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Sweet, Simple, Stunning Gift Wrap
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Sweet, Simple, Stunning Gift Wrap

Picking out presents is the fun part, but tying yourself in knots over how to wrap them isn’t nearly as good of a time. Make it easier on yourself with this trick: start with a roll of plain brown paper, then finish off each box with eye-catching embellishments you probably already own.

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December 2018
Recover From Almost Anything
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Recover From Almost Anything

You danced, drank or dined the night away, and now you have regrets. Whether it’s a bellyache, a hangover or exhaustion – or (poor you) all of the above – this guide will help you feel like your awesome self again.

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December 2018
What Doctors Tell Their Friends About Anxiety
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What Doctors Tell Their Friends About Anxiety

Life happens – often bringing with it a whole lot of stress that can do a number on your health. These experts explain how to deal, plus the best ways to Zen out.

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April 2019
Leanne's Life Lessons
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Leanne's Life Lessons

She's effortlessly stylish and ready to perform live at 6am each week, Leanne Manas - multi-award-winning TV presenter, MC and motivational speaker - is equally at home doing tuk-shop duty at her children's school. Here the Morning Live anchor shares her lessons on life, love and the art of juggling.

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August 2018
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Your Biggest Paint Questions, Answered

So you’re finally going to tackle that weekend project (woohoo!) and you’re facing the not-so-fun stu : prepping, taping, fi nishes. With these pro tips, you’ll breeze through it all and start enjoying your beautiful new colour.

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August 2018
What ENTs Tell Their Friends
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What ENTs Tell Their Friends

That’s ear, nose and throat, if you didn’t know – and these doctors have the cure for so much of what’s bothering you. Here’s what they tell folks outside the consulting room.

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August 2018
Flying High With Beauty And Fashion
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Flying High With Beauty And Fashion

Tracey-anne Buckley Aggett has turned her passion into a business, running fashion tours to Italy and coordinating events, including what will be the fi rst Mrs Universe in Africa.

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June 2017
When Your Parents Split (And You're All Grown-up)
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When Your Parents Split (And You're All Grown-up)

How do grownup children cope when their parents split up? Many can feel just as hurt, angry and confused as young kids, discovers Angela Barrett

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June 2017
Your Pets - Smart Advice, Wise Buys
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Your Pets - Smart Advice, Wise Buys

3 Ways to Speed Up Your Poorly Pet’s Recovery

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June 2017
Sarah Jessica: Always & Forever
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Sarah Jessica: Always & Forever

Few actresses carve a permanent place in our hearts, but SARAH JESSICA PARKER is one of them. From Sex And The City to Divorce, she can do no wrong, says Annabel Meggeson

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September 2017
Changing Perspective
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Changing Perspective

Sometimes losing things you thought were important means gaining invaluable perspective, writes GH columnist Susan Hayden

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September 2017
Reese & Ava Powered By Love
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Reese & Ava Powered By Love

The success of hit TV series Big Little Lies has catapulted Academy Award winning actress REESE WITHERSPOON back into the spotlight, not only as a producer and actor but also as a role model and champion for women. And no-one has been more influenced by the star than her own daughter, Ava. Reese talks to Suzy Maloy about motherhood, family and the comfort of home.

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April 2018
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What Gynaes Tell Their Friends

Your gynaecologist knows you (ahem) better than most – but unless the two of you regularly chat over brunch, you probably haven’t heard this no-holds-barred advice.

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April 2018
Room To Move
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Room To Move

The greatest gift you can ever give your children is the space to be who they are, writes GH columnist Susan Hayden.

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January/February 2018
Handcrafting A Gin Revolution
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Handcrafting A Gin Revolution

When she launched Inverroche Gin in 2012, Lorna Scott had never worked in the liquor industry, but she was driven by her passion for sustainable development.

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January/February 2018
Fitting A Family Together
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Fitting A Family Together

Lisa Edelstein has two children, but she’s not their mom. The actress (star of Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce) is a stepmother – and she’s learnt a few things about how to belong in a family you didn’t start.

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January/February 2018
Chill Lessons From Kristen Bell
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Chill Lessons From Kristen Bell

If it seems like you’re constantly hearing KRISTEN BELL’S voice – in your kid’s favourite animated movie, singing the theme song of a buzzy documentary, as a character on that hit TV show – it’s true. But we think her voice should be inside your head as well: the actress and mom has some incredible wisdom on dealing with marriage, momspectations and jerks

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May 2018
Team Up To Lose Weight!
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Team Up To Lose Weight!

Shedding kilos is hard, but having a partner makes it easier and a lot more fun. These six women lost 114kg by working together – check out their amazing results

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May 2018
'The Main Lesson I've Learnt? Persistence'
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'The Main Lesson I've Learnt? Persistence'

She’s one of our best-loved authors, but Jojo Moyes was about to give up writing when her novel Me Before You became a hit. She talks about how life has changed, and how her new book reveals what came next for her heroine Louisa Clark

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May 2018
Switch Up Your Style
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Switch Up Your Style

Stuck in a (hair)style rut? That’s all about to change. We chat to the pros on how to achieve and personalise these three on-trend looks so that you too can have red-carpet-worthy locks

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July - August 2019
10 Tips To Have A Healthy Mind
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10 Tips To Have A Healthy Mind

Psychological health and happiness in the long-awaited follow-up to his bestseller The Chimp Paradox.

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July - August 2019
Living With Loss
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Living With Loss

One of my biggest life lessons is that you never actually ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one, writes GH columnist Susan Hayden.

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December 2017
Bluetooth Speakers
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Bluetooth Speakers

There’s a time for headphones and a time to go loud and proud with your favourite tunes on a Bluetooth speaker. Whether you’re bopping around the kitchen or enjoying the company of friends around the braai , it all goes better with music, and quality sound makes for the best memories.

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December 2017
Santa's Helpers
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Santa's Helpers

Meet the mother-daughter teaching duo who created a Christmas craze.

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December 2017
Eat These For Healthier Eyes
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Eat These For Healthier Eyes

Move over, carrots! (Well, don’t stray too far – you’re still great.) These delicious picks can help your vision stay sharp and problem-free well into your golden years.

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December 2017
Let It Go!
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Let It Go!

It’s long been known that holding on to anger can wreak havoc on your health.

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December 2017
Go Grey Gracefully
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Go Grey Gracefully

There is a silver lining to going grey. Here, we bust some grey-hair myths and meet Dianne, who made the transition

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June 2018
Going For The Gut
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Going For The Gut

Busi Gumede was heading up a major energy-solutions business when her health intervened, and led her to spearhead a South African probioticfoods revolution.

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June 2018
Solid Foundations
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Solid Foundations

There’s nothing like home renovations to put your marriage to the test, writes GH columnist Susan Hayden

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June 2018
Navigating A World Of Bullies
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Navigating A World Of Bullies

How do we teach our children – and ourselves – not to act in anger and with aggression when the planet feels like a less civil place these days? After talking to the experts (and taking a good, hard look in the mirror), writer Mira Jacob is figuring it out

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May 2018