Rust-en-Vrede Is Under Threat. And So Is Everything It Stands For.

The City of Cape Town is cutting support for Rust-en-Vrede Gallery in Durbanville. Learn what’s happening, why it matters, and how you can help save this historic cultural landmark.

How I Turned Into a Pot Plant and Suffered My Own Neglect

How I turned into a pot plant and suffered my own neglect™ 🌿
This month’s mood: blanket burrito. This month’s sponsor: definitely not SheWee™ (but it should be).
Bugsy ate something he shouldn’t have. I avoided the dishes and my soul is on a hunger strike.
But hey, the plants are thriving.

Popcorn: Your Low-Key Weight-Loss Weapon?

Discover how plain air‑popped popcorn is a sneaky weight-loss ally; low in calories, high in fiber and antioxidants, with tips on healthy home prep and flavour ideas.

Ubuntu: The Village House

A personal adoption story becomes a parable for South Africa’s unfinished rainbow, spiced with an Ubuntu stew anyone can share.

Why Do We Keep Needing Permission to Rest?

We live in a culture where burnout is a badge of honour. Where busy-ness is virtue, exhaustion is currency, and rest is treated like dessert, a sugary reward after you’ve swallowed the meat and bones of your suffering.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth: rest is not a reward. It’s a right.

Multiple Sclerosis and Self-Love

Written by -N. Collins, RN A journey of learning to embrace life with compassion and care for myself. When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in January of 2023, my focus was anything but myself. Providing for my household, caring for my children, caring for...

Coming Home for Autumn: Rest, Reconnection, and the Joy of Slowing Down

After time apart, we’re finally back together — cozying up through chilly mornings, late-night laughter, and slow weekends that remind us to rest. A journal entry on love, burnout, and the quiet healing of coming home.

Table of Us Braai Edition: Fearlessly Inclusive, Deliciously Healthy Fire-Cooked Recipes

Discover vibrant, inclusive braai recipes that bring herbivores, carnivores, and everyone together. Explore healthy, hearty meals cooked fearlessly over fire, promoting joy and community at your table.

Healing Together: How Community-Based Trauma Therapy Is Transforming Lives in South Africa

Discover how South African initiatives like Phola and Waves for Change are using community-based trauma therapy to support healing through storytelling, surf, and collective care.

12 Staples Every Healthy, Budget-Conscious Low-Carber Should Always Have at Home

Discover 12 essential low-carb kitchen staples that make healthy eating simple and affordable. Perfect for anyone on a budget looking to nourish well.

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I’ve spent two decades navigating chronic illness, mental health, and self-recovery. This blog is where I share what’s real—no perfection, just honesty, growth, and community. You’re not alone here.

How I Turned Into a Pot Plant and Suffered My Own Neglect

How I Turned Into a Pot Plant and Suffered My Own Neglect

How I turned into a pot plant and suffered my own neglect™ 🌿
This month’s mood: blanket burrito. This month’s sponsor: definitely not SheWee™ (but it should be).
Bugsy ate something he shouldn’t have. I avoided the dishes and my soul is on a hunger strike.
But hey, the plants are thriving.

read more
Why Do We Keep Needing Permission to Rest?

Why Do We Keep Needing Permission to Rest?

We live in a culture where burnout is a badge of honour. Where busy-ness is virtue, exhaustion is currency, and rest is treated like dessert, a sugary reward after you’ve swallowed the meat and bones of your suffering.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth: rest is not a reward. It’s a right.

read more
Multiple Sclerosis and Self-Love

Multiple Sclerosis and Self-Love

Written by -N. Collins, RN A journey of learning to embrace life with compassion and care for myself. When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in January of 2023, my focus was anything but myself. Providing for my household, caring for my children, caring for...

read more

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How I Turned Into a Pot Plant and Suffered My Own Neglect

How I Turned Into a Pot Plant and Suffered My Own Neglect

How I turned into a pot plant and suffered my own neglect™ 🌿
This month’s mood: blanket burrito. This month’s sponsor: definitely not SheWee™ (but it should be).
Bugsy ate something he shouldn’t have. I avoided the dishes and my soul is on a hunger strike.
But hey, the plants are thriving.

read more

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