Nature has a way to instantly lift my mood. Even just a stroll through the garden is often the perfect quick break from work. Having grown up in the Free State with its wide, open spaces and ample outdoor places to explore, the city sometimes feels a bit limited when...
What is Slow Living?
When I tell people about the Slow Living inspirational talk I do, the first question I usually get asked is: “What is slow living?” So, I thought I’d pen the meaning and some benefits of slow living down, as it is through these two small words that I believe we can...
10 Best Ways to Plan Your Months in the Year Ahead
When it comes to planning for the year ahead, it's so easy to feel overwhelmed with everything that needs to fall into place come January. In our case, our daughter is starting Grade 1, Suitcase & Chardonnay has some significant milestones to reach in 2025, Wikus'...
voco The Bank: Scavenger Hunts on a One-of-a-Kind Family Staycation
Our latest hotel stay was everything outside of the norm. Think kids on pedestals, lost keys, finches, flamingos, owls, and scavenger hunts…
We’ve just moved house and this is how I coped
Moving house is no easy task. While it’s not easy, you can probably make it a little easier by doing a few simple things, though…
Last-minute gifts for those Christmas stockings
Left the Christmas stockings for last? Well, here are some last-minute suggestions on which gifts to stuff them with.
3 Books to read to feel financially empowered
It is always good to strive toward being the best version of yourself. If that means I need to read books to better my budgeting skills, then so be it.
Simple ways to reduce your spending
With living costs shooting through the roof, most of us struggle to make ends meet. Here are some simple ways to reduce your spending.
Wealth: PJ & Geo Botha’s new book, a guideline for families
PJ and Geo Botha’s very relatable book on wealth has just hit the shelves and it’s all about the money game done right when it comes to family and fortune.
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is around the corner. There is still time, however, to get your dad that very special gift that says what words often can’t.