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'Kids, I've Met Someone I Really Like...'

So you’re back dating and this time, instead of your parents’ approval, it’s your children you need on your side. Get it right from the start with our expert advice. 

Double Happiness

Mozambican islands have a charm all of their own. Carinè Müller finds herself entranced by Ilha de Moçambique and Ibo Island

Your Complete Guide to a Gorgeous Winter

They don’t call it Old Man Winter for nothing: cold temperatures and air aren’t exactly what you need to look dewy, luminous or young. That’s all going to change, because we asked top experts how to protect your skin, hair and body from the cold so you can feel beautiful all season long.

An Indulgent Moment With Mom

Spoil the mom in your life (and her taste buds) this Mother’s Day with all her favourite favourites from BAKERS Choice Assorted.

Growing Business With Plants

Sara Trickett tells how she went from being a chef and trend forecaster to her dream job, owning the plant shop Saint Verde Botanicals. 

Life With A Sugar Addict

In the first of her monthly columns for Good Housekeeping, writer, blogger and mom of two Susan Hayden discovers that sometimes our best intentions as parents are just, well, sweet…

Laptops

Laptops now cost about the same as full-sized desktop PCs, and so mobile computing has become the norm. Of course, you’ll get the most value from your investment if your laptop is not too big or heavy, otherwise you won’t have it available when you really need it, so choose wisely.

Make Memories

A time capsule is fun to create – and so important in the years to come.

Have More Energy In 2018!

While they haven’t yet figured out how to bottle and sell the stamina of a seven-year-old, these doctors do have the advice you need to refuel and feel ready to take on the world. Hello, new year!

Beat Menopause Brain Fog

We know about hot flushes, but menopause can also affect memory, mood and more. Here’s how to cope at work and at home…

Marriage: How To Last The Long Haul

Cultivate stubbornness. Embrace change. Acknowledge that there’s more than one version of truth. Here are some ways to stay the distance.

Naturally Nicole

Forget the cool, controlled woman you see on the red carpet. The real NICOLE KIDMAN is warm, vulnerable, witty and madly maternal. Stephanie Rafanelli falls for her charms

Help Your Teen Achieve Their Potential

Nagging is the worst way to encourage your child to achieve at school. Our experts offer other strategies.

How She Did It - Entering The App Space

Nosipho Gamede has moved from corporate mom to independent operator of her own entertainment mobile app

Let It Go

Yep, that’s what we’re suggesting: let go of the drive to do everything perfectly, and let go of the self-recrimination that comes when you don’t. It’s the quickest way to becoming truly content – and reaching your full potential. Start here. BY JENNIFER KING LINDLEY

The Dangers Of 'Sharenting'

We are quick to tell our children to think before they post photos and info on social media, but maybe it is time we turned the focus on ourselves, writes Sophie Baker. Oversharing info and pics of your children online – ‘sharenting’ – could be harmful to your children, both now and in the future

Budget Smartphones

Even at the budget end of the smartphone market there are plenty of great handsets. Many now have excellent camera tech combined with large, sharp screens for easier viewing and typing. With a bit of careful shopping it’s now possible to save a packet while delivering a great phone experience for any of the personalities in your household

Stepping Out In Style

Twin sisters Stacy-Leigh and Ché-Leigh Peinke followed a shared passion for holiday footwear and launched their striking range of Sweet Peas sandals.

Are You Raising A Mean Girl?

There are mean girls in every school, but is there one in your house? Deborah Herd finds out how to spot the signs and help your daughter move from mean to merciful…

Make Money Doing What You Love

Take your hobby to a new level with these tips from business coach and author Christy Wright

Adulting 101

Hands up who has this life business sorted, says GH columnist Susan Hayden

5 Who-knew Ways To Fight Pain Naturally

You slept funny and your neck is stiff. You tripped over your child’s skateboard and whacked your knee. And oh yes, that tension headache after the call with your, er, extremely helpful sister-in-law. Learn about the latest approaches to feeling better, fast.

'My Mom Will Always Be My Best Friend, But When I Saw Her That Day, I Knew Things Would Never Be Quite The Same.'

I WAS TEACHING LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING WHEN IT STARTED. I had driven home to celebrate my 38th birthday with my mother.

Great Conception

Business developer and marketer Amber Guegan and graphic and web designer Carole Moreau have grown their friendship and shared experiences of motherhood into a thriving T-shirt brand.

Upskill & Save With These Courses

GetSmarter and Good Housekeeping are offering R2 000 off these selected courses. Book one today and improve your earning potential

The World According To Julia

After a lifetime in film, Julia Roberts is making a television series. Why, some will ask? Because she wants to

7 Ways To Get Your First Book Published

Getting your first book into print takes commitment, focus, a huge amount of luck and a social-media presence. By VanessaRaphaely, whose debut novel, Plus One an entertaining page-turner about the dark underbelly of the glamorous worlds of celebrity, womens media and film was published by Pan Macmillan South Africa in September

Everything You've Ever Wondered About Sunscreen

Still Not Sure What SPFReally Means? Which One To Choose? Or How To Actually Use It? Weve Got You Covered.

Jamie Talks Food, Family & Fame

With a new book and TV series celebrating Italian cooking, JAMIE OLIVER is as busy as ever. Good Housekeepings Jackie Brown catches up with him

Focus On What You Can Eat, And What You Can't

Need a winter diet boost – and a fresh way of thinking about food? Focus on what you can eat, not what you can’t. It means you’ll be happier and healthier, says nutritionist Anita Bean