Good reads

Winter Holidays and Talent Shows

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During the longer winter holidays the Wonderful team from the Youth Café made sure that entertainment and learning was fully on offer for the young ones not just in Greenhaven, but as far as George! We started off with a joint program at…
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KleinBegin Organic – Meer as ’n Winkel, Dis ’n Belewenis

KleinBegin Organic is ’n karaktervolle deli-winkel, geleë by Hart & Bosch Village in Hartenbos – ’n gesinsvriendelike kuierplek waar almal welkom voel. Tydens die skoolvakansie is ons elke dag oop, sodat jy en jou gesin enige tyd…
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Leon Roodt – Where Legacy Meets Vision in Architecture

Leon Roodt is a passionate and innovative architect based in Bloemfontein, blending a proud family legacy with a fresh, modern approach to design. As a registered professional with SACAP, Leon represents the third generation in a line of architects…
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Winter Warmers: DIY Rice Heat Packs & Hand Warmers

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As winter settles in, we all start craving that comforting warmth — the kind that seeps into your bones and makes the world feel a little lighter. But instead of cranking up the electricity bill or layering up like a walking laundry basket,…
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Why Our Eating and Sleeping Habits Change in Winter

If you’ve found yourself going to bed earlier, struggling to wake up in the morning, and constantly craving carbs and chocolate — you’re not alone. It’s not just in your head: our eating and sleeping habits genuinely change during the…
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Bare but Not Boring – What to Do in the Garden This Month

Winter might strip our gardens of their vibrant greens and blooms, but that doesn’t mean they have to become dull or neglected. In fact, this is one of the most important times to prep, plan, and protect — and to sneak in some peaceful,…
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Voëlkyk as Familie-aktiwiteit – Waar om te Begin

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Dis vroegoggend. Die lug is stil, behalwe vir die sagte fluit van ‘n voël in die boom voor jou huis. Jy steek jou kop by die deur uit, koffie in die hand, en daar’s hy — ‘n rooiborsie wat jou dophou. En só begin dit: jou eerste stap…
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The Power of Breath: Why We Need to Breathe Better

As I reflect on the way we live our lives, I'm struck by how often we overlook one of the most fundamental aspects of our existence: breathing. We breathe every moment of every day, yet many of us do it so inefficiently, resorting to shallow,…
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The Lobster’s Transformation

From pauper's fare to gourmet delight In colonial New England, lobsters were so abundant that they often washed ashore in massive quantities. This overabundance led to their reputation as the "poor man's protein," commonly used as fertiliser…
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Sound Healing

Sound healing is an ancient practice that has seen a resurgence in recognition for its benefits to humans in the last two centuries. My journey with sound healing therapy began in 2015. Having practiced as a social worker for 23 years…
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Selfdood onder Tieners – Gevaartekens wat Ouerfigure Moet Ken

Tienerwees is ‘n tyd van intense emosies, identiteitsvorming en sosiale druk. Vir sommige jongmense voel die wêreld egter donker en oorweldigend – en ongelukkig is selfdood onder tieners ‘n werklikheid wat nie meer stilgeswyg kan word…
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Scaling the Wall of Laws

Quite often we are not satisfied with conditions in our immediate community. We bought a property where we think we will live in peace and enjoy our surroundings. But then we discover, as old cricket adage goes, that we're batting on a sticky…
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Maklike Strekoefeninge vir Beweeglikheid – Stoeljoga vir Almal

Wanneer die koue oggende aanbreek en jy dalk minder lus voel om uit die bed te kom, is dit gewoonlik jou liggaam wat eerste protesteer. ‘n Stywe nek, gespanne skouers, en die gevoel dat jou rug dalk per ongeluk saam met die kersversie- rings…
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Interessante feite oor wolwe

bron: BBC Earth Die foto van ’n wyfie wolf wat haar lyf om haar maat se nek vou, word dikwels beskryf as ’n gebaar van beskerming en onvoorwaardelike liefde. Alhoewel wolwe wel bekend is vir hul sterk sosiale bande en liefdevolle gedrag,…
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Jou winterklankbaan

Vir koue dae, kopknikke in die reën, en dans-moves in jou kamer — hierdie is jou tienerwinter-snitlys. “Silwer” – Spoegwolf Rof, poëties en propvol emosie. Vir daardie oomblikke wanneer jy net wil dink en luister. “Leja”…
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Is My Old Will Still Valid—and Enough?

My wife and I drew up a joint will with a friend just after we got married. We now have three children, and I’m concerned what might happen to them if something happened to us. Do I need to have the will reviewed? The short answer is: yes.…
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A man’s will

There is a question that echoes through quiet moments and late-night thoughts: What will you leave behind? For centuries, humanity has searched for meaning beyond survival, seeking legacy, memory, and significance. Yet in our present era of…
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Humanity’s Gamble

Life on Earth is resilient. Across billions of years five mass extinctions have wiped out vast percentages of all species, yet each time life has rebounded, diversifying into new forms. Today, an estimated 99% of all species that ever lived…
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DIY BIRD FEEDER – A SIMPLE PROJECT FOR NATURE LOVERS                   

There’s something special about watching birds flutter around your garden — little splashes of colour, movement, and cheerful song. And the best part? Inviting them over is as easy as making them a snack! Here’s a quick and easy DIY…
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Diere wat hou van winter

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Sodra die koue wintermaande aanbreek, dink baie mense aan diere wat in hul neste, gate of grotte wegkruip om te gaan slaap tot die lente. Maar daar is heelwat diere wat eintlik ysige weer verkies! Sommige diere floreer juis in die winter…
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