One of the less talked about side effects of being married is having to deal with in-laws. As someone who has been married for a few years now, I can tell you that navigating the in-law relationship can be difficult and sometimes more exhausting than dealing with my own…
We all deal with disappointment of all kinds every single day of our lives. From disappointing loved ones. To general disappointments in work and life. And as someone who has dealt with her fair share of disappointments, I can tell you now that being faced with disappointment can make…
As someone who gave birth during a global pandemic. I didn’t have to put much thought into how I felt about other people disciplining my daughter. Being South African and living in France, I also realized pretty quickly that things work differently in both countries. In South Africa, children…
As the youngest of three girls, I know all too well how quickly fights can escalate. From unintentional jabs to miscommunication and hurt feelings. Which is why knowing how to communicate with your siblings is a skill worth learning. Not only will it save you a lot of unintentional…
For many of us this holiday season we will be kept apart from loved ones due to COVID 19. I for one know it will be the first time I am not with my mother who lives 14000 miles away in Sydney. We have not seen one another for…
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…
If you are black then in all likelihood you have heard the term “black tax”. The urban dictionary describes black tax as “The extra money that black professionals are expected to give every month to support their less fortunate family and extended families.”. As a young black professional I…