Bloem - Sep 2021

teen queen 

Zandile Masia 

rayton’s 

zero waste hero 

Wikus Botha 

FOCUS ON 

all things baby 

SPRING 

Awakening 

SEPTEMBER 2021

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September 2021 

contents 

Why don’t you... 

3 Discover your inner artist and enjoy an evening of blues 

4 Enjoy a good read while sipping on a glass of Journey’s End 

WISH LIST 

6 This September we’re trying something new – 

non-dairy milk, kefir water and tofu 

PEOPLE 

8 Teen Universe SA’s Zandile Masia is ready to take on the world 

10 Wikus Botha of the Osem Shop embodies a 

zero waste philisophy 

12 Bloem’s houseplant queen, Anin Smit, shares tips on how to 

keep your plants healthy 

BEAUTY 

14 Relook your beauty routine for Spring 

FASHION 

16 Step into Spring with fewer layers and lighter clothing 

FOOD 

18 Up your braai game by catering for vegetarians and 

pescatarians 

dÉcor 

20 This month we’re all about living gently 

with soft lighting 

GARDEN 

22 It’s Spring! And, we are planting bush green beans in containers 

to harvest all summer long 

HEALTH 

24 Bloem-brewed kefir water, Adam’s Ale, a true health elixer 

Focus on 

26 Mom and baby essentials made easy by Checkers 

TRAVEL 

62 Escape to an luxurious houseboat on KZN’s Lake Jozini 

Spoil 

64 Win a bottle of Montblanc Signature and 

Montblanc Legend Eau de Parfum 

COVER 

Photographer: Pierce van Heerden Flower crown: Talflorals, 

Make-up: Kryolan, Venue: Tuscan Rose, Dress: Gerhardt Shebe

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Hot date 

Cool things to herald spring... 

Landscape. Nature. 

Elements 

If indulging in art is your thing, the 

Oliewenhuis Art Museum’s Youth 

Month Exhibition is perfect for you. 

Landscape. Nature. Elements is an 

exhibition with a small selection 

of artworks from Oliewenhuis Art 

Museum’s Permanent Collection that 

aims to awaken a sense of mindfulness 

to the beauty of nature. Artworks 

relating to nature and the elements 

by South African artists in a variety of 

styles and media, ranging from classic 

landscapes to contemporary art, 

are on display. 

The exhibition will be available 

throughout September 2021. 

Learning the art of lines 

Sieblingz Craft Workshops will be hosting a line art painting and embroidery session 

at 9 CM van den Heever Street, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein on 11 September 

2021. Tickets for the event, which starts at 15:00, is available for R300 per person, but 

discount will be offered on group bookings. The materials to be used at the event 

will be provided by the Craft Workshops, together with refreshments. For more 

information and tickets, contact Marina on 082 447 7457, Petro on 082 397 9090 or visit 

their Facebook page: Sieblingz Craft Workshops. 

A Taste of the Blues 

Bloem-based band, Mojo Hands, is 

collaborating with (the always amazing) 

Iewers Nice to bring you: A Taste of The 

Blues. It will be a Blues-themed evening 

with music, dinner and entertainment, 

along with an opportunity to support 

local business and artists. The show will 

take place on 3 September 2021 at Leopards & 

Lace (Banquet Hall) and will start at 18:00. 

All Covid-19 regulations will be adhered 

to. Tickets for A Taste of The Blues are now 

available for purchase from Iewers Nice, 

Westdene, as well as Green Valley Animal 

Farm. 


September 2021 Get It Bloemfontein 3

Book club 

Kindness, and strength, and grief. And good company. 

Journey’s End Vineyards have released the 

latest vintages of their new-look Tales Series; 

a range of four wines, each with eye-catching 

modern designs to show the inspiration 

behind the labels. This month we’re opening 

a bottle of Journey’s End Pastor’s Blend 

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc 

2019, which pays homage to the Pastors 

from the local village of Sir Lowry’s Pass who 

regularly deliver Sunday sermons at the foot 

of the Journey’s End vineyard. It is through 

these local pastors that Journey’s End 

channels resources for their support and 

development programmes to uplift a 

community traditionally plagued by 

low socio-economic conditions. Their 

support includes running soup kitchens 

and pensioners’ lunches, building a new 

school hall, providing music lessons, 

funding a crèche and a campaign to 

eradicate bullying in the township 

schools. The wine, a blend of 44 per cent 

Cabernet Sauvignon, 29 per cent Merlot, 

and 27 per cent Cabernet Franc, has rich 

notes of juicy dark red fruit including 

plums, cherries and blackberries with a 

savoury spice dusting from the oak and 

some dried herbs giving it versatility for 

a range of food dishes. Since we’re not 

waiting to open it, luckily this wine is 

made for earlier drinking rather than long 

cellaring. On winemaker Mike Dawson’s 

recommendation, we’ll enjoy it with 

lamb shanks, but it’s also excellent with 

roast beef or venison. Around R117 from 

shop.journeysend.co.za 

When the big things feel out 

of control ... focus on what 

you love right under your nose 

There are very few 

of us who don’t 

know, and love, 

Charlie Mackesy’s 

sketches and 

reminders of 

what truly matters 

in life. Life seen 

through the 

adventures of four 

best friends - The 

Boy, The Mole, 

The Fox and 

The Horse. The 

four are, Charlie 

says, all a little 

different, and he 

can see himself 

in all of them, 

and suggests we may see them in ourselves, too. The boy, 

lonely. The mole wise, and greedy for cake (aren’t we all). 

The fox is the quietest ... silent and wary because he’s been 

hurt by life. And the horse ... massive, but the most gentle. 

Charlie posts his lovely sketches and heart-warming, 

thoughtful sayings on Instagram most days, but we like 

to keep a copy of the book close by, to dip into when we 

need to be brave. ‘What do you want to be when you grow 

up?’ ‘Kind’, said the boy.’ Penguin. Penguin, from Exclusive Books. 

Follow Charlie on Instagram @charliemackesy

There are those who swear by selfhelp 

books, and those who scoff. But 

whichever camp you fall into, you’ll 

more than likely feel The Grief 

Handbook is a really helpful option 

should you need it (and we 

hope you don’t). It was written 

by South African writer and 

content strategist Bridget 

McNulty after her mum died 

suddenly, and she found she 

had no idea how to handle 

the grief ... and nor could she 

find help in book form. ‘All the 

books I could find on grief were 

either too dense and philosophical, or 

too religious. What I wanted was an honest 

exploration of how to deal with the worst thing. I wanted short, 

succinct explanations of what grief is and how to survive it, 

some space to be really angry and really sad and channel that 

in some way, and some words of hope and inspiration to get 

me through the darkest days. I wanted a handbook: literally a 

hand to lead me through my grief.’ She couldn’t find one. So 

she wrote one. Subtitled A guide through the worst days of 

your life, she shares her thoughts on the shock and disbelief 

and gives hints and advice on how to get through it, on the 

fog of grief, and the surprising physicality of it, on firsts, and 

lasts, and what others can do to help (drop off dinner, look 

after the children for an hour, sit and don’t talk ... don’t say ‘let 

me know if you need something’ and never say ‘at least ... ‘.) 

There are pages for notes and scribbles, recipes for rituals, and 

plenty of kindness. As the blurb says, The Grief Handbook will 

take you by the hand and offer empathy and compassion, 

helping you through what can feel like the worst days of your 

life. One day at a time. Available on Takealot - R10 goes to HPCA 

(Hospice), and in bookstores. Details: bridgetmcnulty.com or 

Instagram @msbridgetmcnulty 

What are we most looking 

forward to this Spring? 

A meal with family and 

friends, preferably but 

not essentially al fresco. 

Sophie Hansen’s In Good 

Company is crammed 

with recipes and ideas for 

get togethers and good 

times. Loads of fabulous 

dishes, but our favourite 

is Chatter Platters (who’d 

have guessed?). A great, 

big generous platter of 

good things to graze on 

all evening, which Sophie 

suggests you do the next 

time you’re hosting book 

club (hello), the girls for Friday night drinks or the neighbours 

for a catch up. Think bruschetta and warm streaky bacon with 

blue cheese and figs, arancini and baked feta and olives. And a 

peach and rosemary G&T. She’s our kind of hostess, and this is 

our kind of cookbook. Murdoch Books 

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Wish list 

Choose a healthier oil 

Rio Largo Extra Virgin Olive Oil is in a 

class of its own. Not only does it boast 

beautiful floral packaging, its taste is 

superior to most other olive oils. It also 

has a twist tap, which ensures minimal 

exposure 

of the oil, 

keeping it 

fresher for 

longer. Plus, 

it’s beautiful 

enough to 

display on 

your al fresco 

table, to 

serve with 

salads and 

fresh bread 

on a perfect 

Spring day. 

Find Rio Largo 

Extra Virgin 

Olive Oil at 

Daisy & Co, 

Preller Square 

from R270 for 

1 litre. 

Spring is in the air… 

and that’s a good enough reason 

to try something new 

Be adventurous with a fresh new fragrance 

Have you been using the same old perfume since forever? Then, now is the 

time for a new fragrance! Fragrant House sources the finest French fragrances 

from the most discerning perfumers in France. They stock fragrances for 

women and men. Ladies, remember that your fragrance may be invisible, but 

it can be the most powerful accessory you wear. Choose between designer 

fragrances with fresh, floral, woody or musky accords. For the man in your life 

– choose between fresh, citrus or aquatic notes to noble tobacco and leather 

accords. Find Fragrant House at Preller Walk, Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein, 082 824 0681. 

Find better ways to hydrate 

Water is the best way to rejuvenate your body – all year round. But, if you 

find the idea of drinking plain water unappetizing, make your own flavoured 

waters with different combinations, such as lemon and lime, cucumber and 

pomegranate, or orange and mint, or drink sparkling, refreshing and healthy 

kefir water. Kefir water is available at Emagenes in the Loch Logan Waterfront and 

at CoffeeTalks in Ray Champion Street, Rayton from R59 for 1 litre. 


There’s life beyond cow’s milk 

Are you looking beyond cow’s milk for health reasons 

or dietary preferences, or do you simply want to 

experiment with non-dairy alternatives? The good 

news is that there are many options available out 

there. Oat milk is a popular choice because it’s 

naturally sweet. It also contains soluble fibre, which 

makes it creamier. Almond milk also has many 

followers, although many brands contain 

added sugar. You could make your own 

almond milk by soaking almonds 

in water and then blending and 

straining away the solids. Coconut 

milk is also favoured by many. It has 

a pleasant flavour, and it’s a good 

non-dairy milk alternative that’s 

safe if you have a tree nut allergy. 

Buy non-dairy milk alternatives at 

Checkers, Checkers Hyper, Pick n Pay 

and Dischem. 

Healthy breakfast sorted 

Sick and tired of sugar-laden breakfast cereals? Then, Simple 

Truth’s No Added Sugar High Protein Swiss Style Muesli 

is the answer! It contains only seven ingredients – gluten 

free jumbo oats, red sorghum, raisins, almonds, milk powder, 

coconut flakes and whey powder. Try it for a high fibre energy 

boost to your day. Shop it at Checkers and Checkers Hyper from 

R39,99 for 350 g. 

Tofu or not tofu – that’s the question 

Tofu is one of those foods that most people have a love or 

hate relationship with, but many agree that it’s much more 

enjoyable when fried to make it crispy and crunchy. For the best 

tofu experience, marinate it, dust it in flour and fry in chunks, then 

use in a Thai curry recipe that normally would call for chicken, beef 

or pork. Look out for LiveWell plain tofu, black sesame tofu and 

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Compiled by: Margaret Linström 



THE WORLD’S 

her oyster... 

Text: MARGARET LINSTRÖM. Photographs: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN. Venue: tuscan rose, Make-up: KRYOLAN 


Although Zandile Masia wears the Teen Universe South Africa 2021 crown 

with pride, for her, choosing between being pretty or being smart was 

never an option. ‘Surely I can be both,’ she insists. Here she speaks to Get It 

– before winging off to the Teen Universe pageant… 

andile’s recipe for success is 

simple… a close-knit, 

supportive family, which 

consists of her mother and 

stepfather, a twin brother, and a 

younger sister. She describes her 

‘momager’ as ‘sweet, caring, the anchor 

of our house, and the driving force of 

our family. She’s also 

my number one fan’, 

while her stepfather ‘is 

our cornerstone, very 

flexible and jolly. He 

has learned to become 

a pageant dad over 

the years and enjoys it.’ 

Zandile also speaks about 

her biological father, with whom she has a close relationship. “He has 

always been supportive of me, and will always be.’ 

Zandile’s modeling career began five years ago when she enrolled 

at Ace Models in Bloemfontein. ‘I went to Ace Models knowing that 

I wanted to be a model, but not knowing that it wasn’t easy.’ She 

recounts how she did not win her first pageant in 2016. ‘It’s not easy to 

handle a loss when you thought you were the best in the competition. 

I went back to the drawing board and realised that with pageantry you 

don’t win or lose, you either win or learn. From that day onward, I never 

lost a pageant. I entered and won all the local and national pageants I 

entered.’ 

In May 2020, she won the big one – the Teen Universe South Africa 

2021 crown. Teen Universe South Africa is the preliminary round for 

the international Teen Universe. ‘I’ll be representing South Africa at the 

tenth anniversary of Teen Universe this month. After being crowned 

as Teen Universe South Africa, I knew that the international stage was 

calling my name. The Teen Universe title will mean a lot for my country 

and me. The moment I walk on that international stage I won’t be 

known as Zandile Masia, but as South Africa – it gives me great joy to 

know that I’ll be wearing South Africa on my chest.’ 

Apart from her modelling and pageantry work, Zandile is studying 

Brand and Marketing Management at Vega School in Cape Town. ‘The 

most important thing for me in life is to have financial security and 

independency, and to live a life I won’t need a break from. I want to be 

able to provide for myself and for my family.’ 

Zandile is also a firm believer in bringing hope to other people. ‘I run a 


project where I collect second-hand 

clothes from friends and family and 

donate them to the needy. I’ve clothed 

2900 people in secondhand clothes 

this year.’ 

Although she makes it sound easy to 

juggle her diverse roles, she says that 

the most challenging part of her daily 

life is ‘to keep up with the expectations 

of others, as they sometimes forget 

that I’m also human. Plus, I have 

no privacy.’ On the other hand, 

she relishes meeting new people, 

engaging with inspirational women, 

and building healthy relationships. 

When asked about what she would 

like to see more of in the beauty 

industry, she answers ‘diversity’. ‘We 

should have a body that monitors the 

proper representation of communities 

who lack representation in the media. 

All those who are forgotten and not 

catered for should be acknowledged 

and be given a chance to showcase 

their talents.’ Zandile would also like 

to see models and aspiring beauty 

queens being empowered on how to 

handle different situations, including 

how to handle winning or losing a 

beauty pageant. 

With so many hours of her week spent 

working, who is Zandile when she is at 

home and away from the scrutiny of 

being picture perfect? ‘When I’m not 

a beauty queen, I’m just a normal girl. 

I spend most of my time indoors. I’m 

also a clothing designer, so I spend a 

lot of time behind my sewing machine. 

I love spending time with family. I don’t 

have many friends and I spend most of 

the time with my mom. She’s my best 

friend and my partner in crime when it 

comes to shopping.’ 


Teks: MARGARET LINSTRÖM. Foto: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN 

NUL-VERMORSING 

WIKUS BOTHA SE PASSIE 

Wikus Botha van Osem Shop, die zero waste-winkel by CoffeeTalks Café in Rayton, 

Bloemfontein, is passievol oor nul-afval. Hier praat hy met Get It oor sy hartsprojek… 

CoffeeTalks is ’n mengelmoes van… 

verskeie kreatiewe insette, harde werk 

en ’n organiese uitbreidingsproses 

wat getrou is aan ’n persoonlike 

leefstylfilosofie en visie. CoffeeTalks 

Café het begin as ’n koffiewinkel 

en het mettertyd uitgebrei tot ’n 

Mediterreense restaurant, bakkery en 

deli. 

Osem Shop is ’n… zero waste-winkel 

wat ongeprosesseerde kosse, grane, 

bone en rys, asook vars vrugte 

en groente, speserye, organiese 

skoonmaakmiddels, plaaslike produkte 

en meer verkoop. Die idee van die 

winkel is dat jy as ’n klant jou eie 

houers en verpakking bring en dan per 

gewig betaal vir die produk wat jy wil 

koop. Sodoende spaar jy op onnodige 

enkelgebruik-plastiek en -verpakking, maar jy kan ook soveel of so min as wat jy wil 

koop. 

Osem het begin as… deel van CoffeeTalks. By CoffeeTalks het ons verskeie eco 

ethics aanvaar as deel van ons leefstylfilosofie, waarvan een ‘regverdige handel en 

zero waste’ is. Dus het ons bewus geraak van die afval wat ons genereer met die 

aankope vir die restaurant en het ons toe begin grootmaat koop, asook direk van 

verskaffers, om met minder enkelgebruik-verpakkings te sit en om persoonlike 

verhoudings te bou met al ons verskaffers om produk- en handelsintegriteit te 

verseker. Ek het toe besluit om van die produkte in kleiner maat sonder verpakking 

te verkoop om te verseker dat die produkte vars bly deur dit vinniger te verkoop. 

Net na die eerste grendeltyd toe handelswinkels kon oopmaak, het ons besluit 

om die winkel ook oop te maak. In Desember verlede jaar het ek besluit om die 

winkel ’n afsonderlike identiteit te gee, en so het Osem Shop ontstaan. Ek het 

Osem Shop begin vir ander wat ook ’n passie het om meer omgewingsvriendelik 

en verantwoordelik te koop. 

Die woord ‘osem’ is… ’n Hebreeuse woord met verskeie betekenisse, waarvan een 

‘sterkte’ is. Ek het dié woord gekies gebaseer op ’n ander word, ‘asam’, wat dieselfde 

wortel deel en wat ‘stoorkamer’ beteken. Ek het ‘osem’ ook gekies, want dit klink 

soos awesome en dit sê lekker! Vir ons beteken dit dus: Daar is ‘sterkte’ of krag in 


Teks: MARGARET LINSTRÖM. Foto: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN 

BLOEMFONTEIN SE 

BINNENSHUISEPLANT- 

GHOEROE 

Ek het my grootmenslewe… op ’n plaas teen die Vaalrivier as ’n boervrou 

deurgebring. Ná my man se dood het ek en my dogters Bloemfontein toe getrek. 

Bluebell is… my happy place. Ek’t my winkel begin omdat ek gevoel het ek is op 

’n plek in my lewe waar ek nou aan myself kan werk en dink. Oorspronklik was 

Bluebell ’n bloemiste maar ek het vinnig die geleentheid gesien om eerder te doen 

wat ek nou doen. Ná tien maande kan ek sê, ‘Ek is Bluebell en ons spesialiseer in 

binnenshuise plante, dekoratiewe potte en mandjies.’ 

Plante in en om die huis gee…’n sin van verantwoordelikheid en tevredenheid. 

As jy ’n plant aan die lewe kan hou, het jy sukses bereik en almal strewe na een of 

ander vorm van sukses. 

Binnenshuise plante is goed vir 

jou… want hulle maak die lug skoon, 

sommige meer as ander. Om ’n plant 

te versorg en te sien groei is goed vir 

’n mens se gemoed. Groen is ook die 

kleur van groei en lewe... plante is ’n 

bewys daarvan. 

As jy ’n vertrek wil ophelder en 

opvrolik… maak gebruik van plante. 

Die onderbewussyn absorbeer die 

energie wat plante afgee, so dit maak 

happy hormones! 

My belangstelling in plante het 

ontstaan toe… ons op die plaas gebly 

het. Elke plaashuis het mos maar ’n 

groot tuin. Hier in Bloemfontein het ek 

nie ’n groot tuin nie, dus het my liefde 

vir binnenshuise plante gegroei. 

My toekomsplanne sluit in… om my 

eie reeks potplanthouers te maak – 

dit sluit in leer-, lap- en tou-houers. 

Persoonlik wil ek ’n goeie nalatenskap 

vir my dogters los; nie finansieel nie 

maar as ’n ma, mens en vrou. 

Die belangrikste lesse wat die lewe 

my tot dusver geleer het, is… bly altyd 

nederig, moet nooit gaan lê nie en 

vertrou op God. 


Tydens ’n lui naweekdrentel 

by Reizis Square, vang ’n 

klein winkeltjie propvol 

van die mooiste huisplante 

dadelik die oog. Binne is dit 

’n groen oase van plante 

wat pronk in kleurvolle of 

ongewone houers. Die vrou 

agter die winkel met die 

parmantige naam – Bluebell 

– is Anin Smit. Hier 

praat sy oor haar liefde vir 

plante en gee raad oor hoe 

om huisplante aan die lewe 

te hou… 

Anin se topwenke om jou 

binnenshuise plante gesond te hou: 

- Moenie huisplante oorwater nie 

– een keer per week is gewoonlik 

genoeg. Onthou ook om die grond 

net klam te hou – kurkdroog of 

sopnat veroorsaak probleme. 

Gelukkig wys meeste plante as 

hulle dors is – dikwels sal hulle blare 

hang. 

- Die meeste binnenshuise plante 

soek nie direkte son nie. Hulle soek 

wel helder lig. Sommige plante, 

soos die Vredeslelie en Skoonma 

se Tong, vaar goed in ruimtes met 

minder lig. 

- Plante wat goed doen in minder 

lig en hou van humiditeit floreer 

in ’n badkamer of ’n kombuis. 

Spuit hulle gereeld nat met ’n 

spuitbotteltjie. 

- Gee jou plante een keer ’n maand 

’n knippie Engelse sout vir voeding. 

- As ’n plant goed doen op ’n plek, 

moet dit nie skuif nie. 

- Vee gereeld die blare van jou 

huisplante met ’n klam lappie af. 

Anin se keuse van die ses beste 

binnenshuise plante: 

- Vredeslelie (Peace Lilly) – die huisplant 

vereis min lig en groei mooi in ’n 

badkamer 

- Skoonma se Tong (Sansevieria 

trifasciata Laurentii) – dit vereis baie 

min water en sal ook in ’n kamer 

met min lig groei 

- Varings –‘n badkamer is die perfekte 

plek vir varings; hulle groei welig in 

‘n spasie met hoë humiditeit 

- ZZ-plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) 

– hulle is droogtebestand, kan in 

donkerder vertrekke groei, en kan 

’n bietjie ‘verwaarlosing’ oorleef 

- Vioolblaarvy (Ficus lyrata of Fiddle Leaf 

Fig Tree) – dié gewilde plant, wat in 

’n paar jaar in ’n groot huisboom 

kan groei, is ’n pragtige keuse. Dit 

het egter ’n vertrek met helder 

lig en gereelde water nodig. As jy 

voel dat jou leefkamer ’n bietjie 

drama nodig het, is dié boom die 

antwoord. 

- Anthurium - die aantreklike plant 

is beskikbaar is verskeie kleure. 

Hulle kan groei in verskillende 

ligtoestande, maar sal beter aard in 

helder, indirekte sonlig. 


Inspired by the soft, breathtaking 

hue of the light that hits the streets 

at daylight, say a warm welcome 

to Valentino Born in Roma Yellow 

Dream ... there’s one for him, and 

one for her. In their glass prisms 

with an edgy, punk rockstud lids, 

you’ll find these new, highly 

desirable fragrances, priced 

from R1300 for her, R1840 for 

him, at Edgars, Foschini and 

Truworths. 

From Team Dr Josef, 

TDJ Intensive Moisturising Mask 

(R525) ... exactly what it says it is ... 

an intensively moisturising cream 

mask with natural hyaluronic acid 

and active ingredients for softer and 

smoother skin. Use it once or twice 

a week and see the results. We also 

fancy the TDJ Neroli Flower Toner 

(R420), a revitalising and refreshing 

facial mist for demanding skin. 

When you’re hot and bothered, just 

gently spray over your face for a 

revitalising, uplifting boost. It’s lovely 

for mature, dry, dull skin and you 

can use it as often as you need to. 

Buy online from futurethis.co.za 

Dry skin. Eczema. 

Skin irritations and 

inflammation. Skin Oil 

from Africa’s Purifying 

Hemp Seed Oil has a 

high volume of essential 

fatty acids that will 

help. It’s also good 

for treating fine lines 

and wrinkles making 

skin feel firmer and 

refreshed. This purifying 

oil is fragrance-free 

and suitable for 

sensitive skin. R75 from 

skinoilfromafrica.co.za 

Deeply hydrate and reduce the appearance 

of fine lines and wrinkles with Esse’s 

Hyaluronic Serum, which offers intense, 

targeted anti-ageing with a cruelty-free 

formulation. Combining the powers of 

probiotics, prebiotics and hyaluronic acid, it’s 

a rapidly absorbing serum which protects 

collagen and slows premature signs of 

ageing. R460 from faithful-to-nature.co.za 


And ... breathe 

A new season. A chance to relook at your beauty routine. 

And a time to relax, recharge and refresh. 

A fresh fragrance uniting an invigorating 

aquatic strength with the aromatic elegance 

of Cypress, inspired by raw nature of 

Pantelleria. If that doesn’t sound like Spring, 

nothing will. The remote Mediterranean 

island of Pantelleria, which lies between Italy 

and Africa, has long inspired Giorgio Armani. 

It is a piece of paradise on earth and offers 

a respite from the hurried pace of everyday 

life. Cyprès Pantelleria evokes the essence 

of the island, fusing the fresh scent of cypress 

trees and seafoam. It’s zesty and soothing, 

fresh and warm ... and it’ll be on the fragrance 

shelves later this month. Find it for R3200, 

exclusively at Edgars. 

The best self-care? Sleep. If you 

struggle, try DuoCalm Sleep 

Formula. With chamomile 

and valerian, magnesium and 

Vitamin B, one tab about half an 

hour before bedtime helps you 

calm down, relax and nod off. 

R477 from fusionlabsonline.com 

Compiled by Kym Argo 



Jacket: Le temp des Cerises - 

R2800 

Pants: Le temp des Cerises - 

R3000 

Top: Le temp des Cerises - R1600 

Shoes: YAYA - R1800 

Bag: YAYA - R2200 

Sunglasses: YAYA - R900 

Mask: Sissyboy - R100 


Stepping 

into Spring... 

With temperatures rising and Spring on 

our doorstep, the right time to give your 

wardrobe a makeover is now. This means 

less layers and lighter clothing to get you 

through a warmer day while you still look 

stylish. With over 

40 brands in their stores, 

Que’s Boutique curates 

clothing to satisfy 

your soul. 

Coat: YAYA- R4600, 

Top: Le temp des 

Cerises- R1500, 

Pants: YAYA- R2700, 

Shoes: PAEZ- R660, 

Belt: YAYA- R1300 


September 2021 Get It Bloemfontein 17 

Compiled by pierce van heeerden, Model: Annique Borman, Clothing: Que’s Boutique

On the braai ... crayfish 

Step up your braai game this Heritage 

Day ... with crayfish. The meat grills 

beautifully, and its natural richness 

just gets better when drenched in a 

wine-infused, buttery Beurre Blanc 

sauce. A delicious warm-weather treat, 

particularly when paired with a glass 

of Fat bastard Chardonnay. 

The wine This is the granddaddy (or 

grandmammy, if you prefer) of all Fat 

bastards. Inhale the scent of classic 

ripe, rich butter and tropical fruit, taste 

soft vanilla ... it’s a voluptuous wine 

that’s fabulous to drink. 

The crayfish braai Serves 8 

(depending on size of crayfish tails) 

You’ll need: 20 crayfish tails; melted 

butter, for brushing; 150ml Fat 

bastard Chardonnay; 60ml white wine 

vinegar; 1 Tbsp shallots, finely minced; 

225g fridge-cold butter, cut into small 

cubes; salt and pepper, to taste 

To serve: Fresh green salad and 

lemon wedges 

To make: 

Prepare your braai. 

For the sauce: Bring the Fat bastard 

Chardonnay, white wine vinegar and 

shallots to the boil. Reduce until you 

have about two tablespoons of liquid 

remaining. Then turn the heat down 

as low as it can go, and add the cold 

butter two to three little pieces at a 

time, whisking constantly. 

Continue to add the butter, whisking 

with each addition until the sauce is 

thick, smooth and glossy. Season to 

taste, then strain into a bowl and keep 

in a warm place or in a dish with warm, 

not hot, water (heating the sauce too 

much will cause it to split). 

For the crayfish: Cut the crayfish tails in 

half. Clean, remove the veins, rinse well 

and pat dry with paper towel. 

Brush the melted butter evenly over 

the crayfish halves and braai them 

flesh side down for about two minutes 

and then flip and finish cooking for 

another one to two minutes. 

Remove crayfish from the braai and 

plate family style on a platter. 

Season with salt and pepper, and 

drizzle with the Chardonnay Beurre 

Blanc - serve the rest on the side 

for dipping. 

Squeeze over some fresh lemon juice 

and plate alongside a big green salad. 

On the coals 

A new twist on the 

traditional braai 

September is Heritage month. So ... braai. 

But why not up your braai game by catering 

for pescatarians and vegetarians, too? 


Coal-cooked vegetarian options 

Tomato risotto. An ice-tea sandwich. Chermoula mielies. Cheese fondue. A 

braai doesn’t have to be just a twirl boerewors and a rump kebab. And it really 

doesn’t have to scare off any vegetarians coming to the Heritage Day party. 

Jan Braai The Vegetarian Option kicks off with a traditional braaibroodjie and 

ends 200-odd pages later with apple tart in a potjie. In between there’s recipe 

after delicious recipe for cooking over the coals, without a chop in sight. Plenty 

of inspiration taken from abroad - Greece, Italy, India, all with a local twist (after 

all, ‘here in Africa we know how to make a fire and we know how to braai,’), but 

traditionalists will be kept happy with Umngqusho, bobotie, soetpatat. For us ... 

we’re making this braaied sweet pepper salad, the aubergine pita and coalbaked 

peaches in port. A great spin on the traditional braai. Bookstorm 

If the braaied sweet pepper salad and peaches in port tickle your fancy, 

you’ll find the recipes on getitmagazine.co.za/bloemfontein 


Light 

as art 

This month we’re all about living gently. Soft lighting required! 

For that, and so much more, we love the local online store Palmy 

Living, where you’ll find curated, locally designed decor and 

furniture items all carefully selected to help you create a space 

worth escaping to. The names of the collections - A Slow Life, A 

Day in Africa - should give you an idea of what you’ll find ... statement 

pieces for people looking to create a glorious, intentional lifestyle. 

Palmy Living’s headed up by husband and wife duo Johann 

(engineer, product designer, practical thinker) and Cara-Ann 

(creative, strategist, dreamer) Potgieter. One of the latest additions 

to the collection is The Sculptural River Lamp - functional art at its 

best. Dreamed up and designed by the talented Maria Magdalena 

Atelier, who was inspired by African rivers, it was created by Palmy Living in 

collaboration with ceramic artist Corinne de Haas, and is a limited edition, proudly 

South African collector’s piece. It’s not for the timid ... all feminine lines and 

standing tall at 75cm, it costs R6325. Details: palmyliving.com 


Your will is an act of love 

Light up your home 

Lighting sets a mood Make sure you select the right lighting 

by looking at form and function. When setting the mood, 

you should consider the shapes of the light, the shadows, 

the extent of light and of course the colour of the lamp 

design. It all helps to create a specific atmosphere. Add more 

atmosphere by adding candles to your room lighting. 

Lighting gives dimension to your room In a room, we need 

to have elements that create space and dimension. When we 

include lamps and hanging pendants, these elements lend 

interesting dimensions to your room. 

Lighting provides interesting focus areas A room should 

have various focus points that draw the eye and create 

areas of interest. When we have a home that focuses on 

different shades of neutral, these focus points become more 

important. So then, you’ll be looking for texture, height, and 

shades of the same colour. 

Tips for selecting the right lighting 

Look at heights Lighting at various heights creates 

interesting focal points. But when you have an open plan 

design, connecting two-to-three rooms, you should try to 

keep the lighting from the roof the same height. You can 

create dimensions by adding lamps and even candles for 

interest. 

Select the right colours: Create a core colour palette for your 

home. This will help you to develop rooms that complement 

each other ... you can then select lights that fall within your 

chosen colour palette. 

Keep it interesting, yet consistent While shapes, colours 

and contours can add interesting features to your lighting, it’s 

important to keep some consistency in either style, trend or 

colour. 

Choose the right bulbs Make sure your lighting is soft and 

the right colour for your room. Do you like a white light, or do 

you want to create a mood with warmer yellow lights? You 

can also get interesting bulbs that become a feature element 

to your light ... large and oversized bulbs with interesting 

wiring which bring an element of design into your home. 

Shades and form Keep in mind how the shape of the shade 

or light will look in your room and where it will be placed. 

Shapes can offer interesting features to your home. Find 

lighting with different shapes and sizes to create a beautifully 

designed space. 


Leaving a legacy is about a lot more than you may think. 

It has little to do with how much money you have or may leave behind 

when you pass away. Leaving a legacy for your loved ones, by means 

of a last will and testament, is really an act of love and caring. Without 

one, your last wishes may end up as a guessing game and a source of 

heartache and frustration. 

David Thomson, Senior Legal Adviser: Sanlam Trust, says that by 

leaving a will, you get to choose who inherits what, who winds up your 

estate and who looks after your minor children – or even your pets. 

“Also remember that it costs money to carry out a will, so apart from 

drawing one up, you should also make sure there is enough money 

in your bank account – or from your life insurance policies – to settle 

outstanding debt, taxes, funeral costs and estate expenses.” 

An executor such as Sanlam Trust can deal with the instructions of 

a will efficiently and minimise any possible confusion. “It also helps 

if your family is aware of where your original will is kept, what your 

funeral preferences are, how things will be paid, and who to contact 

at your place of employment in the event of your death,” says David 

Thomson, Senior Legal Adviser: Sanlam Trust. 

Here are seven non-negotiables when it comes to drafting a will: 

1. Make sure your will is drawn up by a professional, like a financial 

planner, or an organisation such as Sanlam Trust 

2. Appoint an executor to take charge of winding up your affairs. This 

person will, among other things, be responsible for reporting your 

death to the High Court, collecting all your assets, closing bank 

accounts, and opening an estate bank account, so ensure that you 

appoint someone capable. 

3. Be clear as to who should get what – from your immediate heirs to 

charitable organisations 

4. You may need to nominate a trustee (or trustees) to look after your 

minor children should you have any 

5. You will need to select two witnesses, older than 14 years old, who 

are of sound mind and who are not beneficiaries in your will to initial 

each page of your will in your presence, and to sign on the last page 

(where your signature will also appear) 

6. The original signed will must be kept in a safe place as this is the 

only document that will be accepted by the master of the High 

Court on your passing 

7. Store your will safely. Some trust companies will keep their clients’ 

documents in their fireproof vaults for a small annual fee. Ensure 

your nearest family or your financial planner knows where the 

original document is kept. 

“Ensure you leave a legacy of the person you were and how you lived. 

Leaving a will could be the legacy you leave behind to ensure your 

estate, no matter how big or small, benefits the loved ones you leave 

behind,” says Thomson. 

Confidence Rule 23: 

A WILL MEANS YOU ALWAYS 

HAVE THE FINAL SAY. 

Get in touch and lets talk about your future together. 

T 051 407 8455 

E centralmarketing@sanlam.co.za 

Sanlam is a Licensed Financial Services Provider.

Known for their spectacular flowers, the genus Gladiolus is a highly 

adapted and specialised plant, which is found throughout Africa, 

Madagascar, Europe and the Middle East. South Africa is home to more 

than half of the world’s gladioli species and the Western Cape is the heart 

of species diversity. Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa 

is the first of its kind to offer a complete photographic record of the 166 

species that occur in the region. Posthumously completed (tragically 

Rod and Rachel Saunders’ work on the book was cut short when they 

were abducted and murdered during a field trip in 2018), this is the 

culmination of their long search to find and photograph every known 

species of Gladiolus in South Africa. It includes detailed descriptions of 

each species, along with info about ecology, pollinators, similar species 

and conservation status; more than1,000 exquisite photos; up-to-date 

distribution maps indicating where species have been recorded; and a 

glossary of terms with illustrations unpacking difficult terminology. R420 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO and ALICE COETZEE. 

Veggie of 

the month: 

Bush green beans are an easy, 

highly productive crop for the home 

gardener and especially for beginners. 

They are an excellent source of vitamin 

A and minerals as well as giving back to 

the soil, being efficient nitrogen fixers. Bush 

beans are also suitable for containers. They 

grow and produce very quickly. Plant them 

close together (they will support each 

other). Sow successive crops, every 

two to three weeks from August 

to May for a non-stop supply. 

Details: kirchhoffs.co.za 

Indoor plant of the month 

Philodendron ‘Shangri-La Is a very compact version of the 

traditional philodendron, with smaller lobed leaves and a dense, 

bushy shape. The lush, glossy green leaves make it an attractive 

home-office, house, and patio plant. Unlike its big daddy, it doesn’t 

vine and keeps its compact form, growing 60 to 90cm high and 

wide. It does best in a warm room, in a position that receives bright, 

indirect light or some morning sun. As a low maintenance plant, it 

only needs watering once a week, or less as the soil should dry out 

moderately before watering. Fertilise lightly once a month in Spring 

and Summer. Details: ballstraathof.co.za 


& 

LUSH 

GOLDEN 

We’re planting … Bidens ‘Golden Empire’ for its masses of golden daisy-like 

flowers that attract butterflies from mid-Spring through to mid-Autumn. The 

compact bushy plants (25cm high and wide) are useful as filler plants for garden 

beds, containers and hanging baskets. Bidens ‘Golden Empire’ grows in all types 

of garden soil, in full sun. It is water wise and tolerant of urban pollution. It shows 

off best when massed together. It combines well with other plants when used 

in mixed containers and hanging baskets but needs more regular watering than 

garden grown plants. The fine, bright green foliage is also attractive. It tends to 

be a biennial that is at its best for only two years. Details: ballstraathof.co.za 


Bloem’s own home brewed elixir - 

ADAM’S ALE 

Leanne Holtzhausen’s small-batch kefir water, called Adam’s Ale, was born from 

the need to help her baby daughter deal with allergies. Here Leanne tells the 

backstory of how Adam’s Ale grew into the success it is today… 

I grew up… in Bloemfontein. After 

living in Cape Town and elsewhere for 

a few years, my husband, Gertjan, and 

I moved back to Bloemfontein in 2014. 

Since then, we’ve became parents to 

Hanna-Cosette (5) and Gertjan (3). 

I was never very health conscious… 

but when my husband and I started 

planning a family, and especially when 

I was pregnant with Hanna-Cosette, 

we contemplated many of our choices 

and actions, what we put in our bodies, 

and what values we wanted to instill 

in our children from a young age. In 

2017, when my daughter was one year 

old, she suffered from terrible allergies. 

My husband looked for alternatives 

to help her body fight back, which 

did not include daily medication. He 

started experimenting with fermented 

foods, first milk kefir, and then water 

kefir, after reading about the incredible 

benefits. I was not fond of the taste of 

water kefir and experimented on my 

own. My goal from the start was that 

any child should like the taste of water 

kefir, especially since everything today 

is so highly processed and sugar-laden. 

That is where my passion project, 

Adam’s Ale Water Kefir, was born. 

Water kefir is… one of the easiest 

cultured foods to introduce into a 


child’s diet. It is sweet, bubbly, and full 

of flavour, which makes it similar to 

soda, but without all the extra nasty 

ingredients. 

Water kefir contains… bacteria and 

yeast. The kefir grains feast on sugar 

water, producing a beverage full of 

friendly bacteria and yeast. In a second 

fermentation, fruit, juice, or flavouring 

is added to flavour the water kefir and 

add natural carbonation, producing 

a beverage that is like fruit-flavoured 

soda, although not as sweet, and 

completely natural. Compared to 

other fermented beverages such as 

kombucha, water kefir is less acidic, 

giving it a milder flavour that is more 

palatable for children. The sweetness of 

water kefir is largely dependent on the 

culturing time. The longer it cultures, 

the more sugar the bacteria consume, 

and the less sweet it will be. 

Adam’s Ale means… ‘water’ based on 

the presumption that the Bible’s first 

man, Adam, had only water to drink 

in the Garden of Eden. However, the 

history of water kefir is not well known 

and it’s hard to say how far back 

mankind has been using these grains 

because of a lack of recorded history; 

but, it’s safe to say that it’s many 

centuries. I imagine these crystals 

culturing the water in the Garden of 

Eden, and that this incredible probiotic 

drink would have been enjoyed in the 

Garden. 

Water kefir is… loaded with valuable 

enzymes, easily digestible sugars, 

beneficial acids, vitamins and minerals. 

Some store-bought probiotic foods 

or supplements are beneficial but 

they aren’t as potent and usually don’t 

contain beneficial yeast. 

Probiotics have been used to ease the 

symptoms of… bloating, heartburn, 

constipation and diarrhoea, and 

gastrointestinal conditions; skin 

conditions such as eczema; colds and 

allergies; vaginal and urinary health 

issues (it reduces the incidence of 

thrush); oral health; and kefir may 

also help reduce blood pressure and 

cholesterol. 

Today, Adam’s Ale Water Kefir 

remains… a passionate hobby for me. I 

brew it in small batches at home in my 

free time, alongside my super helper 

Sylvia Mahloko, who has assisted me 

with it since day one. 

Limited quantities are sold weekly… 

at Emagenes at the Loch Logan 

Waterfront and CoffeeTalks Café 

in Ray Champion Street, Rayton, 

Bloemfontein. The kefir water retails at 

R59 for one litre and is available in four 

flavours. 

For more info go to adamsalewaterkefir@ 

gmail.com or contact Leanne on 082 896 

3286. 

Disclaimer: You should always consult your 

doctor before taking any nutritional, herbal 

or homeopathic supplement, or adopting 

any treatment for a health problem. 

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IVE YOUR 

ITTLE ONE 

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your child 

We are all concerned about our children’s eating 

habits at one point or another. 

So how do we make the transition from milk to 

enjoying various foods? 

The World Health Organisation encourages breastfeeding for the first 

six months of life, and thereafter the introduction of a variety of food is 

recommended at different stages of a child’s growth and development. 

We are encouraged to introduce both variety and texture to a baby’s 

diet. 

Studies have shown that fussy eating habits are often formed if 

textured foods are not introduced early on in a baby’s life. Textured 

foods, for example, can be a fruit or vegetable which is mashed with a 

fork or available in a convenient pouch, such as Delish. 

Research has indicated that 20% of babies were defined as being 

fussy eaters in cases where textured or lumpy food was not introduced 

between 6 and 9 months of age. In contrast, babies who were fed a 

variety of textured foods were happy to explore different tastes and 

enjoyed their food at mealtimes. 

So how else can we encourage our baby or toddler to eat? 

• Most children will refuse a type of food in the beginning, but one 

needs to persevere. You often have to offer a food up to 10 times 

before a child will accept it. 

• Be relaxed. A stressed mom or dad can result in a fussy or stressed 

child at mealtimes. 

• Children are very busy and prefer playing instead of sitting and 

eating, so keep meals small and mealtimes short. 

• Encourage your child to self-feed, even though they might make a 

mess. 

• Often parents are worried that their child isn’t eating enough. 

Children will never voluntarily starve themselves, unless they are ill. 

• Healthy eating habits lead to a healthy body and is important to 

avoid eating problems later on in life. 

• Children mimic their parents’ behaviour and often a parent who is 

deliberate about the food they eat, will translate into fussy eaters. 

• Fruit mixed with cereal or yoghurt make great starter meals. 

• If a child does not like a particular food, leave it for a few days, and 

then try again. 



Text: NATURES CHOICE, WWW.NATURESCHOICE.CO.ZA


good for mom 

Honey, lime and thyme roasted 

grapefruit with Simple Truth muesli 

Reap the antioxidant-rewards of grapefruit with this refreshing breakfast recipe. Topped 

with Simple Truth muesli, it will certainly kick-start your morning. 

YOU WILL NEED 

2 grapefruits; sliced in half 

2 limes; juice and grated peel 

2 tsp. (10 ml) chopped thyme 

3 tbsp. (45 ml) Simple Truth honey 

TO SERVE: 

1 cup (250 ml) Simple Truth mixed 

berry muesli 

1 cup (250 ml) yoghurt 

METHOD 

Mix lime juice, thyme and honey 

together. 

Drizzle honey over grapefruit and 

place under a grill for about 5 minutes 

or until slightly charred. 

Serve with a scoop of yoghurt and 

scatter with Simple Truth muesli. 

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TEETHING 

Text: COLGATE 




Sleeping time 

and your toddler 

Text: Johnson & Johnsons Baby 

Getting your toddler off to bed and 

him or her sleeping peacefully can 

often be a challenge. To ensure your 

toddler gets the sleep needed to 

be healthy and happy, stick to the 

bedtime routine that eases him into 

sleep while strengthening the bond 

you share. 

As your toddler starts becoming more 

and more independent and doing so 

many things for himself, it’s tempting 

to think of him as beyond babyhood. 

But keep in mind that he still has many 

of the same needs he had as a baby. 

He still needs a lot of attention, a lot 

of cuddling and a lot of sleep. In fact, 

toddlers need between 12 and 14 

hours of sleep in total, usually 11 to 

12 hours at night and another one to 

three hours during the day. 

Bedtime tips 

While most toddlers have learnt to sleep through the night, changes and stressful 

events such as switching from the crib to bed at too early an age, a trip or illness, 

may cause temporary setbacks. 

To ensure your toddler gets the rest and sleep he needs, you need to follow these 

bedtime tips: 

• Set a regular sleep schedule for napping and sleeping (avoid naptime in the 

late afternoon) 

• Establish a 20- to 45-minute night-time routine to help him wind down and 

relax 

• Provide a soothing surrounding that is dark, cool and quiet 

• Your child should be drowsy but awake when going to bed 

• Save his favourite night-time activity for last 

Keep a night-time routine 

A before-bed routine will help your toddler become sleepy and signals it is time to 

relax and prepare for sleep. Make sure that you stay consistent and follow the same 

pattern every evening. Your child will feel more relaxed if he knows what is coming 

next. Also, make sure his bedtime routine is always heading in the same direction – 

bed. 



Money 

habits 

for children 

Children are never too young to be taught good money 

habits. In fact, the earlier we teach them about the ins and 

outs of money, the healthier will the financial decisions be 

that they make as adults. 

Children are like sponges and absorb all the information that comes their way. 

Most of your child’s habits, good or bad, are formed before they reach the age of 

seven. That is why it is so important to instil good money habits from a young age. 

Teach your children about money on a daily basis. Show them how you use 

money to buy stuff. Show them the till slip and the change that you get back after 

paying for your purchase. Let them become used to handling money, but very 

importantly, keep it simple and stick to the basics. 

Small kids usually believe that they can purchase all the toys in the store with a R10 

note. So this is a good place to start teaching them how to budget. They need to 

learn that the cash in their hand has a limited purchasing power. So they need to 

plan how much they want to spend, and what they want to spend it on. 

Usually your child will end up crying, as he or she can’t decide what to buy (the 

choices on the shelves are just too overwhelming). This will be a great opportunity 

for you to start teaching them how to save. 

They can now purchase something from the store and save up some money to 

purchase something else at a later stage. Now they will also have a goal to save 

towards. 

It is very important that you manage your kid’s need for immediate gratification. 

As soon as they get money, they will have the need to spend it. I believe your 

child should have three piggy banks. In one of them he or she will save for the 

short term.The short-term piggy bank will help to satisfy their need for immediate 

gratification. The money in this piggy bank can be withdrawn on a monthly basis, 

and it can be spent on whatever your kid wants to spend it on. 

The second piggy bank will be your medium-term savings bucket. Here you will 


save for a longer period of time, and for 

bigger goals or purchases. The money 

in this piggy bank should not be 

touched for at least 12 to 18 months. 

The third piggy bank is for the long 

term, the money in this piggy bank 

must be left alone indefinitely. Time 

will tell when withdrawals from the 

third piggy bank are justified. 

Of course these three piggy banks 

must be financed from somewhere. 

Teach your children that money is 

earned through hard work or applying 

some entrepreneurial skill, and that this 

is the only way to get their piggy banks 

filled with cash. 

Dividing any cash earned in a 40/40/20 

split between the three piggy banks 

will be a good start, but one can also 

split it differently from time to time 

depending on how your child’s efforts 

and discipline evolve. 

Of course the piggy banks will have to 

earn an “interest”, and you as the parent 

will have to be the “interest” payer. Your 

child will be encouraged to save even 

more if he or she sees that their money 

is becoming more by just lying in a 

piggy bank. 

But once again, be creative, and keep it 

simple and practical. 


Text: Horace Terry, Senior Financial Planner: Aton Wealth Navigation




‘ME TIME’ for mom 

Step 1 – Cleanse your skin 

Moisten your face and apply a small 

amount of Purifying Neem Face Wash 

to remove dirt, oil and make-up. 

Gently work up lather, using a circular 

motion. Massage for two minutes 

before washing your face and patting 

it dry. 

Step 2 – Exfoliate 

Using your fingers, rub Purifying Neem 

Scrub in a circular motion on your face 

and neck for two to three minutes 

(avoid the eye area). Concentrate 

on the areas around your nose and 

forehead or if you have combination 

skin. Work on the areas that tend to 

be “greasy”. This removes dead skin, 

blackheads, whiteheads, and deeply 

embedded dirt. Wash your face and 

pat it dry. 


One of the key steps for mom to having radiant, younger 

looking skin is to get rid of old, dry, and dead skin cells. Try 

this Himalaya Herbals Pure Skin facial at home; 

it is best suited for oily to combination skin types. 

Step 3 – Steam 

If you have an oily skin, steam your face 

for five to seven minutes. It helps to 

increase circulation in your face. It also 

opens your pores so you can cleanse 

away impurities. 

However, you need to check the 

temperature beforehand to avoid hot 

water scalding your skin. 

Step 4 – Apply a mask 

Apply the Purifying Neem Mask evenly 

all over your face and neck. Avoid the 

areas around your eyes and mouth. 

Allow the mask to dry for 10 to 15 

minutes and remove it with a wet 

sponge or towel. 

Step 5 – Rinse 

Rinse with cool water, then wipe entire 

face with Purifying Neem Facial Wipes. 

Step 6 – Moisturise 

Apply a soothing moisturiser over your 

face and neck, choose either Light 

Hydrating Gel Day Cream, or Clear 

Complexion Day Cream. 


Text: himalaya herbals


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In this article, we answer your periodat-night 

questions, discuss how to 

beat night-time leaks and share top 

conversations from the Lil-Lets Talk 

community. Since there’s no reason 

why you shouldn’t have quality shuteye, 

even when you’re menstruating. 

Why don’t I sleep well when I’m 

having my period? 

If you have cramps, sore breasts, are 

bleeding and feeling off-colour, it’s no 

wonder you’re not having the best 

sleep of your life. Remember to drink 

plenty of water during the day to 

prevent dehydration caused by fluid 

loss, and try some light stretching or 

yoga before bedtime, which may ease 

discomfort caused by your period. 

Can hormones make me toss and 

turn at night? 

Totally! Fluctuating progesterone 

and oestrogen levels are not only 

responsible for your period, they’ll 

also likely make you more restless and 

less able to get a good night’s sleep. 

Why? The level of progesterone in 

your body drops before your period, 

and since this can influence your body 

temperature, it can also affect how 

much rapid eye movement (REM) 

sleep you’re getting. 

For people with noticeable 

premenstrual symptoms (PMS) less 

melatonin can also make it difficult to 

sleep through the night. 

I’m tired all day but the instant I 

actually want to sleep, I can’t. 

You’re not imagining your low energy: 

heavy bleeding can lead to low iron 

levels, which can contribute to fatigue 

and low moods during the day, and 

conversely, overtiredness can then 

affect the quality of your sleep at night. 

That’s why it’s important to eat ironrich 

foods like spinach, meat, fish and 

legumes during your period. Speak to 

your doctor about iron supplements if 

your period is extremely heavy. 

I have really bad period pain and 

often wake up two to three times a 

night. Any tips? 

Heat is our number one go-to. Warm 

up a hot water bottle (or two) and 

sleep with it behind your back or 

at your tummy, or try heat patches 

(they’re adhesive and warm up pretty 

quickly). If you’re into natural remedies 

for period pain, try sipping on herbal 

teas like chamomile, ginger and 


Your definitive guide to 

handling periods 

at night 

Night pads can help you sleep better. Period. Whether you’re 

tossing and turning or lying in the foetal position, chances are 

your sleep is affected when you’re having your period. 

rooibos before bed: their anti-inflammatory properties may provide relief from 

cramping. 

I double up on underwear and wear tights for extra protection. But I still leak. 

What can I do? 

Stressing about spillage is no joke. If you’re a heavy bleeder, it’s even worse. To 

combat this, start with your sanitary products: make sure that you’re using a 

tampon or pad that’s the right absorbency for you and can contain your flow. 

If you tend to soak through pads or tampons during the night, you might want to 

try out our new SmartFit Maxi Thick Night pad, the longest pad in South Africa**. 

This pad is specially designed to prevent night spills, thanks to its extra length, 

wings and wide-shaped back. 

But I should still lie on a towel and avoid sleeping on my back, right? 

You should always do whatever makes you comfortable, but trust us, the new Maxi 

Night Pad is designed to offer you extra protection against heavy bleeding and 

night time movement. 

The pad’s shape means it hugs you more at the back, which is where a lot of 

menstruators tend to leak from, and it helps to prevent that getting-out-of-bed 

spillage (we’ve all been there). We’re here to end the period stigma and the 

nightmare of leaks. Trust us, the brand-new Lil-Lets Maxi Night pad is perfect for 

sleepers who wriggle and those who tend to soak through their pads quite quickly. 

So, you can starfish, snore and even hit snooze. 

Want to know more? Join the Lil-Lets Talk community! Sign up at www.lil-letstalk.co.za. 

Lil-Lets Talk top tip: “Iron occurs in both meat and certain vegetables (such 

as spinach and broccoli). Although the heme iron in meat is more easily 

absorbed than non-heme iron in veggies, foods such as nuts, legumes, seeds 

and dark green leafy vegetables, they are still considered to be good sources 

of iron.” - Megan 


Text: lil-lets


Help kids COPE 

with the effects of Covid-19 

“At Laager Tea4Kidz, the health and well-being of all South African children is a 

priority, which is why we’ve sought the expert insight from counselling psychologist, 

Kerry Salvesen, and dietician, Mbali Mapholi, for a holistic solution to safeguarding 

children during this time.” 

Despite outward appearances and talk 

of resilience in children, the impact 

of the Covid-19 pandemic will be felt 

by every young person in some way, 

and it’s important that this is both 

acknowledged and addressed. Laager 

Tea4Kidz is encouraging caregivers 

to check in on the emotional wellbeing 

of children. “Too often, we 

overestimate our children’s ability 

to simply bounce back from an 

experience, and we miss the signs 

that something is wrong,” explained 

Tea4Kidz Marketing Manager, Candice 

Sessions. 

FIVE Tips to help children cope 

1. Ease their daily anxiety 

Salvesen, a highly experienced, 

Westville-based counselling 

psychologist specialising in child 

psychology, explained that anxiety is 

a natural response to unpredictable 

environments, such as those brought 

on by the pandemic. 

“The level of anxiety in our community 

has escalated and is feeding down 

to our children,” she said. “We need 

to really listen to our children and 

acknowledge their feelings before 

offering solutions. Routine and 

predictability are key ingredients to 

assist children with anxiety. Have some 

boundaries that are non-negotiable 

and have some that are negotiable. 


Children thrive with boundaries and 

feel safe and secure when boundaries 

are established and maintained.” 

2. Encourage exercise 

Salvesen said one should not 

underestimate the importance 

of physical activity in children’s 

development. “We need them to 

exercise every day, whether it is formal 

sports training or just playing outside. 

Screen time has eaten into children’s 

play and outdoor time, and it should 

be carefully monitored and limited age 

appropriately.” 

3. Maintain friendships 

While social distancing is a necessary 

part of children’s current reality, 

Salvesen reminds caregivers that 

children are social beings, and 

maintaining friendships is vital, with 

play dates and parties less frequent. 

“Find other ways to keep up their 

friendships, whether it’s video calls, 

letter writing or dropping off treats in 

the post boxes of friends.” 

4. Talk simply and with honesty 

“Many children have lost loved ones 

and been exposed to death for the first 

time,” explained Salvesen. “Remember 

that we cannot shield children from 

these real and difficult emotions. Our 

job is to walk with them through the 

stages of grief and hold their hands 

when needed. Speak in simple, truthful 

language and make sure that their 

basic needs are still being met during 

the period of mourning.” 

5. Maintain a healthy diet 

Specialist dietician, Mapholi, has 

years of experience in child-focused 

nutrition, with a passion for getting 

South Africa’s children into healthy 

routines. 

“What children eat and drink has an 

impact on their moods and how they 

manage day-to-day stressors and 

anxiety. 

“A diet rich in whole grains, 

vegetables and fruits is a healthier 

option than eating a lot of simple 

carbohydrates found in processed 

foods. Carbohydrate-rich foods and 

drinks cause a sudden increase, and 

then a quick drop in blood sugar 

levels which may cause a child to feel 

jittery, exacerbating underlying anxiety. 

Children have small tummies so it is 

crucial to not fill them up with sugarladen 

food and drinks.” 

Instead, she advises a balanced diet 

and constant hydration in the form of 

a drink like Tea4Kidz. This range has all 

the benefits of Rooibos tea, including 

antioxidants and improved overall 

health, with a variety of great-tasting 

flavours. It can be enjoyed hot, or cold 

as an iced tea with a squeeze of honey 

and some fresh fruit. 


Text: joekels tea / laager tea4 for kidz


Nappy bag: 

What to bring to hospital 

Childbirth is quite a memorable event which most families treasure for many decades. 

However, it can quickly turn into a nightmare for the expectant mother if she arrives at the 

hospital or clinic unprepared. 

Every mother-to-be needs a hospital 

bag packed with all the right items 

to make her stay in hospital as 

comfortable as possible. 

Life Rosepark suggests packing 

your hospital bag at least one 

month prior to your due date. They 

also recommend that you leave all 

valuables at home. 

Necessities for mom 

• Two to three sets of comfortable 

night wear – preferably with open 

front, for breastfeeding 

• Maternity pads (two packets) 

• Dressing gown 

• Three feeding bras 

• Breast pads 

• Slippers 

• Two towels 

• Massage oil, if preferred 

• Personal toiletries 

• Comfortable outfit for when you are 

discharged 

Necessities for baby 

• Disposable nappies 

• Sensitive wipes 

• Baby blankets 

• Babygrows 

• Two receiving blankets 

• Three baby vests 

• Hypoallergenic baby toiletries 

• Car seat, professionally installed for 

taking your little life home 

Items to consider for the labour 

room 

• Lip ice 

• Face cloth 

• Camera 

• Water to replenish fluids 

Text: LIFE ROSEPARK HOSPITAL 



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a piece 

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One of the most effective ways of relieving stress is to be close to water. 

Could be a hotel at the seaside. Perhaps a country cottage overlooking a waterfall. 

Our choice? A luxurious houseboat on Lake Jozini. 

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Mountains behind you. About 

gathering at the bar for an exotic 

cocktail at dusk, when the frogs and 

cicadas add their voices to the night 

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It’s a break from the city where you can 

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