What to do if you didnt do everything or anything on your 2021 new years resolution’s list?
As someone who has always been rather terrible at making and keeping new years resolutions. For the past two years, I decided to not make any new years resolutions. In part because I found it stressful. But also because when it came to the end of the year, I…
Why second-hand shopping is not the taboo we were brought up to think it is
I’ll be the first to admit that I love a good shopping spree. But with the economy being what it is and with a demanding and very expensive toddler to take care of, the days of splurging on designer pieces are far behind me. At least in the way…
Gladys Francis has inspired many to defy the odds
We are currently witnessing more and more black African women making their mark in this world. There seems to be a surge – although subtle – of confidence, passion, and resilience embroidered in the way black African women present and represent themselves. Black African woman are shifting, changing, transitioning…
Be prepared! Pharmacy school is not a walk in the park
If you are reading this article right now, you are probably considering applying for Pharmacy school or have already received an acceptance letter. If this is you, I assume that you are nervous, excited, or both for the road ahead. Nonetheless, Congratulations Sis! You are now a step forward…
Dolls that look like me from Imibongo Kamakhulu Dolls
If you have read our blog for some time now, then you probably have seen the numerous articles I have written about being a new mom (#sorrynotsorry). With all that new motherhood entails, one of the biggest things I had to consider early on was what kinds of toys…
I have moved out of the shield of my mother’s care
I grew up in conditions that sometimes meant worrying about whether or not I would find food on the table after school. My mother always miraculously found a way to ensure that my siblings and I were always taken care of. However, being a single mother of seven dependents…
Paying bills really Sucks! But having a financial budget makes it suck less
I am a 25 year old girl living alone and having to make some critical financial decisions. Personally, I mostly struggled with allocating my finances for ‘stuff’ I really want without falling short of other necessities that I really need. Making these financial decisions has been a learning curve…
Bite Size: 6 Powerful Affirmations to improve your writing
As a doctoral (PhD) student in the field of law, there is so much pressure and expectations to write ‘excellently’. I recently fell into this ‘pressure trap’ which left me feeling discouraged, insecure, anxious and even amplified the unwanted imposter syndrome. The one thing I started implementing to address…
Back to school tips for settling into your new university accommodation
Heading off to college or university can be an exciting time for some students, while for others, it can be a nerve-wracking experience. Which is why it is so important to settle into your student accommodation as quickly and as effectively as possible. This will potentially assist to reduce…