40h in Faithful to Nature, Parenting by Terence Mentor 4 Comments

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We were sitting in our OBGYN’s office on a Monday afternoon. Usually, our appointments start with a bit of banter (her wit was one of the reasons we loved her), but today was different. “Sorry, guys. We have a bit of time crunch now - we...

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13 Jul Baby Showers | Month 8

Posted at 14:36h in Faithful to Nature, Parenting by Terence Mentor 4 Comments

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Here’s a question: Aren’t baby showers just the weirdest tradition? Firstly, I question the timing of it all. Why would you throw a party for a heavily pregnant woman, who is uncomfortable, probably quite anxious and maybe going through some hectic hormone swings? It just seems...

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13 Jul Doula’s | Month 7

Posted at 14:31h in Faithful to Nature, Parenting by Terence Mentor 4 Comments

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My wife was entering her third trimester when she told me that she wanted to hire a doula, so I did what every rational, intelligent person would do. I Googled the word, “Doula”. In case you are like me and had no idea how to spell “doula”,...

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13 Jul Lowlight | Month 6

Posted at 14:25h in Faithful to Nature, Parenting by Terence Mentor 1 Comment

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It’s no secret that pregnancy is a stressful time. Not only are you dealing with this massive impending change to your entire life, but you also have a partner who is at best constantly uncomfortable, and at worst...

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