Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Essentials South Africa

    I HAD TO TELL MY BOYS I HAD CANCER

    Nov 18, 2019 4 minutes

    Putting the first bauble on the tree is the moment when, for me, Christmas really begins. Decorating the house with my husband Greg and our sons, Billy, 11, and Jamie, nine, and seeing the joy on their faces means more than anything. Since the boys were born, I’ve always wanted to make their Christmas as magical as possible. But, of course, cancer doesn’t care what time of year it is when it decides to strike a family.

    When I first noticed that one of my nipples was leaking discharge in April 2016, I wasn’t worried. I’d experienced a number of harmless lumps and cysts while I was

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Essentials South Africa

    Essentials South Africa1 min readCooking, Food & Wine
    3 Of The Best...
    Denny Durban Curry Sauce, R26,99 for 415g , Checkers Ina Paarman’s Tikka Curry Coat & Cook Sauce, RRSP R28,99 for 200ml , leading stockists Low Fat & kJ Controlled Korma Cook-In Sauce, R51,99 for 400g , Woolworths
    Essentials South Africa2 min read
    Colours We Love... Dusky Purple
    Dusky purple with its brown undertone, used on the walls, is superb for giving large, light-filled spaces a more intimate, cosy feel. Paired with white woodwork and ceilings, this hue won’t overwhelm or feel claustrophobic, either. Just choose pure w
    Essentials South Africa1 min readCooking, Food & Wine
    CHECK OUT Essentials.co.za
    Okay, so it’s not exactly cake, but it’s the next best thing. This carrot-cake oats pot is an irresistable breakfast treat. We've rounded up the very best pet-related gadgets that will make your life easier ’ and you can buy them all online! If you

    Related Books & Audiobooks