New you special; get slim & strong: 30-day tone-up plan (no gym!) Pearl Thusi: 'Being a mom is both the best and the hardest thing I've ever done'; Foods that make your body burn fat faster; DIY hair colour & how to apply make-up like a pro; Why I married the same man TWICE; Light suppers: Low in kJ, big on flavour (includes dessert); The big life sort-out: Healthier, happier and more organised
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Found: The only 10 beauty products you’ll ever need; 128 brilliant ways to upgrade your life: glowing skin, healthy mind, better job; Actress Anna Kendrick: 'How do I unwind? With carbs & YouTube'; Ditch the gym: total body toning with just 1 move; The TRUTH about COFFEE (the news you’ll want to hear!); Yes, yes, yes! How to sex up your relationship... starting tonight; Easy food for friends: the ultimate Easter menu for home entertaining; Your time to shine: be brave, be confident... be yourself!

Nice girls guide to getting what you want; Find your fashion confidence: The secret to looking slimmer in your clothes (and it's not a diet!); Wellness expert & entrepreneur: Andene Thomson - 'Goodbye, toxic diet culture. Hello, self-acceptance!'; 10 ways to sleep better: expert advice; Transform basic furniture into something special; 20-min suppers; Enjoy the simple life: Get more reward for less effort in your wardrobe, workout and even your hair!


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Speedy make-up tricks to save time on busy mornings, Actress Emma Stone, Be happier everyday, Smart new ways to anti-age your brain, Add wow in an hour: Quick & easy decor ideas using just a tin of paint, GENIUS: how to get more done in half the time, The money-saving issue

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Stronger fitter happier: Ditch the gym - The 15-min home Pilates workout, Theatre actress and Chicago star Carmen Pretorius, GENIUS: Keep the kids busy with quick & easy Easter crafts, The new5-minute make-up routine & miracle hair tricks, Home & away - Can you make a long-distance relationship work?

Hello gorgeous: the secret to looking fabulous, Make-up Artist & Influencer Gina Myers, Debate: Should you be trying to improve your man? Can't sleep? How to switch off your brain before bed, Fast fix ups: Upcycling projects you can do in a weekend, Your best life starts now

365 Great hair days: makeovers for every type and texture, Fitness and health expert Lisa Raleigh, Shock news: Why gossiping might actually be good for you, Try it: DIY tweaks to boost the value of your home, Marriage hit a rough patch: Here's what to expect in couples counselling

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Summer special: Fashion & Beauty, The colour combo that suits everyone, Simplify your skincare for better results, Local foodie Claire Allen, Fix it: 7 surprising reasons you have a headache, Make-up that won't budge in the heat, Less stress more fun: smart ways to have both, Gifts for the hard-to-buy-for...made by you, Healthier and happier 

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Look 5 years younger: Youth-boosting tricks from your make-up bag, Musician and Idols SA vocal coach Tima Reece, Impress for less: Smart new ideas for celebrating special occasions at home, The real reason your diet isn't working, Fast fix-ups: Sort the mess & add a little magic to children's rooms, Make it happen

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Coffee Addict? how your cuppa can help you burn fat feel great and exercise more, Chef and food blogger Zorah Booley, DIY Hair colour, The one thing couples don't talk about... but should, Love the home your in, More time for you

Always tired? Have a nap! Why experts say it's good for you, Life coach and curve model Marciel Hopkins, The truth about affairs, Smart ways to avoid getting sick this winter, Get a flatter tummy fast, Entertaining at home, Easy Life upgrades

5-minuter hair fixes, TV presenter Lalla Hirayama, Add wow in an hour - décor tricks for when there is no time, Divorce-proof your marriage, Too busy to workout- the 15-min no-gym fat burner, Say hello to happiness

The body shape diet: eat well slim down, Health & fitness blogger Cara-Lisa Sham, Zero effort beauty tricks, Sell your home: Styling tricks for a faster sale & better price, The secrets doctors tell their friends

Get up & Glow the salon style facial you can do at home, TV presenter and chef Nti Ramaboa, Surprise reasons you can't shift baby weight, Why divorce doesn't have to be a disaster, Expert advice on everything, The no-money home makeover

128 holiday tips & ideas, Radio presenter and blogger Bailey Schneider, Be stronger fitter happier best online workouts, The truth about carbs, Love him but not his BFF, Relax and enjoy

PARTY SPECIAL: READY STEADY GEORGEOUS EASY DAY-TO-NIGHT MAKE-UP LOOKS, THE WOMAN BEHIND SUZELLE DIY, THE 24-HOUR PANIC DIET, NATURAL WAYS TO BLITZ PAIN, SWIMWEAR TO FIT YOU PERFECTLY, YOUR FESTIVE MENU SORTED

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Essentials South Africa Magazine - February 2020

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‘I believe happiness IS A CHOICE'

What's In Our Handbags?

Keep That Holiday Feeling All Year

Could Your Flaw Become Your Superpower?

I THOUGHT I WAS JUST BLOATED

DON'T TELL ME I CAN'T MARRY THE SAME MAN… TWICE

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