FOMO Issue 10.0

FOMO ISSUE #10

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THE VILLAGE VOICE

Congratulations Warriors! We’ve made it through to December ’21. And what a ride it’s been. Not only one, but two years of… drama. (That’s the most polite way I can describe them myself. Feel free to substitute your own colourful obscenity. There will be NO judgment from me.

It's been two years of thwarted Plan As and Plan Bs, through Plan FML, through to Plan WTAF?! implemented, mostly in a desperate scramble.

Getting through these Corona Years has not been easy.

Survival hasn’t been pretty. And yet. Here we are. Showing up, on The Village, every day. Showing up and doing good. 24 hours a day. How can I thank you all enough?

In this tricky year this community has grown to an army of around 50 000 parents, still committed to the simple dream which led to the creation of The Village 4 years ago: That parents could work together to build a better today and tomorrow for all our families. (Oh, and we all would very much like a Vortex Air Fryer too, that goes without saying).

In these ugly challenging years, where the world has grown more and more polarised, distrusting and hate-filled, our community has pulled together to make miracles happen.

Reading glasses, kindness, scholarships, (Thank YOU, SACAP!) laptops, kind, non-judgmental support when support was needed, home-baked birthday cakes, school fees paid, food on the table when it was desperately needed… this Village has heeded and answered the calls of families in need.

During these tough years, true to our shared dream, we’ve helped feed, educate, entertain and raise all our children. We’ve walked the walk. And taught each other and helped open each other’s eyes and hearts. We’ve mobilised, celebrated and mourned together, uplifted each other and laughed. Searched for Marmite, connected the unconnected, drank oceans of red wine, baked Passionfruit Chiffon Sponges. Even… every SINGLE day, schemed to help each other beat the queues at Home Affairs.

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Thank you, Village, for every gift of great grace and generosity.

 2044 posts  46 415 comments  Members: 42 720  17 000 FOMO subscribers

Through your actions, you have taught me the most important of all lessons: Gratitude.

We’re here. And that means each of our lives remain filled with potential for a better tomorrow. And a better 2022. Here’s to every one of you and, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Vanessa

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Small classes | High engagement Koa Academy is an IEB online school for grades 4-12. With the smallest online classes in South Africa, our 'Pods' are highly engaging, which lets us focus on a robust academic education as well as socio-emotional development. There is constant connection with peers and outstanding academic support from a team of experienced educators.

At Koa, I'm learning skills I'll use throughout my life.

Kezia, Grade 8

I get to set targets and work at my own pace.

Thori, Grade 9

Flexible | Structured The wood of a Koa tree is both flexible and strong. That's how we've built our online school. We give families true flexibility and learning is individualised, while at the same time being robust and structured.

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SPICY Chopped coriander + chili powder + crumbed feta.

Finish off with squeeze of lime juice

HERBY Chopped parsley + dried thyme + parmesan + garlic salt

Max your mielies!

MINTY Chopped basil + chopped mint + salt + pepper + cumin

The best thing you can do to mielies on the braai? Slather them in butter (or mayo!), then roll them is one of these delicious mixes.

All hail, you awesome queen-agers!

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BURSARIES

GALORE Tanya Simmons shared this really useful resource – it lists a huge number of bursaries that are available for tertiary education.

Thanks, Tanya!

To see the full list on Bursaries South Africa, click here.

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INSTANT MEALS

Have you downloaded our two super-useful recipe digizines – created in partnership with the genius Instant Pot and Instant Vortex Air Fryer brand?

They’re packed full of yummy recipes that are so quick and easy – and guaranteed to save you precious time in the kitchen too.

To download Cook in an Instant click here and for a fabulous collection of recipes that will get you through the season, download Instantly Festive here.

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PET HAIR BUSTERS

Pet ownership comes with hazards. Like pet hair.

Everywhere. Especially all over your furniture and clothes. Here are your solutions: This made us LOL, Michelle Cilliers!

“I put all my clothes through a quick tumble dryer cycle and it blows all the hair off.”

– Candice Homan

“1 cup of white vinegar in each wash cycle works like a charm.” – Cyndi Gilby “Had 2 shedding dogs – summer came and they were shaved no 1. They were happier and so was our home!!!” – Alexandra Palmer

“These are the best!

Oxo FurLifters – they work like a charm.”

– Anja De Villiers

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“I have two huskies – just got a cordless vacuum (Taurus Animal Care). Absolutely love it for furniture. And I always have Addis Lint Remover on hand ...” – Samantha Menezes Fick

“Use a damp yellow washing up glove and stroke that over your furniture.” – Stacey Wright “For smaller stuff like clothing, use that wide tape – like cellotape but for sealing boxes. Wrap it around your hand sticky side out and voila – mobile hair magnet.” – Heather Gorin

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“I sweep and mop daily with a microfibre mop. The rubber Wonderbroom from Verimark is excellent. Lint roller...I use it directly on my dog and they love it!”

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“We have 4 cats – two of them white ragdolls that shed for the first team! I put one tablespoon of glycerine in our washing. It makes a MASSIVE difference. Then we lint roller clothes before we pack away (I have shares in Addis lint rollers).

Vacuum regularly. And we use the Furminator brushes on all the fur babies – gamechanger.”

– Nadine Bahrs Brier

– Phila Nel

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Ummm, okay…

We thought Natalie Glitterflip was joking when she suggested vacuuming your actual dog. But judging by the follow-up comments this is a thing. Proceed with caution…!

And then Cindy came in with this!

I rescued a human today...

Mireille Santillan shared this beautiful post and it really struck a chord with so many of you… it got close to 800 likes…

“Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.

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Golden Retriever mamas, we suggest you give up and just get one of these!

I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel, I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today.

Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card, I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened, and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.

“Just get a collar tag like this one and all will be fine. It reads 'I don't shed, I emit magical fibers of love’.”

– Sharon Woollon

I would promise to keep her safe.

I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.

I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved.

At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.”

By Janine Allen

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COOK IN AN INSTANT Shop and save on Instant Pot appliances at @home There’s no doubt that the bestselling Instant Pot brand has revolutionised our time spent in the kitchen. The Instant Pot Smartcooker saves you so much hassle and allows you to create everything from casseroles to cheesecakes while the Instant Vortex Air Fryer makes everything faster, tastier and healthier! Batch cooking, gourmet meals, easy eats and snacks on-the-go are all so achievable with any of the models in the Instant Pot range.

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SELF HARM a teen's message to parents We are so grateful to this remarkable mother and her brave, eloquent daughter for sharing this insightful advice with us. You’re right, Mom – this really is a gift. Thank you This is a gift I am giving to you all. A gift of wisdom from my incredibly brave daughter. My niece is self-harming so I asked my daughter if she could share some wisdom for my sister.

So, she wrote this for us mothers who stand in horror watching our beautiful kids hurt themselves and not knowing what to do.

I f*cked up when my daughter cut. I did not handle it well at all. And I wish I could change it and I really failed her. But I can’t. I hate the scars. I hate that she was in so much pain.

And I made things worse for her. But we are over one year clean and the fact she can now share this is huge!

A LIST OF THINGS ALL PARENTS WITH KIDS WHO SELF-HARM SHOULD KNOW The reality of growing up in this generation has led to a massive amount of depressed, anxious, suicidal teens. I was one of them. Like many others I resorted to self-harm to try and cope.

Despite the stereotype, it wasn’t a craving for attention. I – in fact, like most teens – kept it a secret for over a year. For me, personally, it was stimulating and highly addictive and I liked to visually see the internal pain. But it was also incredibly tough and stressful to keep a secret – and the reaction you as a parent have can be a pivotal moment in your teens’ self-harm journey.

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LET’S START WITH WHAT NOT TO DO: • Don’t grab any injured body part or demand to see it, this creates a hostile environment in an already very fragile moment.

• It may be impossible to hide your expression of shock, disappointment or anger when seeing or discovering that your teen is self-harming. Try to collect your thoughts before confrontation and approach your teen with a calm and caring attitude because your teen might feel defensive or bombarded and they need to know this is a safe trusting place.

• It’s not important what the selfharm looks like, what they are using or why they haven’t told you.

Your main priority needs to be why and how can we prevent it from happening again.

• Telling your teen it will leave marks and affect their future is useless because they could be at a point of not caring about the future.

IT’S MORE IMPORTANT TO: • Ask them why and then work on establishing a relationship where they feel they can come or call you whenever they are triggered or have urges.

• Knowing they can come to you in the future helps you be prepared to prevent the selfharm. Whether that’s taking them on a walk with the dog, going shopping, grabbing a drink, baking or watching a movie – taking your teen’s mind off the urge to self-harm and being around them to hold them accountable helps a lot.

• It’s also important to remember recovery isn’t linear and your teen is most likely going to relapse. There are apps like ‘I am Sober’ that can help keep track, and maybe you can set goals or rewards if your teen is open to it.

• Try not to get frustrated if they come to you to tell you they’ve relapsed, keep in mind self-harm is highly addictive and thank them for trusting you.

• It’s always important to ask if they need medical attention and in life-threatening cases you obviously need to intervene.

• Offering Bio-oil, ointment or scar tape if they are minor cuts to help with healing is logical, but make sure your teen is ready because some people find it difficult and triggering when scars or wounds heal and fade.

• Having an open relationship with your teen about self-harm is so essential and if you can nail that you are doing an incredible job, because it’ll take a lot of vulnerability from your teen to open up and trust their parent.

• Talking about triggers, urges, alternative coping strategies and therapy without judgement really helps.

• A lot of teens learn about selfharm methods through peers, TikTok or just the internet. It’s not unlikely they’ll know someone else who self-harms, but make sure to focus on your own teen.

• Remember self-harm can become competitive and many teens feel like their injuries are not severe enough. Focus on validating their emotional pain. It can also be good to have a discussion if they’ve got another friend who

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self-harms and triggers them or if they learnt it from someone, but make sure this discussion only happens if your teen is willing to.

• From my personal experience I had urges to self-harm whenever I’d upset or angered someone, and vice versa, or when I’d fail or mess up a minor situation or task as it was always a last straw – so look out for these situations.

• REMEMBER: The ultimate goal is not to stop the self-harm (taking away privacy, any harmful tools, punishment) but to work through the reason the self-harm began, however you may do this, through admissions, therapy, medication, love and support.

SUPPORT FOR YOU AND YOUR TEEN

0800 41 42 43 South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) keeps a list of therapists in all areas of South Africa. Open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm.

SADAG also has numerous useful online articles and resources: sadag.org

SIT RIGHT!

They say sitting is the new smoking in terms of health issues… If you’re tethered to your desk all day go through this check list to make sure you’re doing it right. And get up and take a short wander every 10 to 15 minutes

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DROP YOUR SHOULDERS Slouching is bad news – and if you’re feeling tense your shoulders tend to rise too.

Check in on your posture at regular intervals: pull your shoulders back and down – and imagine there is an invisible thread connecting your head to the ceiling. Tuck a lumber pillow between your chair and lower back, it will help you to sit up straighter.

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DON’T CROSS! Crossing your legs is a no-no as it shifts the weight on to one hip, causing back and hip problems. Place your feet firmly on the floor in front of you – and raise your chair to make sure that your hips are slightly higher than your knees. When you are sitting in this position it eases the pressure on your lower back and tailbone and makes your glutes and thighs to the work instead.

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CHECK YOUR ARMS If you find yourself leaning on one arm rest, you could be putting yourself at risk of developing carpal-tunnel-like symptoms because of the pressure on your elbow. That means pinches nerves and tingling in your fingers.

And ofcourse leaning to one side will cause nasty backache too. If you do use your arm rests make sure you are using both – and that they are keeping your arms at a 90° angle.

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HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH You might not think that you’re dipping your head forward, but chances are high that you are! Your head is heavy – and every 2.5cm your head moves forward adds an extra 5kg of pressure to your back and neck. And that can cause muscle tension and headaches. Tighten your core and be conscious that your head isn’t extending in front of your shoulders.

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PUSH YOUR MONITOR BACK Check that your monitor isn’t pulled forward too close – ideally the distance between your eyes and screen should be around 60cm.

“I JUST NEED SOME SPACE”

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Why GenZ and GenAlpha need to do school differently Relentless tech innovations have fundamentally changed the world of work.

So much so, that we are educating our children today for jobs that don’t yet exist, and parents of GenZ and GenAlpha children increasingly understand they need to be educated in different ways.

Mark Anderson, Principal of Koa Academy, a uniquely high-touch digital school, calls this School 2.0. He says, “Content memorisation, with the teacher as the sole content expert, is an outdated notion for our current young generations who live in a world where all content is just a click away. Top marks should not just be given for memorising the facts.

Instead, being able to evaluate and think critically about an abundance of facts, and the sources of those facts, is one of the vital 21st Century skills.”

The so-called ‘soft skills’ that nobody paid much attention to in a mechanistic, industrial past have now become the top informationage capabilities. Those who know how to think critically, how to communicate, how to collaborate and how to innovate, lead the way. Literacy has expanded to include media, information, civic and technological literacies. Qualities such as resilience, emotional intelligence and flexibility help our children win the day. What this means is that as parents, we should be worried if our child’s educational environment today looks and seems a lot like the one that we experienced.

Your kids are – but are you ready for School 2.0?

Mark believes it is time for parents to find out more about School 2.0. He says, “It’s really exciting that parents have more options than ever before when it comes to education. But we also know that it is harder than ever for parents to really understand the different options.

At Koa Academy, our advice is for parents to start by thinking through what you really want for your child. And, I don't mean which schooling system. I mean, what do you value when it comes to your child's education?”

The Koa Academy education model prioritises individualised learning with children grouped in small 8-person Pods working every day with a dedicated, specialist teacher who has not only mastered online pedagogy but understands the needs of each child in their Pod. The platform is registered as a South African IEB curriculum provider leveraging educational resources from all around the world. With the flexibility that only an online platform can provide, academic progress is mastery based enabling children to speed up or slow down as needed and for families to schedule timetables and terms in ways that suit them best.

Mark says, “Our aim is to prepare children for the real world. Learning is rooted in realworld issues; tasks give children options, and age-appropriate feedback is ongoing so that children can adapt and grow in dynamic ways as they learn. In this way assessment is embedded in the learning process, and not a disconnected result that they can’t actually learn from. Our passionate teachers are curating and facilitating content at the child’s pace. Each child progresses when they have mastered the learning which is the only real way to ensure that no one is left behind.”

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A SHOUTOUT FOR BAOBAB OIL!!!

Nature working her magic again – thanks for sharing Klara!

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‘DON’T COME IN HERE!’ Colleen this is genius!

CHRISTMAS TIME IS GREAT BECAUSE YOU CAN SHOUT "DON'T COME IN HERE" AND PEOPLE ASSUME YOU'RE WRAPPING THEIR PRESENTS, INSTEAD OF JUST WANTING TO BE LEFT ALONE.

5Books for your wishlist Whatever your interest, we’ve got the perfect book for your wish list!

ESOTERIC The Alchemy of Your Dreams by Athena Laz (R355, Hodder & Stoughton) Psychologist and dream expert Athena has dedicated her career to uncovering the wisdom of our dreams. This book is a practical guide with exercises and step-by-step instructions that will teach you how to interpret dreams so that you can achieve more in your daily life.

DÉCOR Homebirds Renovations by Bonnie Hindmarsh, Erin Cayless and Lana Taylor (R460, Murdoch Books) This book is jam-packed full of home renovation ideas from this trio of Aussie home improvement stars. As well as offering great visual inspiration you’ll find plenty of DIY tips and tricks that will take your house to the next level.

THOUGHTPROVOKING Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult (R330, Hodder & Stoughton) Jodi Picoult has the knack of addressing everyday reality through a fascinating lens. When COVID-19 shuts down the world, art specialist Diana O’Toole finds herself stranded on Galapagos Island with her boyfriend, who is a surgeon, busy dealing with the crisis in New York. Diana starts to question her life – and how she got to this point.

ENTERTAINING Hosting with the Lazy Makoti by Mogau Seshoene (R350, Sunbird) There’s a reason why everyone loves Mogau – her recipes are delicious, easy to follow and guaranteed to work first time.

With more than 100 recipes to choose from, you’ll find something to delight your guests, whatever the occasion.

SELF-HELP The Simplest Gift by Stefanos Xenakis (R385, HarperCollins UK) If the pace of life is wearing you down and you’re drowning under never-ending to-do list, Stefanos could help you enjoy the gifts of everyday life. Through 100 short stories, each with a meaningful lesson he strives to prove that joy can be found in the simplest and least expected places.

TOP ONLINE COURSES Boston High School is an accredited Cambridge-focused online high school that embraces adaptive learning with a strong support network for students. The Boston City Campus has been operating for over 30 years and their online offering is an extension of their proven track record with offering quality, affordable education options.

The online offering includes access to extracurricular activities offered by the bricks-andmortar campus and the detailed performance tracking system ensures students and parents are continually kept informed about processes and expectations.

For more information visit: www.bostonhighschool.co.za

SPRINKLE A LITTLE AFRICAN MAGIC If you’re looking for a gift for friends or family living overseas, why not give them something bright and beautiful in a gorgeous shweshwe print. Ikamva Design has a great range of shweshwe table linen, yoga mat bags, aprons, and scatter cushions to choose from – all made by women in Cape Town’s townships who earn a living through their creations. Take a look at their catalogue here.

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WIN FUEL

FOR A YEAR WITH OLD MUTUAL REWARDS The fuel price has increased at least five times this year and is at its highest yet, at almost R20 a litre!

With the festive season looming, Old Mutual Rewards wants to make sure the price of petrol doesn’t affect/hinder your road trip plans.

We have partnered with TotalEnergies to offer four lucky Old Mutual Rewards members a chance to WIN FUEL FOR ONE YEAR valued at R30 000 each. The competition starts on Wednesday 1 December 2021 and ends on Monday 31 January 2022.

FUEL FOR A YEAR TO THE VALUE OF R30 000 WILL BE AWARDED TO FOUR LUCKY WINNERS. HOW TO ENTER Sign up for Rewards and do the necessary to earn points.

Redeem your points for a TotalEnergies voucher to fill up with fuel at participating TotalEnergies service stations.

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Sometimes you've just got to dump the Monique’s post really resonated with so many of you.

Monique’s right, and as Adene Steffen commented, “We’re all in this shit together” …

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BOOKS FOR TWEENS AND YOUNG TEENS

Gillian asked – and you delivered! There’s great intel here too for gifts for young readers KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES series by Shannon Messenger SCARLET AND IVY series by Sophie Cleverly GOTH GIRL series by Chris Riddell WORD OF MOUSE by Chris Grabenstein and James Patterson MAX EINSTEIN series by Chris Grabenstein and James Patterson THE WONDERLING by Mira Bartok THE WINGS OF FIRE series by Tui T. Sutherland THE BOOKSHOP IN THE CLOUDS

by Jaco Jacobs WHEN YOU DREAM by Daniella van Heerden and Megan Werner THE CHRONICLES OF AMBER

by Roger Zelazny THE HUNGER GAMES

by Suzanne Collins THE MAZE RUNNER by James Dashner HIS DARK MATERIALS series by Philip Pulman LITTLE WOMEN by Louisa May Alcott I AM MALALA by Christina Lamb and Malala Yousafzai

STAR SALON Southern Suburb gals - if you

haven’t had the joy of visiting Soliette Skincare you are missing out. Owner Lauren Searll has healing hands and a knowledge base second-to-none and her gorgeous Wynberg Chelsea salon is home to state-of-the-art equipment for top-to-toe spoils. Tailor your treatment (facial, massage mani and pedi and more targeted treatments like peels and Dermapen sessions) according to your skin and body needs and your budget. A true oasis in the ‘burbs.

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DIVERGENT series by Veronica Rath INK HEART by Cornelia Funke PAGES & CO by Anna James FROST HEART series

by Jamie Littler NEVERMOOR by Jessica Townsend

NEVER MIND LBDS – IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LBB! These little black Woolies bags are taking over our boots, our kitchens and our lives! Make it stop…

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Table tennis set

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Black & White Asics

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Rat bag clothing

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GIFT TIPS FOR TEEN BOYS

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This Julia Evans Money to buy what he wants. Roll notes inside an empty loo roll. Wrap it. Put that in a bigger box. Wrap it. Repeat until it looks like a huge prezzie. If you don't have money, place an i.o.u voucher in there! Works wonders Okay... I'm an 'evil' mother.

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• Bacon roses – instead of layers of bacon rashers, roll them into roses, stand upright and air fry • Did you know you can bake Italian biscotti or rusks in your Instant Vortex Air Fryer?

• Turn stale bread into croutons – toss cubed bread in olive oil, salt and herbs and roast • Make your S’mores in the Vortex Air Fryer in just 5 minutes at 180 degrees.

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CAPE TOWN In Cape Town for the holidays? Here are some fun activities for teens – you’ll enjoy them too (if they’ll let you tag along!)

1 SNORKELLING WITH SEALS Hop on a boat in Hout Bay harbour and head off around the Sentinel to Seal Island, where you can snorkel amongst the large seal colony that call the island home. Click here

4 MEET THE BOULDERS PENGUINS ON A SUP This really is such a fun experience – you’ll get a quick crash course on how to stay upright on your standup paddleboard, then you’ll get to paddle amongst the penguins in the famous Boulders reserve.

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2 CATCH A WAVE AT MUIZIES Book a surf lesson at Gary’s Surf School and get a kick riding the waves on Muizenberg beach – no experience needed! Make sure you finish off with an ice cream from the legendary Majestic Café. Click here

5 GET ARTY The Zeitz Moca is so much more than just a gallery – the building itself is an artwork! Click here

MAKE FRIENDS WITH MONKEYS World of Birds is an awesome bird sanctuary in Hout Bay. One of the highlights is the monkey enclosure where the little New World monkeys literally clammer all over you!

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6 TAKE A TRIP TO SPACE The Planetarium and Digital Dome holds regular screenings and is right next door to the National Gallery and National Museum – all set in the beautiful Company Gardens – so there’s plenty to do before or after the show. Click here

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7 MOVIES UNDER THE STARS The Galileo shows movies at various outdoor locations in and around Cape Town, including Kirstenbosch Gardens and Central Park in Century City. Pack a picnic or get food and drinks there. Click here

8 KAYAK WITH DOLPHINS Experienced guides lead these ocean adventures in two-man kayaks that leave from Three Anchor Bay. You’re pretty much guaranteed to have dolphins swimming alongside you.

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9 GET RETRO ON ROLLER SKATES Rollercade is a relatively new addition to the V&A Waterfront – an indoor roller-skating park that has a fun vibe. Click here

10 PLAY CAVE GOLF When the South-Easter is howling, head indoors for a round of cave golf. There’s one in the V&A Waterfront and one in Simon’s Town at the Scratch Patch. Click here

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A TEACHER'S VIEW ON MATHS LIT

It’s a dilemma so many of parents – and high-schoolers – face. Should our child push through with Maths if they are struggling or switch to Maths Lit? Will it affect their future study options? Is a bad Maths mark better than a stellar Maths Lit matric result? We are so grateful to this teacher for sharing her expert opinion – and the other parents who also weighed in with their advice.

Xbox vs PlayStation

Let’s settle this once and for all! When it comes to what your young gamers prefer – the Xbox wins hands down Xbox – 61.5% PS4 – 38.5%

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Masroefa Ely Kassen Xbox! U can't go wrong! Coz eventually u will jst buy a GAME PASS. We do not buy any physical games. Its R450 every 3 months. And u can download to your hearts content.

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Gift idea

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