QVDBF is the Quinton van der Burgh Foundation, and they are the first focus of my new Charity focus section. The world is such an ugly place sometimes, from war, poverty, and practically daily mass shootings, I think it’s important to focus on those trying to make a difference.

I want to keep this going so please email me or comment with organisations doing something so we can all get some much-needed positivity in life.

South African actress Euodia Samson, doesn’t make me think… healthy gut, nope she 100% makes me think Arendsvlei, Tussen Duiwels and more recently the Netflix original, Angeliena.

What many don’t know is that she is also a Tension and Trauma Release Therapist and an Integrated Wellness Consultant – with a passion for simple, delicious food that promotes health, in fact she has just released her first cookbook, Heal Your Gut.

When I heard about Equazen health supplements I was curious because it is a health supplement that is said to provide balanced omega-3 and omega-6 to support learning difficulties and brain function.

With a son who thinks a balanced meal is a waffle in each hand and who can’t seem to concentrate unless it is on Minecraft, we decided to give it a go…

I have always been a fan of Mambos, but which craft and storage fan isn’t? So I’m very excited to say that a new, bigger and better store is opening in  Walmer,  Gqebera.

Here’s what you can expect

I started with some basic embroidery last year, and it has been so much fun.

I’ve made gifts and upcycled a bunch of things. Because sharing is caring I thought I’d share the basic embroidery items you need to get started.