Things we love – September 2023

Organic goodness

Pure Beginnings exceptional range of natural products smell so divine, you’ll want to use them again and again. Made with only organic, botanical, and natural ingredients, we’re in love with their Kid’s Wash and Body Wash. Their latest perfect product is Natural Chest Rub and it works wonders to relieve a tight chest. But, everything is top quality.  You’ll have the peace of mind that these products have no nasties in them, toxic chemicals, or anything harmful for babies—and are also good for the environment, making it an excellent choice and safer alternative for the entire family.

Buy here or from Dischem.

Collagen care

Here’s something for all moms and moms-to-be. We know that sleepless nights and stress can wreak havoc with your skin. Motherkind has taken SA by storm with their marvelous range of collagen products. It’s no secret that collagen smooths and is anti-ageing for the skin, supports hair growth as well as being brilliant for cartilage as well as for your digestive system. We’re totally obsessed with their hot chocolate, which is delicious, healthy and has so many benefits for you! Their bestselling Glow from Within Collagen powder( which you can add to anything) is excellent for pregnant moms-to-be and safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Order online here

Traditional Healing

Sela Teas combine powerful traditional African herbs with delicious flavours and can assist with various illnesses. We gave the Sleep Tea with Winter Cherry and Rooibos to our teenager to assist with insomnia and she reported an excellent night’s sleep with no anxious waking! The Stress Tea also worked to calm us down when we were on deadlines and in a flap! The teas also come in mixtures if you prefer. For the full range of truly awesome tea and the stockists, visit their website and pick one! Sela Tea

Peaceful baby

Medela (we all know it’s the #1 Breast Pump brand) Baby’s dummies and pacifiers are simply the best! Designed to support natural suckling with soft silicone, they are extremely gentle on the skin with Sensopearls. Of course, you also need the Soother Holder to prevent it dropping onto the floor every three seconds! Give it a try and see how your little one enjoys it…

Check out their website and buy online at Baby City.

Ninja skills

We just discovered Total Ninja and our kids are insane for it! Obstacles, inflatable park, they have activities for all ages. Exercise and movement is excellent for kids—but even adults will enjoy it and have loads of fun! Go check it out and get rid of your excess energy and stress—it’s a great way to keep fit. They have branches in Cape Town and Jozi and do birthday parties, teambuilding etc.

Natural skincare

Local company Litchi & Titch makes the most fantastic skincare range. We tried their Overnight Vitamin C Melting Balm Mask, and it was glorious, making the face silky soft to the touch. Enriched with Bakuchiol (a natural retinol alternative), Seaberry Buckthorn and Rosehip help lighten, brighten and nourish your skin while you sleep. There’s no need to wash it off! We highly recommend all their products which are also very reasonably priced.

Shop on their site or get from Takealot.

BYY bookshelf

Tween

The World’s Worst Monsters by David Walliams

This man can simply do no wrong! Another must-have for your bookshelf collection—fabulous for parents to read together with their child and laugh-out-loud funny. Terrifying tales of marvelous monsters. Warning! If you don’t like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.

Buy here. 

Adult

Madwoman by Louisa Treger

In the past, women could be incarcerated in the lunatic asylum for being depressed, widowed, having an affair, being passionate, enjoying or not enjoying sex, having painful periods and being ill among many other ridiculous reasons. Based on a true story, NY Journalist Nelly Bly, ahead of her time, gets herself put into the loony bin so she can write an expose on the horrors that go on inside the hellish place, and hopefully change things for the better. Shocking, excellent read.

Buy here.

Autoimmune Survival Guide by Malvina Bartmanski

People living with autoimmune conditions has increased dramatically. These conditions, sometimes very abstract, are often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. This book offers support to those who suffer from Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the myriad of other what she believes to be “trauma driven illnesses” that impact on leading full lives. The book draws on the author’s experience in her psychology practice where she has worked with many people with mysterious health issues and offers invaluable guidance. Enlightening.

Buy here.