Category: Family

If you go back through the centuries, you’ll discover that almost every person had some form of a natural first aid kit. This kit was filled with homeopathic and natural items used to treat small injuries which would often occur, such as children bruising their knees, or someone nicking themselves with a knife. After extensive […]

A first aid kit isn’t only for when you’re going camping for a week, or for those month-long holidays. It’s something everyone should already have at home in the form of either a store-bought, all inclusive package, or bits and pieces put together as they’ve been needed, with enough stock for another bout of flu, […]

Imagine that suddenly the entire world goes dark for just one hour. There would be no street or house lights shining, no music blaring from clubs, and only the soft, flickering glow of candle light here and there. No, this isn’t because of yet another problem with Eskom, or a solar flare, or one of […]

When you set off on your camping trip, it’s often easy to forget that while you may find many things entertaining, younger children may become bored. We’ve compiled a short list of useful items to bring and activities the whole family can enjoy. Always have an attitude of being adventure-ready – if you’re not excited, […]

With Easter around the corner, and the crisp autumn weather rolling in, what could be better than finding a romantic, cosy getaway for the upcoming long weekend? It’s often easy to become bogged down by life and not have the will, energy or finances to make travel possible; but we’ve rounded up a list of […]

As pet owners know, our four-legged (or no legged) friends are constant companions who help brighten up even the dreariest of days. The affection that your pet feels for you can always be seen, reflected in their eyes and in their love of getting your attention. We’ve written previous posts on how to travel with […]

If you’re lucky enough to have picked a pet-friendly accommodation so you can bring your beloved, four-legged family member with you for your holiday, congratulations, you’re both in for a fun vacation! However, if you’ve never traveled long distance with your pet before, there are a few things you should be aware of before you […]

While there are many, many ways of keeping children entertained at home, sometimes you just need a break from the routine of it all – and a chance to get out of the house, especially in winter. So for a list of fun activities your little one and you can do, check out the list […]