Bite Size: Ways to show your mother outside of mothers day
We can all agree that mothers do a lot. As someone who was raised by single mothers and having recently become a mother myself, I have come to realize that being a mother takes a lot more than what meets the eye. Not only are mothers often the primary…
The (Sustainable) GROW She Evolves Gift Guide
Is it just me, or does this year feel like a a make or break year for relationships, connections and ties? Personally I have had to reevaluate the friends I value and want to stay connected to, even when staying connected seems hard. Similarly, my sister and I have…
What I learnt about marriage after having a baby
If there is one thing I didn’t see coming, was how challenging marriage would be after having a baby. After years of being just the two of us, I never really put much thought into what life and marriage would look like with three of us instead of two….
The (sustainable) 2020 HEAL She Evolves Gift Guide
With the holidays around the corner, it can be hard to get into the festive spirit. Especially given everything we have gone through this year. But, thats exactly what we should do. It is after all the bad times that help us to appreciate the good times. Which is…
The politics of black women’s hair and the journey to self expression and freedom
Solange said it best when she sang “Don’t touch my hair”. A sentiment that was felt by women of colour everywhere. If you are a woman of colour, chances are your hair has come up in discussion more times than you care to count. Whether it’s questions about whether…
Bite Size: Home made chakalaka
Chakalaka, South Africa’s most loved relish of relishes. The one side and share dish you dare not leave out of the braai/barbeque. And my first real food love and the dish I swear by when gathering with friend’s and family. Make this recipe for gatherings or to enjoy with…
Managing chemo side effects
When I first found out that I had cancer, I was terrified. The word cancer itself upholds a weight that is shattering, draining, and discouraging. To add on to the fear, I tortured myself by reading about cancer and watching fictitious cancer films where almost everyone with a cancer…