EcoBalance Lifestyle

It’s amazing to think that we are already heading into another season, lockdown is in it’s first year and that a quarter of the year has somehow flashed by. Covid-19 is still a concern as it continues to ravage health, economies and the freedom to be

We've all heard news reports of how, during lockdown, skies in big cities around the world turned blue as air pollution diminished, waterways cleared up and wild birds benefited from humans staying home. People drew closer, too, as humans re-evaluate

As people look for ways to fortify themselves with energy, clarity and hope to overcome the continuing uncertainty, spirited and emboldening shades satisfy our quest for vitality. Illuminating is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity,

Mavala Mini Colours is the best choice in matching up to this years Pantone’s Colour of the year trend is Lemon Drop, Moon Grey & Austin. “Yellow always looks magnificent on darker skin tones and grey is a colour that best suites fair skin. If you ar

If 2020 has taught us anything it's that health is king – and it all starts with your choices. 2021 is about not settling – not for junk food filled with chemicals, nor for alcohol that hasn't been carefully crafted. People are, more than ever before

offUgo reading glasses by David Green Eyewear. As technology advances, we all continue to use blue-light emitting screens indiscriminately, knowing that it may be affecting our eye-health and sleep… The good news is, with offUgo Blue Block readers by

The term 'fake news' is the broad term used to describe articles that are intentionally misleading and can be proven to be false. It is often presented in such a convincing manner and intentionally manipulates a person's take on real facts, events, a

Who does not love a bit of summer sun? It rejuvenates the body and the soul, however just as your skin is vulnerable to damage from the sun's harsh rays, so is your hair. That healthy sun-streaked look is great, but it can also leave your hair frazzl

Hey-Gorgeous's No More Chlorine Mistremoves chlorine from hair and skin in one single application. Chlorine damages the hair by making it dry, brittle, smelly and discoloured. Simply rinse, spray onto hair and skin, shampoo/rinse and voila! No more C

Marc Anthony Hair & Scalp Detox Instant Cooling Scalp Treatment provides instant cooling relief for a dry and irritated scalp. This scalp treatment contains peppermint oil and witch hazel, which leaves your scalp feeling refreshed. Available at Disch

Over the past few years, plastic waste has become a major environmental concern owing to its harmful effects on marine life as well as human and other land animals. Product packaging is believed to be responsible for around 42% of the total global pl

EBL: TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. Stephanie: I did my schooling in Cape Town and then studied Politics at the University of Edinburgh. After that I did two diplomas one in Business Management from WITS and the other in Production Management f

All loungers are filled with recycled polystyrene. The wood used for a few of their products, is from alien tree species. Fabrics are either sourced from local manufacturers or printed using water-based, eco-friendly dyes. Available from www.sunnyspo

EBL: TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF? Emma: I am Emma Stam, a 21-year old small business owner, currently living in Knysna, South Africa. A previous interior design student with a love for all things simple, stylish and fabulous. EBL: WHAT MADE YOU S

My journey with grief became a roller coaster blur, it started the minute I received her video that she couldn't 'carry on anymore'. None of us are ever prepared for the death of a child, we somehow prepare ourselves for the day when our parents die

(Not) A piece of cake! is an e-book recently written and published by 19-year-old Capetonian, Hannah Altmann. It gives readers a glimpse into her struggle with Anorexia, an eating disorder, unfortunately, all too common amongst young girls in today's

Unless you're buying raw denim, your jeans have likely undergone a finishing process. It's the last but most crucial step in denim production, giving jeans a broken-in look and feel from day one. Unfortunately, finished denim uses a lot of water. Lev

adidas Originals returns with three unique iterations of the Stan Smith sneaker. Marking the beginning of a new journey for Stan Smith, adidas Originals has committed one of its longest standing and most successful silhouettes to creating a more sust

Many people believe that if they pay for their water they can use it in any way they wish. And if they have a borehole, well then, it's their water anyway, so why shouldn't they use as much as they want. The fact is, it has nothing to do with whether

Being aware of your best water usage is the place to start. There are various ways to conserve water and to use water to the best advantage Firstly plant your vegetables together that have the same watering requirements. When you establish your veget

These beautiful dresses are made from 100% Recycled Polyester. Recycled polyester is made from old PET bottles or similar. H&M works tirelessly with upcycling, recycling and reusing, rather than using up even more virgin resources. One of many ways t

EBL: PLEASE SHARE WITH OUR READERS A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF? Gillian: I started my business 17 years ago in my mum’s kitchen in Newlands. I studied a business degree but was always interested in food and nutrition. My business was born out of my passi

Only the finest spices/ingredients are used in all of Spice and All Things Nice products. They are hand made and contain no preservatives, additives or added sugar. The product categories include Balti, Indian, Cape Malay, Thai, Moroccan and Middle E

By Spice and All Things Nice SERVES 4 • Tbsp of olive oil• 2 teaspoons Spice and All Things Nice Korma Curry blend• 1 large onion (finely chopped)• 2 celery sticks (finely chopped)• 1 large carrot (finely chopped)• Few sprigs of thyme• 1 litre vegeta

By Spice and All Things Nice SERVES 4-6 • 4 chicken fillets/chicken pieces• 1 large onion• 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)• 1 tin tomato paste• 250 ml plain yoghurt• 250 ml cream• Spice And all Things Nice Basmati rice• 2 tbsp oil• 3 tsp of Spice An

By Spice and All Things Nice SERVES 4 • 1 red onion (chopped finely)• 2 tbsn oil• 200g Spice and All Things Nice Dhal Curry mix• 1 chicken or vegetable stock cube (½ cup boiling water)• 1 tomato (chopped)• Fresh coriander• 1 tin coconut milk • Heat o

By Spice and All Things Nice • 2 tbsp oil• 500 g beef fillet or beef strips• 3 tspn Spice and All Things Nice Massaman Curry mix• 1 tbsp fish stock• Fresh coriander• 1 tin coconut milk• 1 sweet potato – chopped• 1 normal potato – chopped• ½ a red pep

By Spice and All Things Nice Almonds eat them raw, roasted or toasted, these versatile tree-nuts are home to protein, fibre, manganese, Vitamin E and Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids, making them handy in any dish… anytime, anywhere. This is a lovely refreshi

Tintswalo Lapalala has launched two conservation participation experiences that offer guests the unique opportunity to join the Lapalala conservation team in rhino and elephant research and monitoring activities in the Lapalala Wilderness Reserve in

In line with the vision of the Dutch owners, Frank and Myriam Vogel, to further reduce the carbon footprint of the lodge, various eco-friendly initiatives have been put in place. Mhondoro is the proud owner of a major solar power installation of 620

The following tips will help transform your home space into an ergonomic workspace: Though tricky when working from, focus on creating a space that is separate to your home life where possible. If working from the dining table or similar, then use a

A totally up-cycled home office. Painted air bricks are great to put things in, between the bricks old shelving was used this added more space to create interest. Old wooden side tables that was heading to the dump was saved and have been painted, to

Every working space should have a selection of containers to keep things neat, tidy and helping to reduce clutter. By putting your office supplies into containers it will give an uncluttered look and feel. Invest in containers and have fun finding th

EBL: SHARE A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF. Wendren Setzer (WS): I originally started in textile design and went into the design industry at first, but didn't find it challenging or inspiring. I found it quite hard to get a job, and when I did, the job was v

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According to Educational Psychologist Robert Thomas-Stark, when considering the merits of contact teaching and online schooling, it is important to ask, “What is school supposed to be?” School has more of a role than just academics. It is about makin

ECD operators are largely NPOs and microsocial enterprises – mostly owned and run by communities. Many operate in a quasi-informal manner providing a service that is needs-based, especially in poor communities. These ECDs have limited resources and c

• A4 or A3 White paper• Crayons, coloured pencils or khoki pen • Draw your picture and colour or create an outline drawing which can be coloured in later.• Laminate your picture. ■

• 1 cup softened butter• 450g light brown sugar• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda• ½ teaspoon salt• 2 eggs• 3 cups cake flour (400g)• 200g chocolate chips (you can use a mixture of white and milk chocolate chips) • Preheat

• 3 quarter cup of butter (125g), softened• 1 cup of brown sugar• Half a cup of peanut butter• 1 egg• 1 and a half cups of cake flour• 4ml of bicarbonate of soda• 2,5ml of salt• Half a cup of rolled oats • In a food processor, blitz the butter, sugar

Mountains, in particular, are home to some of the rarest species, which have adapted to the high altitudes and, in many cases, are found nowhere else on the planet. On Table Mountain alone there are more than 2 200 different plant species, some of wh

THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION by Stock Collectables are designed in Amsterdam and handmade in Cape Town. Clean lines and unisex designs result in timeless pieces that form the essentials for your little ones capsule wardrobe. Created to love and last beyo

▪ How to achieve green changes in your home.▪ Aquaponics can be a fishy success.▪ Insomnia what are the natural solutions?▪ Essential oils what are the benefits?▪ How ecofriendly (or not) are feminine hygiene solutions?▪ Make a foot rest from eco-bri