He told me about his holiday home where he and his family would go for weekends with the idea of getting away to relax and spend quality time together. Instead, what would happen is that he would be working on his computer, his wife would be cooking in the kitchen while his son was off…
Spirit Level…
My husband started a wonderful tradition of taking his nephews on a special holiday to celebrate their 13th birthday. For this trip, we booked a Houseboat on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe with a group of friends. The car was packed, Pebbles removed from the boot, our nephew installed in the back seat, and excitement was…
Yes, But…
While growing up, I often remember hearing my father say, “Don’t BUT me!” It would usually come after a long drawn out, “But Daaaaaaad!” from either my sister or me. We were both born with opinions on just about everything…and please note the gentle wording of that statement! The other day I was listening to…
Know Thyself!
My husband and I recently stayed overnight with my sister in Johannesburg. We were leaving at the crack of dawn the following morning and needed to refrigerate some groceries we had bought while visiting the shopping mecca of SA. Now, while Kevin excels at many things, waking up is … well, just not his thing….
Why should CEO’S and executives should be involved in team development
Why should CEOs and other executives be involved in team building and training? This is related to one of the team building tips we discussed in another post: The simple answer is that team building and training that isn’t closely linked to real world issues and challenges of your business is a waste of time….
Where to source best office furnitures
Within a month, the actual seat broke off the base of the chair. I kid you not. When a very unhappy me, once again returned the chair in two pieces, I insisted on a brand new chair. There is only so much a gal can take and I was absolutely NOT going to fall off…
Best web design companies in South Africa
Today we are going to talk about the best web hosting companies in south africa and help you decide who to choose. A good branding strategy always have a professionally design website at its core. There are tons of web design companies to choose from but which ones offers the best web design services at…
Best workout routine to stay fit and loose weight
I’m fairly fit. Not fantastically fit but I walk daily and exercise four to five times a week and I’m pretty happy with my level of fitness. So when parkrun arrived in Richards Bay, I happily signed up. Parkrun is a five kilometre run or walk, manned by volunteers and offered free of charge to…
tips available to help you cope with overwhelm
The first walk we took after Colt, a Ridgeback-cross-some-huge dog joined the family, was an unmitigated disaster. Weighing in at 52 kilograms and standing over 60 centimetres tall at shoulder height, the sheer power of him is something to be seen. Not easily intimidated, my father and I set off, Dad in charge of Frikkie and me handling…
BOMVU PARADISE BACKPACKERS SOUTH AFRICA
Bomvu Paradise Backpackers Bomvu and Beyond Adventures Bomvu paradise offers the ultimate african experience with the xhosa culture at its doorstep. The backpackers borders the Bomvu river along which the Bomvana tribe lives with their traditional dress and beadwork. From the wooden deck one overlooks the Bomvu Bay (beach) and Sugarloaf mountain. Our tropical garden…