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Parenting Mistakes We All Make...And What To Do Instead!

When you’ve got loads on your plate, you want the time spent with your kids to be enjoyable, not a marathon of nagging. There is a better way…

Party Hosting Made Easy

‘Tis the season to be jolly, so follow our easy tips to give your social gatherings that extra bit of sparkle

Sort Out Your Make-Up Bag

Tidy your stash today, and your face will thank you tomorrow

Getting Married?

Stand the chance to win a dream wedding, worth over R74 000

'I Don't Cook... I'd Sooner Use My Oven For Storage!'

TV and radio presenter Zoë Brown tells Libby Allen about how she’s learnt to face life head on, making memorable first impressions, and the one thing every DIY fundi needs...

Fake A Clean House In Just 20 Minutes

Who has the energy to keep a spotless home? Not us! Here’s how you can 'fake clean' a house... just don’t open the cupboards after!

Moyin Oloruntoba

YouTuber and Expresso reporter Moyin Oloruntoba, 26, on being a self-starter, growing up in Lesotho, and what’s in her handbag

‘yoga is my me-time’

cover star jamie-lee on her love of joburg sunsets, yoga, and growing up on a farm

no ordinary joe

have you ever had a fitness guru tell you to eat more? well, now you have. meet the body coach, joe wicks

'I Feel Like I'm Just Getting Started'

Stacey Norman chats to Janine Jorgensen about stepping outside her comfort zone, being unafraid to voice her opinion, and how she’s ready to embark on a brand-new chapter

Accepting That I Needed Help Changed My Life

After three years of sobriety, actress Sarah Kozlowski, 33, feels ready to open up about her journey battling alcoholism. She chats to Essentials about the steps she took to get – and stay – sober…

The Naked Truth

Our body’s bumps, bruises and bulges can tell us a lot about our health. So be brave and bare all in front of the mirror today

Blitz Weekend Weight Gain

Is the number on the scale refusing to budge despite your best efforts? You might be falling victim to the weekend weight-gain trap.

Work, Kids & Marriage... It's All One Big Juggling Act

She’s taken beauty into the boardroom ¬ busy working mom Cindy Nell-Roberts tells Essentials why her motto is, ‘Just get on with it!’

Don't Tell Me I Can't...Be Friends With My Ex

Jacqueline Oliver, 54, and her best friend of 30 years, Mark Oliver, weren’t going to let their divorce ruin their enduring friendship

5 Things To Know When Buying A Second-Hand Car

Don’t get stuck with a lemon. Follow Kate Ferreira’s guide to finding a winner

Declutter Your Inbox

It turns out that taking the time to sort your emails could have a huge impact on your stress levels – here's how to click yourself calm

Rock A Red Lip

It’s the colour of the season, and we’ve made it easy for you to wear it

Parenting Fails

Like the learner’s book you study before you get your driver’s licence, we think there should be a parenting manual. These moms might agree…

Don't Tell Me I Can't…Be With A Younger Man

Diane Albertus’ friends might poke fun at her for having a ‘toy boy’, but she couldn’t be happier with her husband, Neil, who’s 11 years her junior.

'Losing Everything Gave Me A Chance At A Fresh Start'

Chef, blogger and TV personality Nthabiseng Ramaboa, 34, chats to Leigh Hermon about the mistakes she has made, reinventing herself (and her career!), and memorable Friday night dinners.

Don't Tell Me I Can't Secretly Elope

Sarah Britten Pillay, 43, never thought she would love again after her first marriage, but a whirlwind romance changed all of that...

First Date Fails

Who hasn’t been subjected to small talk and awkward introductions? These brave women share their hilarious dating blunders…

I've Landed My Dream Job... Working With Chocolate!

She loves a kitchen shortcut and never says no to a slice of cake. Essentials’ dessert guru Katelyn Williams is a woman after our own hearts.

Want More Sex?

Sex is important in a relationship, but often we’re too shy to talk about it. So if you’re not doing it as often as you’d like, here’s some expert advice...

‘I Love Having A Front-Row Seat To Watch As History Unfolds'

Katy Katopodis, 41, talks to Leigh Hermon about breaking news, her Twitter addiction, and how she unwinds after a hard day in the office.

Don't Tell Me I Can't… Dye My Hair Pink

Reckon experimenting with your hair is only for twenty-somethings? Think again, says 40-year-old mother-of-two Philippa Feher…

Mother Dearest

No matter how old we get, mom always knows exactly what to say or do to make us blush. Our readers share their most cringeworthy moments...

‘Our Lives Changed After The Diagnosis'

Bianca Birdsey, 35, tells Leigh Hermon how she and her husband Graeme coped when they discovered their three daughters were deaf.

Learn To Love The Job You've Got

Feeling frustrated and unappreciated at work? There's no need to quit; try these quick career fixes instead.